Chandler Chamber CONNECT Magazine | April 2023

CHANDLER CHAMBER

CHANDLER CHAMBER

Terri Kimble PRESIDENT/CEO Terri@ChandlerChamber.com

Angie Poirier

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS angie@chandlerchamber.com

Michelle Johnson

VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS

DEVELOPMENT & MEMBER SERVICES michelle@chandlerchamber.com

Lauren Knutson BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AREA MANAGER lauren@chandlerchamber.com

Veronica Nazario Hablo Español BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AREA MANAGER veronica@chandlerchamber.com

Katrina Ward Hablo Español

SPECIAL EVENTS & MARKETING COORDINATOR katrina@chandlerchamber.com

Shannon Watson DATA & OPERATIONS SUPPORT COORDINATOR shannon@chandlerchamber.com

Lyle Bonfigt

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Lyle@chandlerchamber.com

Vincent Harris Je parle français

publicpolicy@chandlerchamber.com

PRESIDENT | CEO UPDATE

PRESIDENT | CEO

The 33rd Annual Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival was a huge success! I would like to extend my deepest appreciation to all the volunteers that came out and worked this year’s event. It is through your support that we are able to produce such an event for the Chandler community.

Terri Kimble CEO

April 27th is the Chandler Chamber of Commerce’s 111th Anniversary! 111 years ago, even before the City of Chandler was incorporated, the Chandler Chamber of Commerce was advocating for modern roads, utilities, and workforce all with business and community in mind. Today, the Chandler Chamber continues to be at the forefront of innovation, technology, and diversity, leading Chandler’s business community to a wondrous tomorrow. Help us celebrate by sharing your favorite Chandler Chamber moments and why you continue to support its ample programming and advocacy efforts. You can send these directly to info@chandlerchamber.com or

tag us on social media (@chandlerchamber)!

The Chandler Chamber has many amazing events coming up within the next few months. One being the annual Chandler Chamber Community Awards taking place on June 1st at Gila River Resorts & Casinos – Wild Horse Pass. There is still time to nominate businesses and individuals in all categories! To view available categories and instructions on how to apply, visit https://www.chandlerchamber.com/56337-2/.

@terri_kimble

Wow! What an amazing month of March with the Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival in the books. As we look toward the future, we have a lot of great education and other events coming up over the next few months. Our Education & Workforce Committee is hosting a panel to hear from local business leaders about a booming industry in our community: the semiconductor field! Another one of our most popular events is the 36th Annual Community Awards to celebrate and honor our outstanding Chandler residents and businesses on June 1st at Gila River Hotels and Casinos, Wild Horse Pass. The Chandler Chamber has always

been a leader in public policy. We are monitoring many bills that are being worked through the legislative process. Our next Policy Impact Series will touch on two hot topics: water and transportation! On April 7, listen to the leaders in water policy talk about steps we are talking to reach a sustainable Arizona at Thirsty for Change: The Arizona Water Crisis and Solutions for a Sustainable Future panel. Then, on May 5th start your morning off at On the Move: Transportation and Infrastructure in Arizona panel. We are a very active Chamber. I encourage you to come out and be a bigger part of the Chamber!

CHAMBER NON-PROFITSPOTLIGHT

Exchange Club of Chandler

Exchange was founded March 27, 1911, in Detroit, MI, by a group of business executives who wanted simply to exchange ideas. Those ideas grew and were shared, and have resulted in innumerable benefits to the nation. The National Exchange Club is the only service organization exclusively serving communities in the United States.

More than 630 local clubs throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico provide individuals with opportunities to use their time and talents to benefit their local communities and the country as a whole. Exchange’s Core Values are family, community, and country. Currently, Exchange has more than 18,000 members in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The organization’s National Headquarters, located in Toledo, OH, acts as a resource to local-level clubs and its members.

Warde Nicholas ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

Spring is in the air, and it is bringing with it an abundance of exciting business news in Chandler. Here are some examples.

First, on April 13, the City’s Economic Development team will host a lunch-and-learn for small to medium-size businesses that will highlight how to navigate city and state procurement processes. This can be a huge benefit for business owners who may

not know all the ins and outs of government contracts. The workshop is free, but registration is required at chandleraz.gov.

Later this month, global semiconductor supplier Edwards will host a ribbon cutting to officially open its new 200,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Chandler. The facility will leverage the latest manufacturing and digital technologies to support the fast-growing North American semiconductor market, further solidifying Chandler’s place as a Community of Innovation.

We’re also looking forward to the expansion of Mastek, which is a leader in cloud and

digital transformation services for businesses. The company is growing its presence here in Chandler, adding jobs and an innovation center.

