Discover Tuscany with the Chamber!

March 18th through the 27th, 2010! Mark your calendars now and reserve your place for this incredible trip! Register by September 30th and save $100! Regular price is $3,099 per person, early registration is just $2,999! Read more . . .

Time to focus on the issues, not the parties
This year the Arizona State Legislature passed a law that affected only one municipality in the entire State. TUCSON! Normally the legislature cannot do this, but in this crazy legislative year, they figured a way to do it. How you ask? Make a law that everyone else already follows, except, of course, the City of Tucson. That’s right; the City of Tucson is the only municipality in the State of Arizona that still had partisan, citywide elections for its Council. Read more . . .

Read the 2009-2010 Tucson Chamber Business Plan
Once again, the Tucson Chamber has set an ambitious program of work for itself for the upcoming months as it continues to advocate for and assist the business community of southern Arizona. Click here to review the business plan.

Chamber leads Southern Arizona at State Conference
Last month the Chamber was the sole Southern Arizona representative at the Arizona Chamber Executives Conference, held in Prescott. Held quarterly, the meeting serves to communicate legislative priorities of the various chambers from throughout Arizona, formulate a communal legislative agenda and to share ideas. Over 20 Chambers of Commerce were represented this year at the two-day conference. Read more . . .

JTED's Cutting Class!
Kahallyn Cain never dreamed someone would pay for her to attend cosmetology school while she was still in high school so that she could go out and have a real job upon graduation. Now, the Mountain Rose High School senior has big dreams and an ambitious goal.
Read more . . .

SBDC is offering QuickBooks Class
Bob Fick with the Small Business Development Center has asked the Chamber to partner with his organization to offer his latest training class for small business. Read more . . .

From the Chamber...

Good Morning Tucson in September!!
Cynthia Hernandez of Homeland Security, Federal Security Director for Tucson, will be our September Good Morning Tucson Speaker. Her timely presentation is titled, " Nine-Eleven Plus Eight."
Join us on September 4th for information, networking, breakfast, and super entertainment! Read more...

2009 State of Education Luncheon is ramping up to be a huge success!
Plan to attend this year's State of Education Luncheon and Education Expo where you can find out about successes right here in Tucson. The theme for the 2009 event is:
"Opportunities to revolutionize education: Best practices in our own community." Read more . . .
or Click here to register on-line.

Power Networking Lunch on September 24
Don't miss this Power Networking Luncheon and the opportunity to pass out your business cards to dozens of potential clients!
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Business After Hours and school supply drive a success!
It’s was all about going "back to school"at Business After Hours – complete with a pop quiz! Networking was at an all time high as people passed out their cards, and met new people. Read more . . .

Good Morning Tucson in August—another hit!
August 7th was the fifth Good Morning Tucson since the Chamber premiered its return. Jim Livengood, Director of the U of A athletics program, was the main speaker with David Fitzsimmons making his fifth appearance as Master of Ceremonies Extraordinaire. Read more . . .

August Football Luncheon kicked off the UA FallSeason!
Over 300 attendees were at the Doubletree Hotel to hear from UA Football Coach Stoops and his goals for the upcoming season. 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

: Casa de la Luz Hospice

September Member of the Month!!
Casa de la Luz Hospice: Founded in 1998 by two Tucsonan women, Lynette Jaramillo and Agnes C. Poore, RN, Casa de la Luz Hospice has become a leading provider of superior hospice care to terminally ill patients and their families throughout Tucson and surrounding communities.
“Our mission is to provide superior care to patients and their loved one, so that they may complete their mission on this earth in comfort, dignity and harmony.” Read more . . .

Anniversaries
105 businesses celebrate Tucson Chamber Anniversaries in September. Omni Tucson National Resort has been a Chamber member for 45 years! See all . . .

New Members - Welcome to 25 new members. See all . . .

Renewals - 87 members reinvest in the Chamber. See all . . .

Los Compadres

Safety Pays

Safety: Staying Safe in the Office

Bottom Line Benefits

Ribbon Cuttings

Planet Beach Contempo Spa
4280 N. Oracle Road #160, 85705
Kory Williams
623-0772

At the push of a button enjoy relaxing and soothing services that hydrate skin, rejuvenate cells and invigorate mind and body in an inspiring, alternative environment.

Member Article:
Occupational health care cost containment in a slow economy
Companies feel they are getting squeezed from all sides, for every penny, and are searching for ways to stay in business. Many times employers feel forced to layoff their most valuable assets. What if there is other, but not so obvious ways to cut costs? Read More . . .

Focus on Business

Kudos - Local Servicemaster franchise wins Farmers Insurance national award; Long Realty Commercial Services in Tucson, Arizona assisted GS Real Estate Investments, LLC, in the purchase of 14 “builder-ready lots” known as the Savage Place Subdivision.

Biz Briefs -Mark and Diana McKinley, dba Benztek Automotive, leased an automotive service facility located at 4610 E. 1st Street.

People - Long Mortgage Company welcomes mortgage specialist, Steve Oesterle, as the new Home Mortgage Consultant

In Other News ...

TIA Begins Expansion of Aircraft Parking Apron

Literacy Volunteers of Tucson are on the move