Chandler Chamber of Commerce August eMagazine

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Chandler Chamber Charity Golf Tournament pg 7

Google’s Self-Driving Car pg 4

In this issue . . .

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Your Chamber Working for You—Terri Kimble

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Networking Opportunities

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Google Self-Driving Car Open House

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Leads Groups

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Ribbon Cuttings

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Chamber Golf Tournament

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Chandler Mayor Tibshraeny

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Good Government

10-11 Candidate Endorsements 13

For Your Information

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Chamber Directory Marketing

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Chamber Calendar Links

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Ask An Expert

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Women in Business

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Young Executive Series

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Small Business Health Options

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Member News

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Ambassador of the Month

20-23 New and Renewing Members 24

East Valley Expo

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Gallery

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Sponsors

CHAMBER STAFF Terri Kimble President/CEO Terri@ChandlerChamber.com

Mary Ann Przybylski Programs & Sponsorships MaryAnn@ChandlerChamber.com

Sarah Miranda Special Events & Programs SarahM@ChandlerChamber.com

Paulette Pacioni Marketing & Communications Paulette@ChandlerChamber.com

Michael Beagle Digital Marketing Michael@ChandlerChamber.com

Barbara Caravella Business Development Barbara@ChandlerChamber.com

Sarah Bruner Business Development SarahB@ChandlerChamber.com

Brenda Whipple Business Development Brenda@ChandlerChamber.com

Lee Hines Finance & Accounting Finance@ChandlerChamber.com

Nick Debus Public Policy & Government Relations Nick@ChandlerChamber.com

Kristin Encinas Office Coordinator Info@ChandlerChamber.com

Board of Directors

Executive Committee Faye Stone Incognitos Treasurer

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Your Chamber Working For You Terri Kimble, President/CEO @terri_kimble Summer in Phoenix, for most people, means a slower pace for families and businesses alike. Here at the Chandler Chamber we like to help our businesses promote themselves so they keep making an impression on potential clients, even through the less hectic months. Very soon we will start streaming our Hot Deals and Job Opportunities on the home page of our website and our social medial. So it is becoming increasingly more important for our members to keep those modules current on their profile pages so their opportunities get posted. If you don’t know how to update that section of your profile, please contact the Chamber and we can help you through that.

Speaking of job opportunities, we have created new coalition here at the Chamber to advocate for education and workforce development. You will be hearing more about this in the near future, but we feel the nurturing of our potential workforce is detrimental to the growth of Chandler’s economic development now and in the years to come. We have set in motion some very exciting programs and information that will be showcased at our Education Forum in November.

The month of July saw many programs with well attended events and benchmarks. Here are just a few examples of how the Chamber worked for you in July: 

Our Young Executive Series attracted over 150 attendees at Otaku Sushi where members made connections and enjoyed wonderful food.

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We celebrated four ribbon cuttings and Videoloco created an incredible video for True Rest Float Spa. CLICK HERE to check out that video and contact them for information on how to have a video made for your company.

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After finishing our How We Stand meetings in June, we started work on compiling and processing the information that will appear in our 2017 How We Stand document.

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Our Chandler Chamber Foundation Leadership class completed their Healthcare issue day learning about Chandler Regional hospital and going “behind the scenes” in that incredible facility.

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Wake Up Chandler was held at Studio Fit and Business After Business took place at the Radisson Phoenix/ Chandler. Over 200 people between both events made connections for their businesses.

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Business Golf had over 20 people ripping up the links at Lone Tree Golf Club.

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The Ask an Expert series featured eMail Marketing techniques for small business with expert Jill Gengler from Infusionsoft.

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Chamber 101 packed the large conference room with over 70 people; many new and experienced members alike learned how to get the most out of their Chamber membership.

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We are currently signing up foursomes for our September 16th Charity Golf Tournament. If you would like to donate a raffle item to promote your business, contact sarahm@chandlerchamber.com

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We are ramping up to celebrated the top 100 companies in Chandler; save the date for October 26th—you won’t want to miss this year’s event. It will be full of surprises!

I hope you are keeping cool in the midst of this very warm summer. As always, if you need any ideas on how to promote your business, do business with the City of Chandler or the community, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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Mix It Up Visit chandlerchamber.com to register for events

The Chandler Chamber holds mixers twice a month, in the morning and evening to help you engage and connect.

Wake Up Chandler—7:30 am to 9 am Wednesday, Aug. 10th Office Depot 2700 W. Chandler Bvld Chandler, AZ 85224

Wednesday, Sept. 7th Comerica Bank 2200 S. Gilbert Rd. Chandler, AZ 85286

Wednesday, Oct. 12th Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant 1706 E Warner Rd Ste 3 Tempe, AZ 85248

Wednesday, Nov. 9th Sam’s Club 1375 S Arizona Ave Chandler, AZ 85286

Wednesday, Dec. 7th Crossfit Forever Strong 375 E Warner Rd, Ste 3 Chandler, AZ 85225

Business After Business - 5 pm to 7 pm Thursday, Aug. 18th Schnepf Farms 22601 E Cloud Rd Queen Creek, AZ 85142

Thursday, Sept. 22nd Discover Downtown Ocotillo December Thursday, Dec. 15th LOCATION AVAILABLE!

