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Chairman’s Corner
A few words from Gary Clark, Chairman of the TMCC Board of Directors
Meet the new Chairman of the Board—Gary Clark
Vice President—Southern Arizona Division, Southwest Gas
As the incoming Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce for 2010-2011, I first want to tell our members how excited I am to take the helm of this great organization. Having served on the Board for the last four years, I am looking forward to this new opportunity to grow the legacy of this 113 year old business organization and help shepherd it into the future. Click here to read more.
Ad tax is a non-starter
We are grateful to the Tucson City Council for voting down the proposed tax on advertising at the March 23, 2010 City Council meeting. This was clearly in defiance to the recommendations of the City staff that proposed the Ad Tax idea along with a stack of other creative taxes. Back in 1972, the City did impose this regressive tax, finally phasing it out in 1993. That entire time, the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce fought for its elimination. We had hoped suggestion of this tax would never return. Click here to read more.
Important May 18th election—VOTE!
Chamber supports Prop 100
Some pills are harder to swallow than others. Prop 100, a state wide temporary one cent sales tax increase for three years is one of them. The Chamber urges you to vote YES on May 18, 2010. Click here to read why.
Oro Valley Election
On May 18, 2010, the voters of the Town of Oro Valley will be electing a new Mayor and two new Town Council Members. Click here to get the Chamber PAC's recommendations.
SME ToolkitSM on-line now!
The Tucson Chamber has partnered with IBM to offer on-line small business assistance. The SME(Small and Medium Enterprises) Toolkit is designed to guide businesses through a myriad of issues that negatively impact their enterprise today. The following links take members to various webpages that can aid and direct businesses to plan for success and work through problems as they endeavor to expand, grow and thrive. Click here to read more and access the SME Toolkit . . .
Attend the SME ToolkitSM Workshop!
Join the Tucson Chamber and IBM at the launch of this important business tool! Come for a continental breakfast, learn about the SME (Small Medium Enterprise) Toolkit, and earn a chance to win great prizes! Click here to register on-line--FREE!!!
Pima County ONESTOP offers Summer Youth Employment Program
Pima County Community Services Employment & Training/ONESTOP will be offering its Summer Youth Employment Program this year. The program is designed to assist young people ages 14-21 in obtaining real-world work experience and catching up on basic education skill levels over the summer. Click here to read more.
San Miguel High School readies students for success!
San Miguel High School serves economically disadvantaged youth from marginalized populations, regardless of religious affiliation, preparing students for college and career through a unique combination of academic and work-related preparedness programs. Click here to learn more about its goals and successes and to find out how you and your business can be a part of this incredible program.
Tucson Chamber Enhancement Center
Randy King of the Chamber Enhancement Group will be at the Chamber office April 19th through the 23rd to renew advertising spaces. Businesses that participated last year will be offered the option to renew first. Businesses on the Chamber’s waiting list will be contacted next. If you wish to be added to our waiting list, please call 800-913-1359 as soon as possible. It’s a great way to show case your business!! Click here to view the center.
BidSource – Arizona’s Government Procurement Experts!
The Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce has joined with the Phoenix Chamber to offer BidSource to its members. The original program began in 1988 as a Phoenix Chamber economic development tool specifically designed to assist Phoenix-area businesses identify, understand and respond to government contracting opportunities. Read more . . .
Upcoming Events
Good Morning Tucson...Join us for an informative, productive, and enjoyable morning breakfast program at Tucson Country Club. Our emcee is David "Fitz" Fitzsimmons of the Arizona Daily Star. Our speaker will be Paul Kappelman, CEO Northwest Medical Center. Friday, April 2 - 7 a.m., Tucson Country Club, 2950 North Camino Principal. $20/member; $30/non-member if registered by March 30. Reserve online at www.tucsonchamber.org or contact Arlene at achiovet@tucsonchamber.org.
The Business Summit...Plan to attend an informative and important summit designed to better equip businesses in our community as they strive to successfully navigate important governmental regulations and profit from money saving programs. Thursday, April 8 - 8 a.m., Hotel Arizona, 181 W. Broadway Blvd. $20/member if registered by March 31. Register online at www.tucsonchamber.org or contact Arlene at achiovet@tucsonchamber.org.
