January 2024 Chamber Connect

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PRESIDENT | CEO UPDATE

Terri Kimble

As our Chamber reflects on 2023, we look to the future, not only within our organization but within the Chandler community as a whole. So much has changed in one year’s time, and, to keep your strategy up-to-date in 2024, we are committed to providing our members with highly-relevant professional development opportunities, networking meetups, and exclusive events.

Nowhere is that clearer than our Meet The Elected Officials Breakfast: your Chamber’s first event of the year. Join us on Friday, January 5th from 7:30am to 10:00am; we are hosting guest-speaker legislators from all levels of government, giving you an inside look on what policies may impact your business sector. The Chandler Chamber will also unveil our award-winning “How We Stand” booklet that outlines our legislative agenda for the upcoming year. You will not want to miss this - register HERE. Later this month, the Chandler Chamber will be joining the Gilbert and Queen Creek Chambers to provide a Tri-City Economic Development Update.

Here, community leaders will share our efforts towards economic growth, emphasizing the major projects and key areas shaping the East Valley. Mark your calendars for Thursday, January 18th - we are excited to connect with our neighboring communities.

One day down, 364 to go. We intend to end 2024 even stronger than we started, and we are excited to share that journey together.

Terri Kimble

PRESIDENT/CEO Terri@ChandlerChamber.com

Angie Poirier

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS angie@chandlerchamber.com

Carly Wakefield

VP of WORKFORCE & GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Carly@chandlerchamber.com

Barbara Caravella

SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER Barbara@chandlerchamber.com

Jennifer Murray

INVESTOR AND COPORATE RELATIONS MANAGER Jennifer@chandlerchamber.com

Susan Brinegar

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AREA MANAGER susan@chandlerchamber.com

Drew Hernandez

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS drew@chandlerchamber.com

Christian Weninger

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS christian@chandlerchamber.com

Chrissy Stratman

PROGRAMS & EVENTS COORDINATOR Chrissy@chandlerchamber.com

Kristi Clark

OFFICE COORDINATOR Kristi@chandlerchamber.com

Jackie Mercier

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AREA MANAGER Jackie@chandlerchamber.com

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Table Of Contents Chandler Chamber Connect

January 2024

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Message from Board Chair

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2024 Sponsorship Opportunities

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Meet The Elected Officials Breakfast

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December Calendar of Events

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Mixers / Non-Profit Spotlight

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Ribbon Cuttings

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Tri-City Economic Update

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Community Award Nominations

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CUSD Student Turned Entrepreneur

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Women In Leadership Luncheon

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Our New Workforce Initiative

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Member News

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DE&I

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Ostrich Festival

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Policy Impact Series

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Downtown Chandler Events

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New & Renewal Members

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Board of Directors

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Ambassadors

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Sponsors

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Meet the Elected Officials

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Women In Leadership

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Ostrich Festival Vist us online at ChandlerChamber.com

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As we head into the New Year, The Chandler Chamber of Commerce

is very busy supporting our business community! This month we are leading off with our “Meet the Elected Officials” legislative breakfast.

At this event we will unveil our award winning 2024 “How We Stand” booklet, the Chandler Chamber’s legislative agenda for the coming year.

This document outlines our position on the upcoming legislature and its impact on our business community.

Robert Sinkule Co-Founder & Chief Financial Officer, Yoga’s Arc

2024

Later in the month, we will be attending the Tri-City Economic Development Update, along with the Gilbert and Queen Creek Chambers of Commerce. At this forum we will discuss local updates focused on the major projects and key areas that are shaping the East Valley.

B OA RD CH A IR

Focusing back on Chandler, we are only a few months away, but we are actively planning and preparing for the 34th Annual Ostrich Festival. This year we will have two weekends for you to enjoy. Mark your calendars: March 8-10 and March 15-17! This is our signature event for the Chamber, and I look forward to seeing you all out there celebrating our great community!

Last, don’t forget all the amazing networking opportunities we offer the business community. There are numerous morning Leads groups to attend, Women in Leadership, Wake up Chandler & Business after Business mixers, and our various Ribbon Cutting events.

As we start 2024, I just want to say how honored I am to serve as the Board Chair for the Chandler Chamber of Commerce. I would also like to thank our outgoing Board Chair, Warde Nichols, for last year’s leadership and mentorship. I look forward to working with you all as we stay focused on our mission to facilitate business prosperity in Chandler!. Here’s to an amazing start to your New Year!

MEET OUR NEWEST STAFF MEMBER

Drew S. Hernandez is 5’11”, a lifelong Arizonan, & the Chamber’s newest staff member. After graduating summa cum laude from ASU, Drew worked in-house for D2C & B2B companies to develop engaging initiatives that provide value for a variety of audiences.

