Chamber CONNECT Magazine | January 2023

CHANDLER CHAMBER

Terri Kimble PRESIDENT/CEO Terri@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

Angie Poirier

DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP SERVICES angie@chandlerchamber.com Katrina

Español SPECIAL EVENTS & MARKETING COORDINATOR katrina@chandlerchamber.com

COORDINATOR shannon@chandlerchamber.com

Terri Kimble CEO

PRESIDENT | CEO

In 2022, the Chandler Chamber implemented numerous programs and services to cultivate and solidify our relationship with not only our members, but all businesses in Chandler as we recover from the pandemic.

We have gained knowledge, we have changed in the face of adversity, and we have gained the tools required to make 2022 a positive journey.

The events of the past few years have demonstrated that the diverse challenges we faced as a nation are truly complex and require an effort to ensure that every person realizes the opportunity for justice. The Chandler Chamber stands behind our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion series to bring us all together, sharing and educating so that we may understand and appreciate each other.

Our goal for 2023 is to focus on our mission of providing unparalleled support for our businesses and to strengthen our community – now and in the future.

@terri_kimble

Warde Nicholas ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

BOARD CHAIR

As we head into the new year, we are starting with one of my favorite Chamber events: Meet the Elected Officials Breakfast. This event brings together business, community, and government; we will have the opportunity to hear from our local, state, and federal elected officials. The 2023 edition of How We Stand, the Chamber’s award winning legislative agenda, will be revealed as well. This document is proof that the Chamber supports businesses taking an active part in advocacy at all levels.

Also in January is the Tri-City Economic Update hosted by the Chandler, Gilbert, and Queen Creek Chambers. The speakers will provide updates focused on major expansion projects in the East Valley. Our

community is moving forward in population, innovation and culture at a rapid pace and we have the opportunity to hear about it first-hand.

As evidenced by the Meet the Elected Officials Breakfast and TriCity Economic Update, the Chandler Chamber takes pride in connecting businesses and community leaders to catalyze growth. The Chamber has a variety of tools, such as networking events, roundtable discussions, and small business counseling, to support your business goals. We know from experience that when businesses succeed, our community thrives. Join me as we kick off 2023 and embark on this exciting journey to bring innovation, success and prosperity to Chandler. Happy New Year!

CHAMBER NON-PROFITSPOTLIGHT

Supporting veterans and the community

The East Valley Marines, Det. #1296 of the Marine Corps League, is a non-profit service organization formed in 2007, made up of honorably discharged United States Marines, FMF Corpsmen, FMF Chaplains, and Associate members – including veterans of all services – that band together to promote the ideals of our great country and of the United States Marine Corps.

Our mission:

• To assist local veterans, as well as their spouses, children, parents, and caregivers

• To work with our community in keeping with our military traditions

• To provide social activities for our members to bond and support one another

FROM THE MAYOR

On January 12, 2023, I will have the incredible honor of being sworn in again for another four-year term as Chandler’s Mayor. For two decades I have had a role in shaping the direction of our great city, first serving on three boards and

commissions, as a councilmember, and then as Mayor. Though we’ve come a long way since then, our work isn’t done. I remain fully committed to building an even better community and a stronger Chandler.

I’m fortunate to continue working with Councilmember Matt Orlando, who will also be sworn in as a councilmember in January. He has been a pillar in this community for decades and his experience is a tremendous asset to the Council.

I’m also excited to work with Council-elects Jane Poston and

Angel Encinas. Both are new to the political arena, and I welcome their fresh sets of eyes. They are both successful Chandler entrepreneurs, embedded in our community. They will bring such unique business perspectives to the Council.

Each new year brings with it an opportunity for positive changes to this wonderful community in which we live. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the city in 2023.

