Chandler Chamber CONNECT Magazine | March 2023

CHANDLER CHAMBER

Terri Kimble PRESIDENT/CEO Terri@ChandlerChamber.com

Angie Poirier

DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP SERVICES angie@chandlerchamber.com

Michelle Johnson

VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & MEMBER SERVICES michelle@chandlerchamber.com

Lauren Knutson BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AREA MANAGER lauren@chandlerchamber.com

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

Maria Angel Hablo Español BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AREA MANAGER

Katrina Ward Hablo Español

SPECIAL EVENTS & MARKETING COORDINATOR katrina@chandlerchamber.com

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

Lyle Bonfigt

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Lyle@chandlerchamber.com

Vincent Harris PUBLIC POLICY INTERN publicpolicy@chandlerchamber.com

PRESIDENT | CEO UPDATE

PRESIDENT | CEO

March is here! With the sunshine and warmer weather comes the Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival! From March 16—19, the Chamber will celebrate Chandler with national music entertainment including Train, Commodores, and Sublime and Rome. On top of this amazing lineup, the 33rd Annual Ostrich Festival will feature exciting rides, fabulous local entertainment, vendors, and delicious fair food! Tickets can be purchased at www.OstrichFestival.com . Stop by the Chamber Hospitality Tent and say, “Hi!” See you there!

Terri Kimble CEO

March is also Women’s International History Month. The Chandler Chamber’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee is hosting a panel on March 28 surrounding this year’s theme, #EmbraceEquity. We encourage you to join the conversation about gender equity by registering for the event HERE!

Finally, I ask you to nominate your business and outstanding educators, public servants, and veterans for the Chandler Chamber Community Awards on June 1, 2023. Now is the time to showcase our outstanding business community in Chandler! Nominate here by April 7, 2023.

@terri_kimble

BOARD CHAIR

Has your business had a fabulous year? Have you contributed to helping the community of Chandler? Do you know an educator that goes above and beyond helping students achieve greatness? Nominate your business or these outstanding individuals now for the Chandler Chamber Community Awards by April 7!

While humility is a virtue, as a business owner, there can be a constant battle between showcasing your accomplishments and silently knowing you have done well. Throw ‘humble’ out the door for a minute and nominate your business for the Business of the Year Award (Micro, Small, Medium, or Large)! The event itself will be held on June 1, 2023 at Gila River Resorts & Casinos Wild Horse Pass;

it is an incredible melding of business, community, educators, and public servants. Make some noise, toot your own horn, and send in your nominations!

Community Awards is a fan favorite Chamber special event, but so is the Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival! As you know, spring in Arizona is an amazing time of year to enjoy outdoor activities so join us from March 16-19 at Tumbleweed Park. As a Chamber of Commerce, we’ve proudly organized this event for 33 years, viewing this as an opportunity to shine a spotlight on our fantastic Chandler community! Check out this year’s amazing lineup and purchase tickets online now at www.ostrichfestival.com.

CHAMBER NON-PROFITSPOTLIGHT

Foundation supports education intiatives within community

Chandler Education Foundation began in 1986 with a mission to provide community support for excellence in education. Our main focus is investing that community support into educational opportunities, paving the way to lifelong success for CUSD students.

We want our children to become not only excellent students, but also excellent members of our community, ready to assist and support the next generation. With your help, we can fund innovative programs and experiences, support students and staff, and encourage an investment in our community.

Warde Nicholas ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

FROM THE MAYOR

It doesn’t get any better than springtime in Chandler. Every year I’m excited to see our parks and recreation facilities come to life with new programs and activities. Our talented team pulls out all the stops to provide wonderful options for people of all interests, ages and abilities. Who knew you could master the art of ceramics in a City studio? Or take a guided hiking trip with other

outdoor enthusiasts? Or find the bullseye with an archery class? There are so many ways to stay active and healthy with City of Chandler programs.

I’m proud to say that I lead a City Council committed to preserving these outstanding programs well into the future.

In fact, last month the Council approved a construction contract to begin work on the Tumbleweed Park Diamond Field Complex, a 31-acre complex with four lighted fields, new restrooms, landscaping and more. These types of projects are crucial to preserving the high quality of life that we experience here in Chandler.

