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SEPTEMBER 2018 www.casagrandechamber.org www.facebook.com/cgbiz The Voice of Business Volume 35, Issue 9 New Ownership New Management New Attitude Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce supports continuation of Casa Grande Elementary School District Budget Override The Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has approved a recommendation from the Government Affairs Committee and Executive Com- mittee to support the continuation of the Casa Grande Elementary School District budget override in the Novem- ber 6, 2018 election based on the following information: A yes vote for the maintenance and operation budget override election will continue the existing override and will not increase taxes. Budget Overrides are allowed every five years and must be passed by voters. Each Casa Grande Ele- mentary School District budget override has been supported by the chamber and has been passed by voters. Hiring of teachers is very competitive. If the measure does not pass, the district will have to shift money and teachers’ salaries may be reduced. There may be cuts to teacher salaries if the continu- ance of the current budget override does not pass. Jobseekers Pinal County Fall Job Fair Wednesday, September 12, 2018 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Careers in Customer Service Central Arizona College Corporate Center 540 N Camino Mercado, Ste. 2 Casa Grande, AZ 85122 Contact Linda Martinez at, 520-866-3603 or Jeremiah Lopez at, 520-571-8600 Matt Herman appointed to Chamber Board of Directors Matt Herman, Norris RV, has been appointed to fill the vacancy on the Board of Directors, left by the resignation of Jill Linehan, formerly with Sam’s Club. Diann Prechel, 2018 Chairman of the Board, recom- mended Herman to fill the remainder of the term left by Linehan through December 2020. The board approved the appointment at its August 2018 meeting. 2018 Chamber Community Service, Business Excellence and Hall of Fame Award Nominations Since 1991, the Chamber has recognized area leaders for their service to community and business at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner and Awards Presentation. Beginning with the 2016 awards, the individual Business Leader Award was changed to Excellence in Business Awards to recognize a business that has demonstrated success and growth; communi- ty involvement; leadership development; dedication to employees and commitment to customer service. There are two cate- gories: Small Business, 1-20 employees and Large Business, 21 or more employees. In addition to the Excellence in Business nominations, the chamber is seeking nominations of individuals for the 2018 Community Service Award and individuals for induction into the Chamber’s Hall of Fame. Click here for a list of Past Award Recipients. Membership in the Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce, is a requirement for all three catego- ries. Nomination criteria is available on the chamber website and at the chamber office. Deadline to return completed nomina- tions is Wednesday, October 17, 2018. Those making nominations are encouraged to include letters of support and materi- als to enhance the nominations. Awards will be presented at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner on Friday, January 4, 2019. Board Nominating Committee appointed The Nominating Committee for the 2019 Chamber Board of Directors, has been appointed. The nominating committee is comprised of two current chamber board members and one chamber member not currently on the board. Diann Prechel, A Latte Vino; Terry Strain, Western State Bank and Paula Lambert, AZ New Horizon Realty, will meet this month to develop a slate of candidates for the Board of Directors term 2019 - 2021. Fun - Sun - and maybe a Hole-in-One ! Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce 2018 Annual Fall Golf Tournament Friday, November 2, 2018 Location: Mission Royale Golf Club, 11 Mission Pkwy. S. #1, CG Golfer registration form and sponsorship opportunities For more information, please contact Linda at [email protected]
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SEPTEMBER 2018 www.casagrandechamber.org www.facebook.com/cgbiz
The Voice of Business Volume 35, Issue 9
New Ownership
New Management
New Attitude
Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce supports continuation of Casa Grande
Elementary School District Budget Override
The Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has approved a recommendation from the Government Affairs Committee and Executive Com-mittee to support the continuation of the Casa Grande Elementary School District budget override in the Novem-ber 6, 2018 election based on the following information:
A yes vote for the maintenance and operation budget override election will continue the existing override and will not increase taxes.
Budget Overrides are allowed every five years and must be passed by voters. Each Casa Grande Ele-mentary School District budget override has been supported by the chamber and has been passed by voters.
