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DOL increases salary minimum to $47,476
Get ready! If nothing changes before December 1, 2016, the new overtime rule doubles the threshold for workers who will be eligible for overtime if they exceed 40 hours per week. The new salary cap will essentially double from $23,600 to $47,476. The Obama administration claims this will help balance the scales for middle…
Read MoreVote for Prop 123 on Tuesday
The Fountain Hills Chamber has joined our EVCCA partners in support of Proposition 123. Proposition 123 injects $3.5 billion into K-12 education over the next decade by increasing the currently the distribution from the state land trust. It provides an additional $454 million for education in the next year alone. Proposition 123 makes this major investment in…
Read MoreLegislative Update – May 6, 2016
Kids Care Revived Yesterday the House revived Kids Care restoration by amending the necessary language on to one of Senator David Bradley’s (D-Tucson) bills, SB1457, which previously dealt with empowerment scholarships. Representative Regina Cobb (R-Kingman) offered the amendment and the measure passed 38-21. It is currently being heard in the Senate where it is expected…
Read MoreLinkedin 101 Seminar is about more than being techie
Not a week goes by that I don’t have a quick browse through Linkedin but I must admit I do not use it as I should. As I have talked to business owners in Fountain Hills, many have connected with me or me with them but yet I see few updates or information from them after…
Read MoreMinimum wage, Park Place project to be discussed
The Thursday, April 28 Fountain Hills Chamber, Public Policy Committee meeting agenda includes Arizona’s minimum wage and and an update on the Park Place project slated for downtown Fountain Hills. Minimum Wage SpeakerThe Fountain Hills Chamber has not yet taken a position on this issue and would like to hear from local business owners and managers…
Read MoreLegislative Update – April 15, 2016
This week in Arizona politics, we still have not seen a budget introduced. Many are now predicting (and hoping) the Senate will introduce a version next Wednesday. Of course, this means that we will most certainly not be able to adjourn sine die on Day 100, which falls next Tuesday. Out of the 1,219 bills introduced, still…
Read MoreLegislative Update – April 8, 2016
New Rule Restricts Reporter Access to House Floor On Thursday Speaker David Gowan announced that he will no longer allow reporters on the House floor unless they consent to an extensive background check. Floor privileges have been granted to reporters for roughly the last 30 years with no problems. If they pass the check, they…
Read MoreLegislative Update – April 1, 2016
This week in Arizona, work on bills continues to wind down in preparation for a budget. So far, 106 bills have been passed by the Legislature and 89 of those have been signed by Governor Ducey. One has been vetoed. SB1197 (schools; cursive writing requirement) would have mandated schools to instruct cursive writing. Campaign Finance…
Read MoreDonald Trump at rally in Fountain Hills
Donald Trump has been confirmed to be holding a rally in Fountain Hills, Arizona on Saturday, March 19. According to abc15, the local FH Times and Arizona Central, the rally will be Fountain Park which is located at the intersection of the Avenue of the Fountains and Saguaro Blvd. The Mayor’s office would like taxpayers to know the…
Read MoreAnnual Award Nominations are Open
I’m happy to announce our annual awards are open for nominations. We have increased the number of categories for recognition. Nominations are open until Monday, March 21. Business Person of the Year Customer Service Award of the Year Chamber Volunteer of the Year Non-Profit of the Year Entrepreneur of the Year Health Services Award…
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