Board of Directors Executive Committee

Frank

Gonzalez

Past Chair Lawley

Automotive

Group

DeeDee

Hoeft

Chair Wells Fargo

Home

Mortgage

Rick Shelley

Secretary Horizon

Moving

Systems

Jean

Giuffrida Long

Realty Co.

Michael

Benson

Treasurer TDY

Housing

Directors

Jack

Blair SSVEC

Pamela

Anderson Landmark

Cafe

Anita

Farrow National Bank

Of Arizona

Nancy

Nash Stuff’N

Baskets

Nathan

Williams Nathan

Williams

Law Office

Staff Executive Director Amanda Baillie Membership & Marketing Director John Hargraves

Communications Director Margaret Dillard Office Manager Toni Rogers Events Coordinator Diane Erwin

Phil Vega

Sierra Vista

Herald &

Bisbee Daily

Review

Elsie

MacMillan

Sierra Vista

Toyota

Ken

Cecil

The Mall

At

Sierra Vista

Creating a strong local economy

Providing networking opportunities

Promoting the community Representing the

interests of businesses Engaging in legislative

action

2012 Annual Report

“The Sierra Vista Area Chamber promotes business and provides leadership for the improvement of the community.”

Sierra Area Vista Area Chamber 21 E. Wilcox Drive

Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 (520) 458-6940

www.sierravistachamber.org

Chairman’s Message

Following a flurry of ac-

tivity and changes in

2011, the Sierra Vista

Area Chamber continued

to operate at a fast pace throughout

2012.

The focus this past year has once

again been to improve the Cham-

ber’s programs and events for the

benefit of our members.

We are not out of the recession

woods yet, and that is something we

have been mindful of as we pro-

gressed through the year.

Our membership investment struc-

ture remained the same, while fees

for many events and programs were

also kept at the 2011 level.

The goal is, and always will be, to

offer membership benefits that add

value to your business.

We breathed new life into the an-

nual Home & Business Expo after

switching its location to the Mall at

Sierra Vista and we were delighted

with the positive response received

from the members about this event.

It was a busy year on the political

front and the Chamber was at the

forefront of the election season,

working to keep both the businesses

and area residents informed through

forums, meet & greets and our new

Legislative Affairs newsletter.

The Board of Directors has been

particularly pleased with the many

new partnerships we have formed

with organizations and agencies in

our community.

As the area’s leading business or-

ganization, we know how important

it is to build lasting and beneficial

relationships and we plan to con-

tinue on this path in 2013.

A new year brings with it new hope

and it is the Chamber’s hope that

local business will grow and thrive.

We will certainly continue to work

to help you achieve that goal.

Dee Dee Hoeft

Chairman

Financial Reports Fiscal Year July 2011– June 2012 INCOME Non-Dues Income $172,112.94 Membership Investment $211,760.28 TOTAL INCOME $383,873.22 EXPENSES Admin/Personnel $303,817.02 Operating $46,331.64 Committee/Events $38,943.13 TOTAL EXPENSES $389,091.79 NET INCOME -$5,218.57

Fiscal Year to Date, July-Dec, 2012 INCOME Non-Dues Income $116,373.19 Membership Investment $98,954.86 TOTAL INCOME $215,328.05 EXPENSES Admin/Personnel $138,893.82 Operating $19,999.96 Committee/Events $24,356.93 TOTAL EXPENSES $183,250.71 NET INCOME $32,077.34

Sierra Vista Area Chamber 2012 accomplishments

Engaging In Legislative Action Attended Arizona Chamber Executives’ Legislative Summit and

Chamber Day at the Legislature. Attended community leaders’ breakfast with U.S. Senator Jon Kyl. Hosted meetings with U.S. Senator candidates Wil Cardon and Jeff

Flake, and Congressional candidates Ron Barber and Martha McSally.

Hosted a public Meet & Greet reception for all election candidates. Hosted a forum for City Council candidates. Hosted one of only two Southern Arizona forums for CD2 candi-

dates. Surveyed members on the new Affordable Healthcare Act on behalf

of Congressman Ron Barber. Endorsed Buena High School’s bid to join the Joint Technical Education District (Passed). Endorsed Proposition 119 to help protect mili-tary installations from future encroachment (Passed).

Endorsed Proposition 116 to increase the tax exemption on busi-ness equipment (Failed).

Opposed Proposition 204, which would have permanently increased the state sales tax (Failed).

Sierra Vista Area Chamber 2012 accomplishments

Representing The Interests Of Businesses Hosted a Hot Topics luncheon to hear a presentation from ADOT on

future budget concerns. Executive Director joined The Cochise Water Project Board of Direc-

tors. Painted and improved the exterior of the Chamber building to cre-

ate a more welcoming and professional image. Executive Director participated in the 100th Arizona Town Hall on

Civic Engagement. Held a Board retreat, facilitated by a senior representative of West-

ern Association of Chamber Executives. Partnered with the Small Business Development Center to host a

free business resources day at the Chamber. Participated as a City of Sierra Vista transportation study taskforce

member. Jointly hosted a welcome reception for the new Fort Huachuca lead-

ership with the City of Sierra Vista and Huachuca 50. More than $15,000 in bonus dividends was paid to members be-

longing to the Chamber’s State Compensation Fund Association Plan.

