Chamber CONNECT Magazine | November 2022

CHANDLER CHAMBER

PRESIDENT | CEO UPDATE

PRESIDENT | CEO

November is here and there are so many things to be thankful for. These are some of the exciting upcoming events we are thankful for at the Chamber:

1. Women in Leadership: On November 15, our monthly Women in Leadership luncheon will be a speed networking event. These women and men attendee’s lead within our community and within their careers. We are grateful for all the leaders in Chandler that serve as great role models. Come to network, be inspired by leaders in our community, and grow your leadership skills. Any business professional can join us, register at chandlerchamber.com.

2. Chandler 100: State of the Business Community – We are grateful for the continual growth and economic prosperity of our Chandler community. A large amount of this success is contributed to the incredible businesses that build our community. On Wednesday, November 30th we will be showcasing the Top 100 companies that shape Chandler. We will be turning an empty vacant office space managed by Douglas Allred into a high-end event venue featuring the Taste of Chandler, entertainment, and networking opportunities that you will not want to miss. Register at chandlerchamber.com to discover, meet and be inspired by these amazing companies who have made Chandler their home.

3. Support Small Business Season by shopping at Chandler Chamber Member Businesses from November 1st until December 31st - Visiting local shops and restaurants and choosing to spend locally gives you the opportunity to network and befriend your neighbors. Making connections with the people that surround you encourages word-of-mouth marketing and creates the unified community that we all dream of belonging to. Small businesses support our community by creating jobs as well as donating to our nonprofits, our youth organizations, and our local events. Together, let’s help them thrive!

How can you support Chandler Chamber member businesses? It’s easy as ABC:

A. Start your shopping early, the holiday is late.

B. Spread the word to family and friends.

C. Share the Chamber small business content on social media and leave positive reviews. Chandler small businesses tie our community together: Our local retail, restaurants, boutiques, and entertainment businesses create a venue for people to gather, relax and make memories. Everything has a story to tell – you get to help tell it.

If you make it a point to shop local and show your support at a Chamber member business at least once a week throughout the year, it will change Chandler. So instead of waiting until Small Business Season to stop by a local retailer, go today to check out and uncover your new favorite places in town! Visit our Relocation Guide at ChandlerChamber.com and look at the business who are making a difference in our community by supporting each other and the Chandler Chamber of Commerce.

Terri Kimble CEO

@terri_kimble

Rick Heumann CMA

In November, we are gearing up for the Chandler 100: State of the Business Community which will take place at the end of the month. The Chamber along with the City of Chandler and other dignitaries will recognize large and small employees who have contributed to the economic success of our growing community. The interactive entertainment, decorations, and food from the Taste of Chandler ® restaurants will be top notch as the Chamber staff has been brainstorming creative ways to transform an empty office building into a high-end event venue. I hope that you will join me on November 30th to meet, recognize, and learn about some of the top employers in Chandler!

A thriving local economy drives sales tax revenue which contributes to important initiatives in our community from a strong school district to police & fire protection, our vibrant parks system along with other publicly funded programs. Shopping locally owned small business is an investment in our community!

Speaking of recognizing the great businesses in our community, this is a month for gratitude, not only for the business prosperity we are fortunate to see in Chandler, but our personal lives. On that note, I wish you a warm and happy Thanksgiving with your loved ones, and ask that you share your gratitude to our country’s military veterans as we honor them on November 11, Veterans Day.

BOARDCHAIR CHAMBER NON-PROFITSPOTLIGHT

On Saturday, November 26, I invite you to join me in supporting Small Business Saturday. According to American Express, approximately twothirds of every dollar spent at a small business stays within the community.

As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out if there’s anything the Chamber or Board can do to help your business thrive!

CeCe’s Hope Center

Cece’s Hope Center was founded in 2017 in remembrance of a survivor who achieved healing in adulthood. CeCe, like many in our program, was a woman who experienced sexual abuse in her childhood and was rescued by the state. She exemplifies our hope for all young woman transitioning into adulthood. After overcoming her many hardships, CeCe founded true success in a career and love in marriage. She lost her life to an unexpected illness in 2016 and we honor her memory, hoping that her story may inspire other girls facing the difficult journey away from trauma. Visit: www. cecescenter.org

FROM THE MAYOR

Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke

Veterans and Giving Thanks

And here we are. Just weeks away from the kickoff of the holiday season, when families will gather, and thanks will be given. Before we begin to spread all that holiday cheer, we’ll have a chance to recognize and thank a very important group in the community – our Chandler veterans.

Veterans Day was originally known as Armistice Day, recognized for the first time by President

Wilson on Nov. 11, 1919, one year after World War I ended. In 1926, Congress passed a resolution commemorating the date. The first festival honoring veterans took place in Birmingham, Alabama in 1947 and President Eisenhower changed the name of the holiday to Veterans Day in 1954. Great Britain, France, Australia and Canada have similar celebrations on or near the same date.

According to recent census data, Chandler is home to close to 13,000 veterans who have served our country from pre- World War II to today. These men and women deserve our gratitude. Here are a few ways we’ll be recognizing them this year for Veterans Day. Please help us spread the word to the veterans you know and those who frequent your businesses.

