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| 8/18/2020 | Virtual August Downtown Glendale Monthly Merchant and Stakeholder Meeting Join Downtown Glendale for a Virtual Full Merchant and Stakeholders Meeting! These meetings are primarily for those who own a downtown business or who may have a vested interest in the success of the downtown community as a stakeholder. Make sure and register TODAY because this complimentary webinar is only available to the first 100 people to register! Make sure that you provide your correct email address in your registration because the Zoom link will be emailed to participants the day before the event to access the webinar. more info... |
| 8/18/2020 | Biz Build Up Featuring Secretary of State Katie Hobbs Join the West Valley Chamber Alliance, comprised of the Buckeye, Glendale, Peoria, Southwest Valley, Surprise Regional, and Wickenburg Chambers of Commerce, for this special Biz Build Up featuring Secretary of State Katie Hobbs. This FREE, virtual event will feature a compelling presentation from Secretary Hobbs and plenty of time for questions. But make sure and register TODAY because this complimentary webinar is only available to the first 100 people to register! Make sure that you provide your correct email address in your registration because the Zoom link will be emailed to participants the day before the event to access the webinar. The Arizona Secretary of State's office is charged with a number of important state functions, including serving as acting governor when the governor is absent from the state.The Secretary of State also works hand-in-hand with the business community. Their office is tasked with recording the partnerships of those who do business in Arizona and register trade names, trademarks and issue certificates of registration. Another important duty of the office is trustworthy, secure elections. One of the goals of their office is to register more voters and encourage them to become engaged in their elections. But even with this wide array of duties, their commitment to the public remains the same: to provide us all with efficient, friendly customer service. Participants will learn:
Katie Hobb's Bio: Secretary Katie Hobbs has led a life of service. Beginning as a volunteer at her church and continuing with her job as a social worker and chief compliance officer at one of the largest domestic violence centers in the U.S., the focus of her life has been to help others to gain security, to be heard, and to create better lives. That fundamental motivation inspired her to run for Secretary of State, after serving in the Arizona House of Representatives and Arizona Senate as minority leader. Now, she brings her years of experience to the Office of the Secretary of State to ensure that it runs productively, and that Arizona elections are secure, fair and efficient. Secretary Hobbs has a Bachelor of Social Work from Northern Arizona University and a Master of Social Work from Arizona State University. She has been a professional social worker since 1992. Prior to being elected to the legislature, she worked in the areas of domestic violence, behavioral health, and homelessness. She has been honored with dozens of awards for her service. Most recently, she was named the League of Cities and Towns Legislative Champion for two consecutive years (2017 and 2018). Secretary Hobbs met her husband at church in 1992. They live in Phoenix with their two kids, Hannah and Sam, and their dog and cats. more info... |
| 8/19/2020 | August Leadership West Valley Women Make fabulous connections and join us for the August Leadership Topic. We look forward to welcoming Jeffrey Hattrick, Certified Health Coach, Optivia. Jeffrey will share his insight and inspire us with "How to Add Clarity to Your Vision so You Can Start Living All of Your Dreams." Register. Wednesday, August 19 7:15 am: Zoom Room Opens 7:30 am: ONLINE Conversation & Connections 8:00 am - 9:00 am: Leadership Topic followed by ONLINE Conversation & Connections 9:00 am: Adjourn Zoom Link will be sent upon registration. West Valley Women Members $7 Non-West Valley Women Members $12 Click here to Register. Difficulty registering? Contact Lisa, 602-573-7496 more info... |
| 8/19/2020 | Virtual Business Over Breakfast -08/19/2020 The Glendale Chamber's weekly Business Over Breakfast is back - virtually! We will be conducting Business Over Breakfast via Zoom and attendance is FREE! This event is a great opportunity for members to come together, make new connections, hear from excellent speakers, and build relationships to help grow your business. Attendees will be able to share about their business during the round robin and gain valuable information from the session's main presenter. But make sure and register TODAY because this complimentary virtual event is only available to the first 100 people to register! Make sure that you provide your correct email address in your registration because the Zoom link will be emailed to participants the day before the event to access the webinar. more info... |
| 8/20/2020 | Virtual Business After Hours - August 2020 Join the Glendale Chamber for a fun night of virtual networking and competition! We encourage you to grab your favorite beverage to enjoy while we virtually mingle! This month's virtual host is Wayne Cole of the 501c Realty Team. This event will be a fun, interactive evening where members will have the opportunity to give their elevator pitch and go head-to-head in a couple games of BINGO. The winners will receive $100 Fleming's Steakhouse gift cards donated by the 501c Realty Team, so make sure to grab your lucky charm and wear your lucky shirt. In addition, one lucky attendee will WIN 2 round trip Southwest Airlines tickets! But make sure and register TODAY because this virtual event is only available to the first 100 people to register! Make sure that you provide your correct email address in your registration because the Zoom link will be emailed to participants the day before the event to access the webinar. Registration Fee: $10 *While it rarely occurs, the Glendale Chamber reserves the right to cancel, reschedule, and/or modify events. Should this occur, registration fees will be applied to the rescheduled event, another Chamber event, or towards membership investment. Refunds are not available. more info... |