You can see that first-hand as my Council colleagues and I work through the budget process for Fiscal Year 2023-24. Chandler’s city budget is always fiscally sound and conservative, with strong commitments to public safety, parks, streets and water. Next year’s proposed budget is no exception. Even better, it is a true reflection of Chandler residents – the City received the highest number of budget survey responses it ever has. Follow along with the budget planning process at chandleraz.gov/budget.

Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke

NEW As of 3 /20/23 MEMBERS MARCH

1-800 WATER DAMAGE of Gilbert/Chandler

1545 N McQueen Road

Suites 104 & 105 Gilbert, AZ 85233

1800waterdamage.com/gilbert-chandler

Ameresco Solar

120 E Corporate Place, Suite 8 Chandler, AZ 85225 amerescosolar.com

Intrinsic Wellness Co. Chandler, AZ 85224 intrinsicwellnessco.com

Farm Bureau

1820 E Ray Road, Suite A205 Chandler, AZ 85225 fbfs.com/find-an-agent/chadlawton

Floor InternationalCoverings

929 N Val Vista Drive, Suite #111 Gilbert, AZ 85234 chandler.floorcoveringsinternational.com

Kenzie’s Kids Chandler, AZ 85286 kenzieskids.com

CornerStone Staffing

2141 W Broadway Rd., Ste 201 Tempe, AZ 85282 cornerstonestaffing.com

Edward Jones

Joseph Ortiz

8950 S 52nd Street, Suite 209 Tempe, AZ 85284 edwardjones.com

Orange Cactus Remodeling

500 N 56th Street, Suite 8 Chandler, AZ 85226 orangecactusremodeling.com

Cloud Computing Technologies

4939 West Ray Road, Suite 4-502 Chandler, AZ 85226

CloudComputingTechnologies.com

Encompass Tek

Glendale, AZ 85303

emcompasstek.com

Advance Champion Supply

1135 N McQueen Road Suite 143 Gilbert, AZ 85233 advancechampionsupply.com

AZ Jolly Jumpers

3201 West Virginia Street, Suite 101 Phoenix, AZ 85009

azjollyjumpers.com

MEMBER

RENEWALS MARCH

Lisa O’Hearn, Cabi Stylist

Chandler, AZ 85224

LisaOHearn.cabionline.com

Member for 6 Years

La Familia New Market

545 N Arizona Ave Chandler , AZ 85225

Member for 3 Years

Classic Image Dance

335 N Austin Drive, Ste 4 Chandler, AZ 85226

classicimagedance.com

Member for 5 Years

Magic Touch Carpet

Cleaning, LLC

6900 S Priest Dr Ste 2 Tempe, AZ 85283

magictouchsteamclean.com

Member for 8 Years

Comfort Keepers

1347 N Alma School Road Chandler, AZ 85224

comfortkeepers.com

Member for 21 Years

CL James Consulting, LLC

Chandler, AZ 85249

cljamesconsulting.com

Member for 2 Years

Madera Wick

Chandler, AZ 85249

MaderaWick.com

Member for 1 Year

CeCe’s Hope Center

Tempe, AZ 85285

cecescenter.org

Member for 4 Years

Rise Up Benefits Group

1256 W Chandler Blvd, Ste 28

Chandler, AZ 85224

pickanoption.com

Member for 2 Years

Child Crisis ArizonaFans Distribution Center

78 W Ray Rd, Ste 3

Chandler, AZ 85225

childcrisisaz.org

Member for 10 Years

Neighbors Who Care, Inc.

10450 E Riggs Rd, Ste 113

Sun Lakes, AZ 85248

neighborswhocare.com

Member for 18 Years

Hometown USA

1820 E Ray Rd #C-4

Chandler, AZ 85225

hometown-usa.com

Member for 6 Years

Arizona Pest Prevention, Inc.

PO Box 2169

Chandler, AZ 85244

YourBugsOnOurDrugs.com

Member for 20 Years

SSC Auto Repair

900 E Germann Road

Chandler, AZ 85286

sscautorepair.com

Member for 14 Years

Home Instead

Senior Care

10450 E Riggs Rd, Ste 117

Sun Lakes, AZ 85248

homeinstead.com

Member for 11 Years

SoZo Coffeehouse

1982 N Alma School Road

Chandler, AZ 85224

sozocoffee.org

Member for 9 Years

Cuisine & Wine BistroChandler

4991 S Alma School Road, Ste #1

Chandler , AZ 85248

cuisineandwinebistro.com/chandler

Member for 7 Years

San Tan Chiropractic Clinic, LLC

1900 W Germann Rd, Ste 16 Chandler, AZ 85286

santanchiro.com

Member for 17 Years

JR Realty - Jeff Dorsten Gilbert, AZ 85296

commercialConnectionTeam.com

Member for 2 Years

Arbonne InternationalCrystal King Chandler, AZ 85249

crystalking.arbonne.com

Member for 4 Year

Onsite Insite

6200 E Thomas Road, Suite #204 Scottsdale, AZ 85251

azbillboard.com

Member for 17 Years

The Shoppes at Casa Paloma

5245 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd, #100 Anaheim, CA 92807 theshoppesatcasapaloma.com