It’s projects like these that highlight why local control

is so important for cities and towns. Local government is the truest representation of the people’s desires. That’s why I’m so disheartened by recent attempts by state legislators to usurp local control with bills like HB 2061 and SB 1063, which would eliminate the Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) tax, forcing cities and towns to either find new revenue streams or cut city services. This isn’t a good path forward.

As the political debates continue well into spring, I hope you and your families will take some time to experience all that Chandler has to offer. Visit chandleraz.gov/recreation to see how our residents’ tax dollars are put to good use.

Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke

Dr Harold Wong

Tax Advisor

Financial Educator

90 S Kyrene Rd Chandler, AZ 85226

DrHaroldWong.com

Jaxon Foundation

Chandler , AZ 85249 JaxonFoundation.org

Taqueria Factory

55 E Ray Rd Ste #2 Chandler, AZ 85225 taqueriafactory.com

Earnest Productions

523 W Sundance Way

Chandler, AZ 85225 epvids.com

Brian McKay

Business Growth Coach

Gilbert, AZ 85296 brianmckay.com

DK Vacations

Chandler, AZ 85286 dkvacations.com

Kumon of Chandler

Ocotillo

3165 S Alma School Rd

Chandler, AZ 85248 kumon.com/chandler-ocotillo

Connect To Your City

4802 E Ray Rd #376 Phoenix, AZ 85044 ctyctvapp.com

Fun Time Shows

Chandler, AZ 85225 rogerstomjones.com/

DePoy Studios

218 N. Washington St. Chandler , AZ 85225 depoystudios.com

Jeff ProductionsReynolds

Chandler, AZ 85286 jeffreynoldsproductions.com

Sharper Skills Leadership

Chandler , AZ 85286 ssleadership.com

Mahogany Xan Communications

P.O. Box 11824 Chandler, AZ 85248 mahoganyxan.com

SpeedPro Solutions

5861 S Kyrene Road Ste 16 Tempe, AZ 85283 speedpro.com/solutions-az

AAMCO Transmissions

1880 S Arizona Ave Chandler, AZ 85286 aamcochandlerocotillo.com

Ramen Hood

1940 Chandler Blvd Chandler, AZ 85224 eatramenhood.com

Guaranteed Rate

Christine Reiser Gilbert, AZ 85298 people.rate.com/christinereiser-1447958

Revfun.io

5333 N 7th ST Suite 224 Phoenix, AZ 85014 revfun.io

Ensign Partners

JR Chappell

111 E Rivulon Blvd #103 Gilbert, AZ 85297 ensignpartners.com

Sr. Ozzy’s

5865 W Ray Rd., #6 Chandler, AZ 85226 srozzys.com

D1 Training Chandler

1870 W Germann Rd Ste 2 Chandler, AZ 85286 d1training.com/chandler-az

Serrano Orthodontics

800 W Chandler Blvd. Chandler, AZ 85225 serranoorthodontics.com

MEMBER

FEBRUARY

Axom SolutionsIntegrated

Chandler, AZ 85225

axomsolves.com

Member for 1 Year

Crossroads Orthopedic Physical Therapy

610 N Alma School #52

Chandler, AZ 85224

crossroadsopt.com

Member for 6 Years

Lightning Property Solutions LLC

Chandler, AZ 85224

lightning-property-solutions.com

Member for 1 Year

Magic Touch Carpet

Cleaning, LLC

6900 S Priest Dr Ste 2 Tempe, AZ 85283

magictouchsteamclean.com

Member for 8 Years

Recruiting

Connection, LLC

6130 W. Shannon Street

Chandler, AZ 85226

recruitingconnection.com

Member for 3 Years

Mingle & Graze

Cheese Shop + Eatery

48 S San Marcos Place

Chandler, AZ 85225

mingleandgraze.com

Member for 4 Years

Animal Medical Center of Chandler

270 W Chandler Heights Rd, Ste 3

Chandler, AZ 85248

amcofc.com

Member for 9 Years

Advocate Solutions Inc

Mobile Notary

Chandler, AZ 85248

linkedin.com/in/aimee-griffithjohnson-2511a369/

Member for 3 Years

The Park at Copper Creek

901 S 94th Street

Chandler, AZ 85224

theparkatcoppercreek.com

Member for 5 Years

Si Se Puede Foundation

3225 N. Washington Street

Chandler, AZ 85225

sisepuedefoundation.org

Member for 9 Years

Chandler OrchestraSymphony

PO Box 6475

Chandler, AZ 85246 chandlersymphony.com

Member for 19 Years

Chandler/Gilbert

Family YMCA

1655 W Frye Road

Chandler, AZ 85224 valleyymca.org/chandlergilbert

Member for 48 Years

L.H. Edwards & Associates, Inc.