MEET MATCH

Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke

NEW

As of 12/20/22

MEMBERS DECEMBER MEMBER 12/20/22 RENEWALS DECEMBER

Helium Dreams

Mesa, AZ 85206 heliumdreams.net

AALL Insurance

1055 S Arizona Ave, Unit 9 Chandler , AZ 85286 aall.net

Swift Mortgage

Julian Nazario 1206 E Warner Rd, Unit 210 Gilbert, AZ 85296 myswift.mortgage/contact

State 48 Garage Doors

PO Box 93091 Phoenix, AZ 85070 state48garagedoors.com

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice of Northwest Chandler

4980 W Ray Road, Suite 16 Chandler, AZ 85226 jeremiahsice.com/locations/nw-chandler-az

Bloomin Blinds of Chandler Gilbert

921 W University Blvd 1210 Mesa, AZ 85201 bloominblinds.com/chandler-gilbert/

South Mountain Dive Club

250 W Kyrene Rd Chandler, AZ 85226 southmountaindive.com

AEI Advertising

Phoenix, AZ 85048 aeiadvertising.com

The Paleta Bar

3977 S Arizona Ave Ste 2 Chandler, AZ 85248

Keep Going Counseling

3130 N Arizona Ave Ste 104 Chandler, AZ 85225 keepgoingcounseling.com

Edwards Vacuum

2350 E Germann Road Ste 30 Chandler, AZ 85286 edwardsvacuum.com/en

Responsive Tax & Accounting, Inc.

5960 S Cooper Rd., Ste 1 Chandler, AZ 85249 responsivetax.com Member for 1 Year

Sandi’s Tailwagger’s, LLC Pet Sitting Service

Chandler, AZ 85286 sandistailwaggers.com Member for 20 Years

AR Workshop Chandler

4040 W Ray Rd, Ste 7 Chandler, AZ 85226 arworkshop.com/chandler Member for 5 Years

The UPS Store #4060

975 E Riggs Rd, Ste 12 Chandler, AZ 85249 theupsstorelocal.com/4060 Member for 3 Years

Woodrow Technology Solutions

1755 W University Dr.; Ste. 115 Tempe, AZ 85281 woodrowtechnologies.com Member for 7 Years

Law Offices of Lisa D. Kiser

1900 W Carla Vista Dr, #7884 Chandler, AZ 85246 KiserLawOffices.com Member for 6 Years

d’Vine Gourmet

72 S San Marcos Pl Chandler, AZ 85225 stores.dvinegourmet.com Member for 13 Year

KW CommercialInfinity Group

1205 E Buffalo St Chandler, AZ 85225 commercialinfinitygroup.com/ Member for 16 Years

Optima Tax Relief

450 N. 54th St Ste. 1 Chandler, AZ 85226 optimataxrelief.com Member for 4 Years

Sanniec

Wellness & Massage

616 W Bentrop St Chandler, AZ 85225 Member for 9 Years

Irma Pinon-Tanner PLLC

Tenacious AZ Real Estate Agent 2084 E Longhorn Pl Chandler, AZ 85286 irmapinontanner.thecicerogroupaz.com/ Member for 1 Year

Zesty Zzeeks

Pizza & Wings

4050 S Arizona Ave Chandler, AZ 85248 zzeeks.com Member for 3 Year

Tatum Insurance LLC 8687 E Via de Ventura, Ste 118 Scottsdale, AZ 85258 tatuminsurance.com Member for 3 Years

Service First Insurance

1820 E Ray Rd Chandler, AZ 85225 sfiarizona.com Member for 4 Years

Palm Tax & Accounting

100 S Kyrene Rd, Unit 5 Chandler, AZ 85226 palm.tax Member for 2 Years

Copper Summit

Real Estate - Sharyn Younger Chandler, AZ 85286 coppersummitrealestate.com Member for 7 Years

BKD’s Backyard Joint

980 E Pecos Rd Ste 5 Chandler, AZ 85225 bkdsbackyard.com

Member for 4 Years

Big Air Chandler

2840 S Alma School Rd Chandler, AZ 85286 bigairusa.com/chandler/ Member for 3 Years

Fish Window Cleaning

PO Box 7906 Tempe, AZ 85281-0031 fishwindowcleaning.com/480 Member for 19 Years

MED-Fibers, Inc.