Member for 8 Years

Copper State Estate Planning

4435 E Chandler Blvd #200 Phoenix, AZ 85048

copperstateplanning.com

Member for 1 Year

Ocotillo Dental Care

3165 S Alma School Rd Ste #26 Chandler, AZ 85248 chandlerdentist.com

Member for 5 Years

Bryan Ross State Farm

5960 South Cooper Road, Suite #2 Chandler, AZ 85249

bryanrossinsurance.com

Member for 6 Years

Allpro Anytime Transportation

Mesa, AZ 85210

facebook.com/pages/allpro-anytimetransportation/304418969711829

Member for 21 Years

JLS Cleaning Service Chandler, AZ 85249

jlscleaningservice.com

Member for 6 Years

National Express Transit

4600 W Camelback Road Glendale, AZ 85301 nationalexpresstransit.com

Member for 10 Years

Element Plumbing Services

123 W Chandler Heights Rd, Ste 13079 Chandler, AZ 85248 elementplumbing.com

Member for 10 Years

Aquila Dental

3175 S Price Rd #140 Chandler, AZ 85248 aquiladental.com

Member for 8 Years

Arizona Priority Care

585 N Juniper Dr, Ste 200 Chandler, AZ 85226 azprioritycare.com

Member for 12 Years

Sun Devil Auto #1222 895B E Chandler Blvd Chandler , AZ 85225 sundevilauto.com/locations/az/ chandler/chandler-22

Member for 9 Years

Sonny’s Gentlemen’s Club

19011 S Arizona Ave Chandler , AZ 85286

Member for 17 Years

Independent Newsmedia Inc. 17220 N Boswell Blvd, Ste 230E Sun City, AZ 85373

yourvalley.net

Member for 4 Years

Crayola ExperienceChandler

3111 W Chandler Blvd, Ste 2154 Chandler, AZ 85226

crayolaexperience.com

Member for 4 Years

State Farm Agency Courtny Tyler

3165 S Alma School Road, Ste 27 Chandler, AZ 85248

MyChandlerAgent.com

Member for 1 Year

Auto Cosmetics

500 N 56th Street, Suite 1

Chandler, AZ 85226

autocosmetics.org

Member for 2 Years

Branching Out Family Services

1820 E Ray Road, Ste 204

Chandler, AZ 85225

BranchingOutFamilyServices.com

Member for 1 Year

Gold Medal Gymnastics

455 E Warner Road, Chandler

Chandler, AZ 85225

goldmedalgym.com

Member for 2 Years

Recovery Syndicate, LLC

3140 N Arizona Ave # 101

Chandler , AZ 85225

recoverysyndicate.com

Member for 1 Year

GMIA, Inc

2370 W Ray Road, Ste 1

Chandler, AZ 85224 themedicaresite.com

Member for 1 Year

The Zippertubing Company

7150 W Erie Street

Chandler, AZ 85226

zippertubing.com

Member for 6 Years

Staybridge Suites

Phoenix Chandler

3990 W Chandler Blvd

Chandler, AZ 85226

staybridgesuites.com/phxchandler

Member for 9 Years

Mercedes-Benz of Chandler

7450 W. Orchid Lane

Chandler, AZ 85226

mercedesbenzofchandler.com

Member for 3 Years

Waste Management of Arizona

222 S Mill Ave, Ste 333

Tempe, AZ 85281

wm.com/location/arizona/az/areas/ index.jsp

Member for 5 Years

MEMBER

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Staples #1392

2840 E Germann Road

Chandler, AZ 85249

staples.com

Member for 6 Years

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

2485 E Buckeye Road

Phoenix, AZ 85034-4405

skyharbor.com

Member for 4 Years

Hensley CompanyBeverage

4201 N 45th Ave

Phoenix, AZ 85031

hensley.com

Member for 8 Years

Meet the Chamber

LEADS GROUPS

Chandler Chamber leads groups are designed to stimulate business development in the community. The groups offer a forum for members to build relationships with other members that will generate sales leads, educate potential customers about member businesses and expand networking opportunities. This opportunity offers the ability to do business with people you know, like and trust. Email info@chandlerchamber.com for more information.

enrolled in an undergraduate program at Grand Canyon University where he is majoring in graphic design and advertising. He will be finished with this degree in the fall of 2023. Having chosen graphic design as his major in order to stay creative, his major gives him the freedom to express himself through artwork. As a result, he has recently started interning in the graphic design and marketing department of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce. During his free time, he enjoys drawing, photography, and dancing, as well as spending time with his family.

