The Business Advocate April 2009 - Tempe Chamber of Commerce

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Members who get anybusiness loan as listed above other than a business line of credit or business vehicle loan betweenAugust 1, 2008 and September 30, 2008 will receive a $200 Visa ® gift card at time of closing.Miller ReceivesLocal Chamber Executive of the Year AwardMary Ann Miller receives the Local Chamber Executive of the Year Award fromGlenn Hamer, President/CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry(left) and Ivan Johnson of Cox Communications (right).Mary Ann Miller,President/CEO ofthe Tempe Chamberof Commerce, hasbeen recognized forher leadership andachievement by theArizona Chamber ofCommerce and Industrywhich presented herwith the Local ChamberExecutive of the YearAward during its 2008Annual Meeting andAwards ceremony onJune 25.“Mary Ann Miller is one of the great leaders in the local chamber community,”said Glenn Hamer, President/CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce andIndustry. “She has a level of policy understanding and experience that puts herin a league above the rest. She is committed to creating a collective businesscommunity voice through her leadership as the head of the Arizona Chamber’sLocal Chambers Committee. Mary Ann is truly deserving of Local ChamberExecutive of the Year.”Miller joined the Tempe Chamber in January 1995 as Public Affairs Director, andwas picked to lead the organization in November 1999.She has a bachelor’s degree in mass communications and a master’s in businessadministration, both from Arizona State University, and is a graduate of the U.S.Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Organization Management. She currentlysits on the boards of the Rio Salado Foundation, Tempe Convention and VisitorsBureau, The Centers for Habilitation and Childsplay.The Tempe Chamber offers a wide array of products, services and opportunities for our member businesses. If youare like many members, you probably started off by joining a committee, attending a couple of mixers and makinggreat new contacts. And then you got busy! As the Tempe Chamber embarks on our new fiscal year, we hope youwill take the time to recommit and use the many services we have to grow your business, give your staff some greatprofessional development and have a voice in the legislative process.Is time an issue preventing you from getting involved? Our committees meet once a month. This is a great way to getto know a group of active members while being a part of a group that truly captures your interest. Our committeesinclude: Transportation, Government Relations, Business Resource Advantage, Business to Business Connection,Ambassadors, Military Affairs, Tempe Links Classic and Women in Business Conference and Trade Show. One hour amonth is a great investment of your time.areIt’s a fact: people like to do business with people they know. What better way to meet a new group of contacts than by attending the three great networking eventswe hold each month? The Business Before Hours mixer allows each person to give a 30-second commercial about their business. The Business After Hours mixer hasno formal program, but is always at a great location with plenty of friendly members wanting to meet you. The Networking @ Noon luncheon gives both novices andnetworking gurus a great way to enhance their networking skills while securing new leads and contacts.Do you need relevant information affecting business today? Attend the Chamber’s monthly HotTopics and Lunch series. The speakers are professionals in their fields and have addressed the realestate market, development in Tempe, political issues and market trends. The Chamber also keepsyou apprised of what is happening at the city, state and federal government. Read the monthlyBusiness & Government section in our Business Advocate newsletter for a great synopsis ofcurrent issues or join the Government Relations Committee for more in depth information.In light of our changing economy, your membership in the Tempe Chamber is more valuable thanever. If you would like more information about some of the opportunities we provide, pleasecontact the Chamber at www.tempechamber.org or call 480-967-7891.By Renee Lopata, CAE is the Senior Vice President. Contact her at renee@tempechamber.org or(480)736-4284.4August 2008 : Business Advocate
