TMCC Chamber News

August 2009

Volume 48 • No. 8

Supercharged Chamber

Tuesday, August 4 - 9 a.m.
Business Olympics Focus Group
TMCC Board Room

Friday, August 7 - 7 a.m.
Good Morning Tucson
MC: David Fitzsimmons
Speaker: Jim Livengood, UA Athletics Director
Tucson Country Club
2950 N. Camino Principal
$20/member; $30/non-member
by August 4
Reserve online at
www.tucsonchamber.org
or achiovet@tucsonchamber.org

Wednesday, August 12 - 9 a.m.
Business Education Partnership Committee Meeting
TMCC Conference Room

Wednesday, August 12 - 4:30 p.m.
Business After Hours
Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
465 W. St. Mary's Road
$8/person by August 7; $10/person after deadline
Reserve online at www.tucsonchamber.org
or tjensen@tucsonchamber.org

Wednesday, August 19 - 12 Noon
Wildcat Football Kickoff Luncheon
Doubletree Hotel Tucson at Reid Park
445 S. Alvernon Way
$40/person by August 12
Reserve online at
www.tucsonchamber.org
or swilka@tucsonchamber.org

Wednesday, August 26 - 8:30 a.m.
Los Compadres Committee Meeting
TMCC Conference Room

September Preview

Friday, September 4 - 7 a.m.
Good Morning Tucson
Tucson Country Club
2950 N. Camino Principal

Monday, September 7 - 7:30 a.m.
Local Government, Environment and
Transportation Committee Meeting
TMCC Conference Room

Wednesday, September 9 - 9 a.m.
Business Education Partnership Committee Meeting
TMCC Conference Room

Thursday, September 10 - 8:30 a.m.
Slips, Trips, and Falls Safety Seminar
TMCC Board Room

Tuesday, September 15 - 10 a.m.
State of Education Luncheon and Expo
Tucson Convention Center

Thursday, September 17 - 9 a.m.
Business Development Committee Meeting
TMCC Conference Room

Wednesday, September 23 - 8:30 a.m.
Los Compadres Committee Meeting
TMCC Conference Room

Thursday, September 24 - 11 a.m.
Power Networking Lunch
College Place
1601 N. Oracle Rd.

Check out these flyers from the Chamber:
       Save the Date, Good Morning Tucson, Business After Hours, Power Networking Lunch, Make a Video Ad

Bankers' Contributions to the Community
When most people think about banks and financial institutions, they probably think of savings’ rates, checking accounts, mortgages, and credit cards.  Those things are, after all, what banks do. 
Aren’t they? Read more...

David Fitzsimmons

Livengood to speak at next Good Morning Tucson
Good Morning Tucson kicks off with U of A Athletics Director Jim Livengood! Join us on August 7th at the Tucson Country Club for breakfast, entertainment, information, and fun!

Read more...

Business After Hours to be held August 12
Back to School means back to business! Join us for Business After Hours at the Chamber August 12 to network and support our local teachers. Read more...

Get ready! UA Football is coming!
Are you ready for some football? Well, how about a football lunch? On August 19 at the Doubletree Hotel, the Tucson Chamber will host this year’s University of Arizona Football Kickoff luncheon. ...

Read more...

Oro Valley Sign Code Not Good for Business
The Town of Oro Valley has caused quite a stir within the business community by enforcing a sign code provision that forces businesses to turn off their lighted signs shortly after closing. Read more...

Join the Business Olympics
In these critical economic times your Chamber of Commerce needs your input now! As a member of the Tucson Chamber, your opinion is valuable in discovering how your Chamber can help local business owners like you remain competitive and increase sustainability. Read more...

BizTucson Healthcare Summit
BizTucson Magazine would like to invite you to attend the first of its planned events on Friday September 18, 2009, at the Hilton El Conquistador Resort. Read more..

From the Chamber...

Good Morning Tucson spotlights public safety
Last month’s Good Morning Tucson was held on July 10th instead of the first Friday. Once again, it was a real eye opener! The Tucson Country Club continued to outdo itself with its unique and enchanting accommodations and mouthwatering food. ...

Read more...

Register now for MAC Golf Tournament!
Join the Chamber as we celebrate our Military Affairs Committee golf outing.  Read More...

Special advertising rates extended
The Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce has extended the offer for promotional summer advertising rates for members. ...

Chamber Features

August Member of the Month
Chestnut Construction Company
The August Member of the Month is Chestnut Construction Company. Read more...

Anniversaries - Harlow Gardens celebrates 47 years with the Chamber

New Members - Welcome to 33 new members

Renewals - 42 members reinvest in the Chamber

Biz Briefs - TIA discounts garage parking, Int'l Sugar, Rice & Maze Expo, IRS Info

Events - Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Meet Me at Maynards, 2009 Prescott Indian Art Market, Rancho Sahuarita 4th of July Extravaganza, Summer Fun Reading, Tohono O’odham Nation

Ribbon Cuttings

Christian Companion Senior Care
6711 E. Camino Principal, Tucson, AZ 85715
Ron Swager, CEO
520-296-0085

Christian Companion Senior Care, now open in Tucson, provides in-home daily living assistance, helping more Tucson residents stay in the comfort and security of their own homes. Friendly caregivers provide companionship from a distinctively Christian perspective and numerous in-home care giving services.

SAVE MONEY WITH CHAMBER MEMBERS!!

More than 50 participating Chamber member
businesses offer discounts and special
promotions available only to
other members in our
Member-2-Member Directory