With a passion for film & 2D animation, Drew views marketing as an opportunity to tell interactive stories with chamber members as the main character, supporting on-brand campaigns that provide entertainment, education, or social currency. To him, ads aren’t competing with each other - they’re competing with everything a person can pay attention to, so businesses craving metric boosts need visuals & campaigns so compelling that the press will voluntarily cover them.

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2024 Sponsorship

Sponsor The 2nd-Largest Chamber In Arizona

Is Your Company Represented in Our Business Guide?

NEW DIRECTORY COMING JAN 2024

Our Chandler Chamber Business and Relocation Guide represents over 175,000 employees and 1,700 members. This magazine features all things Chandler, business profiles, ad spaces, and the listing of all Chamber members.

Read it online, email info@chandlerchamber.com or contact your business development representative to learn how you can pick up your physical copy of this year’s Business and Relocation Guide!

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Meet The Elected Officials

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January

January 5th

8:00am Meet the Elected Officials

Join us for the unveiling of the Chamber’s award winning 2024 “How We Stand” booklet, the Chandler Chamber’s legislative agenda. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the Arizona State Legislators; Federal, Local, and School Governing Board Officials at this legislative breakfast event.

Click Here to Register

January 10th 8:00am

Wake Up Chandler - Majestic Chandler 9

Wake-Up Chandler is a great way to start off the morning by networking! Bring your business cards and be prepared to give a 15 second commercial about your business. Enjoy the food and take advantage of the opportunity to promote yourself. Door Prizes are Welcome!

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January 10th

4:00pm Ribbon Cutting - D.C. Heights Apartments, Chamberlin & Associates

Please join the Chandler Chamber in celebrating the grand opening ribbon cutting. Situated in the heart of downtown Chandler and the upand-coming Price Corridor, DC Heights features four stories of brand new luxury apartment homes surrounded by a thriving corporate and entrepreneurial community. Nearby you will find excellent schools, local parks, golf courses, and shopping centers.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

January 16th

January 18th

Women In Leadership Luncheon

Business After Business - Crust

11:30am

Join us January 16th with our esteemed panelist of women from The Wealth Stewards, Kahuna Investments and Strategic Income Group as they share their insights, strategies and goals for the year ahead. From navigating investment landscapes to breaking down barriers in the financial sector, these women bring a wealth of experience and expertise and will be giving tips on how to have a prosperous 2024.

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10:00am Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting at Woodspring Suites

Come join The Chandler Chamber of Commerce to the Grand Opening of Woodsprings Suites! Actual time is 10:00 - 2:00 with the ribbon cutting at 11:00.

Lunch will be provided along with prize drawings.

January 18th

Ribbon Cutting For Vision Flooring

Come to Vision Flooring and enjoy celebrating the Ribbon Cutting with them. We’re glad you’re here. Whether you’re a homeowner, business owner, or designer, we’re here to help you find the perfect flooring solution. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask. Our team of experts is standing by to assist you.

January 25th

11:00am

The East Valley continues to grow and prosper with ongoing gains in business retention, attraction, and expansion.

Join us as our community leaders share their intentional and thoughtful efforts toward economic growth for the future of our region. Featured Speakers Include: Carlos Contreras, Cabinet Executive Officer, Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity. Join the Chandler, Gilbert, and Queen Creek Chambers of Commerce as we host a regional and local updates focused on major projects and key areas of focus.

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Business After Business is the Chamber’s largest monthly networking event and a great way to end the work day! Bring your business cards, be prepared to work the room, talk about your business and promote yourself.

Enjoy the fun atmosphere, the food and take advantage of the opportunity to talk with like-minded people. Door Prizes Welcome!

January 23rd

January 17th

Tri-City Economic Update

4:00pm

4:30pm Ribbon Cutting - Desert Coffee Co.

We are on a mission to provide our customers with the highest quality, ethically sourced coffee. We are proudly partnered with Peixoto Coffee Roaster. Beyond coffee, our vision is to create a space where people can connect, relax, and feel a sense of belonging. We constantly strive to innovate and surprise our customers with unique and exciting beverage offerings. Stop in and enjoy FREE WiFi and an open and inviting space to work or enjoy friends and family. Come celebrate our makeover!

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MIXERS

Join us in person to promote your business to fellow Chamber members. Pre-registration is required.

Wake Up Chandler

Business After Business

This is a great opportunity to grow your business.

Be prepared to give a 30 second commercial about your business. Meet, connect, and network with other members. Hear from our event sponsor, Arizona Pest Prevention! Learn more about the featured non-profit: Assistance League of East Valley. Please bring a door prize to give away.