Hiring of teachers is very competitive. If the measure does not pass, the district will have to shift money and teachers’ salaries may be reduced.
There may be cuts to teacher salaries if the continu-ance of the current budget override does not pass.
Jobseekers
Pinal County Fall Job Fair
Wednesday, September 12, 2018 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Careers in Customer Service
Central Arizona College Corporate Center 540 N Camino Mercado, Ste. 2
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
Contact Linda Martinez at, 520-866-3603 or Jeremiah Lopez at, 520-571-8600
Matt Herman appointed to Chamber Board of Directors
Matt Herman, Norris RV, has been appointed to fill the vacancy on the Board of Directors, left by the resignation of Jill Linehan, formerly with Sam’s Club. Diann Prechel, 2018 Chairman of the Board, recom-mended Herman to fill the remainder of the term left by Linehan through December 2020. The board approved the appointment at its August 2018 meeting.
2018 Chamber Community Service, Business Excellence and Hall of Fame Award Nominations
Since 1991, the Chamber has recognized area leaders for their service to community and business at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner and Awards Presentation. Beginning with the 2016 awards, the individual Business Leader Award was changed to Excellence in Business Awards to recognize a business that has demonstrated success and growth; communi-ty involvement; leadership development; dedication to employees and commitment to customer service. There are two cate-gories: Small Business, 1-20 employees and Large Business, 21 or more employees. In addition to the Excellence in Business nominations, the chamber is seeking nominations of individuals for the 2018 Community Service Award and individuals for induction into the Chamber’s Hall of Fame. Click here for a list of Past Award Recipients. Membership in the Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce, is a requirement for all three catego-ries. Nomination criteria is available on the chamber website and at the chamber office. Deadline to return completed nomina-tions is Wednesday, October 17, 2018. Those making nominations are encouraged to include letters of support and materi-als to enhance the nominations. Awards will be presented at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner on Friday, January 4, 2019.
Board Nominating Committee appointed
The Nominating Committee for the 2019 Chamber Board of Directors, has been appointed. The nominating committee is comprised of two current chamber board members and one chamber member not currently on the board. Diann Prechel, A Latte Vino; Terry Strain, Western State Bank and Paula Lambert, AZ New Horizon Realty, will meet this month to develop a slate of candidates for the Board of Directors term 2019 - 2021.
Fun - Sun - and maybe a Hole-in-One !
Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce
2018 Annual
Fall Golf Tournament
Friday, November 2, 2018
Location: Mission Royale Golf Club, 11 Mission Pkwy. S. #1, CG
Golfer registration form and
sponsorship opportunities
For more information, please contact Linda at [email protected]
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Allard Collision John Minogue 520-510-0406
3151 N. Cessna Ave. Casa Grande, AZ 85122 [email protected]
www.allardcollision.com Category: Automobile Repairs & Services
Kangen Water Systems Rodney Williams
520-316-0888 418 N. Marshall St.
Casa Grande, AZ 85122 [email protected]
Category: Water Treatment & Services
Cox Communications Rachel Aja
623-328-2044 Casa Grande, AZ 85122
[email protected] www.cox.com/phoenix
Category: Cable & Telecommunications
First Alarm Smoke Detector Services
Ernie Delgado and Mike Finucane 520-431-3894
Casa Grande, AZ 85122 [email protected] Category: Smoke Detectors/Services
September 2018
Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce 27th Annual
Business Showcase
The Premier Chamber Sponsored Business Showcase
Wednesday, October 10, 2018 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
The Property Conference Center 1251 W. Gila Bend Hwy., Casa Grande
Open to the public to attend $5 per person at the door Click for more information
BUSINESS BEFORE HOURS
Fr iday, September 14 , 2018
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Hosted by:
American Family Insurance Ty Schraufnagel
1269 N. Promenade Pkwy., Ste. 2, Casa Grande
$10 per person for Chamber members $20 per person for prospective members
RSVP to: [email protected] by Thursday, September 13, 2018
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Wednesday, September 26, 2018
5:15 pm - 7:00 pm
Hosted by:
Western State Bank 1412 E. Florence Blvd., Casa Grande
$10 per person for Chamber members $20 per person for prospective members
RSVP to: [email protected] by Tuesday, September 25, 2018
1st Place - Seven $50 gift cards (value - $350) from
Casa Grande’s excellent restaurants: A Latte Vino; Anaya’s Fresh Mexican Restaurant; BeDillon’s Restaurant & Cactus Garden; Eva’s Fine Mexican Food; McMashers Sports Bar & Grill; Mi Amigo Ricardo Mexican Food; Sho-Ga Japanese Restaurant
2nd Place - Lunch for 2 with the Mayor McFarland (value - priceless)
3rd Place - Breakfast for two at L’Grande Café Tickets available from Chamber Board members and at Chamber office Tickets 1 for $50, 2 for $75, 3 for $100 - Limited number of tickets available Click here for info
Thank you for supporting the Chamber’s business and community programs and services.