Quality Risk Strategies

PO Box 1630

Chandler, AZ 85244

Member for 73 Years

Central Arizona Project

23636 N. 7th Street

Phoenix, AZ 85024

cap-az.com

Member for 4 Years

Aloe Property Management

Chandler, AZ 85286 aloepm.com

Member for 2 Years

CertaPro Painters

Business and Commercial Services

Chandler, AZ 85248

glendale.certapro.com

Member for 3 Years

Cox Sandoval Law, PLLC

575 W Chandler Blvd, Ste 229 Chandler, AZ 85225 coxsandoval.com

Member for 4 Years

Nirman Healthcare Technologies

Chandler, AZ 85225 nirmanhealth.com

Member for 4 Years

Payne Roofing

2225 W Pecos Rd #2 Chandler, AZ 85224 paynesons.com

Member for 4 Years

We Buy Houses Arizona

1959 S. Power Rd. Ste 103-256 Mesa, AZ 85206 webuyhousesarizona.com/we-buyhouses-in-chandler-az/

Member for 1 Year

West USA Realty

Jennifer Nielson

1850 E Northrop Blvd., #170 Chandler, AZ 85286 JenNielsonSellsAZ.com

Member for 5 Years

House of Refuge

6935 E Williams Field Rd Mesa, AZ 85212 houseofrefuge.org

Member for 3 Years

The Shops at Pecos Ranch

1900 W Germann Rd Chandler, AZ 85286

whitestonereit.com

Member for 14 Years

El Dorado High School

2200 N Arizona Ave Suite 17 Chandler, AZ 85224 edhswolverines.com

Member for 5 Years

Fulton Ranch Towne Center & The Promenade at Fulton Ranch

Chandler, AZ 85248 whitestonereit.com

Member for 17 Years

Sicilian Butcher Chandler

3151 W. Frye Road Chandler, AZ 85226 thesicilianbutcher.com

Member for 3 Years

Kelly Jorn Cook, DDS

3800 W Ray Rd, Ste 19 Chandler, AZ 85226

kellyjorncook.com

Member for 18 Years

Subaru Superstore

1050 S Gilbert Rd

Chandler, AZ 85286

subarusuperstore.com

Member for 13 Years

Options Medical Weight Loss

2815 E Ocotillo Rd #1

Chandler, AZ 85249

optionsmedicalweightloss.com

Member for 5 Years

Crust Simply Italian

10 N San Marcos Place

Chandler, AZ 85225

crustrestaurants.com

Member for 8 Years

Pringle Technologies Inc.

