Tempe Chamber of Commerce

Sue Rigler of Hundred Mile Brewing was highlighted as an ASU Alumni business owner in Tempe! Our 2024 Small Business of the Year and a great representation of Maroon & Gold in the community.

Brewing community: An ASU alumna’s journey from science to craft beer | ASU News In the heart of her old college town, Sue Rigler crafted a business that’s more than just a place to enjoy a cold glass of beer. Rigler, passionate about community and science, has created a space that brings people together, celebrating both the art and science of brewing.

Learn about the future of workforce in the summer issue of the East Valley Business Magazine. Features include the Helios Decision Center for Educational Excellence, Career Connectors, and the Tempe Workforce Skills Accelerator with Rio Salado College.

Read & learn more: https://chambervu.com/tempesummer24/

Welcome to Tempe Candle Chemistry! Thank you for inviting the business community out to celebrate.

If you have a grand opening or anniversary coming up, request your ribbon cutting here: https://form.jotform.com/TempeChamberAZ/ribbon-cutting-request

We are closing out the summer with a variety of incredible events to help YOU build new connections and grow your prescence in the community.

Explore our calendar & sign up today! www.tempechamber.org/events

Join us for a ribbon cutting at Candle Chemistry, tomorrow at 4pm!

Full details & RSVP: https://business.tempechamber.org/eventcalendar/Details/ribbon-cutting-candle-chemistry-1178734?sourceTypeId=Website

Is there a member of your staff who would benefit from gaining new skills while earning college credit? The Tempe Workforce Skills Accelerator, presented by Amazon.com, in partnership with Rio Salado College to gives employees of Tempe businesses access to micro-credentials in 3 areas:
- Small Business Management
- Data Analytics
- Quality Customer Service

Scholarships are available to cover up to 100% of the cost. Learn more & apply: https://www.riosalado.edu/community/corporate-and-government-partnerships/employer-tuition-assistance-partners/tempe-accelerator

Scholarships Available for Tempe Residents to Earn College Credential

The Tempe Workforce Skills Accelerator partnership, created by Rio Salado and Tempe Chamber of Commerce, offers scholarships to City of Tempe Government residents and employees of Tempe-based companies to earn one of three online microcredentials through Rio Salado College.

This initiative aligns with the City of Tempe's goal to achieve 65% educational attainment among residents aged 25 or older by 2030.

Applicants can choose from Small Business Management, Data Analytics and Quality Customer Service.

Learn more on the Rio Salado College website: https://www.riosalado.edu/community/corporate-and-government-partnerships/employer-tuition-assistance-partners/tempe-accelerator

Register today for our FREE Lunch and Learn! Join us on Tuesday, Aug. 6th to learn how to identify and help stop human trafficking from Stacey Sutherland and Ashlynn Rooney of the Arizona Anti-Trafficking Network. Learn more about how to become SAFE Action Project certified and recognize the signs of human trafficking.

Lunch will be provided.

Space is limited, so please RSVP.

Who should attend: Tempe Business Partners, Hotel and Tourism Industry Partners, and Tempe City Partners.

RSVP here: https://shorturl.at/SnuHY

Grateful to have Early Bird Vegan in Tempe!

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Engage with civic leaders and legislative experts at the 2024 Ballot Issues Forum, presented by the East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance! Gain valuable insights and contribute to informed decision-making on ballot initiatives that may have an impact on your business.

Register for the legislative breakfast today: https://bit.ly/3LqRRlc

Join the East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (EVCCA) on September 5th for the 2024 Ballot Issues Forum. This session will equip you with the knowledge to understand critical policy decisions, address initiatives that could impact the business community, and explain their meaning and potential impact if passed. Register today! https://shorturl.at/hwMLo

To learn more about the EVCCA, visit: https://evcca.org/

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Join us July 31st to celebrate the students who completed the Career Ready Tempe internship program this summer! In partnership with the City of Tempe, juniors and seniors in the Tempe Union High School District have been working at Tempe based businesses to gain career experience.

Learn more & RSVP:

2024 Career Ready Tempe Celebration Join us in celebrating another successful year of the Career Ready Tempe program and help us recognize our interns and business partners

Join Councilmember Berdetta Hodge for a special community water drive this weekend to benefit the HOPE homeless outreach team.

🏈🎉 Get ready for the Sun Devil Football Kickoff Luncheon, presented by San Tan Ford! 🎉🏈

Kick off the Sun Devil season with Sun Devil Athletics, ASU Alumni & the Tempe Chamber of Commerce! Attendees will hear from the coach as well as the players and can grab a photo with Sparky!