Wednesday Morning Meets @ Famous Dave’s 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

Wednesday Ocotillo

Meets @ Cadence Living Chandler 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Thursday Morning Meets @ Rudy’s Country Bar-B-Q

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

Thursday Lunch Meets @ Tipsy Egg 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Client generation is the lifeblood of your business. But with so many marketing options, how do you cut through the noise and find your best strategy for growth?

The good news is that by strategically doing LESS, your marketing can be MORE effective.

Referred to as “a coach approach to marketing,” Mary’s engaging presentation quickly shows audiences how to get better results from their clientgeneration efforts while feeling more authentic and actually having fun!

Women in Leadership meets on a monthly basis to meet the needs and enhance the development of women on their professional journey. WIL is offering you the chance to meet those individual connections that can push your business and career forward!

Mary Cravets Founder of Simply Get Clients

Speaker:

All nominations for the following categories must be submitted to the Chamber no later than Friday, April 7, 2023.

Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, vendors, attractions, crew members, entertainment, community members, and most importantly, Ostrich Festival attendees!

See you in 2024!

Chandler and U.S. Chamber of Commerces Partner for Business Rights

On Sept. 15, 2021, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a new rule to ban noncompete clauses in employment contracts. The proposed rule, if approved, would prohibit employers from using noncompete clauses to prevent employees from working for competitors after leaving their current job. Noncompete clauses are contract provisions that restrict employees’ ability to work for competing companies or start their own businesses in the same industry for a certain period of time after leaving their current employer. These clauses are often used in tech and knowledge-based industries, such as software development and pharmaceuticals, to protect trade

secrets and prevent employees from taking their expertise to competitors.

The Chandler Chamber of Commerce is working with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to protect companies’ abilities to

use noncompete clauses. Without these clauses, employers will be reluctant to invest in employee training and development, which will harm innovation and growth in many industries across the board. The benefit of keeping noncompete clauses is it ensures job security and higher wages for employees by offering the security wages in exchange for their agreement not to work for a competitor. Here at the Chandler Chamber of Commerce, we believe in preserving the ability for businesses to manage their workplace and workforce without undue government overreach, and allowing noncompete clauses will be something we continue to fight for.

House and Senate Bills Would Jepardize Local Control in Arizona Cities, Towns

The very essence of Arizona is rooted in local control. The Arizona Constitution is different than other states, designed to protect cities and towns – and the citizens who live in them – from government overreach. Our system allows local municipalities to develop their own charters and govern themselves. That’s why the recent actions of the state legislature are so surprising.

House Bill (HB) 2061 and Senate Bill (SB)1063 are my first examples. Several city and town councils across the state have elected to levy a Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) – or “grocery tax”, as it’s being called in current news reports.

Chandler’s TPT is one of the lowest in the state at 1.5%. The City collects a little over $14 million that is used to help fund police, fire, parks and street projects. These bills would ban cities from collecting that tax. One of the problems with this is obvious – cities will be on the hook to either find that money in other places or make cuts to services. Shouldn’t these issues be decided by cities and towns, instead of the state attempting to usurp your authority?

And over the years, the Arizona Supreme Court has created a clear line in the sand – is the issue at hand local or statewide? With this in mind, how can these bills represent a statewide issue when not all cities and towns even have the TPT? Their residents wouldn’t see ANY benefits from the ban.

My second example is SB1117, which will create new and burdensome rules for housing developments. This bill would undo local zoning laws with new building height rules and density requirements. First, the premise that cities and towns

are to blame for the housing crisis is not accurate. There are several issues at work in the crisis we face. For instance, in Chandler there are four multifamily projects ready to break ground in our city. They’ve been approved by the City Council, have all the necessary approvals and zoning worked out. The problem is, they can’t get built. Developers are struggling to get financing, labor and supplies.

The bill’s effectiveness in facilitating the construction of over 800 multifamily units is questionable. Additionally, legislators who typically advocate for fewer obstacles for developers cannot expect to enforce new limitations on cities to push them into action. This approach is unlikely to work, and it undermines the authority of the city and the citizens who elected local leaders to make such decisions. Therefore, it’s essential for state lawmakers to collaborate with the municipalities they represent and devise feasible solutions instead of pushing for unproductive bills.

The proposed rule, if approved, would prohibit employers from using noncompete clauses to prevent employees from working for competitors after leaving their current job.

Matt Orlando Vice Mayor, City of Chandler

The Arizona Water Crisis and Solutions for a Sustainable Future

The State of Arizona is facing a severe water crisis that threatens its sustainability and prosperity. The problem is caused by a combination of factors including population growth, climate change, and over extraction of groundwater.