7404 W Detroit Street, Ste 140 Chandler, AZ 85226 med-fibers.com/ Member for 2 Years

Crayola Experience

Chandler

3111 W Chandler Blvd, Ste 2154 Chandler, AZ 85226 crayolaexperience.com Member for 3 Years

Bobby Q BBQ

1610 S Stapley Dr Mesa, AZ 85204 bobbyqbbq.com Member for 1 Year

Adolfson & Peterson Construction

5002 S. Ash Tempe, AZ 85282 a-p.com/ Member for 1 Year

Sonoran Roots Chandler, AZ 85225 sonoranroots.com Member for 1 Year

Sims Business Systems

124 W Julie Dr Tempe, AZ 85283 getsims.com Member for 1 Year

TownePlace Suites Phoenix Chandler/Fashion Center 3635 W Chandler Blvd Chandler, AZ 85226 marriott.com/phxxc Member for 5 Years

Costco

595 S Galleria Way Chandler, AZ 85226 costco.com Member for 17 Years

Bestway

USA, Inc.

3435 S McQueen Rd Chandler, AZ 85286 bestwayusa.com Member for 1 Year American InterContinental University 231 N Martingale Rd Schaumburg, IL 60173 aiuniv.edu Member for 5 Years

Wattel & York Attorneys at Law

2175 N Alma School Road B-107 Chandler, AZ 85224 wattelandyork.com/ Member for 1 Year Air Products and Chemicals 275 S Price Rd Chandler, AZ 85224 airproducts.com Member for 36 Years

First Credit Union

Downtown Chandler PO Box 820 Chandler, AZ 85244 firstcu.net/ Member for 17 Years

Big Two Toyota of Chandler

1250 S Gilbert Rd Chandler, AZ 85286 bigtwotoyota.com Member for 20 Years

Ocotillo Golf Club

Arcis Golf 3751 S Clubhouse Dr Chandler, AZ 85248 ocotillogolf.com Member for 37 Years

Business & Relocation Guide

We invite you to read our Chandler Chamber Business and Relocation Guide, this has been a great way to feature various companies, and have their voice be heard through our business profiles, ad spaces, and the listing of members in the directory. Our business resource represents over 170,000 employees within the Chandler Chamber businesses.

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Guests will have the opportunity to meet the Arizona State Legislators: Federal, Local, and School Governing Board Officials. Celebrate with us the unveiling of the Chamber’s award winning 2023 “How We Stand” booklet, the Chandler Chamber’s legislative agenda. Elected Officials can RSVP to terri@chandlerchamber.com .

New team members join Chamber

After serving two internships with The Chamber, Shannon Watson has joined the team as the Data and Operations Support Coordinator. She graduated this December with honors and received her Bachelors of Science in Political Science with a minor in Women and Gender Studies from Arizona State University. Shannon’s first internship was Data and Research where she assisted with the development of the Chandler 100 Magazine. Her second internship was Public Policy and Government Relations, where she assisted in editing the award winning How We Stand legislative document. Shannon is excited to support her community and continue her work here at the Chamber.

Shannon is a Public Policy intern who is helping to organize and plan the “Meet the Elected Officials” Event. She is a proud Polish-American citizen and her passion for politics and international affairs has been greatly instilled in her since a young age. She is inspired to pursue politics more every day while observing increasing polarization, and unfortunately also observing decreasing active, meaningful change.

Currently a student at Northern Arizona University, Emilia is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, with a minor in public relations. In addition, she is President of Pi Sigma Alpha, an active Best Buddies ambassador, and a certified state provider to work with kids with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Vincent Harris is a First-Generation Jamaican from Florida. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and History as well as a Mater’s in Health Administration from Florida Gulf Coast University.

After completing his studies, Vincent worked at a startup law firm dealing with Elder Law and Medicaid in Florida and obtained an Assisted Living Facility Administrator license. He partnered with many Assisted Living Facilities throughout the state of Florida to advocate for Alzheimer’s and Dementia patients at a local and state level.