1490 S Price Rd #115C

Chandler, AZ 85286

pringlesoft.com

Member for 3 Years

NOW Financial

2450 S Gilbert Rd, Ste. 205

Chandler, AZ 85286

nowfinancialaz.com

Member for 11 Years

Gila Springs Apartments

444 N Gila Springs Blvd

Chandler, AZ 85226

gilaspringsapartments.com

Member for 20 Years

Risk Assessment Group

2100 S Rural Rd

Tempe, AZ 85282

riskassessmentgroup.com

Member for 2 Years

Marty’s Trophies & Awards

764 N Arizona Ave

Chandler, AZ 85225

martystrophies.com

Member for 48 Years

Southwest Gas Company

1600 E Northern Ave, MD #42A-255

Phoenix, AZ 85020

southwestgas.com

Member for 10 Years

MEMBER RENEWALS Continued

Hyatt Place Phoenix - Chandler Fashion Center

3535 W Chandler Blvd

Chandler, AZ 85226 hyatt.com

Member for 27 Years

Amy M. Nordquist, DDS

Ahwatukee

Dental Health

15215 S. 48th St, #190

Phoenix, AZ 85044

AhwatukeeDentalHealth.com

Member for 2 Years

Sonesta Select Phoenix Chandler

920 N 54th St

Chandler, AZ 85226 sonesta.com

Member for 5 Years

The Village at Ocotillo

990 W Ocotillo Rd

Chandler, AZ 85248

srgseniorliving.com

Member for 19 Years

Chandler-Gilbert Community College

2626 E Pecos Rd

Chandler, AZ 85286 cgc.edu

Member for 38 Years

Crowne Plaza PhoenixChandler Golf Resort

One San Marcos Place

Chandler, AZ 85225 sanmarcosresort.com

Member for 48 Years

Arizona Nutritional Supplements

210 S Beck Ave Chandler, AZ 85226 aznutritional.com

Member for 18 Years

Wells Fargo BankCorporate

925 E Ocotillo Rd

Chandler, AZ 85249

wellsfargo.com

Member for 25 Years

Banner Health

1441 N 12th St

Phoenix, AZ 85006

bannerhealth.com

Member for 13 Years

The Rubber Band Effect

Tuesday,March 21 | 11:30 am to 1:00 pm

Bounce back...

Come join us and find out how one can bounce back even more dramatically from adversity to end up in a much better place than before.

Speaker: Sandy Cowen

Author and Voice of Empowerment

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!

Meet the Chamber Team LEADS GROUPS

Maria Angel truly enjoys getting to know each and every one of her clients. Taking care of people and putting their interests first is part of her nature and what separates her from others. These attributes were garnered while earning her degree in Recreation Management from Arizona State University and from the highlyregarded service-training she received while employed at the Ritz Carton, Phoenix. Maria’s family moved to the sunshine state of Arizona from the coast of California in 1989, however she considers herself an Arizona native. Maria

earned her Arizona real estate license in 2005 and has been helping families, friends, and investors achieve their goal of homeownership for almost two decades. She has resided in Chandler for the last 17 years and is married and has two children. Maria enjoys reading, is pursuing a degree in medicine, spends her free time traveling, eating well, and spending time with her four-legged friend Clyde (Scottish terrier).

Maria is excited to continue assisting her community through her work at Chandler Chamber of Commerce.

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

Ostrich Festival Creates $9 Million Direct Economic Impact for Chandler

The 2022 Annual Chandler Ostrich Festival, a signature event hosted by the Chandler Chamber of Commerce, pumped $9 million into the local economy over the course of its two-weekend run this year. Newly implemented RFID technology allowed the Chandler Chamber for the first time to document the behavior and spending patterns of vendors and visitors in order to quantify the financial benefit to community.

Highlights of the Economic Impact Study show a total event attendance of 158,390 with nearly 75 percent of visitors coming from outside of Chandler, while 19 percent attended multiple times. Notably, more than 8,000 visitors stayed overnight, spending $1.8 million commercially.

The longtime event has garnered attention across the nation and around the world as it honors Chandler’s Ostrich farming history with the gangly and awkward bird. But the festival is more than just a fun and quirky attraction - it’s proven itself to mean big business for the city of Chandler.

“Attending the Ostrich Festival is a longstanding tradition for Chandler families, and we’re very proud of that,” said Terri Kimble, CEO/Executive Director, Chandler Chamber of Commerce. “As the City’s leading business organization, we’re even more proud of the fact that we are driving dollars to the local economy and offering so many opportunities for business success in the community.”

The research was conducted in house through Steve Levine Entertainment (SLE) with oversight from external independent contractors in economic impact data collection and reporting. Researchers took a highly conservative approach, using data from the ‘at least’ position. Key

elements of the Direct Economic Impact include dollars spent by the event organizer and visitors. Visitors are divided into two groups; Attendees (talent, media, sponsors, staff, vendors, suppliers, and volunteers) and Spectators (total spectator admissions, repeat spectators, local residents, and

casual visitors).

For more information on the Ostrich Festival’s economic impact, visit https://ostrich.wpengine.com/

The 2023 Ostrich Festival runs Thursday, March 16 through Sunday, March 19. For tickets and festival information, visit ostrichfestival.com.

CCCF LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

Leaders Led by Leaders

The Chandler Chamber Community Foundation Leadership Institute is back in action! Class 39 participants came together for Orientation last month, where the class had the opportunity to participate in a number of leadership development workshops and activities focusing on enhancing their leadership skills and understanding Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

This year’s class is led by Class 38 participants who completed their first year of the program in 2022. Planning and leadership efforts of Class 38 are spearheaded by our four Quad-Chairs who have gone above and beyond, continuing to serve within the Leadership Institute Program and bring great content and learning opportunities to Class 39.