Military Appreciation Breakfast Nov. 4, 2022, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Chandler Community Center Find information here.

Chandler’s Veterans Day Event Nov. 11, 2022, 7 - 8 p.m. Veterans Oasis Park Find information here.

Airmen of Note Concert - USAF Nov 11, 2022, Fri 7:30 p.m. Chandler Center for the Arts Find information here.

The City of Chandler is, and will always be, committed to connecting veterans to resources. If you know a veteran in need, chandleraz.gov/ veterans is a good place to start.

And if you are a veteran – thank you for your service. The residents of our great city recognize your contributions and your sacrifices for our country. Happy Veterans Day.

Chandler businesses are hiring, and we want to help connect job seekers in the community with the job of their dreams!

to visit our virtual job board and view positions that are

JOB FAIR MEET MATCHYOUR

Are you hiring? Send the following info to info@chandlerchamber.com to have your

job

and shared with the community.

NEW As of 10/20/22 MEMBERS SEPTEMBER

Comtech Satellite Network Technologies, Inc

305 N 54th Street Chandler, AZ 85226 www.comtechefdata.com

SelectBlinds

145 S 79th St., Suite 85 Chandler, AZ 85226 www.selectblinds.com/

Asana Partners

1411 Larimer Street Denver, CO 80202 www.asanapartners.com

Raising Cane’s

6800 Bishop Road Plano, TX 75024 www.raisingcanes.com/

Brooklyn V’s Pizzeria

4991 S Alma School Rd #1 Chandler, AZ 85248 http://brooklynvspizza.com

Game Show Battle Rooms Phoenix

6909 W Ray Rd Suite 29 Chandler, AZ 85226 https://gameshowbattlerooms.com/ phoenix/

Radford Racing School 20000 S Maricopa Rd #3 Chandler, AZ 85226 www.radfordracingschool.com/

United Insurance Consultants

3440 N 16th St., Ste 200 Phoenix, AZ 85016 http://wesellins.com

Options for Senior Living

781 W Hackberry Dr Chandler, AZ 85248 https://optionsforseniorliving.com/

Arium Chandler

250 E Ray Rd Chandler, AZ 85225

https://ariumliving.com/phoenix/ chandler/arium-chandler

Design 2 Move Pilates

367 S Arizona Ave Chandler, AZ 85225 www.d2mpilates.com/ Loolo, LLC Chandler, AZ 85248 www.loolohr.com

Sean Core CPA PLLC 565 W Chandler Blvd #112 Chandler, AZ 85225 www.seancorecpa.com

A Home 4 Everything Chandler, AZ 85225 www.ahome4everything.com/

Chandler Rotary Chandler, AZ 85224 https://portal.clubrunner.ca/4010

East Valley DetachmentMarines 1296 24218 S Oakwood Blvd. Chandler, AZ 85248 info@eastvalleymarines.org

MEMBER 10/20/22 RENEWALS SEPTEMBER

EXP Realty

Tabitha Spivey 2820 S Alma School Rd #18-289 Chandler, AZ 85286 www.linkedin.com/in/tabitha-spivey8268a42/ Member for 2 Years

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty

Erin Fortner

www.erinfortnerrealtor.com Member for 1 Year

Silhouette Greetings 1637 E Carob Dr Chandler, AZ 85286 www.silhouettegreetings.com Member for 10 Years

Sparrow Counseling of the East Valley 3232 E Bluebird Pl Chandler, AZ 85286 https://sparrowcounselingev.com/ Member for 2 Years

Sunrise Shutters & Blinds AZ Chandler, AZ 85249 www.sunriseshuttersaz.com Member for 4 Years

AV Dimensions, Inc. Chandler, AZ 85248 www.avdimensions.com Member for 14 Years

TechnicaX LLC

1767 E Queen Creek Rd Ste. 4 Chandler, AZ 85286 www.technicax.com/ Member for 2 Years

Peace of Mind

Dental PLLC 936 W Chandler Blvd., Suite 2 Chandler, AZ 85225 www.pomdental.com Member for 2 Years

Bloom Hair Concepts 2410 S Gilbert Rd Chandler, AZ 85286 https://instagram.com/bloomhair concepts?igshid=Y2ZmNzg0YzQ= Member for 10 Years

Duck Donuts 4040 S Arizona Ave #8 Chandler, AZ 85248 http://duckdonuts.com Member for 3 Years

Ebbys Book House LLC

1111 W Parklane Blvd Unit 18 Chandler, AZ 85224 www.eboniepfields.com Member for 1 Year

Enso Skincare and Wellness LLC 2882 E Tyson St Chandler, AZ 85225 www.ensoskincarewellness.com Member for 1 Year

Skin Actives Scientific LLC 1035 North McQueen Road, Ste 103 Gilbert, AZ 85233 http://skinactives.com Member for 4 Years

Vitalize Infusion Center 1915 E Chandler Blvd Ste.4 Chandler, AZ 85225 http://vitalizeinfusioncenter.com Member for 2 Years

