Check out these flyers from the Chamber:
Save the Date, Good Morning Tucson, Make a Video Ad

New Chamber Board of Directors named
Ray Bargull, Executive Vice President/CFO for Sundt Construction, is the new chairman of the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. Gary Clark, Vice President-Southern Arizona Division for Southwest Gas Corp., is the chairman-elect.

Chamber Golf Tournament slated for May 8
It’s that time of year again; time to drag out those sticks, find a few unbroken tees, call three friends, and dust off your spikes. The Chamber’s Annual Golf Outing is coming up fast, so you need to get registered right away!

The business community needs YOU!
Ever wonder how some of the decisions that ultimately affect commerce in this community get made? Sure, the City Council or the County Board of Supervisors usually has the last vote on most matters, but how do the issues come before them in the first place?

State of the State with Gov. Brewer slated for May 20
Although the Chamber normally offers the Governor’s State of the State address early in January of each year, circumstances made that impossible this year.

: David Fitzsimmons

Humenik to speak at May Good Morning Tucson
It’s Baaaack!!!!! Good Morning Tucson returns with a roar!

Were you at the inaugural “Return of Good Morning Tucson” breakfast? If not, you missed a great time, filled with entertainment, information and mostly fun!

From the Chamber ...

Member Article:
Bio Solutions Emergency Cleaning Services - What you should know about crime scene cleanup
The police, fire department and crime-scene investigators who arrive at a crime scene perform crucial tasks in the aftermath of a death. ...

Power Networking Luncheon to be held May 13
It’s all about the POWER OF NETWORKING! Be part of the upcoming Power Networking Luncheon (PNL) event on May 13 at the Hotel Tucson City Center ...

So many wrinkles in state's budget situation
What do you do when your income is decreasing and your expenses are increasing and to make matters worse, you have a 3 billion dollar deficit? ...

Chamber to hand out 10 education scholarships June 2
The scores from the scholarship selection committee have been tallied and finalists have been determined in the 2009 round of scholarships. ...

Nominations for small biz award begin May 26
Once again, the Tucson Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with Wells Fargo’s Copper Cactus Awards to present its’ Small Business Leader of the Year Award. Nominations will be accepted May 26 through June 15. ...

Join us for June Business After Hours
People received some well deserved relief on TAX DAY at the Business After Hours At The Chamber (BAH) event April 15. ...

Chamber News is now easy to find!
Now that our Web site and online newsletter have been upgraded, you can get Chamber News, our monthly newsletter, on our Web site ...

In Other News ...

Layoff of tax collectors, auditors may cost Arizona

Legislation may cost Benson Hospital

Border violence may be an issue, but average citizens most likely not affected

High-efficiency cars up for tax break

Backer sees CAC tie-in for baseball complex

Ariz.'s backing of climate plan is cooling off

Phoenix a finalist for Diamondbacks' new spring home

Filmmaker shoots at economic crisis

Hundreds gather for education rally

UCHC breaks ground for pediatrics center

$17.4 million to help schools in Arizona go high tech

Horne cautions districts on budget cuts

McCain assails Obama plan to fight greenhouse gases

Phoenix may ask high court to overturn ballot ruling

Competition for scholarships intensifies

Scottsdale turns down stimulus funds

Proposed solar plant in Southwest Valley closer to reality

Ariz. borrows $339.9 mil to keep state operating

State senate approves bills for federal funds

All aboard! Eloy possible stop for future light rail passenger train

Official: Private-public deals could save ADOT millions

Stimulus to boost Arizona water infrastructure

Summer teen jobs may double

Chamber Features

May Member of the Month

THERMAL ENGINEERING OF ARIZONA
The May Member of the Month is Thermal Engineering of Arizona.

Anniversaries - Watson Chevrolet celebrates 44 years with the Chamber
Bottom Line Benefits
Los Compadres
New Members - Welcome to 24 new members
Renewals - 64 members re-invest in the Chamber
Safety Pays
Safety: 10 reasons your trainees aren't listening

Focus on Business
      Biz Briefs - City tax amnesty, Long Realty mobile Web site, Russell Public
         adds accounts, AFP philanthropy nominations, green home standards,
         state food prices drop, new I-9 form in effect, Northwest-Delta merger,
         Southwest debuts Denver flight, TAA cuts parking rates, TAA annual
         report, U.S. Ministry scam, TZS seeks executive director, 88-CRIME seeks
         volunteers
      Events - Crystal Apple Awards, Divorce Recovery, El Presidio Garden Tea,
         Tucson Pride in the Desert, Tucson Boys Chorus, Law Enforcement
         Appreciation
      Kudos - Commerce Bank 5-star rating, Sundt Construction gets award,
         LP&G wins ADDYs
      People - Pam Jacquemain, Renee Booker, Lee Flenard

Ribbon Cuttings

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

4210 N. First Avenue, 85719

Jeffrey Grynkewich

292-4664

The Grynkewich family is proud to bring great tasting Texas barbecue to Tucson!

Black Belt 4 Life

5575 E. River Road #101, 85750

Josh McMillan, Matthew VanOrden

638-5982

Check us out! Whether it’s through karate for concentration, the Kid Safe program, or even our physical fitness workshop, we are not just creating black belts in martial arts, we’re creating black belts in life.

Riverpark Inn

350 S. Freeway, 85745

Mary Brasher, General Manager

239-2300

The Riverpark Inn is proud to announce the opening of Downtown’s newest meeting/event venue. The new Riverpark Ballroom offers over 3500 sq. ft. of upscale space which will be perfect for your next meeting, wedding or banquet. Clients have the option of using an outside caterer or our in-house catering staff. Capacity of 350.