Vincent recently relocated to Arizona to advocate for changes within public policy and politics on every level. During his time in Arizona so far, he campaigned in local, state, and federal elections. He is currently a Public Policy Intern for the Chamber helping to organize the Meet the Elected Officials Breakfast.

Emilia Krajewski

Shannon Watson

Vincent Harris

ECONOMY IN 2023

What to Expect $

by Curtis Dubay CHIEF ECONOMIST U.S. Chamber of Commerce

The end of 2022 is shaping up to be strong, with fourth quarter growth projected to be over 2%. Here’s what the Chamber’s Chief Economists Committee predicts for the economic outlook in 2023.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently convened its Chief Economists Committee to discuss members’ outlooks for the economy in 2023. The committee consists of chief economists from member businesses and helps the Chamber formulate economic policies and analysis.

A Mild But Short Recession is Likely in 2023

The consensus among Committee Members is that the U.S. will experience a mild but short recession in the middle of 2023 caused by consumer and business spending falling because of rising interest rates. Further contributing to the downturn would be consumers finally exhausting historic savings built up during the COVID-19 pandemic, meaning they would no longer have that source

of money to keep spending at pace with inflation.

Businesses Less Likely to Pass Along Price Increases to Consumers

RSM’s Chief Economist Joe Brusuelas noted that businesses are finding it increasingly difficult to pass along higher prices for their inputs to customers through price increases. This was made clear in the RSM-U.S. Chamber of Commerce U.S. Middle Market Business Index:

“Perhaps the biggest takeaway from the pricing data is that the ability to pass along price increases to consumers is beginning to ebb. Roughly 53% of respondents noted an increase in prices received, down from 69% in the third quarter.”

This will likely mean shrinking profit margins for businesses.

How Businesses and Families Will Weather the Downturn

Although we are likely to have a mild recession, there is always pain caused by a decline in the economy. Members pointed out this will likely be the first recession in memory where there will be no extra

assistance, other than automatic stabilizers, from fiscal or monetary policy.

Congress sending recession relief to families and the Federal Reserve loosening monetary policy would both make inflation worse, and hence be self-defeating. Families and businesses will have to weather the economic downturn with the resources already available to them.

The Fed’s Role

Members of the committee also agreed that inflation will come down significantly next year. They see the Federal Reserve’s anti-inflationary policies curbing demand and tightening financial conditions enough to start bringing prices down much closer to the Fed’s 2% inflation target over the course of 2023.

Other Economic Issues to Watch

Other economic issues noted in the meeting that bear watching in the year ahead:

Worker Shortages Still Matter

We have more than 3.3 million workers missing from the labor force based on labor force

participation rates and 4.3 million more job openings than unemployed workers. Businesses are still struggling to get the workers they need, even while inflation receives most of the attention from policymakers. Committee members highlighted the ongoing problem:

- The food service industry is still short about 300,000 workers

There is a massive shortage of skilled workers, including in fields such as auto mechanics. This, in turn, creates issues for a variety of industries reliant on these skilled trade workers.

Consumers are still spending

Consumers still have buying power because wages are rising, albeit less than inflation, but they have savings and available credit to fill the gap. However, those savings are dwindling, and available credit is shrinking, which is why many economists see a recession coming.

Other interesting observations by the Committee Members on spending include:

- Consumers are – as expected coming out of the pandemic – shifting their spending from goods to experiences.

- Inflation is driving down how much consumers are buying, but they are spending more in total dollars. For instance, they are buying fewer items when they go to a quick service restaurant, foregoing things like an extra bag of chips or fries, but because of higher prices, they are still spending more per visit than they did before the pandemic.

Flexible work and alternative forms of income are changing the economy As inflation remains a problem,

people are turning towards alternative forms of income to help make ends meet. This rise in gig work and other forms of alternative income earning are changing how our economy operates and contributing to the worker shortage.

As inflation remains a problem, people are turning towards alternative forms of income to help make ends meet. This rise in gig work and other forms of alternative income earning are changing how our economy operates and contributing to the worker shortage.