Come listen to the leaders in Water policy and sustainability talk about the different solutions and changes we are making to reach a sustainable Arizona.

Sarah Porter ASU’s Morrison Institute

Warren Tenney Arizona Municipal Water Users Association

Matt Orlando Vice Mayor, City of Chandler

Clint Chandler Arizona Department of Water Resources

Aaron Blawn Intel

Terry Goddard Central Arizona Water Conservation District

John Knudson City of Chandler

CCCF LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

The Chandler Chamber Community Foundation Leadership Institute Class 39 completed another successful issue day! March’s issue day highlighted Social Services. The focus on this issue day was to learn about the Social Services programs in Chandler and the importance of community involvement as it relates to volunteerism, philanthropy, and engagement.

The class had the opportunity to tour 4 nonprofit organizations located right here in Chandler. These nonprofits shared with the group the mission of their organizations, the evolving needs they have faced, and ways that the community can join them in their efforts.

Social Services Issue Day

SPONSORED BY:

The City of Chandler, Chandler Chamber of Commerce and ASU’s J.

Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute are helping local entrepreneurs access the resources needed to accelerate their ventures. Whether you are a small business owner with the ambition to tackle a new market or a startup ready to accelerate, the Chandler Endeavor program can help you make progress and make connections.

On April 5th, we launch the series and discuss marketing for your business. Come prepared to embark on a new adventure and take your entrepreneurial journey to the next level of innovation!

Tackling Homelessness

in Today’s Criminal Justice System

Industry experts will explore policies, current events and changing laws around the criminal justice system, emphasizing the critical issues of homelessness, mental health, and substance abuse in the 2nd Annual Conversations on Criminal Justice.

Attorney General Kris Mayes delivers the keynote speech , followed by influential and bipartisan leaders in government, education and law enforcement in this open and thoughtful conversation.

Expert panels will explore the impacts and potential solutions that affect local communities and our nation.

Mental Health & Criminalization:

Ben Toma (R) - Speaker of the House,

Kristie Ortega - Attorney at Hallman Law, Representative Brian Fernandez (D)A Z State Senator

Law Enforcement & Policing:

Representative Quang Nguyen (R)Chair of the Judi ciary Committee, Paul Penzone - Maricopa County Sheriff, Officer

Mike Collins – President,

Chandler Law Enforcement Association (CLEA)

Chandler’s Homeless Navigator Program:

Leah Powell – City of Chandler

Neighb orhood Resource Director

Riann B alch – Community Resources

Senior Manager

Mist y Gustafson – Homeless Programs Supervisor

Prison Systems:

Senator Steve Kaiser (R) -

Chair of Finance Committee, Representative Anna Hernandez (D) - AZ State Senator, Chris Martin - Criminal Justice Reform Advocate

Conversations on Criminal Justice is hosted by AZ Valley Consulting, an Arizona-based government relations firm specializing in providing tactical solutions and answers in the lobbying, advocacy, and political arena with all levels of government.

1:10 PM Mental Health & Criminalization Panel

Experts will discuss how people suffering from mental health, substance abuse, and homelessness are criminalized, how our current justice system systematically targets and punishes these populations, and what policy changes are needed to help.

1:55 PM Law Enforcement Panel

Experts will discuss how our law enforcement agencies police these vulnerable populations. We will explore how our law enforcement officers are often tasked with policing and arresting people who need treatment rather than jail without proper training and with a lack of resources.

2:40 PM Chandler’s Homeless Navigator Program

Navigators are a community resource that offers positive resources as an alternative to law enforcement action for people experiencing homelessness. navigators’ primary role is to meet people experiencing homelessness wherever they may be.

3:10 PM Prison System Panel

Experts will discuss how Arizona prisons house, treat and prepare people with these overlaying issues for release into society. And most importantly, is it working?

Friday, April 14

1:00-4:00 PM

Avion Center in Chandler

Registration is $20 including admission, two complimentary drinks and access to the networking happy hour following the program.

SPONSORED BY: Chandler Chamber of Commerce

American Legion Post 91

Christine for Chandler

Strategies 360

Terros Health REGISTER HERE

To learn more and to register, visit Conversations on Criminal Justice.

Keynote Speaker Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes

APRIL CALENDAR OF EVENTS

 APRIL 5

4:00 – 7:00 PM

Chandler Endeavor: Embark Entrepreneurial Series

Whether you are a small business owner with the ambition to tackle a new market or a startup ready to accelerate, the Chandler Endeavor program can help you make progress and make connections. Take your entrepreneurial journey to the next level of innovation as you learn from and engage with local marketing experts!