Rise Up Benefits Group

1256 W Chandler Blvd., Suite 28 Chandler, AZ 85224 www.pickanoption.com Member for 1 Year

Assistance League of East Valley 2326 N Alma School Rd Chandler, AZ 85225 http://assistanceleagueeastvalley.org Member for 17 Years

Legacy TraditionalSchool - North Chandler

1900 N McQueen Rd Chandler, AZ 85225 http://nchandler.legacytraditional.org/ Member for 7 Years

Chandler Center for the Arts

250 N Arizona Ave Chandler, AZ 85225 www.chandlercenter.org Member for 23 Years

State Farm Insurance Lynn Hennessy

4645 E Chandler Blvd, Ste 110 Phoenix, AZ 85048 www.lynnhennessy.com Member for 11 Years

doTERRA Essential Oils Wellness Advocate

Pam Parkinson Chandler, AZ 85225 http://mydoterra.com/ IncTheOilBaron Member for 8 Years

Tryst Cafe 4205 S Gilbert Rd #1 Chandler, AZ 85249 www.trystcafe.com Member for 4 Years

FDC Trading Inc. 3133 W Frye Rd Ste 101 Chandler, AZ 85226 www.fdctradingcompany.com Member for 7 Years

Alta Boulders, LLC 2945 S Alma School Rd Chandler, AZ 85286 www.altaclimbing.com Member for 1 Year

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority 5835 S Sossaman Rd Mesa, AZ 85212 http://gatewayairport.com Member for 6 Years

AZ AutoMasters

4122 W Venus Way, Ste B Chandler, AZ 85226 www.azautomasters.com Member for 5 Years

Picnic Specialties 7304 W Chicago St, Ste 101 Chandler, AZ 85226 www.picnicspecialties.com Member for 10 Years

Dirty Blonde Tavern 4929 W Chandler Blvd Ste 12 Chandler, AZ 85226 www.facebook.com/dirtyblondetavern Member for 6 Years

Hudson Law Firm, PLLC 2430 E Geronimo St Chandler, AZ 85225 www.linkedin.com/in/jill-hudson480a09a/ Member for 4 Years

Valley Christian Schools 6900 W Galveston St Chandler, AZ 85226 www.valleychristianaz.org Member for 6 Years

Hayden & Hayden Agency, Inc. 5225 S McClintock Dr, Ste C Tempe, AZ 85283 www.haydenagency.net Member for 12 Years

Croffoot Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. 995 S. Hamilton Chandler, AZ 85225 www.croffootheating.com Member for 13 Years

Mark IV Capital, Inc. 2301 E Yeager #5 Chandler, AZ 85286 www.markiv.com Member for 14 Years

Artistic Landscape Solutions, LLC Chandler, AZ 85224 www.facebook.com/ artisticlandscapesolutions/ Member for 7 Years

Heidi’s Events & Catering, Inc. 2095 W 15th St Tempe, AZ 85281 www.heidisevents.com Member for 21 Years

Young Orthodontics 1055 West Queen Creek Road, Suite 5 Phoenix, AZ 85044 www.smilestraight.com Member for 8 Years

SanTan Brewing Company-Pub 8 S San Marcos Pl Chandler, AZ 85225 https://santanbrewing.com/ Member for 11 Years

Lofgreen’s OfficeProducts 535 W Iron Ave, Ste 112 Mesa, AZ 85210 www.lofgreens.com Member for 10 Years

Fairway MortgageIndependent Corp. 55 N Arizona Pl, Ste 103 Chandler, AZ 85225 www.fairwayindependentmc.com/ Member for 7 Years

United Fibers 390 E Ray Rd Chandler, AZ 85225 www.unitedfibers.com Member for 11 Years

Premier Community Management, Inc. 3930 S Alma School Rd, Ste 10 Chandler, AZ 85248 www.premieraz.com Member for 18 Years

Serrano’s Mexican Restaurants 290 S Alma School Rd, Ste 3 Chandler, AZ 85224 www.serranosaz.com Member for 36 Years

MST Solutions

2195 W Chandler Blvd, Ste 100 Chandler, AZ 85224 www.mstsolutions.com

Member for 9 Years

Avion Center

1733 E Northrop Blvd Chandler, AZ 85286 www.avioncenter.com

Member for 4 Years

Garcia & Gonzales Law Firm, PLLC

961 W Ray Rd; Ste. 7 Chandler, AZ 85225 http://garciaandgonzales.com Member for 1 Year

Wyatt Aerospace

380 E Chilton Dr Chandler, AZ 85225 http://wyattaerospace.com Member for 3 Years

Workpliciti

3377 S Price Rd Chandler, AZ 85248 www.workpliciti.com Member for 1 Year

MidFirst Bank-East Valley Business Banking

1311 W Chandler Blvd, Ste 100 Chandler, AZ 85224 http://midfirst.com Member for 5 Years

Unmarked Beauty andWellness

2410 S Gilbert Rd, Ste 1 Chandler, AZ 85286 http://UnmarkedBeatyandWellness.com Member for 3 Years

Park Senior Villas 4950 S Lindsay Rd Chandler, AZ 85249 www.parkseniorvillas.com Member for 2 Years

