O n t h e Ag e n d a AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 4th Annual Palo Verde Award Gala ‘Diamonds & Denim’ Sat., Nov. 2 6:00p – 11:00p
The Chamber’s signature fundraiser honors Business Woman of the Year and awards the Women in Business Scholarships. $115 Rawhide Western Town 5700 W. North Loop Rd., Chandler ahwatukeechamber.com
ARIZONA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY 2013 Air Quality Conference Wed., Nov. 6 8:00a – 4:00p
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Maricopa County Air Quality present an Air Quality Conference full of cutting-edge information. Members: $75; non-members: $95 Sheraton Phoenix Airport Hotel 1600 S. 52nd St., Tempe Taylor McArthur, tmcarthur@ azchamber.com
ARIZONA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Minority Business Enterprise Summit Fri., Nov. 15 7:30a – 11:30a
The Phoenix MBDA Business Center and the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will host the 2nd Annual Arizona Minority Business Enterprise Summit. $75 Arizona Biltmore 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix (602) 279-1800
ARIZONA INTERNATIONAL GROWTH GROUP Global Business Conference 2013 Thurs., Nov. 21 8:00 – 5:00p
The Phoenix MBDA Business Center in partnership with Thunderbird School of Global Management is hosting its first Global Business Conference. $125 Thunderbird School of Global Management 1 Global Pl., Glendale phoenixmbdacenter.com
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Implementation – is presented by Sharon Covert, vice president of strategic services for Viridian Health Management. Free asba.com
and improve their bottom line. Free with registration Chandler Chamber of Commerce 25 S. Arizona Pl., Chandler info@chandlerchamber.com
Creating Your Effective Networking Commercial
Search Engine Optimization and Online Marketing
Members: free; non-members: $10 ASBA’s Business Education Center 4600 E. Washington St., Phoenix Sarah Travis, stravis@asba.com
Part of a workshop series to help businesses build the essential skills to be more effective and improve their bottom line. Free with registration Chandler Chamber of Commerce 25 S. Arizona Pl., Chandler info@chandlerchamber.com
Tues., Nov. 12 1:45p – 3:00p
Healthy Arizona Worksite Program – WEBINAR Thurs., Nov. 14, 1:00p – 2:00p Tues., Nov. 19, 9:00a – 10:00a
Part 5 – Program Evaluation – is presented by Sheila Pudists, regional director of Viridian Health Management. Free asba.com
ARIZONA TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL Council Connect: Wed., Nov. 6 11:30a – 1:00p
“Getting Ready to Buy or Sell a Company – Now or in the Future” is presented by Jennings Strouss. Members, $35; non-members: $55. Lunch is provided. Seasons 52 2502 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix aztechcouncil.org
Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Thur., Nov. 14 4:00 – 8:00p
Presented by Avnet, Inc., this annual awards gala honors technology leaders and innovators from across the state. Members, $150; non-members: $200 Phoenix Convention Center, West Building, Third Floor 100 N. Third St., Phoenix aztechcouncil.org (See article on page 27.)
CENTRAL PHOENIX WOMEN Breakfast Meeting Mon., Nov. 18 7:30a – 9:00a
The meeting will feature a presentation by Dr. Susan Wilder on wellness and healthy lifestyle decisions. $75; reservations required The Ritz-Carlton 2401 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix centralphoenixwomen.org
ARIZONA SMALL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
CHANDLER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Healthy Arizona Worksite Program – WEBINAR
Effective Websites and Blogging
Part 4 – Program Planning &
Part of a workshop series to help businesses build the essential skills to be more effective
Tues., Nov. 5 9:00a – 10:00a
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Tues., Nov. 12 4:00p – 6:00p
Technology Lunch Seminar Series Thurs., Nov. 14 11:30a – 1:00p
Every month a different technology topic. Deli lunch and beverage is included. Members: $5; non-members: $15 Chandler Chamber of Commerce 25 S. Arizona Pl., Chandler info@chandlerchamber.com
Business Goals and Graduation Tues., Nov. 19 4:00p – 6:00p
Part of a workshop series to help businesses build the essential skills to be more effective and improve their bottom line. Free with registration Chandler Chamber of Commerce 25 S. Arizona Pl., Chandler info@chandlerchamber.com
ECONOMIC CLUB OF PHOENIX Luncheon
Tues., Nov. 19 11:30a – 1:30p
Speakers will be Dan Burns, chief executive officer of Athlete’s Performance, and John Stobo, managing partner of ABS Capital. $75; advance registration required Hyatt Regency Scottsdale at Gainey Ranch 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd., Scottsdale econclubphx.org
GLENDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Small Business Trade Show Thur., Nov. 14 1:00p – 4:00p
Make initial contact with buyers representing military bases, federal agencies, universities and more. Free Thunderbird School of Global Management 1 Global Pl., Glendale info@glendaleazchamber.org
GREATER PHOENIX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Professional Women’s Alliance Tues., Nov. 5 11:00a – 1:00p
Speaker is Lisa Daniels, Phoenix office managing partner of KPMG, LLP, who will cover the topic “It’s Hard to Beat a Person Who Never Gives Up.” Free to attend. Lunch: $15 for Chamber members, $25 for non-members National Bank of Arizona – Arizona Biltmore Circle, Conference Center 6001 N. 24th St., Phoenix Cheri Valentino, (602) 495-2194
MESA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Roundtable Discussion with Mayor Scott Smith Wed., Nov. 6 Noon – 1:30pm
Join Mayor Scott Smith for lunch and a roundtable discussion with Mesa business owners. Free Humana 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa mesachamber.org
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS NAWBO University Wed., Nov. 13 9:30a – 11:00a
“Financial Literacy for Non-Financial Business Owners.” Members: free; non-members: $30 Phoenix Country Club 2901 N. 7th St., Phoenix Suzanne Lanctot, suzanne@nawbophx.org
Luncheon
Wed., Nov. 13 10:45a – 1:00p
An exclusive panel of industry leaders discussing what you need to know about funding the growth of your small business. Members: $38; non-members: $48 Phoenix Country Club 2901 N. 7th St., Phoenix Suzanne Lanctot, suzanne@nawbophx.org
NORTH PHOENIX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Business Resource and Networking Luncheon Tues., Nov. 12 11:30a – 1:30p
This month’s topic is “Search Engine Optimization.” Members: $20; guests: $25; after Nov. 8, all: $30 Moon Valley Country Club 151 W. Moon Valley Dr., Phoenix Fern Hailey, (602) 482-3344
Business and Community Partnership Expo Fri., Nov. 22 4:00p – 6:00p
First annual Deer Valley Unified School District Business and Community Expo, developing true partnerships between Deer Valley Unified School District and our community.
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