Thursday, Oct. 20th Chandler Mall Crawl 3155 W. Chandler Blvd.

Chandler, AZ 85225

Lunch Club 11:30 am to 1 pm

Business Golf 6:45 am to 10 am

Wednesday, Aug. 17th Ocotillo Golf Resort 3751 S. Clubhouse Dr. Chandler, AZ 85248

Monday, Aug. 15th Social Box 1371 N Alma School Rd Chandler, AZ 85224 Monday, Sept. 19th Dragon Wok 727 W Ray Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85233

Thursday, Nov. 17th Vintage 95 95 W Boston St Chandler, AZ 85225

Monday, Oct. 17th Modern Margarita 1 E Boston St. Chandler, AZ 85225 Monday, Nov. 14th Crisp Greens 250 S Arizona Ave Chandler, AZ 85225 Monday, Dec. 19th Hangar 9 Bar & Grille 980 E Pecos #5, Chandler, AZ 85225

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Engage Grow Prosper The Chandler Chamber Referral Networks help our members network and grow their businesses. Contact the Membership Development department of your Chandler Chamber for more information on Leads Groups at 480-963-4571.

Monday Morning Leads Group 7:30 am—8:30 am Chandler Chamber Office 25 S Arizona Pl, #201 Chandler, AZ 85225 There are immediate openings in our Monday morning leads group. Please email: info@chandlerchamber.com for more information. Not all business categories are available.

Tuesday Morning Leads Group 7:30 am–8:30 am BLD 1920 West Germann Road Chandler, AZ 85225

Wednesday Morning Leads Group 7:30 am—8:30 am Ocotillo Village Health Club & Spa 4200 S Alma School Rd Chandler, AZ 85248 *Second Wednesday no meeting due to Wake Up Chandler

Wednesday Leads Group 11:45 am—1:00 pm Floridino’s 590 N Alma School Rd Chandler, AZ 85224 Thursday Morning Leads Group 7:30 am—8:30 am Rudy’s West Country Store & Bar-B-Q 7300 W. Chandler Blvd Chandler, AZ 85226 *Fourth Thurs. no meeting due to Chamber 101 Thursday Lunch Leads Group (West Side) 11:45 am – 1:00 pm The Old Spaghetti Factory 3155 W. Chandler Blvd #9 Chandler, AZ 85226 Friday Morning Leads Group 7:30 am – 8:30 am Chompie's Delicatessen Restaurant 3481 West Frye Road Chandler, AZ 85226

Wednesday Lunch Leads Group 11:45 am – 1:00 pm Stone & Vine Urban Italian 1035 W Queen Creek Rd, Ste103 Chandler, AZ 85248 5

Ribbon Cuttings Celebrating our Businesses

True Rest Float Spa 2430 E Gilbert Rd Chandler, AZ Click the photo to view Videoloco’s video of the event.

Chandler Power Sports 407 S. Arizona Ave. Ste C Chandler, AZ 85225

Home2 Suites by Hilton 2490 W. Queen Creek Road Chandler, AZ 85248

Radisson Phoenix/Chandler Celebrating new remodel 7475 W Chandler Blvd Chandler, AZ 85226

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15th Annual Chandler Chamber Golf Tournament

Prize donations and volunteers are needed for the September 16th tournament. Gift cards and items can be dropped off at the Chamber.

CLICK HERE to volunteer during the tournament.

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Commentary from Mayor Tibshraeny @jaytibhraeny

City budget is one of Fiscal Strength and Low-Cost Service Chandler’s strong economic foundation is the product of careful financial planning that spans several decades. Policies that have been strictly adhered to by those you have entrusted with your hard-earned tax dollars. It’s one of the reasons that this year’s budget theme is: “Fiscal Strength and Low-Cost Services.”

The 2016-17 budget, adopted by the Council in June, shows a slight increase from the prior year, and we again are able to fund new parks and amenities, develop infrastructure, deliver quality services and maintain our roads and utility systems. We continue to be among the lowest of all Valley cities for resident costs. This plan also contains a slight decrease to the City property tax rate and no increases in the City sales tax rate.

We celebrated many successes over the past year including the dedication of the Downtown Stage, our Veterans Memorial and Citrus Vista Park, while rededicating Folley Park after significant upgrades. We welcomed many new businesses to Chandler including the FedEx Distribution Center near the airport, as well as the Ride Now, Porsche and Earnhardt Cadillac dealership at our Auto Mall. We also welcomed the Google Autonomous Car project in Chandler, joining just three other cities across the nation for the testing of the next wave of driverless car technology.

