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Chompie’s falls for pumpkin recipes All things orange, including pumpkin bagels and cream cheese and orange-cranberry scones, are part of Chompie’s fall offerings. The restaurant introduces homemade baked treats, such as pumpkin spice muffins, scones and bread, as well as orange-cranberry bagels. Also featured are pumpkin-cranberry-pecan pancakes, cranberrypumpkin waffles and pumpkin crème brûlée. Autumn treats are available for a limited time at all four of Chompie’s locations, including Chandler at 3481 W. Frye Rd. Bakery selections may vary by location. For a complete menu, visit www.chompie’s.com.
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Holiday Enchantment set for Chamber Plus Tech Toys, Chandler 100, SBDC’s HP LIFE, Wake Up Chandler, Tech Corner Kick off the holiday season at the Chandler Chamber of Commerce’s 20th Annual Holiday Enchantment Gala from 6 to 11 p.m. Fri., Nov. 16 at the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, 1 N. San Marcos Pl., Chandler. This year’s theme is a “White Party,” so attendees are encouraged to wear their nicest white attire, as there will be “paparazzi” waiting for the guests. Featuring a taste of Chandler, there will be food vendors from around the area, plus live and silent auctions. Back by popular demand, the Upper East Side Big Band will perform. “This event is a chance for large and small businesses to come together to begin the holiday season all for a great cause and will be a lot of fun,” says Terri Kimble, president and CEO of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce. Tickets are $45 in advance, which includes the food tasting..
Tech toys
Looking for that perfect holiday gift for the techie in your life? Chandler Chamber of Commerce hosts “Technology Toys for 2012,” a 90-minute lunch seminar sponsored by Verizon Wireless and Catalyst Computer Technologies, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thu., Oct. 11 at Chamber headquarters. The event showcases the coolest technology available this holiday season including children and adult tech toys, gifts under $50, gifts over $150 and must-haves, among others. Price is $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers. Reservations are required and
can be made by contacting Brad Ness at brad@chandlerchamber.com.
Chandler 100
Celebrate Chandler’s top 100 businesses at a recognition ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Tue., Oct. 16 at the Hilton Phoenix / Chandler, 2929 W. Frye Rd., Chandler. Deadline to register is Thu., Oct. 11. Chandler Mayor Jay Tibshraeny will present an update on the state of the business community, and each stakeholder business will be recognized and featured in a 2012 Chandler 100 publication. The cost to attend is $50 per person and $600 for a corporate table of 10.
SBDC’s HP LIFE continues
Get help starting a business at AZ SBDC network’s free “HP LIFE - Start-Up Lab” from 2 to 4 p.m. Tue., Oct. 9 at the Chambers Small Business Development Center. Through a donation by Hewlett-Packard Corporation, the program features hands-on use of a computer station, and focuses on the business problem rather than the software with speaker Kristin Slice. Then from 4 to 6 p.m., “HP LIFE Small Business Academy” focuses on web page design and management, where attendees learn about planning, designing, building, positioning, promoting and maintaining a website. Learn how to add, remove and organize content, how to change graphics and navigational elements with Kristin Slice, Nancy Sanders and Mark Engle. While there’s no cost to attend, the session
is limited to the first 24 signups by registering through the SBDC at www.maricopa-sbdc. com/events.htm.
Wake-Up Chandler at Anytime Fitness
Join the morning networking group, Wake-Up Chandler, at the grand opening and ribbon cutting from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Wed., Oct. 10 at Anytime Fitness, 1072 W. Chandler Blvd., west of the northwest corner of Chandler and Alma School roads. The cost is $5 for members, $15 for nonmembers with Chairman’s Circle Passes accepted. Bring business cards and brochures, and be prepared to give a 30-second commercial about your business. Promote a business by bringing a door prize.
Play with toys at Tech Corner
Technology Toys for the 2012 holidays is the subject of a 90-minute lunch seminar from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thu., Oct. 11. Find out about tech toys for kids and adults, those under $50 and over $150, even “eclectic” tech gifts for those who have everything. RSVP is required, and the cost is $5 for members, $10 for nonmembers and includes a deli style lunch and beverage.
Contact the Chamber
The Chandler Chamber of Commerce is at 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201, Chandler. Unless otherwise specified, register for any of these programs by calling 480-963-4571 or visiting www.chandlerchamber.com or www.meetup.com/ChandlerChamber.
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