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Monday Member Spotlight: American Family Insurace
Information from American Family Insurance, Sheri PattonWe want to start this week off by featuring American Family Insurance on our Monday Member Spotlight! They are offering an advanced, technology-based program designed to help its customers stay safe behind the wheel while having more control over their auto insurance costs. We got more information from Chamber…
If you can't say something nice…
The Disney character Thumper sums up my response to people who sit behind their computers and send hate messages out to those of us who actually want to make the world a better place, “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say nothing at all.” This familiar comment has been passed down from parents, grandparents and…
Monday Member Spotlight: MyFountainHillsAZ
Chamber member Googabiz.com, owned by long time Chamber member Jeremiah Onciu, has a brand new venture aimed at helping local business! MyFountainHillsAZ.com will be a revolutionary business directory for Fountain Hills, as it will connect local businesses with potential customers right here in town. We got a chance to catch up with Onciu about his new…
Monday Member Spotlight: Knoodle
While many Americans were planning on what type of chicken wings to serve on Superbowl Sunday, one member of the Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce was gearing up for their spot on the biggest day in advertising. Knoodle, a full service advertising agency, created a commercial for Fulton Homes for February’s Super Bowl 51. The commercial…
Update: Registration Fees; VLT; Gas Tax & ADA
The Arizona Legislature has completed its fifth week of session. Next week is the final week for bills to be heard in their chamber of origin. Discussions regarding the state budget have been ongoing. The House will start hearing Senate bills the week of February 20th and vis versa. Legislators are meeting in small groups and…
Update: HB2404, SB1474, Prop 105
HB2404 Representative Vince Leach introduced a bill that would restrict out-of-state initiatives to the Arizona ballot. Legislators are proposing stronger signature-gathering requirements for those seeking to amend the law and restrictions on funding streams for initiative campaigns. They’re also seeking an outright repeal of the Voter Protection Act. SB1474 Senator Bob Worsley introduced a bill…
Monday Spotlight: The Pony Express
An Arizona tradition will be making a stop right here in Fountain Hills! The famous Hashknife Pony Express has started it’s journey from Holbrook, and will be arriving in town Thursday, February 9 at 3:00 PM to deliver mail – the “Old Fashioned Way”. For those who may not be familiar with the Pony Express, it is…
Monday Member Spotlight: FH Toastmasters
For many, speaking in front of others can be nerve wracking. Some have difficulty expressing themselves, communicating with others, or even have trouble giving presentations at work. That is where Toastmasters comes in. This group is specifically designed to help its members overcome those fears about public speaking, and helping them to efficiently communicate with…
Update: Proposition 206, Workers Comp & Trump's 20% tax
Proposition 206 House Appropriation Committees held several hearings to discuss the ramifications of Prop. 206. Passed last year, Prop 206 will gradually raise the statewide minimum wage to $12/hour by 2020. The hearings were centered on examining the cost of its implementation. “I hope these hearings will demonstrate to lawmakers and the public just how…
Monday Member Spotlight: FH Republican Club
Disclaimer: The Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce does not affiliate with a specific political party, this is simply to inform. This week’s “Monday Member Spotlight”, (sometimes known as “Fountain Hills Friday”), is on the Fountain Hills Republican Club. While Washington D.C. was bustling with the recent happenings, this local club recently held their own…