We continue to construct and widen roads in south Chandler, aggressively maintain and improve others, while undertaking some significant new utility projects vital to the future growth of local commerce.

Thanks to our management team and budget staff for their dedicated work to prepare a prudent, sensible plan. This financial roadmap is the product of a long and transparent process -- and many hours of work on the part of our City staff, the City Council, and you, the residents of Chandler. Through public meetings, surveys and our popular Budget Connect online forum, we have developed a sustainable fiscal blueprint that this community can take great pride in. All reasons why we have been able to maintain AAA bond ratings from all three rating agencies.

Thanks also to my fellow City Councilmembers. They remain, as do I, committed to an unparalleled quality of life for our City and residents. We live in a tremendous community. One that exemplifies this year’s theme to its core.

We truly are a city of “Fiscal Strength and Low-Cost Services.”

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Good Government

Chandler Chamber City Council Candidate Forum

August, the doldrums of summer are beginning to wane and we begin to see neighbors and friends returning home from time spent away escaping the heat. School is gearing up to start the new academic year flush with new infusions of cash from the implementation of Proposition 123, checks began going out to districts across the state last month. The Chamber was actively engaged in promoting passage of Prop 123 and we are excited to see the impact these dollars will have on our local districts.

Though summer can be slow, this year is an exception as Arizona prepares for the August primaries for federal, state, and local elections.

As you saw in last month’s magazine, the Chamber has put out our endorsements of candidates for local, county, and statewide offices following an intensive interview process and analyzing of candidate positions.

We are confident that our committee and board selected candidates that embrace the Chamber’s pro-business attitudes and will serve our interests well in the offices they are seeking. We wish them all the best of luck in their upcoming primaries on August 30, 2016.

On Tuesday July 19, 2016 the Chamber, in conjunction with our partners at the East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance, hosted a candidate forum for Congressional District 5. The seat currently held by Congressman Matt Salmon is up for grabs after he announced this past spring that he will not be seeking reelection. The race currently has six candidates vying for the primary nomination, four Republicans (State Senate President Andy Biggs, Representative Justin Olson, Former Maricopa County Supervisor Don Stapley, and Christine Jones) and two Democrats (Talia Fuentes and Kinsey Remaklus). The forum was moderated by Jim Small of the Arizona Capitol Times. Candidates were asked 12 questions plus a yes/no answer lightning round. You should expect to see the Chamber’s endorsement in this race early this month.

The Chandler Chamber would like to encourage all members to vote YES on Prop 493! This proposition asks voters to ratify the City Council’s adoption of the Chandler General Plan 2016. Registered voters will have the opportunity to let their voice be heard on this matter on August 30, 2016. City Council candidates will also have the chance to be elected in the primary if they receive a majority of the votes cast. August 1, 2016 is the deadline to register to vote to be eligible to vote in this primary election.

Public policy meetings end their summer hiatus on August 12th where we will have Senator Jeff Dial, Rep Bob Robson and Rep Jill Norgaard all of LD 18 speaking about the upcoming session and wins from the previous session. August 26th we are honored to have Chief of Police Sean Duggan of Chandler PD speaking about the changing landscape of policing in the wake of national tragedies and taking your questions. As always, we encourage you to register ahead of time a www.chandlerchamber.com and we hope to see you there!

Public Policy Series, August 12

Public Policy Series, August 26

8 am to 9:30 am Chandler Chamber Office Speakers: Representatives Bob Robson, Jill Norgaard and Jeff Dial Topic: District updates

8 am to 9:30 am Chandler Chamber Office Speakers: Chandler Police Chief Sean Duggan Topic: Changing landscape of policing a metropolitan city.

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Chamber Voter Card & Endorsements MARICOPA COUNTY

Board of Supervisors Denny Barney

County Attorney

CHANDLER CITY COUNCIL CON’T

Matt Eberle

Mark Stewart

Bill Montgomery

Sheriff Paul Penzone

CORPORATION COMMISSION

Robert Burns

CHANDLER CITY COUNCIL

Nora Ellen

Gregg Pekau

Boyd Dunn

Andy Tobin

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Chamber Voter Card & Endorsements cont.

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 18

LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 17 House of

Senate

Representatives

Jeff Dial

J.D. Mesnard

House of Representatives

Senate

Jill Norgaard

Steve Yarbrough

House of

House of Representatives

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Bob Robson

Jeff Weninger

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Proposition 493

A PROPOSAL SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS BY THE CHANDLER CITY COUNCIL. OFFICIAL TITLE: PROPOSED RATIFICATION OF THE CHANDLER GENERAL PLAN 2016 BY THE VOTERS. DESCRIPTIVE TITLE: Proposal for ratification of the Chandler General Plan 2016, as adopted by the City Council on April 14, 2016, by Resolution No. 4948. The General Plan is a comprehensive plan with broad policies that will be used to guide growth and development in the city during the next ten years.

A “YES” vote shall have the effect of approving the Chandler General Plan 2016.