Floridino’s Pizza & Pasta

590 N Alma School Rd, Ste 35 Chandler, AZ 85224 www.floridinos.net

Member for 14 Years

Cadence Living Chandler 8501 N Scottsdale Rd Scottsdale , AZ 85253 http://cadencesl.com

Member for 1 Year

Dignity Health at Home

1351 N Alma School Rd, Ste 270 Chandler, AZ 85224 http://chihealthathome.com Member for 4 Years

Marriott Phoenix Chandler

1600 S Price Rd Chandler, AZ 85286 www.marriottphoenixchandler.com Member for 3 Years

Brooklyn V’s Pizzeria

2990 E Germann Rd #1 Chandler, AZ 85286 http://brooklynvspizza.com Member for 4 Years

Chandler Unified School District

1525 W Frye Rd Chandler, AZ 85224 www.chandler.k12.az.us Member for 47 Years NXP

1300 N Alma School Rd MD: CH401 Chandler, AZ 85224 www.nxp.com Member for 6 Years

Small Business Season

The Chamber is excited to announce they are participating in Small Business Season! Small Business Season is a global marketing initiative designed to call attention to the importance of small business and the impact is has in Chandler. Shopping small this holiday season is a big deal. These past few years have been hard on local businesses. With smaller operating reserves, rising costs and lower sales, they need you this year. If you enjoy those small businesses, you know where you need to put your holiday dollars. Join us - shop locally from November 1st to December 31st! Visit our online Relocation Guide to support our members.

Ideas and resources to help the entire family conserve water at home

The average household in the Valley uses up to 120 gallons of water per person per day, and with more time spent at home recently, that amount has likely increased. To help conserve water, SRP has provided water-saving resources and tips for households. Using water wisely is a good starting point, by making sure everyone turns off the faucet while brushing their teeth and lathering hands with soap, only running the dishwasher or washing machine when there is a full load, and keeping showers to 10 minutes or less are all good ways to reduce water use. Furthermore, identifying leaks and ensuring your sprinkler system and pool are functioning properly help conserve water. No matter where you find ways to save water around your house, every little bit counts.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE

On Saturday, October 27, members of our DE&I committee were hard at work making a difference at the Neighborhood Clean Up Project.

In many workplaces, there could be up to four different generations working together to meet business goals and objectives. Managing these generations may not be as easy as it sounds, each generation holds different experiences, expectations, communication styles, and perspectives. Fostering an environment where these characteristics are recognized and celebrated as strengths is key to diversity and success for businesses.

Attend on November 17 to learn about the different generations, their characteristics, why they are different, and how to manage these differences.

REGISTER NOW!

The Chandler Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us in honoring the 2022 Top 100 Companies that help shape Chandler! Chandler 100 is an annual event that showcases the top 100 stakeholder businesses in the city and will be held this year in a vacant office space managed by Douglas Allred Company. Come see how the Chamber transforms this location into a high-end event!

This year’s event will be nothing like you have seen before featuring The Taste of Chandler®, entertainment and plenty of fun! If you are interested in participating, see any of our team members for details.

Discover, meet and be inspired by these amazing companies who have made Chandler their home.

CHANDLER

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Douglas Allred Company | Park Place (Entire Second Floor) 1233 S. Spectrum Blvd., Chandler AZ 85226 4:00-7:00pm Cocktails & Networking

The Chandler 100 is the Chandler Chamber’s chance to honor and celebrate these top businesses that help make Chandler a prosperous and community oriented city. This event marks the release of the Chandler 100 magazine profiling all companies on the list.

VISIT CHANDLERCHAMBER.COM TO REGISTER TODAY Showcase your non-profit! Or highlight your restaurant in the Taste of Chandler® Contact Katrina@chandlerchamber.com for more info.

CHANDLER CHAMBER

CHAMBER ENDORSEMENTS

ARIZONA GENERAL ELECTION

CANDIDATES:

2022 Arizona General Election

U.S. House Congressional District 4 Candidate: Greg Stanton (D)

U.S. House Congressional District 4 Candidate: Andy Biggs (R)

Arizona State Treasurer Candidate: Kimberly Yee (R)

Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Candidate:

Arizona Corporation Commission Candidates:

Maricopa County Attorney Candidate:

Arizona State Legislative District 12 Senate Candidate:

Arizona State Legislative District 13 Senate Candidate:

Arizona State Legislative District 12 House Candidates:

Arizona State Legislative District 13 House Candidates:

Chandler Unified School District Governing Board Candidates:

Kyrene Union School District Governing Board Candidates:

Kathy Hoffman (D)

Nick Myers (R) and Kevin Thompson (R)

Rachel Mitchell (R)

David Richardson (R)

J.D. Mesnard (R)

Jim Chaston (R) and Terry Roe (R)

Jennifer Pawlik (D)

Lara Bruner and Charlotte Golla

Trine Nelson and Kevin Walsh

Tempe Union High School District Governing Board Candidates: Andres Barraza and Amanda Steele PROPOSITIONS:

Proposition 128

THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT WOULD ALLOW THE LEGISLATURE TO AMEND, DIVERT FUNDS FROM, OR SUPERSEDE AN INITIATIVE OR REFERENDUM MEASURE ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF ARIZONA IF THE MEASURE IS FOUND TO CONTAIN ILLEGAL OR UNCONSTITUTIONAL LANGUAGE BY THE ARIZONA OR UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT.