Class 38 Quad-Chairs: Dr. Cindy Banton, AVID Consulting, LLC; Tana Berrelleza, Hamilton High School Assistant Principal; Kurt Radtke, McCarthy Construction Project Director; Jeff West, Chandler Fire Department Battalion Chief

Alicia Rosenberg Chandler Police Department

Heather Callis City of Chandler

Lori Barmore Chandler Regional Medical Center

Amanda Brock Bestway USA

Holly Nelson Bestway USA

Melissa Eagley TruWest Credit Union

Amy McCarthy Chandler Unified School District

Jason Aragon Chandler Regional Medical Center

Nicole Steverson NXP Semiconductor

Ashley French Chandler Unified School District

Kate Copic Chandler Unified School District

Niusha Hinz Dignity HealthChandler Regional Hospital

COMMUNIT Y FOUNDATION

CHANDLER CHAMBER

Carlos Vargas Chandler Fire Department

Katrina Ward Chandler Chamber of Commerce

Shannan Fuller-Wright Chandler Unified School District

Claire Shanovich The Perfect Place by Oakwood Creative Care

Kimberly Guevara Chandler Unified School District

Sophia Campbell AZCEND

Cody Davies HealthPoint Neurodiagnostics

Kittren Johnson Valley Christian Schools

Steven Turner City of Chandler

Crystal King Independent Arbonne Consultant

Kristin Kinghorn Chandler Unified School District

Tina Patterson Caring Transitions of Central Arizona

Erika Castro Salt River Project

Kristy Braaksma Chandler Unified School District

Trent Williams City of ChandlerPublic Works

Gavin Martin Chandler/Gilbert YMCA

Lindsey Crooks Chandler Fashion Center

Zachary Cummard City of Chandler Poice Department

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

Arizona Budget

The Budget is a critical issue in Arizona, as it determines how the state allocated resources to various programs. Come find out how the upcoming budget for FY24 can change education, healthcare and infrastructure for years to come.

Hear from experts on the state’s budget, as well as from political leaders who are involved in shaping budget policy. We will discuss the current state of the budget in Arizona, the challenges the state faces, and potential solutions for addressing budget priorities in a way that is equitable and sustainable. This is an important issue that will impact Arizona for years to come so we ask you join the discussion with us!

Lana Barry Chandler Unified School District

Chris Herrmann Kyrene Elementary School District

Dawn Lang City of Chandler

Rebecca Dial Arizona Governor’s Office of Strategic Planning & Budgeting

theCracking Code on Gender Equality

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

Tuesday,March 28 | 8:00 to 9:30am

What is the difference between equity and equality?

Discover this answer as our featured panelists speak to the theme of International Women’s Day 2023, #EmbraceEquity. Come hear why equity is a must-have, especially as we continue to build an inclusive world. Learn how each one of us can actively support and embrace equity within our own sphere of influence.

Play your part. Join the discussion. Embrace equity, for International Women’s Day and beyond.

International Women’s Day

March 8th is International

Women’s Day. It is a day for celebrating women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements globally. The day is also a call to action to advance women’s equality. In honor of International Women’s Day, the Chamber DE&I Committee spotlighted Chamber President and CEO Terri Kimble and her experience as a woman in a high-visibility leadership role in a predominately male-dominated industry. Terri’s impressive career in the Chamber industry spans more than 30 years. Her remarkable journey led her to become President and CEO of Arizona’s third-largest Chamber of Commerce. Terri has served as the President and CEO of the Chandler Chamber for 12 years. She is recognized as a pillar in the business community, playing a vital role in supporting the growth, development, and sustainment of Chandler-based businesses.

Chamber DE&I Committee member, Dr. Cindy Banton, conducted the following interview with Terri.

Dr. Banton: What does International Women’s Day mean to you?

Terri: It’s a time to celebrate women! Celebrate where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re going.

An Interview with Terri Kimble President & CEO of Chandler Chamber of Commerce

Dr. Cindy Banton DE&I Committee Member

Terri Kimble Chandler Chamber of Commerce

Dr. Banton: What qualities do you believe make a good female leader?