A “NO” vote shall have the effect of not approving the Chandler General Plan 2016, and retains the 2008 General Plan

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For Your Information . . .

ADA Compliance Lawsuits You may have seen this article “Hotels, bars, restaurants face waves of ADA compliance lawsuits” a few months ago in the Phoenix Business Journal. We’ve been made aware that lawsuits related to alleged ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) violations are now being filed in surrounding Valley cities targeting hotels, bars and restaurants. It’s highly possible that a law firm could contact Chandler-based businesses on behalf of disabled plaintiffs. If you own/manage a hotel, bar or restaurant, you are encouraged to proactively learn about ADA compliance.

Below are several resources for your review: Introduction to the ADA: https://www.ada.gov/ ada_intro.htm.

ADA Links and Resources: https://www.ada.gov/ ada_info.htm ADA Mediation Program: https://www.ada.gov/ mediate.htm The ADA Web Search Portal is a focused search of important websites that contain information about the ADA and could be a great starting point. Its purpose is to connect individuals with high quality information about the Americans with Disabilities Act and to assist individuals in answering ADA questions. View website: http://adata.org/ ada-document-portal.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Chandler City Council Unanimously Passes Huge New Office Park For Price Road Corridor Allred Park Place II To Help Chandler Stay Hotspot For Technology Companies The Chandler City Council unanimously approved the Douglas Allred Company’s latest development project in the Price Road Corridor, Park Place II. Specifically, the City Council approved a rezoning to Planned Area Development (PAD) and a Preliminary Development Plan (PDP) for an employment business park campus, which will allow the Allred Company to build the Park Place II development.

In addition to the project’s proposed conference center hotel that will serve as the “HUB” of the master campus plan, the Park Place II development will bring approximately 928,000 square feet

of office and employment space, and will flank both sides of Price Road with high value employers and will expand upon what the corridor’s most prolific developer has already built on Price Road from the 202 Freeway down to Willis Roads and Park Place I. Park Place II will ultimately bring Allred’s total development space in Chandler to nearly three million square feet. Park Place I’s portfolio includes six office buildings with 2,400 employees that are fully leased.

Current tenants in Park Place I include some of the Valley’s most notable companies, such as Healthways and Infusionsoft.

“We are ecstatic to have the support of the Chandler City Council as we continue to grow Chandler’s technology corridor,” said Allred CEO David Allred. “The unanimous support that we received demonstrates the council’s belief that Park Place II will help Chandler stay a premier jobs center as it competes more directly with Tempe, Scottsdale, and Phoenix for the jobs of the future. Park Place II not only ensures Chandler’s competitiveness, but it will generate massive economic benefits and tax revenues for the entire region, state and school district.”

Transaction Privilege Tax - Upcoming Changes The Arizona Department of Revenue has made changes to Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) licensing and reporting, as required by law. These changes affect all Arizona-based businesses as well as those located outside of Arizona that sell to Arizona customers. These changes will take effect with the June tax return that taxpayers file in July.

Businesses can file TPT returns online at www.AZTaxes.gov.

All businesses, regardless of geographic location, will be required to use location-based reporting when submitting TPT returns. All businesses licensed with the Department will receive a location code(s) identifying each physical location where the business operates. Location codes will be automatically populated by correct jurisdiction for taxpayers who file electronically, or taxpayers will need to enter the codes correctly on the city detail page using the new TPT forms (TPT-2 and TPT-EZ).

The Department strongly encourages all taxpayers to file online for easier filing and faster processing. Businesses with more than one physical location in Arizona are now required by law to file their TPT returns electronically via www.AZTaxes.gov. Please know the Department has set a goal to eventually eliminate all paper TPT transactions.

Questions can be directed to the Department at 1-844698-9176 or they can email AskTPT@azdor.gov.

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Your Chance to Shine Chandler Chamber Business Directory and Relocation Guide We are thrilled to let you know that opportunities are now available in the Chandler Chamber Business Directory, Relocation Publication and City Map!

We are rolling out brand new features and benefits for you, including a dynamic multi-media package with custom content advertising that profiles you and/or your company in digital space on azcentral.com! This will certainly expand your reach to engage users on Arizona’s #1 news and information website!

We can also create custom marketing videos for you to run alongside your messages in the Chandler Chamber’s annual publication and online at a fraction of what you might normally pay for those services!

Please take a peek at the information below and see how other businesses have branded, shared their story and promoted products and services to these targeted audiences!