Homeowners are increasingly

particularly for heating.

For example, New England is likely to see shortages and much higher prices for natural gas and home heating oil.

We’re beginning to see the effects of Europe ending the importation of Russian oil and natural gas. We do not know the full consequences of this yet.

The Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) is low which means there likely are not enough reserves available for release into the market to help alleviate high prices should oil and gas spike again.

looking to use their homes to earn additional income. For instance, bookings through Airbnb are up and homeowners are using this added source of income to keep up with rising home prices.

More than two million people are earning more than $100,000 a year as influencers. These people are most likely not working traditional full-time jobs and thus “absent” from the workforce as we previously conceived it.

We are not out of the woods on energy

Gas prices have fallen recently, however Committee economists see energy prices rising again,

The Bottom Line and The Good News

The U.S. economy is in for a bumpy 2023. Businesses should be prepared, and as always, also be prepared for those unexpected events that come out of nowhere.

The good news is that 2022 is shaping to end strong, with growth in the fourth quarter projected to perhaps be over 2%. And the economy is on sound footing once the volatility caused by high inflation ends.

JANUARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

 JANUARY 10

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Join the Chandler Chamber at the Ribbon Cutting for AALL Insurance Sponsored by Laser Creations

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

 JANUARY 11

8:00 AM -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 East Valley Marines. 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

 JANUARY 18

11:30 AM -1:00 PM

Women in Leadership meets on a monthly basis to meet the needs and enhance the development of women on their professional journey. Be inspired by Marcy J. Maslov - founder of e-Factor! ® and Empowerment Unlimited Coaching, LLC – as she shares Fortune 500 skills, financial literacy and real-world ethics in an engaging manner.

REGISTER FOR LOCATION INFORMATION

 JANUARY 19

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Tri-City Economic Development Update

The East Valley continues to grow and prosper with ongoing gains in business retention, attraction, and expansion. Even as our community leaders remain focused on business recovery, they demonstrate intentional and thoughtful efforts toward economic growth for the future of our region. 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.

Presenters include: Chris Camacho, Greater Phoenix Economic Council, J. Brian O’Neill, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, Karla Moran, Salt River Project, Micah Miranda, Chandler Office of Economic Development, Dan Henderson, Gilbert Office of Economic Development, Doreen Cott, Queen Creek Office of Economic Development.

CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION

 JANUARY 19

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Business After Business

Join us for our monthly evening networking event and help us welcome our event sponsor, My Source Media, and the Chamber Pot Sponsor, 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. Someone will be going home with some extra money in their pocket!

REGISTER FOR LOCATION INFORMATION

 JANUARY 20

Registration: 7:30 AM Program: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Meet the Elected Officials Breakfast 2023

Join us for the unveiling of the 2023 How We Stand booklet, the Chandler Chamber’s legislative agenda. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the 2023Arizona State Legislators; Federal, Local, and School Governing Board Officials. Sponsored by AirProducts, Catalyst Computer Technologies, Dignity Health Chandler Regional Medical Center, Edwards Vacuum, Southwest Airlines, and Salt River Project.

REGISTER FOR LOCATION INFORMATION

 JANUARY 20

Noon – 1:00 PM

Join the Chandler Chamber at the Ribbon Cutting for The World of Sourdough

Sponsored by Laser Creations

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

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JANUARY 25

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Join the Chandler Chamber at the Ribbon Cutting for Weeks & Mitchell

Sponsored by Laser Creations

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

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JANUARY 26

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Join the Chandler Chamber at the Ribbon Cutting for The Paleta Bar

Sponsored by Laser Creations

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

LEADS GROUPS

Chandler Chamber leads groups are designed to stimulate business development in the community.

