Dividend checks from the Chamber’s workers compensation program have been presented to our members in the amount of $779,297.  The beauty of this program is that $467,578 of that amount were bonus dividends that our members would not have received if they were not Chamber members and signed up with our association plan.  This is a major benefit of Chamber membership.  If your company is with SCF but has not signed on with the Chamber plan (which is free of charge) you need to do so.

For more information about this Bottom Line Benefit or to register to participate in this program, contact Cindy Brown of the Chamber staff.

Andy’s Door & Lock specializes in servicing commercial customers for their lock and security needs. This family-owned business is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. Twenty-seven of those years have been spent in Tucson, Ariz. Andy’s Door & Lock has been a proud member of the Tucson Chamber of Commerce for the past 17 years.

Originally located in Chicago, Ill., Andy’s Door & Lock began as a door check service in the downtown area. As the door-closer industry changed the company began taking on more and more locksmith work until that became the company’s primary focus. At this time, Andy’s continued to offer quality service in a limited venue. This placed the company near its suppliers and allowed speedy response times.

In 1981, Andy’s Door & Lock opened a location in Tucson, Ariz. Still family-owned the company operated in both states for some time before finally closing its doors in Chicago. With a fourth generation participating in the business, Andy’s is now firmly entrenched in Tucson. Focusing on serving the commercial community with quality work and good customer service has resulted in a loyal customer base. These two items combined have remained the company’s key to success.

Andy’s Door & Lock services manual and electronic security hardware. Andy’s will supply and install replacement doors. Andy is accustomed to working with companies to create access control systems that meet their customized needs. All work provided meets both Tucson and Pima County life and safety codes.

Safe work has remained another mainstay of the business. In case of damaged locks or lost combinations, safes can be drilled open and repaired to become secure units again. Servicing of safe locks, including changing combinations, cleaning and lubrication, is also available as prevention.

By limiting its scope, Andy’s Door & Lock has been able to remain current with new technology and products. Maintaining a large inventory of standard and non-standard hardware enables customers to receive speedy service, depending upon location. Andy’s serves all of Tucson and parts of Southern Arizona as far as Nogales.  This can be accomplished by maintaining positive relationships with suppliers and relying on well-organized scheduling and dispatch policies.

The Tucson Chamber of Commerce membership has been an asset to Andy’s Door & Lock. Membership provides a network for growth for the company as well as a measure of comfort for customers. Andy’s looks forward to a bright future in the Tucson area.

The Humane Society of Southern Arizona

The Humane Society of Southern Arizona was originally founded in 1944 and has grown over the last six decades into the organization it is today. The HSSA is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) charitable organization, funded solely by donations and the services they offer to the public, receiving no government funding.

HSSA is not a department of federal, state, county, or city government, nor affiliated with any other charitable organization. It saves the lives of thousands more animals that all other agencies in southern Arizona combined. Its work is to save the lives of homeless, abandoned and abused animals in our community.

Last year the HSSA took in nearly 13,000 animals. Every day is a new challenge and every moment is an opportunity to save even more lives. The HSSA vision is to end euthanasia of adoptable animals where one day, no healthy companion animal will be euthanized for lack of a home, for lack of space, or for lack of compassion. In addition to the arduous task of re-homing 99 percent of the adoptable animals that are relinquished to the facility, the Humane Society is involved in a variety of efforts that make Tucson a better community. Some of those community programs and services include: ·        

Animal Cruelty Taskforce (ACT): The HSSA was one of the founding members of the state’s first and largest anti-cruelty coalition. ACT fights hard to ensure that animal cruelty is prosecuted to the full extent of the law in our community. Due to these efforts, animal cruelty is now a felony. 

Education and Community Outreach Department:  The Educations and Community Outreach Department focuses on teaching children and adults on animal welfare and safety issues. These educational programs reach more thanr 20,000 people each year through classroom visitations, special events, summer programs, youth internships, volunteerism, literature and resources. ·  

Pet Visitation and Therapy:  HSSA teaches a class and certifies volunteers and their pets to visit a variety of locations in Tucson including hospitals, nursing homes, schools, hospices, assisted living residences, etc. 

Safe Haven Program:  The HSSA has teamed with domestic violence shelters to provide a safe shelter for the animal victims of domestic violence.  ·        

Component of County Emergency Plan: The Pima County Emergency Plan identifies the HSSA as the organization responsible for temporary housing for animals, including animal handling and medical care, for animal victims evacuated from disaster sites.         

Pet Training & Solving of Behavioral Problems: The Companions for Life Center offers low-cost training class including socialization classes, obedience, and agility classes, as well as free behavioral advice.

Low Cost Spay & Neuter Surgeries: The clinic offers low-cost sterilization surgeries to the general public.

Low Cost Pet Vaccinations: Only $10 for most vaccinations

Pet Licensing

Pet First Aid Classes

Lost & Found Services

Low Cost Pet Micro-Chipping: Only $20 at the shelter or clinic    

The HSSA is a local, independent, private, non-profit organization, with an annual operating budget of $5 million, and depends solely on the support of the community to further the mission. Saving pets is not just a mission but also a passion; you can share that same passion by showing your support.  

If you have any questions about the Humane Society of Southern Arizona or any of its programs, please feel free to visit www.hssaz.org or call (520) 327-6088.