Link to the 2015 Chandler Chamber Directory and Relocation guide: https://issuu.com/rmcp/docs/chandler_chamber_guide_2015 Link to the 2016 / 2017 Media kit with great new features to highlight you and your business:

http://www.republicmedia.com/products/chandler-chamber

To see how you can further promote your business in the Chandler Chamber Directory, please contact: KFauwett@Republicmedia.com

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August Calendar Click on Links for more information. Registration may be required for events 3—Business Golf @ San Marcos 4—YES @ Bella Gusto 8—Ribbon Cutting @ Legacy Traditional School 10—Wake Up Chandler @ Office Depot 12—Public Policy Series Representatives Robson, Norgaard, Dial 13– Google Self Driving Car Open House 15— Lunch Club @ Social Box 16—Women in Business “5 Secrets to Your Personal Power” 17—Business Golf @ San Marcos 24—SHOP Marketplace: Shelly Winson on health insurance for small business 25—Chamber 101 Orientation 25—Ribbon cutting @ Clique Hiring Solutions 26—Public Policy with Chandler Police Chief

Visit: Chandlerchamber.com for more information on these and other events.

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Tuesday, August 16 noon to 1:30 pm keynote speaker/lunch 10:30 am to 11:30 am mentoring Join us as Sandra speaks about the keys to reaching your personal and professional potential. Recently honored with the Phoenix SUNS AMAZING WOMAN Award 2015-2016, Sandra Saenz is a published author and former business executive with a background in international advertising. For more information about Sandra visit dreamteamcommunications.com.

CLICK HERE to register

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Young Executive Series REGISTER

Small Business Health Options: Can they Boost Your Bottom Line SHOP Options – Can they boost my bottom Line?

The Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Marketplace has been operating since 2014 helping small employers (those with 1-50 employees) secure affordable health plans for their employees. The federal SHOP Marketplace may be an avenue to help your business save money on premiums.

Today, the number and type of health insurance plans available to Arizonans who purchase insurance as an individual or family has shrunk considerably and a much smaller percentage of people qualify for an APTC in Arizona than many expected.

Shelly Winson

The SHOP Marketplace has implemented many improvements to the system for 2017 and may be a viable choice for a business owner who wants to offer employees access to plans with the level of coverage and provider networks that used to be available in the individual market. Please join Shelly Winson of True Choice Benefits and Jim Brown of Fish Window Cleaning for a talk show style interview about the SHOP Marketplace, followed by a Q&A session where you will get the answers important to you: -Does your business qualify to participate? Will you receive a small business tax credit?

-How many of your employees must participate? What plans are available?

-What is the business’ financial responsibility? How easy is the system to use?

Please check out your SHOP Options on Wednesday, 8/24/2016 at 9:00 am at the Chandler Chamber of Commerce, 25 S. Arizona Pl., Ste 201, Chandler, AZ 85225.

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Member News

*Send your member news to paulette@chandlerchamber.com for inclusion in the next eMagazine

Shoppers Supply has a bunch of new products, deals and deep discounts just in! Gnarly Fish Corral Boots, Winchester Safes and Valspar paint just to name a few!

Check them out at www.shopperssupply.com.

Debra May Himes Interior Design was featured in an article called "Where Passions Reside" in the August 2016 Phoenix Home and Garden Magazine. The homeowners have 2 turtles that this high end residential project was designed around. It is very special and we are so excited to share it! CLICK HERE to see the full article.

ASU Polytechnic Campus is having a career fair September 29 from noon to 4 pm. Registration includes entrance to the fair, refreshments in the hospitality suite and admission to the Dean’s Employer Welcome. It also includes a display table and two chairs, parking for up to two vehicles (carpooling is required) and targeted marketing to all Polytechnic engineering students. Register today!

PeckishPrep is a fast, casual restaurant offering high quality affordable ingredients served in a fun and welcoming environment. We offer a compact yet flavorful and diverse menu, featuring tastes from Italy, Spain, Asia, India and America. Their menu consists of two separate categories: Lunch Bowls | Meal Prep. CLICK HERE for more information.

PayPal takes great pride in building strong relationships. Employees saw a critical need in the local communities they serve that needed to be addressed. Even though the Arizona Grant Team at PayPal was not able to fund all the incredible organizations that were nominated, they were ecstatic to award $27,500 in June 2016 to following four charities: Chandler Christian Community Center, Child Crisis Arizona, Project Sleep Tight and Arizona Center for Animal Rescue and Education.

DBSI, a banking transformation expert in branch optimization, retail design, technology, construction and digital signage is proud to announce its innovative branch design and engaging digital signage created in collaboration with Tech CU has been honored as an outstanding achievement in the banking industry, earning a Marketing Association for Credit Unions award.

Payroll Control Systems (PCS) of Phoenix is the Chandler Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year, awarded for innovation, high quality service and products, and demonstrating a pattern of community support and involvement. “Our human capital management is on one single database,” says PCS President Greg Cobb. “Other companies integrate on multiple platforms, rather than integrating it all into one single data base as we do, saving our clients countless hours of employee data management.

And, we offer more than an online platform, we answer phone calls and talk with our clients.”

Download the Chandler Fashion Center Mall App and enjoy the virtual concierge, store-to-store directions, product searches and more! Don’t miss all the back to school specials happening right now!

Elements Massage is offering member pricing for the month of August to all non-members. Also, get the most out of your next massage by breathing in the benefits of Aromatherapy. Add essential oils to any session. 480-9174880.