| 8/25/2020 | Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Opening of the Glendale Location for community awareness. more info... |
| 8/26/2020 | Virtual Business Over Breakfast -08/26/2020 The Glendale Chamber's weekly Business Over Breakfast is back - virtually! We will be conducting Business Over Breakfast via Zoom and attendance is FREE! This event is a great opportunity for members to come together, make new connections, hear from excellent speakers, and build relationships to help grow your business. Attendees will be able to share about their business during the round robin and gain valuable information from the session's main presenter. But make sure and register TODAY because this complimentary virtual event is only available to the first 100 people to register! Make sure that you provide your correct email address in your registration because the Zoom link will be emailed to participants the day before the event to access the webinar. more info... |
| 8/27/2020 | Biz Build Up Featuring Phoenix VA Medical Center Director, Dr. Alyshia Smith Join the Glendale Chamber for a FREE, virtual event with Alyshia Smith, Phoenix VA Medical Center Director. This session will feature a compelling presentation from Dr. Smith and plenty of time for questions. The Phoenix VA Health Care System -- comprised of the Carl T. Hayden Veterans Affairs Medical Center and ten community care clinics -- is categorized as a Clinical Referral Level 1b facility. The facility serves more than 95,000 Veterans in central Arizona, including the rapidly expanding metropolitan Phoenix area. There are more than 322,000 Veterans who reside within the facility's primary service area. The medical center provides acute medical, surgical, and psychiatric inpatient care, as well as rehabilitation medicine and neurological care. The facility has a more than $650 million annual operating budget. The facility operates with the core values of integrity, commitment, advocacy, respect, and excellence. Key Takeaways:
Dr. Alyshia Smith's Bio: Dr. Alyshia Smith was appointed as the Medical Center Director of the Phoenix VA Health Care System on June 21, 2020 after having served as the Interim Medical Center Director since October 2019. In this position, she oversees all aspects of this tertiary care hospital and the full range of Primary Care, Specialty Care, Mental Health and Allied Health and Rehabilitative Services to over 99,000 Arizona Veterans. The hospital operating budget exceeds $800 million, with over 3500 employees. Established in 1949, the health care system includes community-based health care clinics in Gilbert, Scottdale, Surprise, Payson (Contract), Show Low, Globe, Southwest Phoenix, and two in Central Phoenix. Dr. Smith joined the Phoenix VA Health Care System in September 2015 as the Associate Director for Patient Care Services (ADPCS) and Nurse Executive. As the longest serving Phoenix VA executive leader, Dr. Smith possesses a deep understanding of the Culture of Phoenix, strong community relationships, and clinical expertise. As the ADPCS, she was directly responsible for the leadership and strategic direction for over 1,350 staff in Nursing, Social Work, Sterile Processing Service, and the Chaplain Service. In 2019, Dr. Smith served as the Deputy Chief Nursing Officer for VHA, with over 100,000 in the Nursing Corps. She also served on the National Nurse Executive Leadership Board and as the VISN 22 lead ADPCS. Dr. Smith began her VA career as the Deputy Chief Nurse at the Washington DC VA Medical Center in 2010, where she was responsible for nursing operations. As Deputy Chief Nurse, she led the implementation of a hospital-wide cardiac monitoring system, facilitated the opening of the Emergency Department (ED) Overflow Unit and ED Fast Track Area, a newly constructed inpatient unit and short stay unit. Prior to her tenure in the VA, Dr. Smith spent 20 years in a large, complex private hospital system where she held roles as Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager and Senior Nursing Director for Medical Surgical Services and later for Professional Practice. Dr. Smith earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Master of Science and Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Maryland, and a Post Masters Certificate in Business and Health Care from Johns Hopkins University. She has served as clinical faculty with nursing programs at Georgetown University and the University of Maryland. She is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Nurse Executive, Advanced. She is a member of the American Organization of Nurse Leaders (AONL), and the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). more info... |
