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Annual 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 YearCustomer Service Award of the YearChamber Volunteer of the YearNon-Profit of the YearEntrepreneur of the YearHealth Services Award of the YearTourism Award of the YearTeacher…
Legislative Update – March 4, 2016
Biggs Receives New Endorsements for CD5 Bid With Congressman Matt Salmon’s retirement announcement last week and immediate endorsement of Senate President Andy Biggs (R-Gilbert), the race is on to secure more coveted endorsements. As of today, Biggs has endorsements from East Valley leaders including: Gilbert Vice Mayor Jared Taylor, Queen Creek Councilwoman Emilena Turley, and…
Chamber Services, Benefits & Value
This week I visited with a member of many years that was unaware of many of our new services. It caused me to wonder if we have others who are not using all of their membership benefits. Joining the Chamber is an opportunity to access advertising, education, public policy and other resources that are not…
It's not just 'the fair'
Twice per year a dedicated group of staff and volunteers execute the largest art fairs in the Southwest. The Great Fair and Fountain Festival are signature events for the Chamber and the Town of Fountain Hills. While the Chamber holds sole responsibility for marketing, financing, setup and teardown of the fairs, our Town’s leadership frequently…
Steve Mihaylo to speak at Chamber breakfast
Steve is the chief executive officer of Crexendo Business Solutions. He believes that the future of the United States, the vitality of its economy and the well-being of its population depends on the ability of its leaders; leaders that are well prepared through affordable quality education; business leaders that in turn contribute to the community by providing…
Legislative Update – February 26, 2016
Congressman Salmon Announces Retirement, Race Is On For CD5 Seat In a very shocking announcement yesterday morning, US Congressman Matt Salmon from District 5 shared that he will be retiring to spend time with his family. “The most important job I have is that of husband and father, and over the years I’ve missed far…
Legislative Update – February 19, 2016
This week in Arizona was the final opportunity to hear bills in issue committees in their chamber of origin. The Appropriations Committees are given an extra week. Agendas and floor calendars have been very long and filled with heated debate. So far, out of the 1,219 bills introduced, four have been passed and signed into…
Chamber board votes against relaxing marijuana regulations
During the February 10, 2016 board meeting, the Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors unanimously voted to not support the bill proposed by the Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol. With other states in the United States slowly relaxing the use of marijuana making it legal for recreational use for its citizens as…
Legislative Update – February 12, 2016
The fourth week of Arizona’s Legislative Session has been busy. There are 1,170 bills introduced and 100 Resolutions/Memorials. The deadline to drop a bill was Monday in the Senate and is next Monday in the House. By the 19th of this month all bills will have to have been heard in their house of origin. It…
Mayor's Address is really shaping up
Fountain Hills, AZ–The Fountain Hills Chamber in partnership with the Town of Fountain Hills is hosting a new format for the Mayor’s State of the Town Address. The Honorable Mayor Linda Kavanagh will speak to a crowd of business professionals and elected officials on Thursday, February 18 at the Fountain Hills Community Center. The Mayor…