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Business networking the right way
Learning how network the right way in business is an essential skill for any professional. Entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, government officials, company executives, sales staff all need to network for job leads, referrals, exposure, connections and opportunities to grow their business. Learning how to effectively network is a perfect way to expand your company through new business…
Read More#FountainHillsFriday: Gridley's & Finishing Touch Body Shop
We have a double #FountainHillsFriday member spotlight for you this week! Gridley’s Brings the Trend of “Adult Coloring Books to Fountain Hills With Adult Coloring Books being all the rage, Gridleys of Fountain Hills decided to expand their large collection of Adult Coloring Books by adding in an exclusive Fountain Hills Coloring Book! The Fountain…
Read MoreArizona Chamber to talk minimum wage in Fountain Hills
The $12 minimum wage by 2020 ballot initiative has cleared the Maricopa County Superior Court and will be on the November ballot as Proposition 206. Just last week Judge Joshua Rogers questioned the validity of 5,250 signatures and disqualified some of the circulators. While the number of signatures is low compared to the 150,620 collected, it…
Read MoreMinimum wage debate rages on over valid signatures
In short, about 5250 signatures are being challenged from the random 5% sampling submitted by each county in Arizona. The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry already has filed suit challenging whether the petition drive has the 150,642 signatures required. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Joshua Rogers already has disqualified some circulators. But since each circulator gathered…
Read MoreDigital marketing from our local Knoodlers
Get a website, be sure it’s mobile responsive and use Google analytics were the direct messages from FH Connect Networking Breakfast speakers from Knoodle. They presented to a group of over 60 members who are predominately small business owners. Matthew Wilson, Partner/VP of Creative, and Jody DeSimone, Digital Director, of Knoodle presented very clear…
Read More#FountainHillsFriday: FH Unified School District
The 2016-2017 school year is off to a tremendous start, in no small part due to the hard work and collaboration that went into our schools being well-prepared to welcome back our students on Monday, August 8th. Our principals, teachers, support staff, and parent and student volunteers put in the time and effort to ensure…
Read More#FountainHillsFriday: Sami Fine Jewelry
Happy #FountainHillsFriday, everyone! Sami Fine Jewelry is passionate about jewelry, but they are also very passionate for pets! Stephenie Bjorkman, the owner of Sami’s, has been working with a number of non-profit organizations that are geared towards feeding animals in need and helping them to find loving families and a forever home. In order to…
Read More#FountainHillsFriday: FH Theater
Fountain Hills Theater Receives Over 50 AriZoni Award Nominations August 1 was a big day for the Fountain Hills Theater. The organization and Chamber member received over 50 nominations for the ariZoni Theater Awards of Excellence! The ariZoni Theater Awards is devoted to growing and bringing to light the art of theater in the…
Read More#FountainHillsFriday: Finishing Touch Body Shop
From the desert of Arizona, all the way to the beaches of Carmel, California, Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce members are doing amazing things! This week we want to highlight Finishing Touch Body Shop, as they are taking their skills to the “big leagues”, displaying a few cars they have worked on at the famous Pebble…
Read MoreRecap: Meet the Candidates Forum
Nearly 100 people gathered last week to learn more about those running for Town Council at the Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce’s “Meet the Candidates” forum. The event, which was hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and SRP, focused on bringing to light the views, opinions, and thoughts each candidate has on topics that directly…
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