Proposition 129

HE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT WOULD LIMIT AN INITIATIVE MEASURE TO A SINGLE SUBJECT AND REQUIRE THAT SUBJECT TO BE EXPRESSED IN THE TITLE OF THE INITIATIVE MEASURE.

Proposition 130

THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT WOULD CONSOLIDATE FOUR SECTIONS OF THE CONSTITUTION REGARDING PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS INTO A SINGLE SECTION; REMOVE THE CONSTITUTIONAL DETERMINATIONS OF THE AMOUNTS OF CERTAIN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS; AND ALLOW PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR RESIDENT VETERANS WITH DISABILITIES, WIDOWS, AND WIDOWERS REGARDLESS OF WHEN THEY BECAME ARIZONA RESIDENTS.

Proposition 131

THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT WOULD CREATE A NEW EXECUTIVE OFFICER WHO WOULD BE ELECTED ON A JOINT TICKET WITH THE GOVENOR AND SUCCEED TO THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR IN THE EVENT OF THE GOVERNOR’S DEATH, REMOVAL FROM OFFICE, OR DISABILITY TO DISCHARGE THE DUTIES OF THE OFFICE

Proposition 132

THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT WOULD REQUIRE THAT AN INITIATIVE OR REFERENDUM TO APPROVE A TAX RECEIVES SIXTY PERCENT OF THE VOTES CAST TO BECOME LAW

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Meet the Elected Officials

January 6, 2023

7:30 am Registration & Networking | Program 8:00 am – 10:00 am The Avion Center (1733 East Northrop Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85286)

Join us for the unveiling of the Chamber’s award winning 2023 “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. Elected Officials can RSVP to info@chandlerchamber.com

NOV.

Proposition 209

THE LAW WOULD REDUCE MAXIMUM INTEREST RATES ON MEDICAL DEBT FROM 10% TO 3% ANNUALLY; INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF CERTAIN ASSETS EXEMPT FROM DEBT COLLECTION; ANNUALLY ADJUST EXEMPTIONS FOR INFLATION BEGINNING 2024; AND ALLOW COURTS TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF DISPOSABLE EARNINGS GARNISHED IN CASES OF EXTREME ECONOMIC HARDSHIP.

Proposition 211

THE LAW WOULD REDUCE MAXIMUM INTEREST RATES ON MEDICAL DEBT FROM 10% TO 3% ANNUALLY; INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF CERTAIN ASSETS EXEMPT FROM DEBT COLLECTION; ANNUALLY ADJUST EXEMPTIONS FOR INFLATION BEGINNING 2024; AND ALLOW COURTS TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF DISPOSABLE EARNINGS GARNISHED IN CASES OF EXTREME ECONOMIC HARDSHIP.

Proposition 308

THE LAW WOULD ALLOW ARIZONA STUDENTS, REGARDLESS OF IMMIGRATION STATUS, TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL AID AT STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND IN-STATE TUITION IF THEY GRADUATED FROM AND ATTENDED A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL, OR HOME SCHOOL EQUIVALENT, FOR TWO YEARS IN ARIZONA

BY

CHAMBER BOARD

Jackson Armstrong Armstrong Hospitality

Crystal Blackwell Crystal Clear Results, LLC

Hilen Cruz Salt River Project

Terri Kimble Chandler Chamber President/CEO

Rick Heumann CMA 2022 Board Chair

Jason Dawson Local Listing Pro

Warde Nichols Arizona State University Incoming Board Chair 2023

Greg Fontaine Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

Richard Amoroso Squire Patton Boggs Legal Counsel Ex-officio

Ralph Guariglio Arizona Residential & Commercial Realty

Mayor Kevin Hartke City of Chandler Ex-officio

Kurt Johansen Western State Bank

Dan Kush Consultant

Jana LaVanway Juncture Wealth Strategies

Andrea Marconi Fennemore Craig Dowling Aaron

David Moss Chandler Fashion Center

Dr. Wendy Nance Chandler Unified School District

Brian Peters Toyota Financial Services

Dr. Greg Peterson Chandler-Gilbert Community College

Joan Saba Saba’s Western Wear Chamber Foundation Liaison Ex-officio

Mahes Prasad US Bank Private Wealth Management

Jerry Sanniec Laser Creations

Sally Putnam NOW Financial

Peter Sciacca di Sciacca Glassware & QuartHaus

Linda Qian Intel Corporation

Dunston Simpson Cloverleaf Networks

David Ralls Commit Agency

Robert Sinkule Yoga’s Arc

Laura Robertson Banner Ocotillo

Mark Slyter

Dignity Health Chandler Regional Medical Center

Delaney Starks Bell Bank Mortgage

Judge Jay Tibshraeny Maricopa County Justice Court San Marcos District Ex-officio

NOVEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS

 NOVEMBER 2

9:30 – 11:00 AM

Join the Chandler Chamber at the Ribbon Cutting for The University of Arizona – The Johnathan building in Downtown Chandler. Sponsored by Laser Creations CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

 NOVEMBER 3

4:00-5:00PM

Join the Chandler Chamber at the Ribbon Cutting for Select Blinds. Sponsored by Laser Creations CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

 NOVEMBER 8

4:00-5:00PM

Join the Chandler Chamber at the Ribbon Cutting for Embark Health

Sponsored by Laser Creations CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

 NOVEMBER 9

8:00-9:30AM

Wake Up Chandler – Holiday Food Drive.

Start off the morning by networking with other businesses. Welcome our 2022 event sponsor, Daryle Mabon from Your CBD Store. Bring your business cards and be prepared to give a 30 second commercial about your business. Enjoy the food and take advantage of the opportunity to promote your business. Door Prizes are welcome! REGISTER HERE

 NOVEMBER 10

Join the Chandler Chamber at the Ribbon Cutting for Flawless Faces

Sponsored by Laser Creations CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

 NOVEMBER 15

11:30AM-1:30PM

Women In Leadership Luncheon

Women in Leadership meets on a monthly basis to meet the needs and enhance the development of women on their professional journey.

Sponsored by: APS, Intel Corporation, Nova Home Loans – Chandler, PayPal, SoHo63, Toyota Financial Services, J2Media and Wells Fargo Bank.

REGISTER HERE

 4:00-5:00PM

Join the Chandler Chamber at the Ribbon Cutting for Ferguson Enterprises

Sponsored by Laser Creations

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

 NOVEMBER 16

4:00-5:00PM

Join the Chandler Chamber at the Ribbon Cutting for K-38 Beach Mex Cantina.

Sponsored by Laser Creations

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

 NOVEMBER 17

8:00-9:30AM

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Roundtable

Join us for an inspiring roundtable session featuring community leaders from in and around Chandler regarding generational differences in the workplace.

REGISTER HERE

 4:00-5:30 PM

Business After Business

Join us for our monthly evening networking event and help us thank the 2022 SPONSORS: Our event sponsor is Price Mortgage. The Chamber Pot Sponsor is Caring Transitions. We will bedrawing, 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 HERE

 NOVEMBER 18

4:00-5:00PM

Join the Chandler Chamber at the Ribbon Cutting for Bestway(USA), Inc.

Sponsored by Laser Creations CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

 NOVEMBER 26

Small Business Saturday: Shop local and support Chandler owned business! Visit our Relocation guide to support our members you can support.

CLICK HERE: Relocation GuideChandler Chamber of Commerce

 NOVEMBER 30

4:00-7:00PM

Join us to honor that 2022 Top 100 Companies that help shape Chandler! Come see how the Come see how the Chamber transforms a vacant office space managed by Douglas Allred Company into a high-end event featuring The Taste of Chandler®, entertainment and plenty of fun! Sponsored by Big Two Toyota, Gila River Resorts & Casinos, Air Products, ASU, SRP, Dignity Health Chandler Regional, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, & San Tan Brewing Company.

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LEADS GROUPS

Chandler Chamber leads groups are designed to stimulate business development in the community. Email info@chandlerchamber.com for more information.

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

Wednesday Lunch

Meets @ Old Spaghetti Factory Noon – 1 PM

Wednesday OcotilloMeets @ Cadence Living Chandler 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Thursday MorningMeets @ Rudy’s Country Bar-B-Q 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

Thursday LunchMeets @ Tipsy Egg

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

SpeedNetworking WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP

WIL is offering you the chance to meet those individual connections that can push your business and career forward – join us for Speed Networking!

Tuesday,November 15 | 11:30 am to 1:30 pm

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Build one-on-one business relationships with individuals that can help you connect to leads, professional development and more! This session is a great opportunity to practice your branding statement— an efficient way to offer your important information in a smooth and succinct manner.

Women in Leadership meets on a monthly basis to meet the needs and enhance the development of women on their professional journey.