| 8/27/2020 | CANCELED: West Valley Biz 2 Biz Expo 2020 Dear Valued Members and Community Partners, Each year, the West Valley Chamber Alliance works collaboratively to produce the Biz to Biz Expo, a significant networking opportunity to foster business relationships throughout the West Valley. Given the growing concerns around COVID-19, we’ve collectively made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Biz to Biz Expo. While this incredibly important annual event has become a favorite for many, the need to prioritize the health and safety of our members, partners, employees and community remains an utmost priority and was top of mind throughout the decision making process. Although we will not be able to gather as in past years, we encourage you and your business to actively engage with your community Chamber. Each day we work towards common goals; effectively advocate for business, foster relationship building and ensure communities are well served by their leaders and system of governance. We look forward to Biz 2 Biz Expo 2021 and remain optimistic as the West Valley forges ahead. Now more than ever, continued support and investment in your local Chamber of Commerce is vital and ensures continued momentum as we recover from this pandemic. Chambers will continue to focus on steady, reasonable sources of insight and information while serving as a resource hub throughout recovery efforts. The West Valley Chamber Alliance is a partnership of the Buckeye Valley Chamber, Glendale Chamber, Peoria Chamber, Southwest Valley Chamber, Surprise Regional Chamber and the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce. Sincerely, West Valley Chamber CEO’s Deanna, Robert, Scot, John, Raoul and Julie -------------------------------------------------------- West Valley Biz 2 Biz Expo (CANCELED) Hosted by all six West Valley Chambers of Commerce at the Glendale Civic Center, the 2020 Biz 2 Biz Expo offers an unparalleled opportunity for all businesses throughout the West Valley and beyond to showcase their products and services to hundreds of decision makers and buyers. Free to attend and open to the public, this highly productive event offers the perfect opportunity for maximum impact within an efficient three hour window. While attending, enjoy a cash bar, prizes and develop critical relationships with surrounding businesses and leaders throughout Avondale, Buckeye, El Mirage, Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Tolleson, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Sun City, Sun City West, Wickenburg and Youngtown. With hundreds expected to attend, encourage your clients and colleagues to join in! This is a great opportunity to reach new clients before the Holiday Season! Free to Attend! No RSVP Needed! An Affordable Way to Showcase your Products and Services! Reserve your exhibit space today before the event sells out! *Registration is due by August 13, 2020. Important Details -Space is available on a first-come-first-serve basis only -Space is reserved when payment is received -A maximum of 2 booths my be reserved per company -Only members in good standing of the six West Valley Chambers may exhibit -Exhibit table includes: one (1) 8’ table and two (2) chairs Exhibit Pricing: Advanced Registration (until 7/24/20) -$300* per regular booth -$350* per wall booth -$375* per corner booth Regular Registration (starting 7/25/20) -$350* per regular booth -$400* per wall booth -$450* per corner booth *Add electricity for $85 a table (only select booths have capability - available on a first come first serve basis) *Add black table cloth for $15 a table Vendor Setup on Wednesday, August 26: 3:30 - 5:00 pm more info... |
| 9/1/2020 | Grow With Google Webinar: Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps On behalf of your friends at the Glendale Chamber of Commerce. Learn about Google My Business, a free tool for local businesses that want to connect with customers on Google Search and Maps. Get (virtual) hands-on help in creating or updating your business profile or a simple website. In this live webinar, Dave Delaney, a Google-supported trainer, will show you how to:
Speaker Bio Dave Delaney is a speaker for the Grow with Google partner program. His humble beginning? In 1983, he ran a bulletin board system on his Commodore 64 (a self-proclaimed, old school nerd). Today, Dave is a popular keynote speaker, author, and marketing communications consultant. He is the founder of Futureforth.com and NetworkingForNicePeople.com. Dave is best recognized for his work in corporate communication, digital marketing, social media strategy, and business networking. He has appeared in technology related stories in USA Today, Entrepreneur, Inc, Fortune, and Billboard Magazine.
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| 9/2/2020 | Virtual Business Over Breakfast -09/02/2020 The Glendale Chamber's weekly Business Over Breakfast is back - virtually! We will be conducting Business Over Breakfast via Zoom and attendance is FREE! This event is a great opportunity for members to come together, make new connections, hear from excellent speakers, and build relationships to help grow your business. Attendees will be able to share about their business during the round robin and gain valuable information from the session's main presenter. But make sure and register TODAY because this complimentary virtual event is only available to the first 100 people to register! Make sure that you provide your correct email address in your registration because the Zoom link will be emailed to participants the day before the event to access the webinar. more info... |
| 9/8/2020 | Grow With Google Webinar: Reach Customers Online with Google with Google On behalf of your friends at the Glendale Chamber of Commerce. Learn how customers find your business online and how to promote your business using Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Smart Campaigns in Google Ads. In this live webinar, Dave Delaney, a Google-supported trainer, will discuss best practices for: • Improving your website’s visibility in Google’s organic search results, on all devices • Creating a free Google My Business listing • Advertising your business on Google Click here to register! Speaker Bio Dave Delaney is a speaker for the Grow with Google partner program. His humble beginning? In 1983, he ran a bulletin board system on his Commodore 64 (a self-proclaimed, old school nerd). Today, Dave is a popular keynote speaker, author, and marketing communications consultant. He is the founder of Futureforth.com and NetworkingForNicePeople.com. Dave is best recognized for his work in corporate communication, digital marketing, social media strategy, and business networking. He has appeared in technology related stories in USA Today, Entrepreneur, Inc, Fortune, and Billboard Magazine.