C2 Tactical is currently looking for a Maintenance Technician. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for making sure the range is both mechanically safe for customers to use and that all lanes are functioning as designed. This individual will also be responsible for general maintenance throughout the facility. Duties include repairs, preventative maintenance, janitorial and parts preparation. Please send resumes in pdf format to workatc2@c2tactical.com.

Office Max and Office Depot stores announced that program pricing for chamber members in every Office Depot/Office Max store just got much better! When a member shops in an Office Depot or Office Max store they will save up to 5% on every single item! Plus, members will continue to receive even greater discounts on core list items found in store. In addition, they have created a "Store Hot List" of 100 items that have even deeper discounts - up to 60% off retail price - just in time for back-to-school shopping. CLICK HERE for the current “Store Hot List.”

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Chamber and it will certainly be hard to beat him for the 2017 title.

Ambassador the Month Congratulations

Dave Waltzer Combined Insurance I was born and raised in Wakefield, MA. I’m a wicked big Boston sports fan! I started working for my Grandfather and uncles as a plumber’s helper at 12 years old and always had some kind of job through High School. I attended Babson College in Wellesley, MA for 1 year then joined the U.S.A.F and served for 4 years.

1998 was a huge year for me. I got out of the Air Force, I met my wife Sandy, and I started my career in sales. Sandy and I have been married for 15 years as of May. We also have a wicked awesome 10 year old son, Christopher.

In May of 2013 I accepted a sales position with Combined Insurance. They have been around since 1922 helping families when they need it most by paying money directly to them when they are hurt, sick, and can’t work. I’m also certified to help people navigate the confusing Medicare waters by helping them to understand and purchase Medicare Supplements. Feel free to check out our website at www.combinedinsurance.com.

I have been a proud member of the Chandler Chamber family since July of 2013. I have served Ostrich Festival and Golf Tournament committees. I’ve also been an Ambassador since January of 2014 and was named Ambassador of the Year in 2014 and 2015, so far. My favorite thing to do as an Ambassador is to mentor new Chamber Members.

In conclusion, please let me know how I can help you connect with others and grow your business. You can call or text me at 303-550-8954, email me at dcwaltzer1@gmail.com, or connect with me on LinkedIn. You can also come and chat with me at any of the many Chamber Events I attend.

HOT DEALS All Chandler Chamber members will want to make sure their “Hot Deals” are updated on their web page because we are now send them our via social media weekly.

CLICK HERE to learn how to add HOT DEALS to your Chandler Chamber web page.

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Welcome New Members Ahipoki Bowl 820 N 54th St Chandler, AZ85226 www.ahipokibowl.com Restaurants

Clear Data Incorporated 10716 E Deawalter Ave Mesa, AZ85212 (480) 586-5834 Business - Services

La Boca Wine Bar & Urban Kitchen 1 E Boston St Chandler, AZ85225 (480) 584-5853 www.labocapizzeria.com

All About Water 315 East Warner Rd Ste 1 Chandler, AZ85225 480-892-7556 www.ecowateraz.com

Coconut's Fish CafĂŠ 1155 W Ocotillo Rd #1 Chandler, AZ85248 (480) 247-7900 coconutsaz.com Restaurants

Laser Etc 261 E Chilton Dr Chandler, AZ85225 (480) 779-0490 www.laseretcaz.com Promotional Products

Corporate Flooring Solutions 5028 S Ash Ave Ste 102 Tempe, AZ85282 480-820-1073 www.floorcoveringsinternational.com Flooring

Liperote Properties - Revelation Realty 4050 S Arizona Ave #4 Chandler, AZ85248 (480) 695-1734 liperoteproperties.com

All About You MedSpa 2410 S Gilbert Rd #1 Chandler, AZ85286 (480) 838-4968 allaboutyoumedspa@gmail.com Salons - Spas & Barber Shops Associated Dental Care Providers 1860 S Alma School Rd Chandler, AZ85286 (480) 821-8500 associated-dental.com BillMonkey 3100 West Ray Rd Ste 201 Chandler, AZ85226 602-515-3401 www.billmonkey.net Medical - Billing Services Blonde with a Brush 3435 E Rockledge Rd Phoenix, AZ85044 (602) 432-3256 www.blondewithabrush.com Artists Bugz Out Pest Control LLC P.O. Box 12314 Chandler, AZ85248 (480) 313-1306 Pest Control Services Catherine Castle Real Estate 106 S Kyrene Rd #2 Chandler, AZ85226 (480) 326-3138 www.ubgre.com/project/catherinecastle/ Real Estate - Services