Terri: Honesty, integrity, compassion, vulnerability, and being a good collaborator. Collaboration is key. Being a good collaborator means ensuring you have a seat at the table and that you can keep things moving in a positive direction. It means not only ensuring your voice is heard, but the voices of others are heard as well.

Dr. Banton: What was your journey like to becoming President and CEO of the Chamber? What challenges did you face?

Terri: First and foremost, the journey entailed learning about and understanding the community. For the Chamber to be successful and for me to be successful in my role, I sat down with each key stakeholder in the City of Chandler and members of the business community, and I asked them what they believed the Chamber did well, what areas needed improvement, and what direction they would like to see the Chamber go in the future. The Chamber is a collaboration of people working together for the greater good of the business community and business professionals. I experienced many challenges over the years and made a few mistakes. When I began my career with the Chandler Chamber, there were few female mentors in leadership positions in the Chamber world. Through the advice and guidance of my mentors and Chamber board members, I overcame the challenges. Of the top three

Chambers in the state, I am currently the only female CEO. The most important lessons of my journey are to learn from my mistakes and always celebrate the wins.

Dr. Banton: Growing up, was there someone in your life that inspired you to become who you are today? Who was it, and why?

Terri: Yes! It was two people, my Mom and Aunt Barb. My Mom was a political

that both instilled in me was that as important as having your voice heard; it is equally important to listen.

Dr. Banton: Why is it important that more women are represented in leadership roles?

Terri: Women make great leaders. We bring unique, fresh perspectives to the table. We are highly diverse in our thought processes. We are creative problem solvers and great communicators. We’re empathic, nurturing, and we’re great at crisis management.

Dr. Banton: What advice would you give the next generation of women leaders?

Terri: Always be sincere, genuine, and authentic. Find your voice and use it. Remember, “no” doesn’t always mean “no.” It means “not now.” When you feel you’ve reached the top of your game in your career or educational journey, there’s always more to learn – Keep learning and growing, don’t get comfortable. Embrace your beauty and femineity; it’s an asset. Finally, one piece of advice my mentor shared with me that I would offer women who are currently in Chamber careers is to “support the businesses and always give them grace when necessary.”

and school board member. She taught me about the importance of service and giving back to the community. My Aunt Barb served in a leadership role at the phone company when women leaders in companies were extremely rare. She taught me that I deserve to be seen and heard and to use my voice. The most important quality

The Chamber DE&I Committee expresses its sincere thanks and gratitude to Terri for allowing us to spotlight her journey as a woman in leadership.

Please join us in celebrating International Women’s Month by attending our upcoming DE&I panel, “Cracking the Code on Gender Equality” on Tuesday, March 28th.

Women make great leaders. We bring unique, fresh perspectives to the table. We are highly diverse in our thought processes.

MARCH CALENDAR OF EVENTS

 MARCH 1

4:00-5:00PM

Join the Chandler Chamber at the Ribbon Cutting for Senior Helpers

Sponsored by Laser Creations

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

 MARCH 3

8:00-9:30AM Policy Impact Series

Arizona Budget Update

Hear from experts on the state’s budget, as well as from political leaders who are involved in shaping budget policy. Featured speakers include Lana Barry & Dawn Lang.

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

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

 MARCH 4

10:00AM – 2:00PM

Join the Chandler Chamber at the Ribbon Cutting for Autism Spectrum Therapies.

Sponsored by Laser Creations

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

 MARCH 7

2:00 - 3:00 PM

Join the Chandler Chamber at the Ribbon Cutting for Ghett’ Yo Taco.

Sponsored by Laser Creations

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

 MARCH 8

8:00 - 9:00 AM

Wake Up Chandler

Start off the morning by networking with other businesses. Welcome our event sponsor, Daryle Mabon from Your CBD Store. Our nonprofit spotlight is the Chandler Education Foundation. 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

 MARCH 9

4:00 - 5:00PM

Join the Chandler Chamber at the Ribbon Cutting for Sky Zone Trampoline Park

Sponsored by Laser Creations

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

 MARCH 21

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Women In Leadership

Luncheon

The Rubber Band Effect

Featuring Sandy Cowen, Author and Voice of Empowerment Come join us and find out how one can bounce back even more dramatically from adversity to end up in a much better place than before. Remember to bring a door prize!

