Chairman's Corner

Wendell Long, Chairman of the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Greetings from the new Chairman of the Board
Greetings Everyone! I’m Wendell Long, and I’d like to introduce myself as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. Click here to read more.

A Message from the President

As this will be my final message to members I would like to sincerely thank all of you for your support and encouragement over these past 33 years. My career could not have been better than to spend the bulk of it serving the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and its membership. Read more...

Tucson Metro Chamber hires staff and contracts new government relations firm

The Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce recently added Allyson Solomon as Public Policy Analyst to in-house staff and contracted a government relations firm, Capitol Consulting, to increase the Chamber’s focus on supporting Southern Arizona businesses and the Legislative Agenda published earlier this year. Click here to read more.

Social Media update

The way the community views the Chamber, online, is changing! Click here to learn more.

Military Affairs Committee presents 2011 E.D. Jewett Award

The Chamber’s Military Affairs Committee presented the annual E.D. Jewett Outstanding Unit Award at a special luncheon held at the Mirage Officers Club at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. Of 16 nominees, the 355^th Civil Engineering Squadron was selected for this year’s honor for military excellence and community involvement during the previous fiscal year. Click here to read more.

Outdoor workers need to be aware of stinging insects, biting snakes

SCF Arizona your Work Comp Specialist
Provided by Tod Dennis-- Association Coordinator
In the Sonoran Desert, spring brings with it greater insect, bug and snake activity. Outdoor workers should pay special attention to their surroundings to avoid the stings and bites that can set them back with minor and sometimes major medical issues. Click here to read more.

Pima County JTED helps students find direction, success

The Pima County Joint Technical Education District (JTED) is not only helping high school students successfully enter college and the workforce, it’s also helping students to be more successful in high school. Click here to read more.

Downtown tour
The downtown tour was a success, exposing and educating over 30 members of the business community to the business opportunities available in downtown Tucson. Click here to read more.

“In The Know” Seminar Series
Join the Tucson Chamber and be “In The Know” on important topics that affect your business. Click here to read more.

SCF Safetyworks Expo
Make your plans to attend now, Click here to learn more.

2011 Business Leaders for Early Education Breakfast
“Be a Voice for Change”
Keynote Speaker: Jessie Rasmussen, Vice President
Buffett Early Childhood Fund

An invitation to the business community to learn more about the importance of investing in early education.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011 | 7:00 a.m. — 9:00 a.m.
Doubletree Reid Park | 445 S. Alvernon Way

$25 per person; ($20 for Chamber members) $200/table of nine RSVP by April 15 to Shaundra Higgins at shiggins@unitedwaytucson.org or (520) 903—3921. You may register online by clicking here.

Events

Upcoming Events

Don't miss the first of three great "In the know" seminars to be held on April 12th at 7:00 a.m. at the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. The cost is $10 for members and $25 for general admission. Click here to register online or contact Arlene for more information achiovet@tucsonchamber.org.

Join us for our next Business After Hours event. 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 on April 20th at 4:30 pm and ends at 6:30 pm. Cost is $8/person with reservations by the April 15 deadline; $10/person thereafter. Click here to register online or contact Tammy at tjensen@tucsonchamber.org for more information. Sponsored by Villa Maria Care Center.

Were you there?

Were you at March’s Good Morning Tucson Breakfast held on March 4th at the Tucson Country Club? Last month’s event featured Fitz of the Arizona Daily Star as our emcee and Entrepreneurs Jeff Kaiserman and Stephen Ochoa of Frost (local entrepreneurs who plan to franchise their successful gelato business). These business owners talked about their business' journey and their exciting plans for the future. Click here to see pictures from this great event.

Yet another powerful POWER NETWORKING lunch! The Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce held March’s fast paced networking event at Hotel Arizona, 181 W. Broadway. Click here to see pictures from last month’s PNL.