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 win the $4,100 and be registered by 12pm the day of the event.

Wednesday January 10th 8 AM – 9 AM

Thursday January 18th 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Majestic Chandler 9 4955 S Arizona Ave. Chandler, AZ 85248

Crust 10 N. San Marcos Pl. Chandler, AZ 85225

REGISTER HERE

REGISTER HERE

Sponsor:

Midwest Food Bank

Sponsors:

As a faith-based organization, it is the mission of Midwest Food Bank to share the love of Christ by alleviating hunger and malnutrition locally and throughout the world and providing disaster relief; all without discrimination. Our vision is to provide industry-leading food relief to those in need while feeding them spiritually.

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December RIBBON CUTTINGS

Bruster’s Ice Cream 50 E Warner Rd Chandler, AZ 85225

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The Chandler Chamber celebrated the 2nd anniversary of Bruster’s Ice Cream in Chandler.

Since Bruster’s beginnings in 1989, our commitment to freshness hasn’t changed a bit. Bruster’s ice cream is made the old-fashioned way with ingredients that are slow kettle processed and designed specifically to create the Bruster’s flavor.

UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTINGS January 10th

January 23rd

Ribbon Cutting - D.C. Heights Apartments, Chamberlin & Associates 222 W Boston Street Chandler, AZ 85225

Ribbon Cutting For Vision Flooring 480 E Warner Rd #4, Chandler, AZ 85225

4:00pm

January 17th

10:00am - event starts 11:00am - ribbon cutting

Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting at Woodspring Suites 2050 E Germann Rd Chandler, AZ 85286

4:00pm

January 25th 4:30pm

Ribbon Cutting - Desert Coffee Co. 5865 W Ray Rd St 7 Chandler, AZ 85226

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COMMUNITY AWARDS

All nominations for the following categories must be submitted to the Chamber no later than Friday, March 22, 2024.

Award Categories Are: · Chamber Cup · Community Cup · Chandler Cup · James R. Snedigar Public Service Award · Business Diversity Award · Veterans Advocate of the Year Award · Business of the Year Awards (Micro, Small, Medium, Large) · CUSD Administrator of the Year · CUSD Support Staff of the Year · CUSD Educator of the Year · Red Apple Award – Educator of the Year Click HERE to view Nomination Criteria and Forms.

The Community Awards event will take place on Thursday May 30, 2024 at Gila River Hotels & Casinos – Wild Horse Pass. Stay tuned for more event details.

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Workforce Development

CUSD Student Turned Successful Chandler Entrepreneur Christian Weninger’s entrepreneurial journey, rooted in Chandler Unified School District (CUSD), showcases a remarkable evolution from QNDP magazine to the dynamic entity that is NeverNot Social. Graduating in 2019, Christian faced initial criticism during the first year and a half due to his age, challenging the norms and perceptions surrounding young entrepreneurs.

The transition from QNDP to NeverNot Social on March 1, 2020, marked a significant chapter. The team, now comprising five members and two paid interns, continued their impactful work, generating ideas that caught the attention of international companies. This evolution is well-captured on NeverNot Social’s website, illustrating their commitment to innovation in marketing and collaboration with global entities.

Christian’s journey also includes recognition at Z Con, where he was invited as a changemaker from Gen Z. The narrative of NeverNot Social goes beyond business; it’s about amplifying the voices of Gen Z, ensuring they have a seat at the table in an ever-changing landscape.

The website emphasizes the company’s ethos, highlighting the team’s dedication to challenging conventional norms, embracing creativity, and making a positive impact on the community. The about page emphasizes the team’s roots in CUSD and the mentorship that has played a crucial role in their success.

Christian’s story is one of resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to changing the narrative for young entrepreneurs. Never Not Social stands as a testament to the power of youth voices, continually evolving and making waves in the digital marketing arena.

Innovation, Progress Embody the State of our City By: Mayor Kevin Hartke

This past year, numerous manufacturing and technology companies expanded their operations, new business ventures launched, and residents benefitted from diverse retail and restaurant experiences.

Together, we worked with employers and educational partners to advance programs and the development of a skilled workforce necessary to fuel innovation and business growth in Chandler.

These are a few of the notable successes of the past year that earned Chandler the 2023 Best City for Business title from the Arizona Commerce and Industry.

I invite the Chandler Chamber and its members to join myself and members of the City Council as we explore these topics in more depth at the 2024 State of the City. Mark your calendars for Thursday, Feb. 15, at the Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave. The event is free.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. so members can take mingle, sample food with an international flair from Chandler restaurants and enjoy a community game night themed lobby experience. The program begins at 6:30 p.m., highlighting key accomplishments and previewing significant items ahead this year. Visit chandleraz.gov/ StateoftheCity for details as we celebrate our community.