📅 Date: August 23, 2024
🕒 Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
📍 Location: San Tan Ford Club, Mountain America Stadium

🔗 Register today: https://bit.ly/3VwZATt

The latest episode of the East Valley Business Podcast dives into innovation in audio visual, including how AV Concepts brought Tupac's hologram to life at Coachella!

Watch on Youtube: https://bit.ly/4cUpqrw
Listen on Spotify: https://bit.ly/3zDfAw8

AV Concepts Brings Tupac's Hologram to Life at Coachella | East Valley Business Podcast Tune into this episode of the East Valley Business Podcast as President & CEO of the Tempe Chamber of Commerce, Colin Diaz, ACE, IOM, joins Nick Smith, Presi...

Business After Hours is making it's return in August with our host Bang Bang Tempe! Build your network, enjoy some sushi and check out one of Tempe's coolest new restaurants on Mill Avenue.

As a reminder, registration is required and Chamber members have free admission! Save your spot today: https://bit.ly/3S11lrh

Our Annual Stars & Strikes Bowling Fundraiser will be held on September 11th at Main Event. Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor Global CU and our many partners who join us each year to help the Military Affairs Committee raise money to support Military Scholarships, awards & programs!

Put your company team together & reserve your lane: https://bit.ly/4dfPxK3

We loved celebrating with Cryo Tempe! Thank you Ahwatukee Foothills News for spreading the word about their anniversary!

At age 5, Cryo Tempe offers cool innovations They have no particular popsicle wish. They’re not Ted Williams wannabes.

Tune into East Valley Business Podcast with Nick Smith, President of AV Concepts, to hear about their innovations in A/V including their creation of the Tupac hologram at Coachella!

Watch on Youtube: https://bit.ly/4cUpqrw
Listen on Spotify: https://bit.ly/3zDfAw8

LAST CHANCE to save your spot at Business After Hours, June 26th at Saltfire Brewing Co. - our last networking mixer until August! Join us as we recognize the new branding of a Tempe treasure.

Register: https://bit.ly/3VYHzz7

🏈🎉 Get ready for the Sun Devil Football Kickoff Luncheon! 🎉🏈

Kick off the Sun Devil season with Sun Devil Athletics, ASU Alumni & the Tempe Chamber of Commerce! Attendees will hear from the coach as well as the players and can grab a photo with Sparky!

📅 Date: August 23, 2024
🕒 Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
📍 Location: San Tan Ford Club, Mountain America Stadium

🔗 Register today: https://bit.ly/3VwZATt

We had so many incredible leaders and businesses to recognize at the 2024 Business Excellence Awards, presented by Southwest Airlines.

Join us in congratulating our winners and all the finalists who were recognized at the event. Thank you to our Board of Directors, Committee Chairs, Staff and everyone else who made the accomplishments of the past year possible.

Small Business of the Year - Hundred Mile Brewing Company

Large Business of the Year - Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Micro Business of the Year - The PEAK Fleet

Nonprofit of the Year - Lost Our Home Pet Rescue

Doing Well & Doing Service - Raveen Aurora

President's Award - Vic Linoff

Volunteer of the Year Award - Wendy Bates

Spirit of Tempe Award - Gary Johnson

Outstanding Community Leadership - Roseline Cristanelli

Don't forget, the MAC is holding a mixer tomorrow at Four Peaks Wilson! RSVP: https://bit.ly/4c4Z0Dj

Whether you've served, supported those who served, or simply want to learn more about the Tempe Chamber Military Affairs Committee, come network with industry professionals and military community members.

On June 14th we celebrate the Business Excellence Awards finalists & winners, celebrate our committe chairs, recognize our board of directors, and award other community leaders who help make our work in the community possible.

Attendees will also learn about the opportunities available to them heading into 2025! Last chance to save your seat: https://bit.ly/3wDE7A2

Pictured are the recipient's of last year's Small Business of the Year, Gabe & Jesse owners of Brick Road Coffee.

We have a special episode of the East Valley Business Podcast, featuring the fireside chat with Latasha Causey and Jay Parry at last week's Diversity in Leadership Conference! Tune in to hear the discussion around the impact of leadership and diversity in the world of sports.

Watch on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3KCILld
Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3KDCqFZ

Impactful Leadership & Diversity in Sports with Latasha Causey and Jay Parry | East Valley Business Tune into this episode of the East Valley Business Podcast as President & CEO of the Tempe Chamber of Commerce, Colin Diaz, ACE, IOM, joins Latasha Causey, P...