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

REGISTER FOR LOCATION INFORMATION

 MARCH 28

8:00 AM – 9:30 AM

March 16-19

 MARCH 16 - 19

33rd Annual Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival

The 33rd Annual Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival will return March 16-19, and will include a special St. Patrick’s Daythemed celebration on Friday, March 17, at Tumbleweed Park in Chandler. The Ostrich Festival serves to bring the community together, providing local businesses and residents with incredible music, entertainment, rides, attractions, and the chance to make wonderful memories.

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

 MARCH 16

4:00 - 5:30 PM

Business After Business

Join us for our monthly evening networking event at the 33rd Annual Ostrich Festival! Thank you to My Source Media, our event sponsor. The Chamber Pot Sponsor is Caring Transitions. We will be drawing, for the $4,100 Chamber Pot like always, but to be eligible, you must be registered and paid for Business After Business and a member in good standing.

REGISTER FOR LOCATION INFORMATION

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Panel: International Women’s Day, Embracing Equity

What is the difference between equity and equality? Discover this answer as the panelists speak to the theme of International Women’s Day 2023, #EmbraceEquity.

Sponsored by Intel, Air Products, Wells Fargo, ASU

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

 MARCH 28

4:00 - 5:00PM

Join the Chandler Chamber at the Ribbon Cutting for DEZ Burrito Company

Sponsored by Laser Creations

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

 MARCH 30

4:00 -5:00 PM

Join the Chandler Chamber at the Ribbon Cutting for Branching Out Family Services

Sponsored by Laser Creations

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

Tumbleweed Park

MIXERS

Wake Up Chandler

Wednesday March 8

8 AM – 9 AM

Location: Texas Roadhouse

3961 S. Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296

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, Your CBD Store! Learn more about the featured non-profit: Chandler Education Foundation.

Please bring a door prize to give away.

Join

Business After Business

Thursday March 16

4 PM – 5:30 PM

Location: Tumbleweed Park

This month’s Business After Business will be at Tumbleweed Park at the Ostrich Festival. Register for Business After Business as you normally would. Those registered by March 14 @ 5:00pm will receive additional information on parking and entry.

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

SPONSORED BY:

Local Author Celebrates Amazon Best Seller Status

Congratulations to Travis Sutton, partner and Web designer of ConsultMent, as a contributing author for the book Golden Wisdom of Love, Legends and Legacies

On January 22, the authors came together for a book signing event in Phoenix, where there was opportunity to meet and greet the authors.

We celebrate with Travis, as he is officially an AMAZON BEST SELLING AUTHOR!

Golf Tournament to be Held

When the Arizona Make-A-Wish foundation asked Jaxon Landfair what wish he would like to be granted, he chose to give to the future. He wanted to develop a scholarship for student to pursue careers in Law Enforcement. His wish inspired the development of the Jaxon Foundation. In addition to financial support, all scholarship recipients will be connected with “Jaxon Mentors.” These mentors are Law Enforcement professionals in a variety of areas of specialization and will stay connected to the scholarship recipients throughout their academic tenure.

On May 6, The Jaxon Foundation will host their 3rd Annual Jaxon Foundation Golf Tournament at Ocotillo Golf Club. Visit JaxonFoundation.org/golf for sponsorship opportunities and to be a part of this amazing event.

Indian Restaurant Named in Top 100

Congratulations to Feringhee Modern Indian Cuisine! They were named as one of the Top 100 Phoenix Restaurants by Phoenix New Times. Feringhee pushes the boundaries of Indian Cuisine featuring dishes such as bhel, Goan fish curry, and jackfruit biryani.

Blood Donations Needed at Local Hospitals

Donate blood to the supply for Chandler Regional Medical Center and every other hospital in Maricopa County. With the aid of generous blood donors, Vitalant is their sole blood provider.

Donate blood in Chandler each quarter at the Community Center. Pick your donation time for the March 23rd drive from 9am-2pm at donors.vitalant.org code: P1748.

Chandler Regional Medical Center has five 10-hour blood drives throughout the year in their Morrison Building Auditorium. Call 877-25-VITAL (877-258-4825) to schedule a donation appointment at any location.

Vitalant (“Vye-TAL-ent”) is the nation’s largest independent, nonprofit blood services provider exclusively focused on providing lifesaving blood and comprehensive transfusion medicine services for about 900 hospitals and their patients across the U.S.

