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Chairman’s Corner:
A few words from Ray Bargull, Chairman of the TMCC Board of directors
Stay connected
In these days of uncertainty as we climb out of this deep recession, it is important to remember to focus on those things most important to us.  Clearly this is a time to reinforce the bonds of friendship and family in our personal lives in order to help all of us weather this difficult storm.  But in addition to tightening those bonds, it is critical—now more than ever—to reinforce the business and commerce relationships without which we cannot be successful.   Your membership in this Chamber of Commerce is one of the best ways to do just that.  Read More . . .

The Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce has joined with the Phoenix Chamber to offer BidSource to its members. Click here to download application flyer.

Good Morning Tucson
February 5, 2010 will be the next Good Morning Tucson Breakfast with yet another stellar guest speaker.  Paul Bonavia, CEO at UniSource/TEP will be the main speaker, providing insight into the continuous innovations and changes taking place in the field of energy production and distribution in our community and our state.  Click here to register on line or go to www.tucsonchamber.org and click on ‘’Calendar”.
Our sponsor is Pima Federal Credit Union.

Man & Woman of the Year and Founders Award Luncheon
The Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Tucson Electric Power Company cordially invite you to attend the 58th Annual Man & Woman of the Year and Founders Award Luncheon honoring Bruce Dusenberry, 2009 Man of the Year; Cindy Parseghian, 2009 Woman of the Year; and Dr. John Schaefer, 2009 Founder Award Recipient.  Join us at the Westin La Paloma on Tuesday, February 9th, to recognize the contributions these citizens have made to society. Registration begins at 11:30 am with luncheon beginning promptly at noon. Cost is $50/person or $500/table of 10. Premium tables are available at $1000/table of 10. RSVPs are required in writing by Tuesday, February 2nd. Click here to register online. For more information, contact Shirley at swilka(at)tucsonchamber.org or 520.792.2250 x132.

Business After Hours At The Chamber
Join us for our next Business After Hours At The Chamber Mardi Gras style! Meet your Bottom Line Benefit representatives and Chamber staff. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and refreshments as you network with your fellow Chamber members. The event begins at 4:30 pm and ends at 6:30 pm.  Cost is $8/person with reservations by the Feb. 12 deadline; $10/person thereafter. Reservations must be made in writing, or click here to register online. For more information, contact Tammy at tjensen(at)tucsonchamber.org or 520.792.2250 x138. Our sponsor for this event is Villa Maria Carecenter.

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