Acting Together Is a Good Thing
A Message from Chairman Wendell Long, Sol Casinos
The recent approval by the Pima County Board of Supervisors of the FRV solar facility in Avra Valley was a very positive step in the right direction for our community and for the advancement of the solar industry here in Pima County. Read more here.

You Told Us, We Listened
If you are a small business with 25 or fewer employees you recently received a survey from the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce (TMCC).  Although the deadline for submitting your response isn't until Wednesday, July 6, we have enough responses already to know what you are thinking. Read more here.

Chamber's PAC kicks off fundraising drive
The Committee for Responsive Government, the Tucson Chamber's Political Action Committee (PAC), kicked off a fundraising campaign in June. What is a PAC? It is a committee dedicated to identifying and actively supporting pro-business candidates at the local and state levels and the greater Tucson region. It is the tool by which we are able to fund candidate interviews, forums, and fund informational materials on the candidates and their platforms. They are the means by which organizations involved in the political scene convey their message to their members and followers. Read more here.

Welcome Lori Banzhaf to the Chamber
The Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce welcomes Lori Banzhaf to the position of Director of Member Services. Lori began her official duties with the Chamber on Wednesday, June 22. She will be responsible for leading the Chamber's membership sales, member retention, non-dues sales and events. Lori can be contacted by phone at 792.2250 x127 or email at lbanzhaf@tucsonchamber.org. Read more about Lori here.

The Heat is Here
How does heat affect you? Because human beings are warm-blooded, our bodies maintain a fairly constant internal temperature, even when exposed to extreme temperatures. Heat Stroke is the most serious of heat illnesses. This occurs when the body's temperature. Heat exhaustion is a milder form of heat-related illness that can develop in to other heat-related conditions. Click here for more information.

Safety Pays
TMCC offers an association plan for members who have SCF Arizona as their workers compensation insurance. We invite you to join the other association businesses and become eligible to receive bonus dividends, based on your safety records. Call Cindy Brown at the Chamber, 792-2250, Ext. 154, for more information.

Congratulations to the following members who have achieved zero-percent losses on their workers compensation safety records.
APL Properties
Boice Financial
Community Foundation for Southern Arizona
D and S Air
FastSigns
hydroGEOPHYSICS
Institute for Better Education
New Beginnings Treatment Center
Pima County JTED

Overexerting can lead to workplace injury
By SCF Arizona
Preventing injuries caused by overexertion can be a concern for employers in Arizona’s intense summer heat. According to “Injury Facts 2011,” an annual work safety publication, overexertion accounts for about 3.3 million emergency room visits and is the third leading cause of unintentional injuries in the United States. Read more here.

New Members
Thank you for joining! We look forward to serving you!

Anniversaries
Congratulations! We appreciate your support over the years!

Los Compadres
This group of dynamic volunteers are here to 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 blue ribbon!

Ribbon Cuttings
Three members - Whataburger, LA Fitness, and BRIO Tuscan Grille - recognized special milestones in their business. Congratulations and best of luck in the future! Click here to learn more about these businesses.
   

Member Discount Coupons 
The Discount Club is a program designed to offer fellow Chamber members special discounts and save money. It's a free benefit to all members!


Rewards for Referral Program
Do you want an extra $50? You'll get a check when you refer a business and they become a member of the Chamber!

Check out our FULL calendar of events. We look forward to seeing you at our events and committee meetings!

July 8  |  Good Morning Tucson |  RSVP here by July 5th
Different date, different venue! Join the new CEO Mike Varney and COO Bill Holmes as they talk about the direction of the Chamber. Be ready to ask questions at this great breakfast that will be held at The Historic Manning House.  

July 14  |  Power Networking Luncheon  |  RSVP here by July 11th
This fast-paced networking luncheon allows you to have the attention of over 50 business people so you can promote your product or service. Order more business cards, update your elevator speech and get ready to POWER UP your contacts!

July 19  |  "In The Know" Seminar  |  RSVP here by July 18th
Everyone knows you should follow all safety rules, especially when it comes to vehicle safety, but sometimes its easy to forget.  Gery Coley of SCF Arizona will be here to talk about the various factors that can lead to accidents and give some prevention tips. Less accidents means a safer work environment that all employees can benefit from and more time for you to expand your business.

June Events Wrap-up 

"In The Know" Seminar Series - Medical Marijuana Act: A Legal Perspective 
A group of business owners gained access to an expert on the Medical Marijuana Act at the latest "In The Know" seminar. Our expert was Joe Kroeger of Snell & Wilmer.  Mr. Kroeger was a wealth of information about the issues and myths surrounding the controversial legislation and discussed some of the policies businesses need in place to protect themselves. 

Health-Wellness-Safety Fair/Monsoon Safety Awareness Week
The fair, held June 11 at Park Place Mall, was a huge success! Over 92 children were fingerprinted while adults learned a great deal about safety during the monsoon season. Over 38 vendors exhibited, attracting all ages, and distributed information on health, safety, and wellness. For more pictures, click here.
      

June's Business After Hours mixer was a GREAT event.
Thank you to the Hotel Tucson City Center for hosting this event. The networking was very lively. Members made new contacts and reconnected with established contacts.  To see more pictures, click here.

   
   

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