3monkeys print & design celebrated its new location with Tempe Chamber staff,members of the Ambassadors Committee and friends. 3Monkeys is owned andoperated by graphic designers who love working with local artists and individualswho enjoy experiencing the personal touch it offers. They also work in oversizeprinting, stretched canvas, vinyl signs and banners and corporate images. 3Monkeysis located at 3306 S. McClintock Drive in Tempe. For more information call (480) 427-9174 or visit www.3monkeyspad.com.The 2008 East Valley BusinessExpo is the Valley’s largestnetworking mixer andbusiness-to-business eventof the year with between1,000 and 1,500 attendeesexpected to visit the morethan 145 exhibitors on site.This annual event provides thenetworking opportunities andbusiness-to-business contactsvital to grow your business.Because your time is your mostvaluable asset, the expo bringstogether in one location thekey elements that will helpincrease profits.Jointly hosted by the Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert and Mesa Chambers of Commerce,the East Valley Business Expo facilitates more business connections than any otherevent. Business owners, managers, purchasing agents, sales people, human resourcemanagers, IT managers, CEOs, CFOs and all decision-makers responsible for makingyour company grow are encouraged to attend.The Tilted Kilt celebrated their 3rd Anniversary with staff from the Tempe Chamber,family, friends and staff. The Tilted Kilt offers the fun of a pub experience whiledistinguishing itself from other bar and restaurant concepts. Its atmosphere andtimeless design incorporate a Celtic theme with humorous limericks along withAmerican, Irish, Scottish and English curiosities lining the walls, creating surroundingswhere customers feel relaxed and excited simultaneously. TheTilted Kilt is located at660 W. Warner Rd. in Tempe. For more information visit www.tiltedkilt.com.Michael Monti, owner of Monti’s La Casa Vieja, received the Arizona RestaurantAssociation’s 2008 Hall of Fame Award, its most prestigious honor. The Temperestaurateur was recognized last month for his leadership of the family business.Rio Salado College celebrates its 30 anniversary this year. Founded in 1978, thecollege serves more than 60,000 students and offers 450 online classes.Johnson Bank has been selected as a winner of the 2008 Alfred P. Sloan Awards forthe second consecutive year for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility.TeleSphere recently hired three new staff members: Drew Holliday as customerexperience manager, Jeff Crowder as an account executive and Marie Atchison as atelecom provisionary. TeleSphere is a managed services provider that delivers IPtelephone service and internet access to businesses nationwide.ASU Gammage is offering Tempe Chamber members discounted tickets to itsperformances. The tickets are available in advance of the public sale date by visitingwww.eventusher.com and using the password “tourism”.Arizona State University’s ASU Research Magazine has been awarded the gold medalas the best university research magazine in the United States. Staff members atResearch Publications have won 28 awards for their work in 2007-2008.ManageStaff, Inc. is hosting a supply drive on behalf of the non-profit organizationCommunities in Schools to supply Valley students with items they need for theupcoming semester.The United Food Bank’s Christmas in July Chamber Challenge Food Drive kicked offon July 14. East Valley Chambers of Commerce are entering into a competition todetermine who can collect the most food. Support your Tempe Chamber and helpfeed the hungry by bringing canned food to our offices to donate.Don’t miss your chance to take advantage of this once-a-year opportunity. Exhibitorbooths are still available to take advantage of this ideal audience. The Expo takesplace on October 2, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Mesa Convention Center,201 N. Center Street. Admission is free with a business card. Gift cards including$2,500 from Westcor, door prizes and giveaways will further drive attendance as willfree food provided by local restaurants.For more information or to register online visit www.eastvalleybusinessexpo.com orcontact Expo Manager Sean Donovan at (480) 736-4285.Trade Show Tips1. Successful trade shows are promoted equally by their exhibitors andorganizers. We employ extensive media coverage to promote attendance. Youcan multiply this effort by promoting your own booth to known prospects andexisting customers through letters, emails, flyers and phone calls. With over140 exhibitors promoting individually attendance will be increased to thebenefit of all.2. Your company’s both marketing plan is crucial. Make sure everyone involvedunderstands the objectives and potential benefits of exhibiting at Expo and isprepared to carry out your plan.3. Make your booth eye-catching and visually appealing. Booth design, greatgraphics, a focal point and well-trained, motivated booth personnel cangenerate interest and sales.4. Follow up your expo contacts. Deciding now how you’ll impress prospectswith your customer service techniques after the event places you ahead of yourcompetitors and begins filling your order books.5. Secure professional help if you need it. Many of your fellow Chambermembers can provide professional assistance with booth design, graphics,promotional products, printing, door prizes and more. Visualizing your booth inaction and evaluating your company’s strengths and needs - well in advance willpay big dividends when you mesh your assets with those who can assist you.August 2008 : Business Advocate 5
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