Crown Point Property Service PO Box 13553 Chandler, AZ85248 (480) 802-5757 www.crownpointpropertyservice.com Landscaping Services Home Services Data Doctors 2945 E Riggs Rd #15 Chandler, AZ85249 888-391-3282 www.datadoctors.com Computers & Technology - Services Data Doctors 2040 S Alma School Rd #9 Chandler, AZ85286 (480) 899-3001 datadoctors.com Computers & Technology - Services Element Chandler Fashion Center 44 S. Chandler Village Dr Chandler, AZ85226 (602) 510-8951 Hotels/Resorts Envisioned Spaces, LLC Chandler, AZ85248 (413) 387-7993 envisionedspaces.com Marketing - Specialty

Modern Margarita 1 E Boston St Chandler, AZ85225 (480) 454-4295 www.modernmargarita.com Restaurants New Beginnings Phoenix, AZ85013 (909) 559-5200 Interior Decorating and Design Opes Financial Solutions Sammy Al-Rajhi, SVP 4742 N 24th St Ste 300 Phoenix, AZ85016 (480) 239-0915 www.opesfinancialsolutions.com Financial - Services Pioneer Title 208 N Main St Florence, AZ85132

(520) 868-9611 pioneertitleagency.com Title Companies Quadmark 260 S Arizona Ave Chandler, AZ85225 (480) 219-2875 www.quadmark.com

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New Members cont.

Real Estate Agent Magazine 777 E Thomas Rd #130 Phoenix, AZ85014 (480) 540-1443 Newspapers & Publications Sonoran House Investments Tempe, AZ85283 602) 529-8893

Thai Chili 2 go 2895 S Alma School rd Chandler, AZ85286 (480) 566-8066 tc2go.com Restaurants

The Cooper 202 1450 S Cooper Rd Chandler, AZ85286 (480) 773-7753 www.thecooper202.com Apartments

Washington Federal 1010 W Chandler Heights Rd Chandler, AZ85248 480-895-4045 www.washingtonfederal.com Banks & Financial Institutions

Thank You for Your Continued Support Ace Vending 635 W Elliot Rd Tempe, AZ 85284 (602) 453-0304 Member for 1 year

Alpha Omega Technical Services 6882 S Gemstone Pl Chandler, AZ 85249 480-626-8173 Member for 2 years

Blueprint High School 670 N Arizona Ave, Ste 1 Chandler, AZ 85225 480-892-0235 Member for 8 years

Aflac - Denise Radford 2300 W Pecos Rd Ste 248 Chandler, AZ 85224 (219) 902-6161 Member for 1 year

ArmorWorks Enterprises LLC 22 S 56th St Chandler, AZ 85226 (480) 598-5709 Member for 1 year

Bob & Sandy Thompson PLLC PO Box 11844 Chandler, AZ 85248 480-802-2935 Member for 8 years

Alem's Bridal 20807 N. Grantham Rd. Maricopa, Az. 85138 (480) 814-1034 Member for 1 year

As You Wish Pottery 4960 S Gilbert Rd Ste 1-503 Chandler, AZ 85249 480-899-1231 Member for 4 years

Brown & Bigelow - dj Bowen 5371 W. Ivanhoe Ct Chandler, AZ 85226 (602) 739-4408 Member for 1 year

Alliance Bank of Arizona 3033 W Ray Rd Chandler, AZ 85226 480-609-2912 Member for 4 years

Assistance League of East Valley 1950 N Arizona Ave, Ste 3 Chandler, AZ 85225 480-792-1600 Member for 11 years

Cactus Mountain Properties Le Schroeder 3372 E Canyon Way Chandler, AZ 85249 602-826-3492 Member for 2 years

Allstate Gallego Agency 3175 S Price Rd, Ste 142 Chandler, AZ 85248 480-820-0808 Member for 11 years

At The Piano 399 W Tulsa St Chandler, AZ 85225 480-232-8589 Member for 14 years

Carpets of Arizona 480 E Warner Rd, #4 Chandler, AZ 85225 480-558-9777 Member for 1 year

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We Value Our Renewing Members Cemex - USA 4646 E Van Buren Phoenix, AZ 85008 (602) 416-2600 ext 2983 Member for 2 years

Copper Still Moonshine Grill 2531 S Gilbert Rd, Ste 101 Gilbert, AZ 85296 480-656-1476 Member for 2 years

Gila River Gaming Enterprise, Inc WHP Attn: Accounts Payable Chandler, AZ 85246 520-796-7777 Member for 15 years

CHANDLER LIFESTYLE 6150 W Chandler Blvd, Ste 15 Chandler, AZ 85226 (480) 648-9890 Member for 3 years

CP Safety & Environmental, LLC 1900 W Chandler Blvd, Ste 15-128 Chandler, AZ 85224 480-694-1975 Member for 12 years

Hallier & Lawrence PLC 3216 N 3rd St Ste 300 Phoenix, AZ 85012 (602) 285-5500 Member for 1 year

Chick-fil-A - Crossroads Towne Center 2900 E Germann Rd Chandler, AZ 85286 480-812-1717 Member for 7 years

Debbie Wiltse State Farm Insurance Agency 4980 S Alma School Rd, Ste A6 Chandler, AZ 85248 480-792-9468 Member for 16 years