During this time of the year, we approach new opportunities with enthusiasm. It’s a time to set goals, pursue new endeavors and build on our collective success. Chandler is a place for bold ideas, strategic initiatives and collaborative ventures. The talent within our business community is a source of strength. Collaboration among Chandler’s business community and the city fosters an environment for innovation and mutual support.

As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of commerce and public policy, may this new year bring prosperity, growth and continued success. I look forward to our interactions at Chamber events and I hope you’ll join me at this year’s State of the City event.

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NEW INITIATIVE

Chandler Chamber of Commerce Unveils New Initiatives for Workforce Development and Business-Education Partnership The Chandler Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the launch of several new initiatives tailored to address the dynamic workforce and education needs of the business community.

In September 2023, the Chamber carried out its annual Education and Workforce Development Survey. Among the business respondents, common challenges included a shortage of qualified candidates, deficits in occupational soft skills, and gaps in critical thinking. However, businesses acknowledged the significance of apprenticeships, internships, and externships in bolstering workforce development.

The Chandler Chamber listened to the business community and created a new Workforce Hub which unveils the Chandler Chamber Community Foundation’s Workforce Readiness Internship Program. This program will allow businesses to host an intern and help students succeed in their future endeavors while businesses are simultaneously developing their talent pipeline.

Terri Kimble, President & CEO of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce said, “The Chamber recognizes the importance of preparing students for entering the workforce; the Chamber’s new programs aim to provide access to the diverse career opportunities available within Chandler. By bridging the gap between business and education, we aim to empower the next generation of leaders and innovators.”

Robert Sinkule, 2024 Incoming Chair of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, said, “Business retention and expansion visits are a cornerstone of the Chamber’s advocacy and how we identify barriers for growth. Business, community and education leaders engage in roundtable conversations addressing workforce, education, and relevant public policy. These collaborative discussions empower leaders to come up with innovative solutions, fortifying Chandler’s thriving economic landscape.”

The Chamber’s Workforce Hub will also be home to a new business portal. It will serve as a vital conduit, enabling both businesses and educational institutions to articulate their workforce, education, and community partnership objectives directly to the Chamber of Commerce. This centralized platform will facilitate seamless communication, ensuring that all stakeholders are interconnected and collaboratively aligned in pursuit of shared community goals.

As we begin the new year we are excited for the road ahead. Together, with our community partners in business and education, we are poised to build an even more dynamic workforce for the future of Chandler. For more information, click here to visit our website.

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MEMBER NEWS

GE Aviation Materials Expands Partnership with AvAir

AvAir, an industry-leading inventory solutions provider for the aviation aftermarket, has expanded its management agreement with (GEAM) with an additional 20,000 line items, bringing the total amount under management to over 90,000 components. The inventory management program now covers CF34 engine material in addition to the already managed inventories including CF6, GE90, and GEnx applications.

GE Aviation Materials, a wholly-owned subsidiary of GE Aerospace, is a world-leading provider of used serviceable material and TrueChoice Transitions™ solutions, including Green time Lease, custom work scopes, Engine/Module exchanges, consignment, lessor integration and portability products for GE Aerospace’s commercial engine programs. GE Aerospace has a global service network to support these offerings.

AvAir’s Chandler-based facility will continue to manage the inventory that will now expand offerings to AvAir’s regional commercial operators and lessors of CF34 engines on aircraft including Embraer 170/190 and Bombardier CRJ700/900/1000. It also will expand its support to AvAir’s business aviation customers who own/operate CF34-3 engines on various Bombardier Challenger aircraft.

This agreement and other recent asset management contracts support AvAir’s growth plan which includes evaluating additional strategic affiliations throughout the industry to continue to expand the company’s global offerings.

Arizona’s Minimum Wage Increases on January 1, 2024 In accordance with A.R.S. § 23-363(B), also known as the Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act, Arizona’s minimum wage will increase to $14.35 per hour, effective January 1, 2024.

This increase is subject to a few exemptions and does not apply to any person employed by a parent or sibling, by the state of Arizona or the United States, or by a small business that grosses less than $500,000 in annual revenue, if that small business is exempt from having to pay a minimum wage under section 206(a) of title 29 of the United States Code.

Employers may pay tipped employees a maximum of $3.00 per hour less than the minimum wage if the employer can establish that for each week, when adding tips received to wages paid, the employee received not less than the minimum wage for all hours worked.

Certain other conditions must also be met.

Congrats Liliana, Our Scholarship Recipient We are so proud of Liliana Simpson for graduating Grand Canyon University with an Associates in Management. Through our Chandler Chamber Foundation, we were able to provide her with a scholarship to help pay for her tuition. We cannot wait to see what you will accomplish next!

