Prop. 200 - A slippery slope
The Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce is OPPOSED to Proposition 200, the so-called “Public Safety First Initiative.” This proposition is bad public policy that threatens to tie the hands of our elected leaders, whether we like them or not. With costs that become increasingly higher as time passes and no funding source to pay for the required staffing levels puts the City of Tucson on a slippery slope. Read more . . .

Voter's Guide
The Chamber PAC has made it's recommendations for this year's local elections. In addition to the PAC recommendations, the Chamber's Board of Directors has made the follwing recommendations for the propositions on this year's ballot:

	Ben Buehler-Garcia for Tucson City Council, Ward 3
	Shaun E. McClusky for Tucson City Council, Ward 5
	Steve Kozachik for Tucson City Council, Ward 6
	Prop. 200 --"Public Safety First"	NO
	Prop. 400 -- "Home Rule" Expenditure	YES
	Prop. 401 -- TUSD Budget Override	YES
	Prop. 402 -- TUSD Budget Override	YES

From the Chamber...

September’s Good Morning Tucson was secure
What a great morning! Cynthia Hernandez, Federal Security Director-Tucson for Homeland Security, spoke to the group about “Nine-Eleven plus eight”. Sharing the ever changing rules for airport security with the crowd, she explained the reasons for differences between airport security policies as keeping our enemies “off balance”. She also offered a bit of show and tell, holding items left behind at the security checkpoint at TIA. Items like a size 13 black wingtip men’s dress shoe, an item of “supportive” lingerie, and various digital devises. She told the crowd that telling passengers to go to the restroom and remove metal piercings was still embarrassing for her security personnel. But perhaps the high light of the morning was when she “wanded” Fitz. Thankfully, he passed the security check. Click here to see pictures of the event . . .

State of Education Luncheon & Expo Hits a Positive Note!

The annual State of Education Luncheon and Expo was a success! Over 320 guests attended the luncheon to hear from Leslie Shultz-Crist, President of San Miguel High School; Carolyn McGarvey, Director of BASIS Tucson, and Calvin Baker, Superintendent of Vail School District. Moderating the discussion was Jacquelyn Jackson, Executive Director of Tucson Values Teachers (TVT). As you may recall, TVT was launched at last year’s State of Education Luncheon. Read more and view photos . . .

Power Networking Lunch
Over 110 Chamber members attended the September Power Networking Luncheon (PNL) at College Place to NETWORK-NETWORK-NETWORK! Attendees were busy passing out their business cards and promoting their product or service for a solid two hours. At the end of the event, guests had a chance to win fabulous Power Tools from our Power Tool Sponsor KVOI 1030AM. Read more and view photos . . .

Los Compadres are dedicated Tucson Chamber members
Do you ever wonder who those men and women are who serve you refreshments and give tours at the Business After Hours at the Chamber? If you attend frequently, you probably see the same ones time after time. How did they get those jobs? 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 . . .

Chamber Features

October's Member of the Month!
Tuller Trophy & Awards
Tuller Trophy, a three generation family owned business, has been a fixture on the Tucson landscape over for 54 years. Morton and Sylvia Tuller opened the first store in 1955. They now have two stores in Tucson; an Eastside branch at 5631 E. 22nd St. and our University location at 525 N. 6th Ave. They have an unwavering commitment to support and contribute to Tucson and all of Southern Arizona. Says's Morton, "We are forever grateful to Tucson for our success." Read more . . .

Fall Protection Safety Seminar

Transmit safety, not flu
Contagious virus can wreak havoc on the workplace. Read more . . .

Safety Tips to manage anger
The Tucson Chamber understands that safety in the workplace is a critical topic on the minds of employers and workers today. Managing your own personal feelings sometimes is the key to a safer and happier workplace. Read more . . .

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Focus on Business

Kudos - Long Realty Commercial Leases Warehouse Space for Vending Operations and Long Realty Offers Relief to Hurricane Jimena Victims. Radio station KJLL 1330 AM debuts program exclusively for authors. Read more . . .

Events-The next MTCVB First Tuesday Partner Luncheon and Opera 101 puts Shakespeare's words on Steroids. Read more . . .

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