Good Morning Tucson is returning!
After a short-lived hiatus, the breakfast program is back, and it’s going to be better than ever!

Export University to be held March 24
Even during slow economic times, successful business people are always looking for ways to sustain and grow their companies. More and more, those businesses are looking at international opportunities for expansion.

Tucson needs stimulus, but what?
There is no doubt that the national economic downturn has gripped the Tucson region. Employment is down, wages are down, construction has stalled and consumers are not consuming with the vigor of past months.

'09 legislative agenda released
The Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce has released its 2009 legislative agenda for the 49th Arizona State Legislature,

From the Chamber ...

Member Article:
Hallmark Business Consultants, Inc. - Keys to maximizing the sale of your business
As we begin a new year with its numerous economic challenges, the pundits of doom and gloom would have you believe that the sale of your business is now impossible. They are wrong.

Mass e-mail of Chamber News ending this month
This current edition of Chamber News, the monthly newsletter of the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, will be the final issue to be mass distributed via e-mail to members of the Chamber. ...

Chamber accepting applications for 8 scholarships
The Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and its Tucson Center for Cultural Enrichment, in conjunction with the Institute for Better Education, will be presenting eight $2,000 scholarships ...

Annual education breakfast slated for April 2
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona’s, in partnership with First Things First, is having its Fourth Annual Business Breakfast, Business Leaders for Early Education ...

In Other News ...

Automakers putting brakes on options to trim costs

Arizona's lawmakers have big say in Congress

Countdown on for new border regulations

Baseball backers plan study, campaign in Casa Grande

Credit-card companies offer help

Cubs could opt out of playing in Mesa

5 ways to stabilize housing

EAC offers classes for laid-off workers

Smaller lenders see opportunities in SBA loan programs

Board closes 3 state parks

Boost pay with stimulus tax planning

Arizona faces severe teacher shortage

Wal-Mart reduces debit-card fees

Will the stimulus cash help turn around the economy?

Chamber Features

March Member of the Month

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
The March Member of the Month is the staff at the University of Phoenix.

Anniversaries - KGUN 9 celebrate 47 years with the Chamber
Bottom Line Benefits
Los Compadres
New Members - Welcome to 37 new members
Renewals - 75 members re-invest in the Chamber
Safety Pays
Safety: A basic safety strategy

Focus on Business
      Biz Briefs - Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, Alliance Bank,
          Cox Communications
      Events - SAHBA Spring Home & Patio Show, Tucson Orienteering Club
          events, Tucson Festival of Books, Arizona Opera 2009-10 season, Harry S
          Lodge HR workshops, Community Food Bank Hunger Walk
      Expansions - Aker Solutions
      Kudos - LP&G wins 2 awards
      People - Ryan Graves, Gene Petkash, Christopher Simon

Ribbon Cuttings

Home Loan Solutions, LLC

808 E. University Boulevard #100, 85719

Tim Connor

270-4663

Home Loan Solutions is a loan modification service firm located in Tucson, AZ dedicated to giving distressed home owners solutions in the current financial crisis. Home Loan Solutions grand opening included a ribbon cutting, open house and educational seminar with Sofi Loomis from HouseEd.org and Hud Instructor amongst other notable speakers.