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

 APRIL 7

8:00-9:30AM

Policy Impact Series

Thirsty For Change: The Arizona Water Crisis and Solutions for a Sustainable Future

The State of Arizona is facing a severe water crisis that threatens its sustainability and prosperity. The problem is caused by a combination of factors including population growth, climate change, and over extraction of groundwater. Come listen to the leaders in Water policy and sustainability talk about the different solutions and changes we are making to reach a sustainable Arizona.

Sponsored by SRP, Dignity Health, Intel, Catalyst Computer Technologies, AZ Valley Consulting

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

 APRIL 12

8:00 - 9:00 AM

Wake Up Chandler

Start off the morning by networking with other businesses. Welcome our event sponsor, Daryle Mabon from Your CBD Store. Our nonprofit spotlight is the Exchange Club of Chandler. Bring your business cards and be prepared to give a 30 second commercial about your business. Enjoy the light breakfast and take advantage of the opportunity to promote your business. Door Prizes are welcome!

REGISTER FOR LOCATION INFORMATION

 APRIL 18

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Women In Leadership

Luncheon: More Clients, Less Marketing, featuring Mary Cravets

Cut through the noise of social media, advertising, and online funnels to focus on the central problem of many businesses: getting more clients. Hear from Mary Cravets, founder of Simply Get Clients, to help you simply discover what to do, where to go and what to say to attract clients who will pay you what you are worth. Remember to bring a door prize!

Sponsored by: APS, Intel Corporation, Nova Home Loans – Chandler, SoHo63, Toyota Financial Services, J2 Media and Wells Fargo Bank.

REGISTER FOR LOCATION INFORMATION

 APRIL 20

4:00 - 5:30 PM

Business After Business

Join us for our monthly evening networking event at Sky Zone Trampoline Park. Thank you to Signarama our event sponsor. The Chamber Pot Sponsor is Caring Transitions. We will be drawing, for the $4,100 Chamber Pot like always, but to be eligible, you must be registered and paid for Business After Business and a member in good standing.

REGISTER FOR LOCATION INFORMATION

 APRIL 25

8:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Education and Workforce

Roundtable: Looking to the Future of Semiconductor Field

Take a tour of NXP, one of Chandler’s top semiconductor companies, and see where the magic happens in a worldrenowned engineering and manufacturing fab. Plus, hear from engineers who will speak on what we can expect in the semiconductor field and learn how educators are preparing students for this ever-evolving industry.

Sponsored by Intel, Air Products, Wells Fargo, ASU CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

 APRIL 26

Join the Chandler Chamber at the Ribbon Cutting for Downtown Chandler Flex Rewards

Sponsored by Laser Creations

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

 APRIL 27

8:00 – 9:30 AM

Chamber 101

If you are new to the chamber or been here a while and need a reboot, come learn about what programs and opportunities the chamber offers, meet our Chamber staff and meet new members. Coffee Sponsor: Pexioto Coffee Roasters

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

 APRIL 27

111th Birthday of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce

MIXERS

Wake Up Chandler

Wednesday April 12

8 AM – 9 AM

Location: Pedal Haus

95 W Boston Street, Chandler, AZ 85225

Start off the morning by networking with other businesses. Welcome our event sponsor, Daryle Mabon from Your CBD Store. Our nonprofit spotlight is the Exchange Club of Chandler. Bring your business cards and be prepared to give a 30 second commercial about your business. Enjoy the light breakfast and take advantage of the opportunity to promote your business.

Door Prizes are welcome!

SPONSORED BY:

Join

Business After Business

Thursday, April 20

4 PM – 5:30 PM

Location: Sky Zone Trampoline Park 1095 S Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85286

Join us for our monthly evening networking event at Sky Zone Trampoline Park. Thank you to Signarama our event sponsor. The Chamber Pot Sponsor is Caring Transitions.

Current, active, registered Chamber members are eligible for the Chamber Cash Pot now at $4,100! This is a great opportunity to meet and connect with other members of the Chamber. You must be present to qualify for the $4,100 and be registered by 12noon the day of the event.

SPONSORED BY:

You are never too old to learn!

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Arizona State University (OLLI at ASU) is a community of engaged learners discovering the joy of lifelong learning at its best.

The mission of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Arizona State University is to provide learning experiences and a community where adults ages 50 or better engage in non-credit, universityquality classes, memberdriven experiences, campus-based learning opportunities, and pathways to public service.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute has partnered with the ASU Chandler Innovation Center (ACIC) to bring two “pop-up” classes to the City of Chandler and East Valley communities.

The first one featured Dough Bradley, Next Stop is Vietnam: The War on Record.

The second class is with Kevin Sandler, an associate professor in Film and Media Studies, speaking on “A Look Back on Tootsie”. For more information, visit / lifelonglearning.asu.edu/

Cuisine & Wine Bistro in Chandler earns multiple honors from OpenTable

Cuisine & Wine Bistro, a family-run French restaurant and wine bar in south Chandler, was awarded places in multiple categories on OpenTable’s exclusive Diner’s Choice list for the second straight year. Cuisine & Wine was voted best in Phoenix/Arizona region in the categories of Notable Wine List and Special Occasions.