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MEMBER NEWS

DBSI Celebrates 25 Years of Leadership in Retail Transformation With Multiple Award Wins in 2023 DBSI, a leader in retail transformation for the banking and healthcare industries, proudly announces a year of multiple recognitions that include finalist in the global Digital Signage Awards, Top 100 Chandler Companies, AZ Big 100, BCX Customer Experience Excellence Award, TCR Market Leader Award, and earning Certified Environmentally Responsible Contractor status. These honors highlight the firm’s commitment to excellence in design-build, digital signage, banking equipment, customer service, and experiential marketing services.

“Being recognized across such diverse categories — from digital signage to environmental responsibility — highlights our commitment to simplifying the transformation process for our clients by having all the experts under one roof. It’s a proud moment to showcase that we’re not just meeting, but exceeding industry standards,” says Jared Jones, VP of Growth, DBSI. “These awards are the icing on top to celebrate our team’s efforts, and we look forward to continuing to push the boundaries of retail transformation.”

Wild Horse Pass Resort & Casino Ranked Top 10 by Newsweek Las Vegas is often called the gambling capital of the world, but you can find plenty of premium action outside Sin City. From exclusive gambling clubs to big, splashy resort casinos, from New Jersey to California, these establishments represent some of the best nonVegas gaming venues in the States. You’ll find a wide array of gaming options, including slot machines, table games and sports and race betting.

Wild Horse Pass Resort & Casino was ranked in the top 10 best casinos outside of Las Vegas by Newsweek!

Gaming, nightlife and dining provide the perfect mix at Gila River Resorts & Casinos, Wild Horse Pass in Chandler, Arizona.

Guests can choose from over 1,100 slot machines with the latest themes, 20 tables of classic games and a sportsbook lounge. A highlimit salon provides elevated action.

Prime Steak House leads the dining scene with dishes and vintages from around the world.

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MEMBER NEWS

Meta Teams up with SRP and Ørsted to Support Data Center with Clean Energy

Meta announced its Mesa data center will soon be supported by new solar energy from Salt River Project (SRP) through a contract with a leading U.S. clean energy provider, Ørsted. Under the contract, Meta will receive the majority portion of the solar energy generated by Ørsted’s Eleven Mile Solar Center, a 300-MW solar farm and 300MW, four-hour battery energy storage system currently under construction in Pinal County, Arizona.

Celebrate the Print Big Sale It’s a super deal for businesses and a great way to kick off a successful 2024. Because the more you print, the more you’ll save! It’s so easy to take advantage of this offer. From now until February 10, purchase prints (like business cards, signs, flyers, brochures and more) and we’ll give you a discount of $20, $50 or $100 off depending on your order size. With savings like this you can get the word out to more customers and make your budget work harder.

Once online in 2024, this will be the largest solarplus-battery project on SRP’s power grid, and one of the largest battery energy storage systems built in a single phase in the U.S. The solar and stored energy not needed by the Meta data center will be available to SRP’s larger customer base.

In addition to this newly announced project, Meta will also receive an allocation of 50 MW from the 100-MW West Line Solar Facility, which opened earlier this year in Eloy, AZ, and will soon receive a portion of solar energy from the 200-MW Brittlebush Solar Facility in Coolidge, AZ, which is expected to be online in 2024. These projects

Women In Leadership February 2024 Speaker

will each further enable Meta to reach its 100% renewable energy and net zero goals.

“SRP is pleased to partner with Meta to add more solar to help meet Meta’s renewable energy goals and SRP’s sustainability commitments,” said Bobby Olsen, Chief Planning, Strategy and Sustainability Executive at SRP. “As SRP focuses on responsibly decarbonizing our generation mix, we will need to more than double our power resource capacity by 2035. Strategic partnerships with customers like Meta and renewable energy developers like Ørsted help us get there.”

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DE&I

Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee The Chandler Chamber of Commerce has a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee (DEIB Committee). You may be wondering, why? What does that have to do with the Chandler Chamber of Commerce and why should it matter to me as a business owner?

The goal of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce DEIB Committee is to provide a series of vital educational training programs, workshops and discussions to better promote the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion within Chandler businesses.

Why does DEIB matter in business?

Ensuring people feel included and like they belong is important to employees, customers and investors. · Employees: Research shows that companies that invest in DEIB leads to stronger retention, higher performance and overall satisfaction. (McKinsey & Company) · Customers: Public display of commitment to DEIB helps build a loyal customer base. Customer preference is growing for brands committed to and displaying DEIB. (Adobe) · Investors: More transparency on what businesses are doing with DEIB. With impacts on productivity and profitability, DEIB is on investor’s radar. (PwC) What does it even mean?