Email: info@chandlerchamber. com for more information

Wednesday Morning Meets @ Famous Dave’s

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

Wednesday Lunch

Meets @ Old Spaghetti Factory Noon – 1 PM

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

BE EMPOWERED Business Ethics

Tuesday,January 17 | 11:30 am to 1:00 pm • SoHo63

Be Empowered – Business Ethics

Speaker: Marcy J. Maslov

Empowerment

Unlimited Coaching, LLC

Diversify your leadership skills through an interactive business ethics presentation, e-Factor! ®. Be inspired by Marcy J. Maslovfounder of e-Factor! ® and Empowerment Unlimited Coaching, LLC – as she shares Fortune 500 skills, financial literacy and realworld ethics in an engaging manner. She has become a powerful voice for her innovative approach to building strong, ethical leaders. Join us to gain a new perspective on business ethics that will enhance your professional skillset!

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!

CHANDLER CHAMBER WOMEN

IN LEADERSHIP

MIXERS

Wake Up Chandler

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

8 AM – 9 AM

LOCATION: Little Anita’s 2510 W. Chandler Blvd. Chandler, AZ 85226

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 for 2023! Learn more about the featured non-profit: East Valley Marines. Please bring a door prize to give away.

Contact: angie@chandlerchamber.com with your door prize information.

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

Business After Business

Thursday, January 19, 2023

4 PM – 5:30 PM

LOCATION : Mic Drop Mania Comedy Club 51 E. Boston St. Chandler, AZ 85225 Ste. 5, Chandler AZ 95225

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 $4100 and be registered by 12 noon the day of the event. Please bring a door prizes to give away.

Contact: angie@chandlerchamber.com with your door prize information.

SPONSORED BY:

SPONSORED BY:

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice opens in Northwest Chandler

My name is Teri Hunter, and I am one of the owners of Jeremiah’s Italian Ice of NW Chandler located on the northeast corner of Ray & Rural. I have been in hospitality for 25 years, and am very excited to be a part of Jeremiah’s brand and bring the amazing frozen treats to the valley! I am a mom of 5, and love to get involved in the schools and in the community!

My family has lived in the valley for 20 years, and enjoy all the fun things we are able to do here with the nice weather-like eating ice cream! My husband and I also own a barbershop called Hunters Barbershop on Dobson and Elliot, where he and 5 other barbers and 1 stylist help keep Chandler folks beautiful and lined up! Tasty things are happening... Have you downloaded our secret menu? Download our loyalty app and get a FREE SMALL TREAT. No joke, we’re serious about giving YOU the treats you deserve. https://jeremiahsice.com/the-j-list Walk-up or Dine-in service: Sunday-Thursday 11-10pm, FridaySaturday 11-11pm. FREE PUP CUPS ALL DAY EVERY DAY and FREE SAMPLES. We make all of our famous Italian Ice flavors by hand in our shop every day!

4980 W Ray Road, Chandler, AZ 85266 (480) 702-0400 | jii2005@jeremiahsice.com

Congratulations to Never Not Social

– as they have been named Best Social Media Agency by Expertise. com! Christian Weninger, founder and principal states “Thank you so much to our amazing clients and team for all of the hard work and trust into us. We look forward to creating more badass marketing content in 2023 for you all!

Catholic Education Arizona Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Catholic Education Arizona is celebrating their 25th Anniversary of supporting underserved children with K-12 tuition scholarships.

Over the years, Catholic Education Arizona has awarded 148,000 scholarships totaling $313 million. Individual and businesses can redirect Arizona Individual and/or Corporate Tax Dollars to help educate children in 38 Catholic Schools across the Diocese of Phoenix. Catholic schools have a 99.4% graduation rate with 97% of graduates matriculating to higher education, trade school or military service.

For general information, click www.ceaz.org.

To

tax dollars today, please contact Jim Pogge, Director of Development, at (602) 218-6542 or eamil him at jpogge@ceaz.org.

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Driving school teaches high performance, safety

Founded in 1968, Radford Racing School is the only purposebuilt driver training facility for performance enthusiasts and the largest driver training center of its kind in the world. As the Official High Performance Driving School of Dodge SRT the school features 100+ race-prepared vehicles, sedans, SUVs, open wheel formula cars, and gaspowered go karts.