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| 9/8/2020 | Holiday Marketing - Prepare For The Holidays Now! Truth is, if you are just now starting to plan for the holidays, you are behind the curve. Fact is, the big box stores started planning for this in June and July! That is how important the next few months is for businesses! Think your business isn’t affected by holiday traffic? Think again! There is no vertical immune from the effects of the holiday spirit! Register at: https://noboundaries.marketing/event/holiday-marketing-prepare-for-the-holidays-now-september-8-2020/ more info... |
| 9/8/2020 | Holiday Marketing - Prepare For The Holidays Now!: Lunch & Learn with GCMC SEPTEMBER Holiday Marketing – Prepare For The Holidays Now! Truth is, if you are just now starting to plan for the holidays, you are behind the curve. Fact is, the big box stores started planning for this in June and July! That is how important the next few months is for businesses! Think your business isn’t affected by holiday traffic? Think again! There is no vertical immune from the effects of the holiday spirit! Content Covered: Client Relationship Management (CRM), Email Marketing, Promotions, Coupons, Websites, Social Media About the 2020 Glendale Chamber Marketing Committee (GCMC) Lunch & Learn Course: Join GCMC for a free course on marketing for your business! We'll have a lunch and learn the first Tuesday of the month from February - December of 2020. You'll learn practical tools to help grow your business. We encourage you to come to as many sessions as you're able to, and to learn things like how to use social media, the benefits of blogging for your business, reputation management, video marketing, and how your local business can compete in an Amazon.com world, and more! Each monthly session will be an hour long. Check-in begins at 11:30 am, and the course will run from 12:00 - 1:00 pm. To participate, you must register in advance, as space is limited! more info... |
| 9/9/2020 | Virtual Business Over Breakfast -09/09/2020 The Glendale Chamber's weekly Business Over Breakfast is back - virtually! We will be conducting Business Over Breakfast via Zoom and attendance is FREE! This event is a great opportunity for members to come together, make new connections, hear from excellent speakers, and build relationships to help grow your business. Attendees will be able to share about their business during the round robin and gain valuable information from the session's main presenter. But make sure and register TODAY because this complimentary virtual event is only available to the first 100 people to register! Make sure that you provide your correct email address in your registration because the Zoom link will be emailed to participants the day before the event to access the webinar. more info... |
| 9/10/2020 | Biz Build Up Featuring Senator Martin Quezada Join the Glendale Chamber for a FREE, virtual event with Arizona State Senator Martin Quezada. State senators are responsible for representing the interests of the citizens in their district when considering legislation for the state. Their job is to improve the lives of their constituents. Senator Quezada will explain first hand how he helps accomplish this for all Arizonans. There will also be plenty of time for Q&A, so don't be afraid to come prepared with questions. Key Takeaways:
But make sure and register TODAY because this complimentary webinar is only available to the first 100 people to register! Make sure that you provide your correct email address in your registration because the Zoom link will be emailed to participants the day before the event to access the webinar. Senator Quezada's Bio: Martín is a native of Phoenix and was born and spent his early childhood in Maryvale where he attended St. Vincent de Paul Elementary School. Martín is also a graduate of Peoria Centennial High School (1995), Glendale Community College (1998), Arizona State University West (2001) and the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University (2008). After receiving his bachelor's degree in Administration of Justice and Ethnic Studies from ASU West, Martín spent five years working as a Research Analyst/Policy Advisor to the Democrat Caucus in the Arizona State Senate (2001) and the Arizona State House of Representatives (2002-2005) before being accepted into law school at ASU. While in law school, he served as President of the ASU Chicano/Latino Law Students Association (2006-2007), and served in the Graduate & Professional Students Association representing the law school in ASU's graduate student government. Martín was honored with the Congressman Ed Pastor Outstanding Graduate Student Award at the 2008 Hispanic Convocation. After receiving his Juris Doctorate degree, Martín served a judicial clerkship for Judge Patricia Orozco on the Arizona Court of Appeals (2008-2009). Martín has been a community activist for several years and serves on numerous boards and commissions in the community including the ASU Los Diablos Latino Alumni Association, the Maryvale Village Planning Committee, the West Phoenix Revitalization Community Advisory Board and the Los Abogados Hispanic Bar Association Board of Directors. He was named as one of the Univision Radio/AZ Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Top 40 Hispanic Leaders Under Age 40 in 2009. In November 2009, Martín opened the doors to the ?Law Office of Martín J. Quezada, PLLC,? where he practices in the areas of criminal defense and domestic relations. Martín has also practiced in the areas of civil litigation and election law. He continues to live in the west valley where he was elected to the Pendergast Elementary School District Governing Board in the 2010 General Election. He was appointed to the Arizona State House of Representatives in Legislative District #13 in March, 2012 to fill a vacant seat. more info... |