DEIB in business is a commitment to implement strategies, policies, and processes that prioritize an organizational culture that helps all employees and customers feel welcome. · Diversity: Refers to who is represented in the workforce and typically includes but is not limited to attributes such as gender, age, ethnic background and abilities. (McKinsey & Company) · Equity: Gallup defines equity as fair treatment, access and advancement for each person in an organization · Inclusion: “how the workforce experiences the workplace and the degree to which organizations embrace all employees and enable them to make meaningful contributions”(McKinsey & Company) · Belonging: “Belonging is an accumulation of day-to-day experiences that enables a person to feel safe and bring their full, unique self to work” (Great Place to Work) All of these letters are like the ingredients of a recipe that will make your business and the people in them operate more smoothly. DEIB is critical to ensuring a strong business culture, and to quote the famous management consultant, Peter Drucker “Culture beats strategy for breakfast.”. So if you are a business owner tired of turnover, low productivity and employee culture challenges, consider evaluating how DEIB looks at your business and join us at one of our workshops or discussions.

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Downtown Chandler

24 20 January EVENTS

DownTown Chandler

Downtown Chandler Farmers Market January 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, 2024 Time:9:00am - 1:00pm The Downtown Chandler Farmers Market features dozens of local farmers, gourmet food vendors and artisans. The Market happens every Saturday in Dr. A.J. Chandler Park West and runs from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Come down, shop around and grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants in the Downtown. We have something for the whole

Paranormal Cirque

Get Film Ready!

January 11th, 2024 Time:11:30am - 1:30pm

January 18th-28th, 2024 Multiple Dates and Times

The City of Chandler and the Arizona Film & Digital Media Commission will be co-hosting a lunch and learn on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at Chandler City Hall from 11:30a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The workshop will showcase how the Chandler community can benefit from working with the film and digital media industry.

Cirque Italia is now presenting: “PARANORMAL CIRQUE!” ONE OF THE BEST THRILLING EXPERIENCES! Coming to Chandler, AZ January 18-28 Are you ready Chandler? Do you love thrilling, wicked, sexy, or even dangerous things? Paranormal Cirque will expose you to a unique creation of combined theatre, circus, and cabaret with a new European style flare. Cirque Italia is now presenting a brand-new show for a MATURE audience! This innovative horror story features different shades of sexy and an incomparable storyline - the only thing you can be sure of during this unique experience is that you will not know what to expect!

The Righteous Brothers: The Magic and Illusions Bill Medley and Bucky of Eric Giliam Heard January 20th, 2024 Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm The Righteous Brothers concert experience is a night of nostalgia, featuring hits such as “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” (the most played song in radio history), “Soul & Inspiration,” “Unchained Melody,” and Medley’s Grammy-winning Dirty Dancing theme, “The Time of My Life.” We dare you not to sing along.

January 27th, 2024 Time: 3:30pm - 9:00pm

Magician Eric Giliam returns to the Chandler Center for the Arts along with his beautiful assistant to perform a dazzling spectacle of magic, illusions, sleight of hand, and special effects in his high energy show. Can you say jaw-dropping! The former World Magic Champion started performing at age twelve and has since toured Europe, been a guest performer on several prime time TV shows, and has over a thousand performances under his belt.

For More Information Visit

chandlerchamber.com/ events

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NEW MEMBERS

NEW MEMBERS December AeroGuard Flight Training

2270 S Airport Blvd Ste 1 & 2 Chandler, AZ 85224 623-219-4815 http://flyaeroguard.com

Momo’s Merchantile Vendor Boutique 5865 W Ray Rd Chandler, AZ 85226 602-656-7496

Sarah Bahsas MD Direct Primary Care 2150 S Country Club DR Ste 12 Mesa, AZ 85210 253-209-8550 http://sarahbahsasdpc.com

AZ State Electric

1940 W Chandler Blvd Ste 2-419 Chandler, AZ 85226 480-264-3320 http://Azstateelectric.com

Bread&Butterco

777 N Arizona Ave Chandler, AZ 85225 505-450-8823 http://BreadandButterco.com

CS Plumbing Experts 28650 N Obsidian Dr San Tan Valley AZ 85143 480-228-3431

Cutco Business Gifts

16602 S 18th DR Phoenix, AZ 85045 847-691-7367 http://www.ourkniferep.com

Desert Solutions, LLC

760 N Karen Dr Chandler, AZ 85224 602-510-5678 http://www.ricklangley.com

Golfland Entertainment Center 155 W Hampton Ave Mesa, AZ 85210 480-834-8319 http://www.golfland.com