CHANDLER CHAMBER WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP

NOVEMBER EVENTS

NOVEMBER 2

The University of Arizona –The Johnathan Building 55 N Arizona Place Suite 301 Chandler, AZ 85225 http://www.chandler.arizona.edu

NOVEMBER 3

Select Blinds 145 S 79th St Suite 85 Chandler, AZ 85226 https://www.selectblinds.com/

NOVEMBER 8

Embark Behavioral Health 3133 W Frye Rd Unit 525 Chandler, AZ 85226 http://www.embarkhc.com

NOVEMBER 10

Flawless Faces 3165 S Alma School Rd Ste 29 Chandler, AZ 85248 http://flawlessfacesaz.com

NOVEMBER 15

Ferguson Enterprises 675 E Queen Creek Rd Chandler, AZ 85286 http://www.ferguson.com

NOVEMBER 16

K-38 Beach Mex Cantina 1155 W Ocotillo Rd #1 Chandler, AZ 8248 http://K-38beachmexcantina.com

NOVEMBER 18

Bestway (USA), Inc. 3435 S McQueen Rd Chandler, AZ

http://www.bestwayusa.com

MEMBERNEWS

Bestway USA to Celebrate First Year in 140,000-Square-Foot Building in Chandler; 10+ Years in Arizona

CHANDLER, Ariz. Bestway USA, the innovative and award-winning indoor and outdoor recreational brand with a global presence in 110 countries worldwide, will celebrate the first-year anniversary of its new U.S. headquar-ters with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebration.

The event will be held on Friday, November 18, 2022, and will include mes-sages from the company’s U.S. CEO Scott Schellhase, Bestway Chairman and CSO Pat Fumagalli, and esteemed members of the City of Chandler.

“We are excited to welcome Bestway, a global leader in innovative inflata-bles (and) recreational items, with their state-of-the-art facility to Chandler,” said Chandler Chamber of Commerce CEO Terri Kimble. “We are thrilled to work with the Bestway team as they continue to build a thriving culture in the business community. We wish them many years of success in Chandler.”

Since moving to Chandler, Bestway USA has reached out to many locally based organizations such as national relief organization, Feed the Children and iCAN, a Chandler youth organization, to give back and support the community.

“It’s been an incredible year as we’ve settled into the city of Chandler and connected with our neighbors in the community,” shared Schellhase. “We’re thrilled to welcome many of them to see our new home and celebrate this exciting milestone with us.”

During the event, guests will have a chance to tour Bestway USA’s 140,000-square-foot home office, located near McQueen and Queen Creek Roads. The building includes a spacious showroom to display many of its indoor and outdoor toys and recreational items, such as stand-up paddleboards, above ground pools, spas and air mattresses as well as offices and community spaces for its team, and a massive warehouse to carry and domestically ship inventory across the U.S.

Bestway USA previously occupied office space in Phoenix and Tempe for nearly 10 years prior to its move to the southeast Valley in November of 2021.

To learn more about Bestway USA or its ribbon-cutting event, please visit BestwayUSA.com or reach out to Marketing@bestwaycorp.us.

Host wins firstever Servies award by Yelp

Felicia Tobin from Floridino’s Pizza & Pasta in Chandler has won Best Host in the United States in first-ever Servies awards presented by Yelp to celebrate front-of-house restaurant employees.

The Servies: Awards were presented in eight categories, including Best Host, Best Server, Best Bartender, and Best Manager.

• Restaurant workers must be 18 or older and reside in the U.S. to be nominated by coworkers, customers, or others.

• A panel of judges pared the list of nominees to finalists, and the public voted to determine the eight winners.

• Winners receive a trophy, a $3,000 gift card, and a pair of Snibbs shoes designed for workers who spend long hours on their feet.

• The restaurant of each winner also gets $3,000 to split among the rest of the front-of-house team.

MEMBERNEWS

Colleen and David Specht, owners of ImprovMANIA are moving their operation to their permanent home at 51 E. Boston Street.

With this growth will come some exciting changes. They have partnered with Hillary Hutson and Casey Currier, who run Mic Drop Comedy in San Diego.

ImprovMANIA will now be known as Mic Drop Mania and they will open January 13, 2023. In addition to their beloved improv shows, the venue will host traveling standup comics, offer a food menu and serve creative drink offerings. This will truly be an elevated

comedy experience and we can’t wait to share it.

The venue will also feature 2 stages. There will be an indoor stage and a stage in the back patio beer garden space.

Comedy Club has been making us laugh since 2014 and now they are growing!

Colleen and David Specht, owners of ImprovMANIA are moving their operation to their permanent home at 51 E. Boston Street.

With this growth will come some exciting changes. They have partnered with Hillary Hutson and

Casey Currier, who run Mic Drop Comedy in San Diego.

ImprovMANIA will now be known as Mic Drop Mania and they will open January 13, 2023. In addition to their beloved improv shows, the venue will host traveling standup comics, offer a food menu and serve creative drink offerings. This will truly be an elevated comedy experience and we can’t wait to share it.

The venue will also feature 2 stages. There will be an indoor stage and a stage in the back patio beer garden space.

Club has been making

are growing!

Is pizza better from New York? Chicago?

YOUR PREFERENCE?

Meet Vito Lopiccolo – owner / operator of Brooklyn V’s Pizzeria. Made in Sicily, born in Brooklyn then came to Arizona. Vito opened the 1st location in Arizona in 2013. Our menu consists of NY style pizza, to Calzones, penne vodka, chicken marsala, lasagna and more! And of course the homemade cheesecakes for dessert that are handmade by Vito himself. At Brooklyn V’s, we use only the finest ingredients and make our dough and sauce from scratch. We pride ourselves on customer service and strive to provide great tasting food at reasonable prices with a comfortable atmosphere. Brooklyn V’s locations have visiting musicians on the calendar – come and listen over an amazing meal! We now have a total of 4 locations, Gilbert, Queen Creek and 2 in Chandler.