Chamber membership works! “It’s been my biggest return on invest-ment. The Chamber accounts for a huge chunk of my business, thanks to the many referrals I get. My member-ship is working when I am not,” Michael Cecil, Owner, Big Bird’s Carpet Cleaning & More “Not only did we sell hundreds of dol-lars worth of oils and balsamics but our other products sold very well also.

It was great exposure that you can't get from just word of mouth… Thanks again…” Bisbee Olive Oil Home & Business Expo vendor “Southwest Gas has valued it member-ship every year. It definitely helps us to get to know other local business peo-ple and to create community partner-ship.” Julie Phipps District Manager Southwest Gas

Executive Club American Family Insurance American Systems Arizona Water Company BrightStar CACI Campstone Transfer Castle & Cooke Arizona Castle & Cooke Mortgage CGI CerendipiTees Cherry Creek Radio City of Sierra Vista Coca-Cola Refreshments USA Cox Communications Data Systems & Technology Dental Village Fairfield Inn & Suites by Mar-riott Farmers Insurance—Ginny Francis Garden Terrace Assisted Liv-ing Home General Dynamics Information Tech. Horizon Moving Systems of Sierra Vista Huachuca Mountain Insurance Agency KKYZ Radio Landmark Café Lawley Automotive Center Lawley’s Team Ford

Life Care Center Long Realty Co. Longhorn Restaurant Mall at Sierra Vista ManTech Telecommunications & Info Systems Mr. Fix It of Sierra Vista

National Bank of Arizona Navy Federal Credit Union Netmedix IT Solutions New Frontier Animal Medical Center Northrop Grumman Corpora-tion Patio Pools & Spas Pioneer Title Agency Pueblo Del Sol Country Club Restless Wings Photography Rosemont Copper Company

Sentrillion Sierra Vista ACE Hardware Sierra Vista Herald & Bisbee Daily Review Sierra Vista Regional Health Center Southeastern Arizona Contrac-tors Association Southwest Gas Corporation Southwestern Eye Center Stachel & Associates, P.C. Stilwell’s Learning Center Suburban Extended Stay Ho-tels Sulphur Springs Valley Elec-tric Cooperative Sun Canyon Inn The Boeing Company TMS—Ty Media Services TownePlace Suites by Marriott University of Phoenix—Sierra Vista Campus Wal-Mart Stores Wayland Baptist University Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Windemere Hotel & Confer-ence Center “Thank you to these mem-bers for their additional support of the Sierra Vista Area Chamber and its mis-sion.”

Sierra Vista Area Chamber 2012 accomplishments Creating A Strong Local Economy Organized and hosted a successful Southeastern Arizona Contrac-

tors Association Home & Garden Show at Buena High School. Recognized CGI, Goin’ To Grandma’s and CerendipiTees as busi-

nesses of the year. Introduced a new Home Based Business of the Year award.

Held the 16th Annual Cham-ber Home & Business Expo at The Mall at Sierra Vista, showcasing 95 member busi-nesses. Hosted the first Forks & Corks event, marketing lo-cal restaurants and one win-ery.

Hosted the annual Health Fair at The Mall at Sierra Vista, featuring 47 Chamber and non Chamber businesses.

Partnered with Cochise College, Small Business Development Center and Sierra Vista Herald to stage the 2nd annual Women In Business conference.

Held a Mini-Expo for home based businesses and non-profits at The Mall at Sierra Vista, featuring Chamber members and non-members.

Hosted 25 Ribbon Cuttings with the Ambassadors Committee. Emailed Chamber and member information to more than 1,400 sub-

scribers on a weekly basis.

Sierra Vista Area Chamber 2012 accomplishments Providing Networking Opportunities Hosted an Executive Club re-

ception and networking event.

Held successful monthly Busi-ness At Twilights attended by an estimated 750 people over 12 months.

Held the first BAT in Bisbee, hosted by Bisbee After 5.

Continued to hold monthly Chamber 101 presentations. Continued to host the Military Affairs Luncheon, including the well

attended Bring A Veteran To Lunch event. Held the Annual Membership Meeting and Annual Awards Banquet,

attended by 180 and 150 people respectively. Promoting The Community Distributed thousands of copies of the annual Community Profile &

Membership Directory, both locally and across the country. Continued to distribute and sell the Community Maps. Gave information to hundreds of local and out of town visitors. Recorded more than 5,000 page views every month on our website. Held the Santa Fly-In and 54th Annual Christmas Light Parade. Graduated another Leadership Sierra Vista Program class. Gave presentations to community groups on the Our Community,

Our Future campaign. Launched the new Sierra Vista Area Dining Guide. Promoted the community and Chamber members via the iPhone

and iPad APP, as well as on our full and mobile website.