| 9/11/2020 | Virtual FUEL - September 2020 Join the Glendale Chamber of Commerce for FUEL, our monthly networking breakfast that will FUEL your business, your mind, and your Friday. We will be conducting the meeting via Zoom from 8:00-9:30am and attendance is FREE! One lucky attendee will also WIN a $50 CUFF gift card! But make sure and register TODAY because this complimentary virtual event is only available to the first 100 people to register! This month's speaker will be Sheriff Paul Penzone. Learn more about his first term and vision for a safer Maricopa County for all. Key Takeaways: - Update on MCSO COVID-19 response - Response to recent events locally and across the nation - Strengthening public safety - Reducing lawsuits and recidivism to save taxpayer dollars and strengthen the community - Rebuilding community trust and relationships - Update of the positive changes at MCSO since Penzone's election *Make sure that you provide your correct email address in your registration because the Zoom link will be emailed to participants the day before the event to access the webinar. Sheriff Penzone's Bio: Sheriff Paul Penzone has a combined 30 years of law enforcement and public safety experience. His resume includes a distinguished 21-year career with the Phoenix Police Department, with seven years dedicated to the department’s nationally-recognized Silent Witness program, which focuses on solving cold cases and apprehending dangerous fugitives. more info... |
| 9/15/2020 | Virtual September Downtown Glendale Monthly Merchant and Stakeholder Meeting Join Downtown Glendale for a Virtual Full Merchant and Stakeholders Meeting! These meetings are primarily for those who own a downtown business or who may have a vested interest in the success of the downtown community as a stakeholder. Make sure and register TODAY because this complimentary webinar is only available to the first 100 people to register! Make sure that you provide your correct email address in your registration because the Zoom link will be emailed to participants the day before the event to access the webinar. more info... |
| 9/15/2020 | Grow With Google Webinar: Connect with Customers and Manage Your Business Remotely On behalf of your friends at the Glendale Chamber of Commerce. Discover Google tools that can help business owners work and manage their business during this time of uncertainty. Plus, get insights on more online and timely resources for small businesses. In this webinar, Dave Delaney, a Google-supported trainer, will discuss: • How to update critical business information online • Keep customers informed • Conduct virtual meetings • Access important files from anywhere Click here to register! Speaker Bio Dave Delaney is a speaker for the Grow with Google partner program. His humble beginning? In 1983, he ran a bulletin board system on his Commodore 64 (a self-proclaimed, old school nerd). Today, Dave is a popular keynote speaker, author, and marketing communications consultant. He is the founder of Futureforth.com and NetworkingForNicePeople.com. Dave is best recognized for his work in corporate communication, digital marketing, social media strategy, and business networking. He has appeared in technology related stories in USA Today, Entrepreneur, Inc, Fortune, and Billboard Magazine.
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| 9/16/2020 | Virtual Business Over Breakfast -09/16/2020 The Glendale Chamber's weekly Business Over Breakfast is back - virtually! We will be conducting Business Over Breakfast via Zoom and attendance is FREE! This event is a great opportunity for members to come together, make new connections, hear from excellent speakers, and build relationships to help grow your business. Attendees will be able to share about their business during the round robin and gain valuable information from the session's main presenter. But make sure and register TODAY because this complimentary virtual event is only available to the first 100 people to register! Make sure that you provide your correct email address in your registration because the Zoom link will be emailed to participants the day before the event to access the webinar. more info... |
| 9/18/2020 | CANCELED: 21st Annual Excellence in Education Golf Outing Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, this event has been canceled out of concern for member safety. Rest assured that your Glendale Chamber Team is working hard to provide you with other virtual event opportunities to make meaningful business connections and grow your business. -------------------------------------------------- Join the Glendale Chamber of Commerce for our 21st Annual Excellence in Education Golf Outing on Friday, September 18, 2020 at the Wigwam Golf Club located at 451 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340. Check-In: 6:30 a.m. Shotgun Start: 7:30 a.m. This event will feature:
Sponsor a Student - $125 Foursome - $500 Tee Hole Sponsor - $225 - Tee Hole Sponsorship includes a sponsorship sign, the option for a representative to work the hole during the tournament, the option to add a promotional product to the tournament goodie bags, and two lunch tickets. Foursome and Tee Hole Sponsor - $675 Presenting Event Sponsor(s):
