Colin Diaz, ACE, IOM, president and CEO of the Tempe Chamber of Commerce, has been awarded the first Certificate in Workforce Development Fundamentals program by the International Economic Development Council and the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Foundation. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the efforts to enhance the skills of chamber staff and … [More]
2024 Economic Outlook Provided Glimpse into Economic Future of the East Valley
The Tempe Chamber of Commerce started the year with a thought-provoking economic forecast on Friday, January 26th, at Grace Community Church. The Economic Outlook started with a panel discussion on arts & tourism, presented by Tempe Tourism. Tempe Tourism President and CEO Michael Martin moderated the discussion between Theresa Dickerson, director of marketing and … [More]
East Valley Business
I welcome you to continue to connect with the work we are doing through our new publication and podcast, “East Valley Business.” The Tempe Chamber of Commerce directs its efforts toward developing a healthy economic climate for our members and the businesses that operate in the East Valley. Whether attracting new businesses; expanding existing companies; or representing our … [More]
Mayor Corey Woods Celebrated City Achievements with the Tempe Business Community
Tempe Mayor Corey Woods delivered his fourth State of the City Address to an audience of nearly 700 at the Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU, marking the 25th anniversary of the event hosted by the Tempe Chamber of Commerce. The speech focused on Tempe’s strength as a city, its leadership on national issues and future opportunities. Mayor Woods highlighted the city’s thriving … [More]
Tempe Workforce Skills Accelerator Empowers Small Businesses to Upskill Employees
The Tempe Chamber of Commerce and Rio Salado College have partnered to create the Tempe Workforce Skills Accelerator, which will offer three microcredentials to Tempe businesses to upskill their workforce: Small Business Management, Data Analytics and Quality Customer Service. “We are honored to partner with the Tempe Chamber of Commerce to address critical workforce skills … [More]
Career Ready Tempe
Career Ready Tempe is a youth-workforce pilot program, funded by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Career Readiness Lab Grant and the City of Tempe’s Innovation Fund. The program aims to prepare Tempe youth to participate in the future workforce and to develop the youth-talent pipeline in the City of Tempe so that it aligns with industry needs. The program places … [More]
Fostering Community Support: The Vital Role in Sustaining Fundraisers
In the heart of Arizona, the countdown begins for the much-anticipated 12th anniversary of Arizona Gives Day, a statewide online giving event set to unfold on Tuesday, April 2. As we reflect on the remarkable journey of the last 11 years, where more than $42 million has been raised for a myriad of Arizona nonprofits, the significance of continued community support takes center … [More]
Elevating Impact Together: AZ Impact for Good Unveils Empowering Member Enhancements
In response to valuable feedback, we are thrilled to announce significant updates to nonprofit and grantmaker organizations’ membership with AZ Impact for Good (previously the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits + Arizona Grantmakers Forum). Brace yourselves for a suite of enhancements tailored to elevate your experience. All-Inclusive Membership: Our revamped structure means … [More]
Trends in Corporate Philanthropy
In recent years, we have seen distinct shifts in how corporate philanthropy is being done in Arizona (and throughout the U.S.). Donations and volunteerism are still at the heart of what corporate philanthropy is about. Donations Donations are at the root of what helps keep the nonprofit missions alive and their organization healthy. A growing corporate philanthropy trend is … [More]
Harnessing the Power of Social Media: A Catalyst for Local Nonprofit Impact
In the digital age, social media stands as a powerful and transformative force, offering a dynamic platform to elevate the impact of local nonprofits. As we navigate the challenges of the present, it becomes increasingly evident that leveraging social media is not just an option but a crucial strategy for fundraising success. Social media platforms such as Facebook, … [More]
Three Steps to Actually Beat Burnout
We’ve all been there before. I know I certainly have. Exhausted. Overwhelmed. Trying to be all things to all people. I don’t care how smart and capable you are, it’s unsustainable. The productivity gurus will teach you to manage your time and most people start by asking, “Do I have time for this?” Here’s the thing — it’s not about time. Some of the most draining tasks … [More]
Let’s Normalize Talking about Money
As a woman now in her late 20s who got her first big-girl job at 18 while also navigating college life, I can say there were a lot of firsts as a young adult — and one of the most important ones that nobody prepared us for in school was how to manage our money. I assumed that student loans and credit card debt were just a normal part of life, and that everything would work … [More]
The Power of ‘No’ in Business: Boosting Profits and Happiness
As business owners, we’re frequently finding ourselves in a position of juggling multiple responsibilities, all the while trying to keep our clients, customers, vendors and team happy, and definitely ourselves, too! Amidst what can sometimes feel like chaos, one word can become your most powerful ally: “No.” Let’s explore how saying “no” to things that don’t work for you … [More]
Empowering Women in Phoenix, Arizona: PHX NAWBO Unveils Unique Event to Rally Male Support
The Phoenix Chapter of the National Association Women Business Owners is launching an exciting array of events and fundraising opportunities. Chief among them is NAW’Bro', a new annual fundraiser added to the roster of their legacy events. This year, the chapter aims to strengthen its support amongst non-members and their male counterparts through this unique event. NAW’Bro’ … [More]
Celebrating 35 Years of Empowerment: The Legacy of HR5050 and the Future of Women in Business
In the heart of Austin, Texas, more than 600 National Association of Women Business Owners members gathered to celebrate women’s entrepreneurship — and we took a moment to recognize the upcoming 35th anniversary of HR5050. This gathering wasn’t just a celebration; it was a powerful convergence of history, achievement and aspiration. The Birth of a Milestone: HR5050’s … [More]
Global Conversations
Students get chance to make their case with leaders
When it comes to having conversations about important topics including sustainability, tech for good, aerospace engineering and artificial intelligence, the appropriate forum that quickly comes to mind is the United Nations. That might seem too limiting to the SciTech Institute, a nonprofit whose parent is the Arizona Technology Council. Instead, the Institute envisions … [More]
Council Adds 2 New Professionals to Team
Two new team members have joined the staff of the Arizona Technology Council. Chris O’Neal serves as chief of staff, responsible for partnering with the president and CEO to represent the Council with external constituency groups and the board of directors. As a member of the executive team, he provides resources and support with an emphasis on strategy, operations and … [More]
Awards Recognize Efforts to Make a Difference
The Arizona Technology Council recently was named the I-Squared Ecosystem Impact Award winner by Tech Launch Arizona at The University of Arizona (UArizona). The award is reserved for a person or entity outside UArizona whose contributions have generated maximum success for university inventions and startups during the past year, as well as an extended period of time. The … [More]