FOR A
“Fun-Raiser”
Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce
HUBZone and WOSB Government Certifications Workshop
Wednesday, September 12, 2018 10am - 12pm
Central Arizona College Superstition Mountain Campus 805 S. Idaho Rd., Rm. D130 Apache Junction, AZ 85199
To learn more about the workshop, or to register to attend, click here.
Chamber Membership Renewals 7-28-18 to 8-27-18
Thank you to the following members for re-investing in the chamber and community. We appreciate your support!
A.C. Sanitation Service, LLC
Anaya’s Fresh Mexican Restaurant
AZ Aquaman
Big O Tires
Casa Grande Elementary School District
Crossroads Church
DECA - Vista Grande High School
Desert Rose Baha’I Institute
Ehrmann Arizona Dairy, LLC
Farmers Insurance/The Abbott Insurance Agency
Foothills Bank
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
Great Western Bank
Helping Associates, Inc.
Heritage Motors
Iron City Polaris
Juice PLUS + Susan Conn-Hood
K & M Distributing & Roofing Systems, Inc.
La Palma Correctional Center
Legal Shield - Sharon Okoniewski
Mary Kay Cosmetics - Judy Kitching
Mission Height Preparatory Public Charter High School
Norris RV
Paychex Payroll Services
Pinal Fairgrounds & Event Center
Premier Cardiovascular Center Casa Grande
Print & Sign Express
PROforma Casa Grande Embroidery
Red Rock Correctional Center
Rosie on the House
Rusty’s Body Works, Inc.
Sam’s Club #6213
SimonMed Imaging
The Sonoran Apartments
The Windmill Winery
Transitional Living Center Recovery
Walmart Distribution Center #7013
Zonta Club of the Casa Grande Valley
31st Annual Pinal County Town Hall
“Let’s Be Civil - Promoting Positive Communication”
Thursday, October 18, 2018 Robson Ranch, 5750 N. Robson Blvd., Eloy
For more information contact: Maxine Brown Pinal County Town Hall 480-322-1626 [email protected]
The following are members of the Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce who elected to donate 10% or more of their existing dues to the Chamber in addition to their
annual membership investment, as of 8-27-18.
We want to thank these members for their generosity and continued support.
2Geckos Consulting, LLC
AMS Insurance
Andersen & Sarnowski, CPA’s
Banner Casa Grande Medical Center
Banner Casa Grande Outpatient Imaging
Banner Casa Grande Urgent Care
Banner Medical Group
Caywood Farm Tours
Dell's Pizza & Sports Bar
Farmers Insurance/The Abbott Insurance Agency
High Chaparral RV/MH Park
Lew’s Classic Cuts Barber Shop
Mary Kay Cosmetics - Judy Kitching
Mi Amigo Ricardo
My Golden Era
National Interest Consulting, LLC
Pinal Design Group , LLC
Powell’s Feed & Supply
Power Bound Electric, LLC
Solberg Engineering
Sun Life Center for Children
Sun Life Center for Women
Sun Life Family Dentistry
Sun Life Family Health Center, Inc.
Sun Life Pediatric Dentistry
Western State Bank
If you would like to see your business name on this list for a year, just add 10% or more to your current dues.