Wrangler News WritePhotographer Lowowski Wins Heart’s Journalism Top Prize

Wrangler News writerphotographer, Andrew Lowowski, won first place in the Hearst Journalism Awards Program, which is known as the Pulitzer Prize of collegiate journalism. He received $3,000 for the first place prize in the Sports Writing category for the article “Fields of dreams: How farming and football helped Elov harvest NFL Talent” that was published in Arizona’s State University Cronkite News. His story features Santa Cruz Valley High School in the small city of Eloy, Arizona, and chronicles its history of harvesting

NFL players. The Santa Cruz football program has produced five NFL football players, which is the most per capita in the state of Arizona. Andrew’s story was chosen out of 131 entries from 70 schools across the country. Andrew currently working for Wrangler News but also does freelance in Varsity Xtras and Phoenix Magazine. He hopes to someday work at an outlet such as Sports Illustrated or The Athletic where he can write enterprise stories and investigations. Congratulations, Andrew!

Pork On A Fork partners with Pringle Robotics

Wes Hansen, of Pork On A Fork, has added a robot and additional new technology to his restaurant located at 1972 N Alma School Rd. He also has not eliminated

any human jobs and has given his employees the opportunity to earn more.

The robot server has allowed Pork On A Fork to serve more

Dignity Health announces creation of new graduate programs to meet healthcare needs of East Valley

Dignity Health East Valley is launching graduate medical education programs (GME) to address Arizona’s critical physician workforce shortage and meet the healthcare demands of the rapidly growing community in the East Valley. The programs, which have received accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, will provide high quality training to medical graduates in general surgery, internal medicine and family medicine. The residency program is expected to grow to include 126 medical residents by 2028 and include residents in emergency medicine and OB/GYN

“The launch of a GME program is an important milestone in our history at Dignity Health East Valley,” says Mark Slyter, President and CEO of Dignity Health East Valley.

Arizona, like many states, is facing a critical shortage of physicians. Based on data from the Arizona Center for Rural Health Policy Brief, the state will require more than 1,900 more primary care physicians by 2030 due to population growth, and higher rates of chronic disease and aging.

“There is no question that Arizona is experiencing a shortage of healthcare workers,” says Roger Bies, MD, Chief Medical Officer for Dignity Health East Valley. “The development of our GME program is a crucial step to ensure our commitment of providing high quality healthcare services to our growing community and to strengthen Arizona’s physician workforce.”

.For more information about the GME programs, visit Dignity Health East Valley GME Program.

customers in a day, and has allowed for employees to have better interactions with guests, leading to more tips.

The robot, which is about four feet tall and weighs around 120 pounds, has eight trays on its sides for plates of food. The kitchen places them on the robot and it delivers it to the tables. It enhances the experience all around and takes away the menial task of running food.

Pringle Robotics is a Chandler based company located at 1490 S Price Rd. They work with Healthcare, Hospitality and retail businesses.

Local company Jeff Reynolds Productions premiers movie Woman in the Maze

Congratulations to Jeff Reynolds Productions on the successful premier of the new movie “Woman in the Maze.” The movie debuted at Look Dine in Theater in Chandler, Arizona on Friday, March 3, 2023.

The film was shot here in Arizona, and you may see some extra’s from the Chandler Chamber membership – Crystal King and Madhu Chadha. Jeff also was an actor in the movie.

Jeff is involved with multiple projects for the 2023 season. Past projects include, Hashtag Blessed the Movie (Co-Executive Producer), and Fortis Femina (Executive Producer).

MARCH RIBBON CUTTINGS

Senior Helpers 604 W Warner Rd B2 Chandler, AZ 85225

www.seniorhelpers.com/ az/chandler-gilbert/

Ghett’Yo Taco 241 S Oregon St Chandler, AZ 85225 www.ghettyotaco.com

Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST) 750 E Northrup Blvd Chandler, AZ 85286 https://autismtherapies.com/

Sky Zone Trampoline Park 1095 S Arizona Ave Chandler, AZ 85286 www.skyzone.com/chandler

Dez Burrito Company 1929 E Ray Rd. Suite 6 Chandler, AZ 85225 www.instagram.com/ dezburritocompany/ Mastek 2195 W Chandler Blvd Ste 160 Chandler, AZ 85224 www.mastek.com

Getting to know the CHAMBER BOARD

Crystal Blackwell is the Founder and CEO of Crystal Clear Results

L.L.C. She has more than 20 years of experience serving in senior leadership roles in Fortune 100 companies. Crystal is an expert in enhancing workforce performance and helping employees optimize their professional development. She helps individuals develop their skills and confidence in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in their work and personal lives. Crystal provides consulting, leadership coaching, and training services. As a Certified Business Coach, her mission is to guide leaders on their journey from where they are to where they want to be. Crystal is a member of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., and holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Business Management and is certified in Diversity Inclusion Training.

