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Governor Ducey asks East Valley businesses for support
With over 300 business and elected leaders in attendance, Governor Ducey asked everyone to support Proposition 123 among other issues at the 2016 East Valley Governor’s breakfast.The Governor’s agenda for 2016 has been dubbed aggressive. He promised tax cuts for the next 3 years, major support for education, welcoming California businesses and numerous other business related…
Governor Ducey State of the State Address
Governor Doug Ducey gave his second State-of-the-State Address to a House Chamber full of lawmakers and dignitaries on Monday. Ducey took the opportunity to highlight accomplishments of the past year noting legislation allowing insurance for Uber, beer for Four Peaks and creating Prop 123. The Governor gave a few policy highlights and shared that further…
Proposed overtime rule change bad for non-profits
Talk to nearly any non-profit under $1 million in revenue and find a very low number of exempt staff earning above $50,440. Yet, the Obama administration believes this should be the new threshold for non-exempt employees. The President is claiming that since the 1970’s United States companies have eroded overtime for workers by moving more to…
Public policy agenda shared with legislators
The EVCCA rolls out 2016 legislative agenda to a room full of business professionals and legislators. On Monday, December 7, Tom Dorn, lobbyist for the Alliance, introduced the newly revised policy statements of the nine east valley Chambers of Commerce. Fountain Hills is the latest edition to the mix bringing nearly 400 members and a…
Chamber Gala moved to April
Starting this year we are moving our annual awards and recognition program (aka “the Gala”) to April. Instead of crowding several events within a short time period from November to February, we decided the Gala deserves the avoidance of other conflicting programs which may cause members to opt-out due to time commitments. You can still count…
When was the last time you thanked a Veteran?
If you watch or read the news there is evidence of military conflicts throughout the World. You will also likely notice the United States is involved in many. While some of our military personnel, active and retired, do not see combat it’s still important to recognize their dedication to serve. Serving in the armed forces is…
Pro & Anti Marijuana Campaigns Speak at Chamber
Fountain Hills, AZ–The Fountain Hills Chamber’s Public Policy Committee is featuring a discussion about the potential impact of legalizing marijuana in Arizona. Arizona Marijuana Legalization Initiative may appear on the November 8, 2016 ballot in Arizona as an initiated state statute. The measure, upon voter approval, would legalize the possession and consumption of marijuana by…
Chamber Hosts Health and Wellness Panel Discussion
Fountain Hills, AZ–Corporate wellness is all the rage for large companies but in Fountain Hills the focus is on options for smaller employers. The Chamber is featuring six local experts in medicine, healthy eating, stretching, ergonomics and health insurance for a panel discussion at the September 17, FH Connect breakfast. Panelists include: • Dr. Jyoti Patel, Fountain…
Many Questions for Businesses if Marijuana is Legalized in Arizona
The recent article in the FHTimes, Debate over marijuana legalization already starts, highlights the on-going debate about legalizing marijuana use in Arizona. I recommend reading it to understand how the legalization issue is being presented. Our focus at the Fountain Hills Chamber is the impact on businesses, workers compensation insurance and employees. The Chamber’s Public Policy Committee will…
The Chamber is Growing
The Fountain Hills Chamber is proud to announce nine new members at the FH Connect this week. Please welcome the following: Ann Hall, Arizona Business Bank Jo & Carol Goyena, The Goyena Real Estate Team Gina Waldo, Carol Anderson by Invitation–Cabi Meekness Lacato, Meekness Consulting Michelle Myatt, Total U Fitness JoAnn Cegon, Bookkeeping & Beyond* Scott Schlossberg,…