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MEMBER RENEWALS

MEMBERS RENEWALS

December

AR Workshop Chandler

4040 W Ray Rd, Ste 7 Chandler, AZ 85226 480-270-8133 http://www.arworkshop.com/ chandler Members for 6 Years

Arizona Painting Company

330 E Chilton Drive Chandler, AZ 85225 480-926-7700 http://www. arizonapaintingcompany.com Members for 8 Years

Armstrong Hospitality 1920 W Germann Rd Ste. 3 Chandler, AZ 85286 480-452-6123 https://business. chandlerchamber.com/ list/member/armstronghospitality-29560 Members for 2 Years

Bella Rose Estate

4150 E Graythorn Ave Phoenix, AZ 85044 480-477-7930 http://www.http://www. bellaroseestate.com Members for 10 Years

Big Air Chandler

2840 S Alma School Rd Chandler, AZ 85286 480-912-5454 https://www.bigairusa.com/ chandler/ Members for 4 Years

BKD

DW Consulting Group

980 E Pecos Rd Chandler, AZ 85225 602-705-6207 http://www.bkdsbackyard.com Members for 1 Year

1252 North McKemy Avenue Chandler, AZ 85226 602-809-8864 https://www.linkedin.com/ company/dw-consulting-group/ about/ Members for 5 Years

Bloomin Blinds of Chandler Gilbert

Chandler, AZ 85225 602-394-1635 https://www.bloominblinds.com/ chandler-gilbert/?L=true Members for 1 Year

Bobby Q BBQ

1610 S Stapley Dr Mesa, AZ 85204 480-364-3035 http://www.bobbyqbbq.com Members for 2 Years

1960 W Germann Rd Ste 2-3 Chandler, AZ 85286 480-222-8991 http://www.icodeschool.com/ chandler/ Members for 1 Year

P.O. Box 842 Chandler, AZ 85244 602-509.2122 https://chandler-rotary.org/ Members for 1 Year

J2 Media

Comtech Satellite Network Technologies, Inc

Convertabath, Inc.

116 N Roosevelt Ave., #124 Chandler, AZ 85226 480 656-1348 http://convertabath.com/ Members for 1 Year

Crème de la Crème

2105 West Germann Rd. Chandler, AZ 85286 602-325-8700 http://cremedelacreme.com Members for 3 Years

2860 S Alma School Rd, Ste 28 Chandler, AZ 85248 480-732-9040 http://www. eyecareprofessionalsaz.com Members for 14 Years

iCode Chandler

Chandler Rotary

305 N 54th Street Chandler, AZ 85226 (631) 848-9702 http://www.comtech.com Members for 1 Year

Eye Care Professionals

PO Box 214 Chandler, AZ 85225 602-363-9883 http://www.j2media.tv Members for 10 Years

KAEKO, Inc.

451 N Dean Ave Chandler, AZ 85226 (480) 219-0093 https://kaekoinc.com/ Members for 3 Years

Majestic Neighborhood Cinema Grill

4955 S Arizona Ave Chandler, AZ 85248 520-213-8129 http://www.majesticPHX.com Members for 7 Years

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MEMBER RENEWALS

MEMBERS RENEWALS Continued

Tatum Insurance LLC

8687 E Via de Ventura, Ste 118 Scottsdale, AZ 85258 480-939-4300 http://www.tatuminsurance.com

Martinez & Shanken PLLC, Members for 4 Years CPAs 1560 W Warner Rd, Ste 200 Tenacious AZ Real Estate Gilbert, AZ 85233 Agent - West USA Realty 480-732-9977 http://www.aztaxcpa.com Members for 36 Years

Phoenix ER

3050 S Dobson Rd Chandler, AZ 85248 480-284-5867 http://www.PhoenixERHospital. com Members for 5 Years

Premier Cardiovascular Center 77 S. Dobson Rd., Suite 1 Chandler, AZ 85224 480-814-0266 http://www.pcvc.md Members for 9 Years