Hilen Cruz is bilingual and bicultural. She has held roles in multiple areas within the Electric Utility Industry, including Underground Distribution Design, Overhead Transmission Design, Engineering Standards, Customer Program Innovation, Street Lighting Management, Government Relations, and currently is Manager of Strategic Engagement at Salt River Project. She manages SRP’s relationships with Chambers of Commerce to support and engage the business community.

Hilen is member of the Energy Committee of the Arizona-Mexico Commission since 2011, currently serving as co-chair by assignment of the Governor of Arizona. She has served on the Chandler Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors since 2020.

Congratulations on your promotion at Salt River Project to Manager of Strategic Engagement! We wish you continued success in this new position.

Born and raised in Chicago, Jerry married a Chandler girl in 1977 and moved to Chandler in 1981. They have two sons, Kyle who is an integrated plastic surgeon in the Valley and Clint who is a licensed massage therapist based in Chandler.

In 1995 he opened an auto glass wholesaling business. Within five years he sold the $5M enterprise to a national glass company. In 2000 Jerry opened Laser Creations and moved the business to Chandler in 2006. As Laser Creations grew, their product base grew and now includes wide format printing, vehicle wraps, embroidery, vinyl decals, paper products such as business cards and fliers and even those political signs you see every election cycle. We currently offer online stores for companies to offer their product to their employees or customers and avoid the problem of excess inventory.

John began his career with Wells Fargo in 2005 and has served as a personal banker, service manager and a branch manager. John was appointed in 2012, to the region bank president for Wells Fargo Bank in Arizona Southern. John is responsible for 991 employees and 98 branches with $17.2 billion in deposits.

John has held numerous leadership positions within his community, as well as served on serval board of directors. John was also honored with the “40 Under 40” award by the Tucson Hispanic Chamber in 2013 and the Phoenix Business Journal in 2019.

John holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in business administration from Arizona State University.

John resides in Phoenix with his wife, Mistie and their two daughters.

HILEN CRUZ Salt River Project

JERRY SANNIEC Laser Creations

JOHN GIBSON Wells Fargo Bank

CRYSTAL BLACKWELL Crystal Clear Results L.L.C.

AMBASSADORS

Outstanding Ambassadors for March 2023:

THANK YOU to all the Chandler Chamber Ambassadors for their dedicated efforts in helping to support Chamber members and the business community. Kudos to the following ambassadors for their extra efforts in March:

Sally Putnam NOW Financial Delaney Starks Bell Bank Mortgage

Chuck Wolf Caring Transitions

Robert Sinkule Yoga’s Arc

Jackson Armstrong Armstrong Hospitality

Dr. Cindy Banton AVID Consulting, LLC

Crystal Blackwell Crustal Clear Results, LLC

Terri Kimble Chandler Chamber President/CEO

Warde Nichols ASU 2023 Board Chair

Hilen Cruz Salt River Project

Robert Sinkule Yoga’s Arc Incoming Board Chair 2024

Jason Dawson Local Listing Pro

Rick Heumann CMA Immediate Past Board Chair

Greg Fontaine Air Products & Chemicals, Inc

John Gibson Wells Fargo Bank

Ralph Guariglio Arizona Residential & Commercial Realty

Samantha Gulick Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino & Hotel

Kurt Johansen Western State Bank

Dan Kush Consultant

Clark Landrum Waste Management of Arizona, Inc

Andrea Marconi Fennemore Craig, PC

Dr. Wendy Nance Chandler Unified School District

Susan Perlman Perlman Dogtopia of South Chandler

Laura Robertson Banner Desert and Cardon Medical Cetner

Mike McClanahan St. Vincent de Paul Chandler Chamber Community Foundation Board Chair

Brian Peters Toyota Financial Services

Jerry Sanniec Laser Creations

Mayor Kevin Hartke City of Chandler

Dr. Greg Peterson Chandler-Gilbert Community College

Peter Sciacca di Sciacca Glassware & QuartHaus BrewStillery

Sally Putnam NOW Financial

Dunston Simpson Encompass Tek

Linda Qian Intel Corporation

Mark Slyter Dignity Health Chandler Regional Medical Center

David Ralls Commit Agency

Seth Tucker Price Mortgage, LLC

Chuck Wolf Caring Transitions

Richard Amoroso Squire Patton Boggs Legal Counsel

Russ Wood Woodrow Technology Solutions, LLC

Joan Saba Saba’s Western Wear