O n t h e Ag e n d a
February 2012
AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ASSOCIATION FOR CORPORATE GROWTH — ARIZONA
Chamber Day of Champions
February Breakfast
Awarding Ahwatukee Chamber Business of the Year, New Business of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and Educational Mentor of the Year. Members: $30; non-members: $35 Arizona Grand Resort 8000 E. Arizona Grand Pkwy., Phoenix ahwatukeechamber.com
Featured speaker: Scarlett Spring, president of VisionGate. Members and sponsors: $49; nonmembers: $69; at the door: add $10 Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix acg.org/arizona
Fri., Feb. 3 8:00a – 10:00a
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR QUALITY 2012 Lean and Six Sigma Conference Mon. – Tues., Feb. 27 – 28
“Positive Outcomes: Putting Lean and Six Sigma to Work” (see article on page 35). ASQ members: $1,195; non-members: $1,395 Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort 11111 N. 7th St., Phoenix bit.ly/ybS3LL
ARIZONA SMALL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION The Process of Business Development Thurs., Feb. 16 8:00a – noon
Identify specific business sectors linked with a detailed implementation plan; for start-up or existing business owners. Members: $25; non-members: $40 ASBA’s Business Education Center 4600 E. Washington St., Phoenix asba.com/events
CollaborMix
Thurs., Feb. 23 5:30p – 8:30p
Come join Arizona Small Business Association with The State Bar of Arizona’s Young Lawyer Division, Sole Practitioner & Small Firm Section, and Mentor Committee; North Phoenix Bar Association; Scottsdale Bar Association; Arizona Jewish Lawyer’s Association; for a CollaborMix™ networking opportunity. Free appetizers will be served. Free Coach & Willie’s 412 S. 3rd St., Phoenix (602) 254-5272
ARIZONA TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL Lunch and Learn: New Grant Program for Exports Tues., Feb. 14 11:30a – 1:00p
Learn about resources and financial assistance available to Arizona companies looking to export and get helpful tips on international marketing and market selection; presented by Arizona Commerce Authority. Members: free; non-members: $15 ASU SkySong 1475 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale aztechcouncil.org
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Tues., Feb. 14 7:00a – 9:00a
CENTRAL PHOENIX WOMEN Monthly Luncheon Mon., Feb. 6 11:30a – 1:00p
Russell A. Johnson, president & CEO of Merchant Information Systems, will present the leadership topic. $75 The Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix 2401 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix centralphoenixwomen.org
CHANDLER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2012 Business & Tech Expo and Job Fair “How Technology Effects Our Everyday Lives” Thurs., Feb. 16 2:00p – 6:00p
The Business / Tech Expo will be held in conjunction with Chandler’s 3-Day science spectacular and Tech Crawl — where some of the biggest names in science are opening their doors and hosting facility tours. Free Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort One San Marcos Place, Pavilion, Chandler Brad Ness, (480) 963-4571 ext. 205
ECONOMIC CLUB OF PHOENIX February 2012 Luncheon Thurs., Feb. 2 11:30a – 1:30p
Featured: Curtis R. Frasier, general counsel for Upstream Americas and head of Legal USA for Shell Oil Company. Members: fee varies with membership; non-members: $75; advance registration is required. Sheraton Phoenix Downtown 340 N. 3rd St., Phoenix econclubphx.org
GREATER PHOENIX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Professional Women’s Roundtable Tues., Feb. 7 11:30a – 1:00p
“Creating a Positive Work Environment.” Featured speaker: Darlene Newsom, CEO of UMOM New Day Centers and 2011
Please confirm, as dates & times are subject to change.
Athena Public Sector Award recipient. Members: $15; non-members: $25; lunch included National Bank of Arizona Conference Center 6001 N. 24th St., Phoenix phoenixchamber.com
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS NAWBO University Wed., Feb. 8 9:30a – 11:00a
“Exit Strategies - Threats & Opportunities in the face of a Dramatic Economic Change” by Diane Thomas, president of Premier Sales, Inc. Free Phoenix Country Club 2901 N. 7th St., Phoenix nawbophx.org
Networking Luncheon Wed., Feb. 8 10:45a – 1:00p
“9 Paths to Business Success: Align Your Business with Your Entrepreneurial Personality Type and Turbocharge Your Success” by Marcia Bench and Steven Connor. Members: $38; non-members: $48; late registration: add $15 Phoenix Country Club 2901 N. 7th St., Phoenix nawbophx.org
NORTH PHOENIX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Industry Specific Business 2 Business Networking Group
Wednesdays throughout the month Noon – 1:00p
Free. Guests may visit one time; NPCC membership is required to join the group. Catch 22 Sports Grill 18725 N. 32nd St., Phoenix Edward Gomillion, (602) 482-3344
ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE Ocean Transportation Thurs., Feb. 16 9:00a – 10:30a
What happened last year and what is on the water for 2012. Members: $25; non-members: $35 ASU SkySong 1475 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale owitphoenix.org
SCOTTSDALE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GET Professional Development Series Wed., Feb. 22 7:30a – 9:30a
Panel discussion with valley business leaders Sam Fox, CEO, Fox Restaurant
Concepts; Mary Martuscelli, Arizona regional president, JPMorgan Chase; Mike Nealy, COO, Phoenix Coyotes; Mark Bonsall , general manager, Salt River Project; Bill DeWalt, president and director, Musical Instrument Museum; Merl Washler, president and CEO, Valley of the Sun United Way; and Jim Ward, president and CEO, The Phoenix Symphony $20 ASU Skysong 1475 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale Courtney Gilbert, (480) 355-2704
SURPRISE REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Multi - Business Regional Job Fair Fri., Feb. 10 9:00a – 1:00p
Chamber and non-Chamber members wishing to participate: Contact the Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce at jobfair@surpriseregionalchamber.com with the type and number of positions you are recruiting for. Free to attend Communiversity @ Surprise 15950 N. Civic Center Plaza, Surprise surpriseregionalchamber.com
TEMPE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE “Charting Your Course: Your Compass to Personal and Professional Growth” Fri., Feb. 3 8:00a – 9:30a
“Overcoming Adversity.” Speaker: Erika Camacho, Ph.D. Members: $20; non-members: $30 Radisson Hotel Phoenix Airport 427 N. 44th St., Phoenix tempechamber.org
“Charting Your Course: Your Compass to Personal and Professional Growth” Fri., Feb. 10 8:00a – 9:30a
“The Evolution of You.” Speaker: Jamise Liddell, Ph.D., a career strategist for more than a decade and currently employed as Business Liaison and Workforce Development Specialist with Phoenix Workforce. Members: $20; non-members: $30 Radisson Hotel Phoenix Airport 427 N. 44th St., Phoenix tempechamber.org
Hot Topics and Lunch: “Advances in Health and Wellness” Thurs., Feb. 16 11:30a – 1:00p
Focus: scientific and technical advances in the health and wellness fields, in support if the Arizona SciTech Festival. Members: $25; non-members: $35 VinciTorio’s Restaurant 1835 E. Elliot Rd., Tempe tempechamber.org
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