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| 9/23/2020 | Virtual Business Over Breakfast -09/23/2020 The Glendale Chamber's weekly Business Over Breakfast is back - virtually! We will be conducting Business Over Breakfast via Zoom and attendance is FREE! This event is a great opportunity for members to come together, make new connections, hear from excellent speakers, and build relationships to help grow your business. Attendees will be able to share about their business during the round robin and gain valuable information from the session's main presenter. But make sure and register TODAY because this complimentary virtual event is only available to the first 100 people to register! Make sure that you provide your correct email address in your registration because the Zoom link will be emailed to participants the day before the event to access the webinar. more info... |
| 9/24/2020 | Virtual Business After Hours - September 2020 Join the Glendale Chamber for a fun night of virtual networking! This month's virtual host is TBD. This FREE event will be a fun, interactive evening where members will have the opportunity to give their elevator pitch, chat with fellow members, and tour a few members facility from the comfort of their desk. We encourage you to grab your favorite beverage to enjoy while we virtually mingle! But make sure and register TODAY because this complimentary virtual event is only available to the first 100 people to register! Make sure that you provide your correct email address in your registration because the Zoom link will be emailed to participants the day before the event to access the webinar. more info... |
| 9/30/2020 | Virtual Business Over Breakfast -09/30/2020 The Glendale Chamber's weekly Business Over Breakfast is back - virtually! We will be conducting Business Over Breakfast via Zoom and attendance is FREE! This event is a great opportunity for members to come together, make new connections, hear from excellent speakers, and build relationships to help grow your business. Attendees will be able to share about their business during the round robin and gain valuable information from the session's main presenter. But make sure and register TODAY because this complimentary virtual event is only available to the first 100 people to register! Make sure that you provide your correct email address in your registration because the Zoom link will be emailed to participants the day before the event to access the webinar. more info... |
| 10/2/2020 | FUEL - October 2020 Join the Glendale Chamber of Commerce for FUEL, our monthly networking breakfast that will FUEL your business, your mind, and your Friday. Each month, this event will showcase a featured speaker and an opportunity for all members in attendance to introduce their company and/or products and services. In addition to the great connections over breakfast, we always close out with a great raffle, which includes a 50/50 raffle where the winner wins half and the Charity of Choice for the month gets the other half! This month's speaker will be Jennifer Hershberger, Outreach Coordinator for the Humane Society. We hope to see you there - for more information, please call the Chamber office at 623-937-4754. When: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. - Check-In & Networking 7:30 a.m. - Program Pricing: Annual Subscription FUEL Breakfasts: - Early Subscriber - 2 FUEL Breakfasts (best value) - $35 For One Breakfast: - Members (with registration by Tuesday the week of) - $15.00 - Members (with registration after Tuesday the week of) - $20.00 - Future Members - $60.00 more info... |
| 10/7/2020 | Business Over Breakfast - 4th Quarter 2020 The Glendale Chamber's hosts a weekly Business Over Breakfast event! This weekly event is a great opportunity for members to come together over breakfast, make new connections, hear from excellent speakers, exchange leads and referrals and build relationships to help grow your business. The event will be held at Dave & Buster's in Westgate (9460 W Hanna Dr). This great venue provides us a private setting to allow for maximum connections and features a hot breakfast. The best way to register is to subscribe for an entire quarter - this allows you or someone from your company to attend each week and saves you money while working to gain new business contacts. Registration Fees: Quarterly Registration - includes the following 9 Sessions: October 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th November 4th, 18th December 2nd, 9th, 16th Pricing: Quarterly Subscriber - $135 - Best Option Member Pricing - One Time Attendance (if registered by Monday week of event) - $20 Member Pricing - One Time Attendance (if registered Tuesday or Wednesday week of event) - $25 Future Member Pricing - One Time Attendance - $60 Event Times: 7:00 a.m. Check-In & Networking 7:30 a.m. Program Begins 9:00 a.m. Program Ends & Networking Be sure to bring business cards, flyers and/or other marketing materials from your company. more info... |
| 10/13/2020 | October Downtown Glendale Monthly Merchant and Stakeholder Meeting Join us for our next Downtown Glendale merchants and stakeholders meeting. These meetings are primarily for those who own a downtown business or who may have a vested interest in the success of the downtown community as a stakeholder. Check-in, light refreshments, and networking - 7:30 a.m. through 8:00 a.m. Meeting - 8:00 a.m. through 10:00 a.m. ** We will be meeting at Off the Cuff, 5817 W. Glendale Avenue (next to Cuff restaurant) Please bring your business cards for networking as well as to be included in the door prize drawing. We welcome attendees to bring a door prize that helps promote your business the morning of the meeting. more info... |