Its team of professional instructors have trained racers, celebrities, influencers, and everyday drivers in high performance and safety. Radford Racing School teaches students the art of car control with a crawl, walk, run approach. General Manager, Mike Kessler, commented “Yes, we’re called a racing school, but at the end of the day we teach car control which can be used every single day on the road – we invite everyone to come learn how to be the best possible driver they can be.”

For more information about the school, visit RadfordRacingSchool.com or call (480) 403-7600.

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Orlando elected to National League of Cities Board

CHANDLER, Ariz. — Chandler City Councilmember Matt Orlando was elected to the National League of Cities (NLC) Board of Directors by NLC membership during the organization’s 2022 City Summit in Kansas City, Mo. Councilmember Orlando was elected to two-year term and will provide strategic direction and guidance for NLC’s federal advocacy, governance and membership activities.

NLC is the largest and most representative organization for cities, their elected leaders and municipal staff, and advocates for city priorities in Washington by building strong federal-local partnerships.

“After serving consecutive terms this past year as the Chair on the NLC’s Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Relations (FAIR) federal advocacy committee, I’m thrilled to change roles and represent the City of Chandler on the NLC Board of Directors,” said Councilmember

Upgrade Your Hydration with Alkaline Water

Everyone knows that drinking enough water is good for your health. Here in the desert, staying properly hydrated is important year-round. It can improve your productivity, mood, & energy level. Drinking alkaline water can enhance that and provide even more benefits.

Potential benefits of alkaline water are increased energy, improved metabolism and better digestion. Some studies show improved hydration and relief from acid reflux & heartburn. It may even slow bone loss and help manage diabetes.

Even with a growing number of advocates, many people don’t know what Alkaline water

is. Simply put, it’s water with a higher pH than regular drinking water along with minerals like calcium, sodium, potassium and magnesium. Regular drinking water has a pH of around 6-7. Most Alkaline water is 8.5 or higher.

The best place to get great tasting alkaline water is Crystal Water and Ice on the N/E corner of Pecos and McQueen. You’ll find two fast filling stations that provide delicious Alkaline water at a pH of 9.4. No need to leave your bottles behind to be filled and picked up later like some other stores. You’ll be in and out fast with your great tasting Alkaline water.

Orlando. “I will continue to advocate for our residents and guide effective policy decisions to benefit our region — leading to a better quality of life locally.”

As a member of the board, Councilmember Orlando will meet in March, June and November to guide NLC’s strategic direction. Board members are selected by a 15-member nominating committee and are confirmed by a vote from NLC’s membership at the organization’s annual business meeting.

More than 3,000 mayors, councilmembers and other delegates from nearly every state and the District of Columbia convened in Kansas City for City Summit. Local leaders are on the frontlines of the nation’s most pressing challenges and are working hard to pioneer innovative solutions that move our cities, towns, and villages forward.

CHANDLER CHAMBER AMBASSADORS

Ambassador of the Month

Congratulations Kathleen Banister

Mountain Sage Realty, the Chandler Chamber December Ambassador of the Month!

Ambassadors for December 2022: 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 December:

Outstanding

Renee Richeson

Signarama Chandler

Valerie Pylant Independent News Media

Chuck Wolf

Caring Transitions

Jake Faust

Edward Jones Investments

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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

Jana LaVanaway Juncture Wealth Strategies

Andrea Marconi Fennemore Craig, PC

David Moss Chandler Fashion Center

Linda Qian Intel Corporation

Richard Amoroso

Squire Patton Boggs Legal Counsel

Dr. Wendy Nance Chandler Unified School District

David Ralls Commit Agency

Joan Saba Saba’s Western Wear

Susan Perlman Perlman Dogtopia of South Chandler

Laura Robertson Banner Desert and Cardon Medical Cetner

Mike McClanahan St. Vincent de Paul

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 Clover Leaf Networks

Mark Slyter Dignity Health Chandler Regional Medical Center

Chuck Wolf Caring Transitions

Seth Tucker Price Mortgage, LLC

Russ Wood Woodrow Technology Solutions, LLC

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