Vito came to Arizona to bring a little piece of Brooklyn to your table.

www.brooklynvspizza.com 2990 E. Germann Rd. Chandler, AZ 85286

Considered the oldest family name in Chicago pizza, Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria is a family-owned company famous for deep dish pizza and staying true to the original Chicago-style pizza recipe. The company stresses consistency in quality, service, and food, offered in a unique environment by a staff that is committed to one another, the customer, and the community. Lou Malnati’s is passionate about pizza, people, and proud to support the local communities they serve one deep dish at a time. There are more than 75 locations in the Chicagoland area, Arizona, Indiana and Wisconsin. A member of the Malnati family has been running the business since it started in 1971. The Malnati’s signature deep dish is made from a secret family recipe that has been handed down through four generations. The Passion Runs Deep. For the latest dish, visit:

www.loumalnatis.com 2815 S Alma School Rd Suite 15 Chandler, AZ 85286

to know the CHAMBER BOARD

Mayor Kevin Hartke has lived in Chandler since 1985. He has served on City Council for 9 years and as Mayor for 3 years. He continues to serve as a Pastor at Trinity Christian Fellowship in Chandler where he has worked since 1985. Kevin has a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from University of Missouri, Columbia; and a master’s degree in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary.

Kevin is involved extensively in the state and regional leadership. He serves on the Leadership Board of the Arizona League of Towns and Cities. With the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), he serves on the Transportation Policy Committee, Regional Board and Executive Committee. He serves on the Valley Metro Rail Board and the Regional Public Transportation Authority. Kevin also serves on the Greater Phoenix Economic Council.

Terri Kimble has been in the Chamber field for over 32 years, working for a number of chambers of commerce in Michigan before coming to the Phoenix area. In Michigan, she served as president and executive director of several chambers and served on the executive board of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce Executives. After moving to the valley, she became the President/CEO of the Ahwatukee

Foothills Chamber of Commerce and in 2011, took the helm of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce. The Chandler Chamber of Commerce is the 3rd largest Chamber in the State of Arizona representing over 170,000 employees.

Terri has been recognized as the Leader of the Year from the Arizona Capitol Times, Outstanding Woman in Business from Phoenix Business Journal.

The former Chandler Vice Mayor and Councilmember served on the City Council from 2008-2016. Rick is the current chairperson of the City of Chandler Planning and Zoning Commission.

During his Council tenure he created the Chandler Education Coalition, that led to the creation of the popular Chandler Science Spectacular technology festival. He was also integral in working with the Coalition to develop the Read On Chandler early stage literacy campaign.

Additionally, he has served in a number of appointed capacities on both the local and regional levels, including six years on the Board of the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association where he held the longest tenured position as the association’s president at two and a half years. He also served six years on the Regional Public Transportation Association’s Board of Directors.

Rick Heumann is a long time Chandler resident with a prolific background in community service and civic engagement.

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MAYOR KEVIN HARTKE

Chandler

TERRI KIMBLE President/CEO Chandler Chamber of Commerce

RICK HEUMANN, CMA

Chandler Chamber Board Chair

OUR CHANDLER CHAMBER AMBASSADORS

Ambassador of the Month

Congratulations Crystal King

Arbonne International, the Chandler Chamber October Ambassador of the Month!

Outstanding Ambassadors for October 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 October:

Leslie Vogt Steven Vogt CPA

Kathleen Banister Mountain Sage Realty

Sally Putnam NOW Financial

Chuck Wolf Caring Transitions

MIXERS

Wake Up Chandler

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

8 AM – 9 AM

LOCATION: Matthew’s Crossing 1368 N Arizona Ave St 112 Chandler , AZ 85225

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 2022!

Learn more about the featured non-profit: CeCe’s Hope Center. Please bring a canned good to donate or turkey!

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

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

Business After Business

Thursday, November 17, 2022

4 PM – 5:30 PM

LOCATION: Gila River Resorts & Casinos Wild Horse Pass 5040 Wild Horse Pass Chandler, AZ 85226 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.

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

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CCCF LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

Congratulations to Class 38 of the Leadership Institute for completing their final Issue Day! The Class participated in many hands on activities for the Public Safety Issue Day which took place on Friday, October 21st. The Chandler Fire Department and Police Department helped create an interactive day starting at the Chandler Fire and Police

Public Safety Training Center. Here the Class participated in both Fire and Police rotations, including a spraying a water hose, to throwing on turnouts and running an obstacle course. Went shooting in the fire range and did some virtual reality in the VirTra Training system, and SWAT presentations. The day was jam packed with exciting

Public Safety Issue Day

trainings and information, including hearing insight from Fire Chief Dwiggins and Assistant Police Chief Cox. The Class also toured the Forensics Lab and Dispatch center located within the Chandler Police Department. This Public Safety Issued Day wraps up the Leadership curriculum with graduation taking place this month!

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