| 10/13/2020 | Lights. Camera. Action! Video Marketing For Small Business: Lunch & Learn with GCMC OCTOBER Lights. Camera. Action! Video Marketing For Small Business Video marketing has grown by leaps and bounds over the last 10 years. What use to require a production crew can now be done with nothing more than a smartphone or a GoPro. In this class, we will have a team of industry professionals on hand to answer individual questions on video marketing and how your business can benefit! Oh, and be ready for a little camera time. We have a little surprise for you! Content Covered: Video Marketing, Social Media, Websites About the 2020 Glendale Chamber Marketing Committee (GCMC) Lunch & Learn Course: Join GCMC for a free course on marketing for your business! We'll have a lunch and learn the first Tuesday of the month from February - December of 2020. You'll learn practical tools to help grow your business. We encourage you to come to as many sessions as you're able to, and to learn things like how to use social media, the benefits of blogging for your business, reputation management, video marketing, and how your local business can compete in an Amazon.com world, and more! Each monthly session will be an hour long. Check-in begins at 11:30 am, and the course will run from 12:00 - 1:00 pm. To participate, you must register in advance, as space is limited! more info... |
| 10/14/2020 | Business Over Breakfast - 10/14/2020 The Glendale Chamber's hosts a weekly Business Over Breakfast event! This weekly event is a great opportunity for members to come together over breakfast, make new connections, hear from excellent speakers, exchange leads and referrals and build relationships to help grow your business. The event will be held at Dave & Buster's in Westgate (9460 W Hanna Dr). This great venue provides us a private setting to allow for maximum connections and features a hot breakfast. The best way to register is to subscribe for an entire quarter - this allows you or someone from your company to attend each week and saves you money while working to gain new business contacts. Registration Fees: Quarterly Registration - includes the following 8 Sessions: October 14th, 21st, 28th November 4th, 18th December 2nd, 9th, 16th Pricing: Quarterly Subscriber - $135 - Best Option Member Pricing - One Time Attendance (if registered by Monday week of event) - $20 Member Pricing - One Time Attendance (if registered Tuesday or Wednesday week of event) - $25 Future Member Pricing - One Time Attendance - $60 Event Times: 7:00 a.m. Check-In & Networking 7:30 a.m. Program Begins 9:00 a.m. Program Ends & Networking Be sure to bring business cards, flyers and/or other marketing materials from your company. more info... |
| 10/15/2020 | Business After Hours - October 2020 Each month, the Chamber partners with a valued member to offer a night of networking for our members. These events provide an opportunity for Chamber Members and their guests to come together in a relaxed atmosphere while sharing ideas, products and services offered. Attendees are encouraged to bring their flyers or brochures for the member display table. You and one guest are invited to join us for Business After Hours! Additional guests can be registered by calling the Chamber at 623-937-4754. This month, we will be hosted by Wildlife World Zoo! Pricing:
*Adults only please *RSVP is requested *Please register your guest if applicable For more information on this event, please contact the Chamber at 623-937-4754. more info... |
| 10/20/2020 | Coffee & Connections - October 20 Jump Start Your Morning With The Glendale Chamber of Commerce! Join the Glendale Chamber of Commerce and our host for our Coffee & Connections. This special networking event is a great way to meet with other Chamber members and make new connections, all before lunch! We encourage you and/or representatives from your company to join us for the entire time, 30 minutes or whatever fits into your schedule - a great way to engage with many business leaders! more info... |
| 10/21/2020 | Business Over Breakfast - 10/21/2020 The Glendale Chamber's hosts a weekly Business Over Breakfast event! This weekly event is a great opportunity for members to come together over breakfast, make new connections, hear from excellent speakers, exchange leads and referrals and build relationships to help grow your business. The event will be held at Dave & Buster's in Westgate (9460 W Hanna Dr). This great venue provides us a private setting to allow for maximum connections and features a hot breakfast. The best way to register is to subscribe for an entire quarter - this allows you or someone from your company to attend each week and saves you money while working to gain new business contacts. Registration Fees: Quarterly Registration - includes the following 7 Sessions: October 21st, 28th November 4th, 18th December 2nd, 9th, 16th Pricing: Quarterly Subscriber - $135 - Best Option Member Pricing - One Time Attendance (if registered by Monday week of event) - $20 Member Pricing - One Time Attendance (if registered Tuesday or Wednesday week of event) - $25 Future Member Pricing - One Time Attendance - $60 Event Times: 7:00 a.m. Check-In & Networking 7:30 a.m. Program Begins 9:00 a.m. Program Ends & Networking Be sure to bring business cards, flyers and/or other marketing materials from your company. more info... |