Political advertisements paid by the Chamber member, do not indicate an endorsement by the Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce.
Greater Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce, 575 N. Marshall St., Casa Grande, AZ 85122 (520)836-2125 FAX(520)836-6233. www.casagrandechamber.org. Staff: Helen Neuharth, President/CEO; Linda Poindexter, Events/Membership Services Manager; Laurie Gutierrez, Media/PR Manager and Bookkeeper and Ken Saltzmann, Membership Sales.
August 2018 Inquiries - Estimates
08/01/2018 – 08/31/2018 Telephone 402 Walk-Ins 365
August 2018 Facebook Post
Reaches 3,788
YTD Inquiries - Estimates
01/01/2018 to 08/31/2018
Telephone 6,328 Walk-Ins 5,742
April - August 2018 Facebook Post
Reaches 36,058
Chamber Stats
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY City of Casa Grande Monthly Building Permits
Pinal County Monthly Building Permits
Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Taxable Sales
ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE www.aps.com
ARIZONA WATER COMPANY www.azwater.com
SOUTHWEST GAS CORPORATION www.swgas.com
View this month’s inserts by clicking on these links:
Dinner for a Week - "Fun-Raiser"
2018 Business Showcase Exhibitors
2018 Fall Golf Tournament Registration
Fall Golf Tournament Sponsorships
Taste of Casa Grande - Against Abuse, Inc.
2018 Chamber Awards Nominations - Criteria
2018 Hall of Fame
2018 Community Service
2018 Business Excellence
Past Chamber Award Recipients
Are you maximizing your chamber membership?
Host a Business Before Hours or Business After Hours
Hosting Dates Available in 2019
Business Before Hours 7:30 am to 8:30 am
Friday, July 12, 2019 Friday, August 9, 2019
Friday, September 13, 2019 Friday, December 13, 2019
Business After Hours 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Wednesday, January 23, 2019 Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Wednesday, May 22, 2019 Wednesday, June 26, 2019 Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
For more information about how to market your business by hosting a Business Before Hours or Business After Hours, contact Linda at the chamber, 520-836-2125 or [email protected].
Business Updates ...St Vincent de Paul Society has a new email address. To contact Sylvia Cassity, administrator, email [email protected]. The phone number is unchanged, 520-836-2009. The offices and thrift store are located at 405 E. 2nd St. ...SoCal Excavating, LLC & SCE Barricades, 1108 N. Pinal Ave., has a new email address: [email protected]. The phone number is 480-204-7195. ...Angels Care Home Health has moved. They are now located at 653 E. Cottonwood Ln. (former office of Casa Grande Eye Care). For infor-mation about their home-health services, call 520-876-0622. ...The new manager of Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona, 1325 E. Florence Blvd., Ste. 11, is Sandra Ramirez. The phone number of the Goodwill center is 520-582-1002.
Reach your target market with a display ad in the
2019 Business Directory & Community Guide
As a business owner, you are interested in:
1. Marketing to current and potential customers
2. Recruiting new employees
3. Providing important information about Casa Grande to your clients.
Display advertising in the one-of-a-kind annual Great-er Casa Grande Chamber of Commerce Business Directory & Community Guide, is an outstanding way to bring your business to the attention of those individuals, businesses and governments you are trying to reach.
For customers who seek information via print, the chamber prints 20,000 copies of the Business Directory & Community guide every year, all of which are distributed to the public, free-of-charge. Customers who seek information online, can link to the current Business Directory & Community Guide online e-Flipbook on the Chamber’s website.
Don’t delay! For information and pricing display ads or enhanced business listings or to reserve your ad space in the 2019 premier annual business-referral guide, make an appointment with Advertising Executive, Sue Finley at [email protected], or 928-899-2313 today.
2018 Directory Cover
You are invited to the
8th Annual Senior Resource Expo The Garnet of Casa Grande
510 E. 8th St., Casa Grande Friday, September 14 ~ 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
More than 40 vendors will be on-hand; health screenings; door prizes; giveaways and more.