Riata Apartments

100 N Hearthstone Way Chandler, AZ 85226 (480) 935-3700 https://www.liveatriata.com Members for 4 Years

State 48 Garage Doors

4435 E Chandler Blvd Phoenix, AZ 85048 602-329-6018 http://state48garagedoors.com Members for 1 Year

Sun Life Health

Casa Grande, AZ 520-350-7551 http://www.sunlifehealth.org Members for 4 Years

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Well’s Fargo Bank Corporate

925 E Ocotillo Rd Chandler, AZ 85249 http://www.wellsfargo.com Members for 25 Years

WSI - Optimized Web Solutions

2084 E Longhorn Place Chandler, AZ 85286 602-807-2414 https://irmapinontanner. thecicerogroupaz.com/ Members for 2 Years

15811 S 15th Pl Phoenix, AZ 85048 (480) 467-4435 http://www.wsitopwebdesigners. com Members for 6 Years

Toshiba Business Solutions

Yoga’s Arc

950 W Elliott Dr Tempe, AZ 85284 (602) 470-8888 http://www.toshibaaz.com Members for 10 Years

TownePlace Suites Phoenix Chandler/ Fashion Center

3635 W Chandler Blvd Chandler, AZ 85226 (480) 525-8898 http://www.marriott.com/phxxc Members for 6 Years

VALIN Corporation 2900 S Gilbert Rd Unit 2 Chandler, AZ 85286 480-730-9850 http://www.valin.com Members for 1 Year

Weeks & Mitchell Remodeling

7131 W Ray Rd #20 Chandler, AZ 85226 480-961-8995 http://www.weeksandmitchell. com Members for 1 Year

Chandler Chamber CONNECT | ­­ January 2024

4435 E Chandler Blvd #200 Phoenix, AZ 85048 (480) 682-7526 http://yogasarc.com Members for 9 Years

Leadership

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CHAMBER BOARD TWENTY TWENTY FOUR

Yoga’s Arc 2024 Board Chair

Chandler Chamber President/CEO

Terri Kimble

Warde Nichols ASU Immediate Past Board Chair

Hilen Cruz

SRP Incoming Board Chair 2025

Rick Heumann

Richard Amoroso

Jackson Armstrong

Dr. Cindy Banton

Crystal Blackwell

Morgan Carr

Ralph Guriglio

Samantha Gulick

Kelly Harris

Robert Sinkule

Squire Patton Boggs Legal Counsel

Monica Greenman

Chandler Fashion Center

Nawja Khazel

Edwards Vaccuum

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Armstrong Hospitality

Arizona Residential & Commercial Realty

Dan Kush Consultant

AVID Consulting, LLC

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino & Hotel

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc

Clark Landrum

Andrea Marconi

Waste Management of Arizona, Inc

Chandler Chamber CONNECT | ­­ January 2024

Crystal Clear Results, LLC

Fennemore Craig, PC

CMA

Cox Communications

Kurt Johansen

Western State Bank

Ryan Moyer

Gila River Resorts & Casinos

Chandler Unified School District

Sally Putnam

Susan Perlman Dogtopia of South Chandler

Linda Qian

Brian Peters Toyota Financial Services

David Ralls

Dr. Greg Peterson

Robert Puller

Laura Robertson

Jerry Sanniec

Chandler-Gilbert Community College

Now Financial

Intel Corporation

Commit Agency

Banner Desert and Cardon Medical Center

Peter Sciacca

Ashley Shick

Dunston Simpson

Mark Slyter

di Sciacca Glassware & QuartHaus Brewstillery

Chuck Wolf

Caring Transitions

Basha’s Family of Stores

Russ Wood Woodrow Technology Solutions, LLC

Encompass Tek

Mayor Kevin Hartke City of Chandler

Dignity Health Chandler Regional Medical Center

Mike McClanahan St, Vincent de Paul Chandler Chamber Community Foundation

Wells Fargo Bank

Laser Creations

Seth Tucker

Price Mortgage, LLC

Denotes 2024 New Board Members

Dr. Wendy Nance

Joan Saba

Saba’s Western Wear

Board Chair

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AMBASSADORS

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Ambassador of the Month

Crystal King, Arbonne

Crystal grew up outside of Philadelphia, Pa. Before she moved here to Chandler, AZ she lived in Beaverton, Oregon for 22 years.

Crystal started helping people with Arbonne in 2007. She enjoys helping people create and maintain healthy sustainable lifestyles with Arbonne. She teaches easy health habits, educates on personal care products and creates plans for her client’s specific needs.

She enjoys being the connector to people and businesses. As chamber ambassador and mentor to new businesses she helps them navigate through chamber. Outside of business Crystal enjoys working on causes for special needs children and animal rescues.

Outstanding Ambassadors For the Month of December:

The Chandler Chamber’s Ambassador Program consist of a group of Chamber Members who are highly visible volunteers in the Chandler Chamber business community.

Ambassadors mentor new members, assist in recruiting and retention efforts, and volunteer at Chamber functions such as Ribbon Cuttings, Networking Events and the Ostrich Festival. Chamber Ambassadors meet monthly

Lisa Kiser Law Offices of Lisa Kiser

Renee Richeson Signarama Chandler

Kathleen Banister Mountain Sage Realty

Mike DiNucci Doubletree by Hilton

Chandler Chamber CONNECT | ­­ January 2024

THANK YOU TO OUR

SPONSORS

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