Chamber takes Positions? Absolutely!!
After much publicity and fanfare, the Tucson City elections have come and gone. As the Chamber and Chamber PAC endorsements go, we did okay. One thing is for certain though: the level of political discourse in our City has been raised.
We were successful in having voters follow our message of “Change the Council, not the Charter.” Click here to read more . . .

Finishing the Journey: Employing Refugees
On October 16th, members of the refugee resettlement community, local business leaders (including the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce) and government representatives discussed the current crisis confronting refugees in the community. Click here to read more . . .

Only 4 days left for the 2009 Man & Woman of the Year Award Nominations!
Click here to nominate your favorite business person.

Special Legislative Session
By Paul Parisi
The Arizona Legislature trimmed more meat off the Turkey before Thanksgiving. The Turkey I’m talking about is the 2 billion dollar deficit our state is faced with in 2010. Click here to read more . . .

JTED is constantly growing!
You are invited to the first ever Pima County Regional Advisory Council Meeting for BMAS (Business Management and Administrative Services) to be held Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at the JTED Board Room, Building One, 2855 W. Master Pieces Dr., from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Click here for more information.

The Chamber needs your input!
In order to better understand the views and opinions of our membership, the Chamber will be presenting on-line surveys periodically on a variety of subjects ranging from state and local legislative policies to Chamber operations. We promise to keep the questionnaires short and to the point. Please take a minute to answer our first survey. Your answers will help us better tailor our communications media to meet your needs. Click here to take the first survey.

Make A Difference This Holiday Season!
Holiday Food Baskets for Davis-Monthan AFB
This holiday season will find our Military serving in countries throughout the world. Many of these men and women have left families behind who will have to face the holidays alone. It is the heart of the Military Affairs Committee to come alongside these families in support during this season. Click here to read more . . .

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 . . .

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Mark your calendars for upcoming TMCC events!!

Good Morning Tucson
December 4, 2009 is the last GMT of 2009 and you won't want to miss it! Dr. Hope Schau, Professor of Marketing at Eller College will be on hand at the Tucson Country Club to talk about "Social Media: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly". Click here to register on line or go to www.tucsonchamber.org and click on ‘’Calendar”.

Business After Hours At The Chamber
Make your reservation today for the holiday edition of Business After Hours At The Chamber event on Wednesday, December 16th. Wrap up 2009 with a stack of business cards from prospective customers and a better understanding of the Chamber’s Bottom Line Benefits program. The event will be held at the Chamber offices, 465 W. St. Mary’s Road, from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm. Cost is only $8/person with reservations by the December 11th deadline; $10/person thereafter. Click here to register online or go to www.tucsonchamber.org and click on ‘’Calendar”.

Good Morning Tucson
January 8, 2010 (a deviation from the normal first Friday of the month due to New Year's Day Holiday) will be the first GMT of the new year! Click here to register on line or go to www.tucsonchamber.org and click on ‘’Calendar”.

Multi Chamber Business Expo is selling booths!!
The Tucson Metropolitan, Tucson Hispanic, Northern Pima County, Marana, and GLBT Chambers of Commerce are pleased to host the 2010 Multi-Chamber Business Expo presented by Tucson Newspapers. The expo will be held in conjunction with Governor Brewer’s State of the State Luncheon/Address at the Tucson Convention Center Grand Lobby on January 12, 2010. Click here for more information . . .

November Good Morning Tucson talked tourism
November 6th Good Morning Tucson featured speakers Rick Vaughan, Sr. V. P. - Sales & Marketing, and Graeme Hughes, Director-Convention Sales from the MTCVB. Talking about the enormous impact that convention and tourism have on the Tucson economy, the duo offered some important insights. Click here for more and for pictures from the event . . .

Last PNL of 2009 sold out!
Over 100 people attended the November edition of Power Networking Luncheon at the RiverPark Inn bringing the 2009 season of PNL to a close. Click here to read more and view pictures of the event . . .

Social Media a big hit
The Caliber Group delivered a great presentation to a full house on November 17th for our Social Media Workshop at Troy University. Over fifty members participated in a two hour workshop meant to help businesses see the wonderful tools that social media can offer and how to incorporate them into their marketing plans. Click here to read more . . .

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

Communication skills
10 Reasons Your Trainees Aren’t Listening to You. Click here to read more . . .

Chamber Features

January's Member of the Month!
Founded in 1912, Dale Carnegie Training has been providing workplace solutions to businesses and organizations for almost a century. Partnering with middle market and large corporations as well as small organizations, Dale Carnegie produces measurable business results by improving the performance of employees. We place an emphasis on leadership, sales, team building and interpersonal relations, customer service, public speaking and presentations and other essential management skills. Read more . . .

December Safety Pays

Bottom Line Benefits

November Ribbon Cuttings
Hampton Inn & Suites Tucson East
251 S. Wilmot Road, 85710
Bill Bark, General Manager
514-0500
The Hampton Inn & Suites Tucson East is located on South Wilmot Road in the heart of the commerce and banking district of the Historic Old Pueblo, just minutes from Davis Monthan Air Force Base, University of Arizona, Park Place mall, Tucson Electric Park, and many other attractions and destinations.

Humane Society of Southern Arizona
5870 E. Broadway Boulevard, 85711
Brandy Burke, Store Manager
321-3704 ext. 133
Now open… The Humane Society of Southern Arizona Pet Adoption Center at Park Place Mall! HSSA’s exciting new Adoption Center features adoptable cat and dogs as well as a variety of pet related items.

Aarons Sales & Lease
3000 W. Valencia Road #210, 85746
Ruben Torres, General Manager
578-7685
Aaron’s, Inc., the nation’s leader in the sales and lease ownership, specialty retailing and rental of residential and office furniture, consumer electronics and home appliances and accessories has more than1,575 Company-operated and franchised stores in 48 states and Canada. Founded in 1955 by entrepreneur R. Charles Loudermilk, Sr. and headquarted in Atlanta, Aaron’s has been publicly traded since 1982.

Focus on Business

People-Alan Kuenhold was recently elected to an Officer position of American Association of Technical Analysts. Click here to read more . . .

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