Every day, Vitalant needs to collect nearly 5,000 blood, platelet and plasma donations to help save lives. In Arizona, Vitalant serves over 60 hospitals and 600 donors are needed daily.

MARCH

March 1

Senior Helpers 604 W Warner Rd B2

Chandler, AZ 85225

www.seniorhelpers.com/az/chandlergilbert

March 4

Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST)

750 E Northrup Blvd

Chandler, AZ 85286

autismtherapies.com

March 7

Ghett’Yo Taco

241 S Oregon St

Chandler, AZ 85225

www.ghettyotaco.com

March 9

Sky Zone

Trampoline Park

1095 S Arizona Ave

Chandler, AZ 85286

www.skyzone.com/chandler

March 28

Dez Burrito Company

1929 E Ray Rd. Suite 6

Chandler, AZ 85225

www.instagram.com/dezburritocompany

March 30

Branching Out Family Services

1820 E Ray Rd. Suite 204

Chandler, AZ 85225

www.BranchingOutFamilyServices.com

Getting to know the CHAMBER BOARD

Dr. Banton is the Founder and CEO of AVID Consulting, LLC. She is a transformational business leader with more than 25 years of experience designing, developing, and implementing enterprisewide workforce optimization initiatives. Her firm, AVID Consulting, specializes in providing results-oriented organizational development solutions that optimize workforce performance and create work environments where talented people thrive.

Dr. Banton holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration, a master’s in organizational leadership, and a doctorate in management from the University of Phoenix.

David is owner and president of Commit Agency. A significant amount of his spare time is spent supporting charity boards including the Chandler Compadres and Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley. David has been recognized by the ASU Spirit of Enterprise Center with the Monster Entrepreneurial Award, America’s top 25 Most Influential Minds in the Hospitality Industry by HSMAI, the Hospitality, Sales and Marketing Association International and was recognized by Phoenix Business Journal 40 under 40. David earned his MBA from Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business. David enjoys spending time fishing, golfing and enjoying the White Mountains with his wife Deborah and two sons William (16) and Jackson (13).

Brian Peters has twenty-three years of experience in the Captive Auto Finance business with Toyota and Lexus Financial Services. During his tenure, nineteen years have been dedicated to leadership and managing operations. He shares the same interests that aligns with the Board’s mission: To ensure businesses and residents have the support and resources they need to be successful, and to ensure that Chandler is positioned for continued growth and development. He brings a balanced perspective with Toyota Financial being based in Chandler and he being a Chandler resident, he feels this allows for him to have holistic viewpoint.

Brian is a proud Arizona State University Sun Devi who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership. In his spare time, he enjoys being with family, DIY projects, and playing golf!

Sally Putnam is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, founder and owner of NOW Financial, a Chandler based Financial Planning firm. She is privileged to serve her clients with any of their financial planning needs and questions. She has a passion for helping those who are going through the divorce process and assist them getting back on track financially as well as emotionally In her spare time, you can find Sally rooting for the Denver Broncos or Arizona Cardinals, yes in that order! She loves playing with the dogs, hiking, biking and supporting the community whenever possible.

DAVID RALLS Commit Agency

BRIAN PETERS Toyota Financial Services

SALLY PUTNAM NOW Financial

DR. CINDY BANTON AVID Consulting, LLC

AMBASSADORS

Ambassador of the Month

Outstanding Ambassadors for February 2023:

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

Valerie Pylant Independent News Media

Elena De Luz Guild Mortgage

Renee Richeson Signarama Chandler

Jake Faust Edward Jones Investments

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

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 Chandler Chamber Community Foundation Board Chair

Brian Peters Toyota Financial Services

Jerry Sanniec Laser Creations

Mayor Kevin Hartke City of Chandler

Dr. Greg Peterson Chandler-Gilbert Community College

Peter Sciacca di Sciacca Glassware & QuartHaus BrewStillery

Sally Putnam NOW Financial Dunston Simpson Encompass Tek

Linda Qian Intel Corporation

Mark Slyter Dignity Health Chandler Regional Medical Center

Seth Tucker Price Mortgage, LLC

Russ Wood Woodrow Technology Solutions, LLC

Chuck Wolf Caring Transitions

Richard Amoroso Squire Patton Boggs Legal Counsel