HomeSmart International Commercial Division - Hilda Ramirez Gilbert, AZ 85297 (520) 403-9266 Member for 1 year

Chompie's Delicatessen Restaurant 3481 W Frye Rd Chandler, AZ 85226 480-398-3008 Member for 6 years

Desert Car Care 95 N Dobson Rd, Ste A Chandler, AZ 85224 480-726-6400 Member for 3 years

ICAN: Positive Programs for Youth 650 E Morelos St Chandler, AZ 85225 480-821-4207 Member for 21 years

Christian Brothers Automotive Ocotillo 290 E Ocotillo Rd Chandler, Arizona 85249 (480) 818-5015 Member for 1 year

Desert Computer Solutions 1605 W. University Dr. Ste. 110 Tempe, AZ 85281 602-295-5918 Member for 1 year

Integrity Outsource -Ray Rodriguez Jr. 2201 E Camelback Rd Ste 123 Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-339-9903 Member for 1 year

Combined Insurance Gilbert, AZ 85295 303-550-8954 Member for 3 years

Elite Shutters & Blinds 119 S Weber Dr Chandler, AZ 85226 480-203-8425 Member for 3 years

International Minute Press 393 W Warner Rd, Ste 104 Chandler, AZ 85225 480-963-1616 Member for 18 years

Contreras State Farm Agency, Inc. 2145 E Warner Rd, Ste 101 Tempe, AZ 85284 480-775-7788 Member for 16 years

First Citizens Bank 2480 S Gilbert Rd Chandler, AZ 85286 (480) 624-0700 Member for 3 years

Isagenix - Bethanny Crouse 2742 S Elm St Gilbert, AZ 85295 (970) 485-5159 Member for 1 year

Copper Creek Inn Memory Care, Koelsch Senior Communities 2200 W Fairview St Chandler, AZ 85224 480-634-4191 Member for 5 years

Frederick and Sons, LLC 1311 W Alamo Dr Chandler, AZ 85224 480-332-6589 Member for 7 years

J. I. Plumbing, LLC 615 W Chilton St Chandler, AZ 85225 602-859-1277 Member for 7 years

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We Value Our Renewing Members Kale's Auto Glass LLC 336 S 58th St Mesa, AZ 85206 (480) 222-0080 Member for 1 year

Prime Roofing Inc. 1955 W Baseline Rd Mesa, AZ 85202 480-756-9527 Member for 15 years

St. Mary's Catholic Church 230 W Galveston St Chandler, AZ 85225 480-963-3207 x131 Member for 16 years

Keller Williams Legacy One Realty Michelle Petrin, REALTOR 3901 E Nolan Drive Chandler, AZ 85249 480-310-0125 Member for 2 years

Rain-for-Rent PO Box 11070 Chandler, AZ 85248 480-895-9225 Member for 51 years

StudioFIT 1075 W Queen Creek Rd, Ste 4 Chandler, AZ 85248 480-855-3005 Member for 1 year

Rawhide Western Town at Wild Horse Pass 5700 W North Loop Rd Chandler, AZ 85226 (480) 705-2946 Member for 11 years

Von Hanson's Meats & Spirits 2390 N Alma School Rd Chandler, AZ 85224 480-917-2525 Member for 12 years

Looks Good Landscape & Pool Services Chandler, AZ 85225 (480) 677-1349 Member for 2 years

Republic Media 200 E. Van Buren St. Phoenix, AZ 85004 602-444-8130 Member for 41 years

Whitneybell Perry Inc. Architecture & Planning 575 W Chandler Blvd, Ste 123 Chandler, AZ 85225 602-265-1891 ext.201 Member for 17 years

Magic Pest Control PO BOX 1970 Gilbert, AZ 85299 (505) 514-4230 Member for 1 year

Sam's Club 6213 - N 54th St 700 N 54th St Chandler, AZ 85226 480-893-1555 Member for 18 years

Nerium -Toni Patino 3402 W Maryland Rd Phoenix, AZ 85017 602-919-2999 Member for 1 year

San Tan Ford 1429 E Motorplex Loop Gilbert, AZ 85297 480-821-3200 Member for 6 years

Netzel Financial 10450 E. Riggs Rd., Ste 101 Sun Lakes, AZ 85248 480-219-0657 Member for 9 years

Save The Family Foundation of Arizona 125 E University Dr Mesa, AZ 85201 480-446-7705 Member for 4 years

Origami Owl Custom Jewelry - Gina LaBenz Independent Designer 1443 E. Butler Circle Chandler, AZ 85225 480-262-8401 Member for 3 years

SSC Auto Repair 900 E Germann Rd Chandler, AZ 85286 480-855-3500 Member for 7 years

L.H. Edwards & Associates, Inc. PO Box 1630 Chandler, AZ 85244 480-899-4984 Member for 66 years

Wrangler News 2145 E Warner Rd, Ste 102 Tempe, AZ 85284 480-966-0845 Member for 8 years

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