Business After Hours...Join us for our next Business After Hours At The Chamber. 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. Wednesday, April 14 - 4:30 p.m., Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, 465 W St. Mary's Rd. The proud sponsor of the event is Villa Maria Care Center and the food sponsor is Magpies Gourmet Pizza. Register online at www.tucsonchamber.org or contact Tammy at tjensen@tucsonchamber.org.
Were you there?
Good Morning Tucson in March
March's Good Morning Tucson provided the attendees a look at the Central Arizona Project. Dave Modeer, General Manager of Central Arizona Water Conservation District, which manages and operates the Central Arizona Project (CAP), discussed not only water issues, but electric generation and the potential problems with new EPA restrictions on air quality and emissions. His presentation was an eye-opener for attendees. See pictures of the event.
Women in Business holds its first event!
On March 24, 2010 at The Forum At Tucson, the Tucson Chamber held its first ever Women In Business Networking Lunch. With a packed house, Cindy Parseghian with the Ara Parseghian Medical Research Foundation and the 2009 Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year, gave a rousing presentation on her passion, her family and her life's work. Given the huge success of this first event, the group decided to make this a regular program. Check out the Chamber's website to find out dates and locations of upcoming luncheons. Click here to view photos of March's event.
Join the Chamber's social media!
Rita Ranch Dental Group
8160 S. Houghton Road #130, 85747
David Currea
663-4089
As the premier dental office serving Tucson and its surrounding areas, we are committed to building a lasting relationship with you, your family and the community. We take great pride in providing professional excellence and state-of-the-art technology in a comfortable environment.
Dry Heat Promotional Products, LLC
3870 W. River Road #108, Marana, 85741
Johnny Mulholland
797-1441
DRY HEAT Promotional Products is a full service promotional and advertising specialty company. We offer in-house screen printing, embroidery, direct to garment printing, cut vinyl heat transfers and artwork services. Promo items, as well as banners, posters, cards, flyers, forms and many other printed products are available. We are "Your One Stop Logo Shop!"
City Wide Maintenance of Southern Arizona
2127 E. Grant Road, 85719
Angie Casarez
326-5480
City Wide Maintenance is a management company for the Building Maintenance Industry. We provide over 20 different services for facility maintenance. We can help our clients with anything from handyman work to landscaping and janitorial. Our core competency is delivering consistent results and time saving solutions.
ServiceMaster Commercial Cleaning Services
1501 E. 17th Street, 85719
Paul Kuiper
306-7672
ServiceMaster Commercial Cleaning Services, a licensed franchise of ServiceMaster Clean, is a provider of quality janitorial services, commercial cleaning of carpets and all hard floors, as well as post construction clean-up. We offer customized cleaning solutions that can improve the overall cleanliness of your facility which in turn will improve the health and productivity of your employees.
ServiceMaster All Care Restoration
1501 E. 17th Street, 85719
Jeff Jackson
495-0036
Commercial and residential fire and water restoration, mold remediation and packouts. ServiceMaster Clean is a highly reputable, licensed and insured provider restoring peace of mind.
Eric Cuestas-Thompson, LCSW, LISAC
940 N. Longfellow Avenue, 85711
245-6057
Eric Cuestas-Thompson cuts the ribbon opening his new office at 940 N. Longfellow Avenue. Eric is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor, bilingual psychotherapist and interventionist. Eric has twenty years experience helping adolescence, couples, families, and businesses. Specialties include PTSD, addiction, and personal and professional development.
Focus on business . . . People in the news: Click here to read about: Courtnie Booker, new Recruiting and Training Representative for Eliot Management Group (EMG); Rosemont Copper's new project engineer, Clarissa Barraza ; The CPA firm of Flowers•Rieger & Associates, PLLC's new tax supervisor, Clydene Williams; and Chris “Big Sexy” McDonald, new spokesperson for XOOD Natural Endurance Drink.
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