Outlooks 
Taking Charge of Change
March 15 | 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Casino Del Sol Resort & Spa
5655 W. Valencia Road | Tucson, AZ

$49 Tucson Chamber members
$75 Non-members

RSVP by 5:00 p.m. Thursday, March 8.

Event Registration
Cancellations must be made 72 hours prior to the event to receive a refund.

Presenting Sponsor
Cox Business

Co-Sponsor
Wells Fargo

Signature Sponsors
Southwest Gas Corp.
Sundt Contruction

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Dick Morris
Keynote Speaker

The recession lingers. Unemployment remains unacceptably high. Government continues to grow. The deficit has now eclipsed our annual GDP. What does all this mean for the November election?

Dick Morris is a published author, writes a daily column and produces a daily video on his website and he is now a commentator and analyst on the Fox News Channel. Morris first came to national attention when he provided the strategy that engineered Bill Clinton’s stunning comeback re-election victory in 1996. Time Magazine has called Dick Morris "the most influential private citizen in America." 

Get the perspective from one of the most prominent Washington insiders and political analysts when Dick Morris presents the latest update in the 2012 presidential chess game as it is being played out on the stage of American history.


Ron Clark
Education

What's wrong with our schools? Why are things so different today than they were when we went to school? Find out what makes education in America work and what we can do to improve it when "America's Educator" and Disney Teacher of the Year Ron Clark shares his winning strategies. 

Ron Clark's classes have been honored at the White House on three separate occasions. He has been featured on The Today Show, CNN, and Oprah. His experiences in turning around an inner city school in New York City are the subject of the film, The Ron Clark Story.

Our young people need a good education. Tucson and Pima County need a 21st century workforce. What we're doing now isn't working. Find out what CAN work when you get caught up in the inspiration and energy of a teacher who has really made a difference. Don't be late for school!

Grady Gammage, Jr.
Economic Outlook

What's it going to take to move Tucson and the entire Sun Corridor up the ladder of competitiveness in 2012 and beyond? Why do Phoenix and Tucson have to form a strong partnership to get the job done? Grady Gammage knows. 

He's a lawyer, author, real estate developer, former elected official and a quality of life and local economic issues expert. Grady has also been recognized on multiple occasions as a Best Lawyers in America for Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law.

U.S. Department of Labor Seminar
Business Case for Breastfeeding: Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Section 7 Break Time for Nursing Mothers Seminar

February 29 | Session One: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.; Session Two: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
Tucson Metro Chamber | 465 W. St. Mary's Road
$5 fee covers the resource packets

Learn new laws and regulations regarding changes in federal law that affect businesses with 50 or more employees. The U.S. Department of Labor regional representative will provide a presentation and guidance regarding Section 7 of the FLSA as well as share local business success stories. You will receive a resource CD, lactation privacy space signage and resources to help with the implementation of Section 7 of the FLSA.  

Online Registration | Seminar Flyer 

 

 

FIRST AID FOR THE WORKPLACE

A well-stocked first aid kit and understanding how to use it can mean the difference between a minor injury and a major problem. OSHA requires employers have first aid supplies readily available to employees, but the requirement does not cover exactly what needs to be included in your workplace’s kit. Click here.

 

New Members
Thank you for joining the Tucson Metro Chamber! We look forward to serving you.

Anniversaries
Congratulations! We appreciate your support over the years.

Los Compadres 
This group of dynamic volunteers help members maximize their membership, assist the Chamber at events, and have FUN doing it! Look for them at the next function - they are all wearing a red ribbon!

Ribbon Cuttings
Congratulations to Ben's Bells second location and to Genesis Natural Medicine Center on their Grand Openings. We wish them much success!

Ben's Bells Project
40 N. Broadway Boulevard, 85701
Jeannette Mare'
628-2829

The Simple kindness of strangers and friends sustained Jeannett Mare', Dean Packard and their son Matthew, after their child, Ben, died just before his third birthday. Inspired by these gestures, they created Ben's Bells, a community art project that demonstrates and enourages kindness.

Genesis Natural Medicine Center
3920 N. Campbell Avenue, 85719
Michael Uzick, ND, FABNO
495-4400

Dr. Michael Uzick, ND Southern Arizona's only Naturopathic physician Board certified in Naturopathic Oncology and co-founder Pam Stewart have launched Genesis Natural Medicine Center. Dr. Uzick, who has been practicing for 11 years in Tucson, is dedicated to using natural treatments to fight illness and disease. Uzick and Stewart want Genesis to be "the beginning of the rest of your life."

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Event Wrap-up

State of the State | January 10

Over 600 of Tucson's Business leaders joined the Tucson Metro Chamber for the State of the State featuring Governor Jan Brewer. To see more pictures click here. 

      

Chamber XChange | January 17

January's Chamber XChange was a hugh success. Tucson Metro Chamber members gathered at Sullivan's Steakhouse to network and to learn about opportunities within our business community.

      

 

Knowledge Transfer | January 24

"Time Management Marketing - Exposed"
Presented by Phil Manker of The Growth Coach

Participants received the knowledge and tools that are needed to consistently stay on top. Also, they discovered the six habits of highly effective CEOs and how to skyrocket results.

               

 

30 Years of Sunrise
Thirty years ago Paul & Terry Klaassen forever changed the care options available to seniors when they converted an old nuring home into Sunrise Senior Living's first assited living community. Happy Anniversary Sunrise! Read more here

Golden Eagle Distributors, Inc. named Fleet of the Year
Beverage World Magazine, a national beverage trade magazine, has named Golden Eagle Distributors, Inc. 2012 Fleet of the Year. Read more here

Southwest to Launch Tucson's First Nonstop Baltimore Service
Southwest Airlines announced it will begin seasonal service between Tucson International Airport (TIA) and Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport February 12. Daily flights will be available through April 9. Read more here