| 10/28/2020 | Business Over Breakfast - 10/28/2020 The Glendale Chamber's hosts a weekly Business Over Breakfast event! This weekly event is a great opportunity for members to come together over breakfast, make new connections, hear from excellent speakers, exchange leads and referrals and build relationships to help grow your business. The event will be held at Dave & Buster's in Westgate (9460 W Hanna Dr). This great venue provides us a private setting to allow for maximum connections and features a hot breakfast. The best way to register is to subscribe for an entire quarter - this allows you or someone from your company to attend each week and saves you money while working to gain new business contacts. Registration Fees: Quarterly Registration - includes the following 6 Sessions: October 28th November 4th, 18th December 2nd, 9th, 16th Pricing: Quarterly Subscriber - $110- Best Option Member Pricing - One Time Attendance (if registered by Monday week of event) - $20 Member Pricing - One Time Attendance (if registered Tuesday or Wednesday week of event) - $25 Future Member Pricing - One Time Attendance - $60 Event Times: 7:00 a.m. Check-In & Networking 7:30 a.m. Program Begins 9:00 a.m. Program Ends & Networking Be sure to bring business cards, flyers and/or other marketing materials from your company. more info... |
| 11/4/2020 | Business Over Breakfast - 11/04/2020 The Glendale Chamber's hosts a weekly Business Over Breakfast event! This weekly event is a great opportunity for members to come together over breakfast, make new connections, hear from excellent speakers, exchange leads and referrals and build relationships to help grow your business. The event will be held at Dave & Buster's in Westgate (9460 W Hanna Dr). This great venue provides us a private setting to allow for maximum connections and features a hot breakfast. The best way to register is to subscribe for an entire quarter - this allows you or someone from your company to attend each week and saves you money while working to gain new business contacts. Registration Fees: Quarterly Registration - includes the following 5 Sessions: November 4th, 18th December 2nd, 9th, 16th Pricing: Quarterly Subscriber - $90- Best Option Member Pricing - One Time Attendance (if registered by Monday week of event) - $20 Member Pricing - One Time Attendance (if registered Tuesday or Wednesday week of event) - $25 Future Member Pricing - One Time Attendance - $60 Event Times: 7:00 a.m. Check-In & Networking 7:30 a.m. Program Begins 9:00 a.m. Program Ends & Networking Be sure to bring business cards, flyers and/or other marketing materials from your company. more info... |
| 11/6/2020 | Glendale Chamber of Commerce's 27th Annual Auction Fundraiser Join the Glendale Chamber of Commerce for our 27th Annual Auction. This event is a great way to help support the work of the Chamber, enjoy a great night of networking and to get an opportunity to bid on some fabulous items just in time for the holidays! We greatly appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at this fun-filled event! Event Details: 6:00 p.m. - Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction 8:00 p.m. - Live Auction Location: Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa, 9495 W. Coyotes Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85305 Pricing: Member: Advanced registration - $95 per person through 10/12 Late registration - $125 per person beginning 10/13 Future Member: $200 per person Tables: $825 per sponsored Table of Eight (included table sign with company logo) $1,000 per sponsored Table of Ten (included table sign with company logo) If your company would like to donate an item, please contact Jackie Payton at info@glendaleazchamber.org or by calling 623-937-4754. more info... |
| 11/10/2020 | Getting The Most Out Of Your Website: Lunch & Learn with GCMC NOVEMBER Getting The Most Out Of Your Website Did you know a customer’s first impression of your business is actually your website? That is why it is so important for businesses to put their best foot forward when it comes to their online presence. In this class, we will discuss the latest website trends, best practices, and how to make sure you are reaching the right target audience. Content Covered: Websites About the 2020 Glendale Chamber Marketing Committee (GCMC) Lunch & Learn Course: Join GCMC for a free course on marketing for your business! We'll have a lunch and learn the first Tuesday of the month from February - December of 2020. You'll learn practical tools to help grow your business. We encourage you to come to as many sessions as you're able to, and to learn things like how to use social media, the benefits of blogging for your business, reputation management, video marketing, and how your local business can compete in an Amazon.com world, and more! Each monthly session will be an hour long. Check-in begins at 11:30 am, and the course will run from 12:00 - 1:00 pm. To participate, you must register in advance, as space is limited! more info... |
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Biz Build Up Featuring Secretary of State Katie Hobbs 8/18/2020 register for this event... Virtual August Downtown Glendale Monthly Merchant and Stakeholder Meeting 8/18/2020 register for this event... Virtual Business Over Breakfast -08/19/2020 8/19/2020 register for this event... Virtual Business After Hours - August 2020 8/20/2020 register for this event... Virtual Business Over Breakfast -08/26/2020 8/26/2020 register for this event... Biz Build Up Featuring Phoenix VA Medical Center Director, Dr. Alyshia Smith 8/27/2020 register for this event... CANCELED: West Valley Biz 2 Biz Expo 2020 8/27/2020 Registration has Closed for this event. |
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