More than 120 attended the Third Annual Women in Leadership event, held Feb. 11, at the Silverleaf Club in Scottsdale. Presented by APS, with additional sponsorship by Cox Communications, Scottsdale Community College, Merestone and Encore Creative, Women in Leadership focuses on topics, stakeholders and policy-makers that help women manage work/life balance while excelling … [More]
Message from the CEO
Spring has sprung, and with the beauty of the season comes an astounding array of events and activities that help show Scottsdale to the world, much of which is still covered with snow. No other part of the country can boast the world’s largest-attended golf tournament and a Super Bowl — all on the same weekend! Corporate and private aircraft, collectively worth billions of … [More]
Visions for city’s future discussed at 5th annual event
Where is Scottsdale today? Where do we want it to be in the future? What is the common ground that will lead us to that vision of the future? Those were some of the questions discussed at Scottsdale Forward 2015, held Fri., March 27, at the Scottsdale Community College Performing Arts Center. Rep. David Schweikert (AZ-R) and former Sen. John Kyl (AZ-R) keynoted the annual … [More]
Breakfast With A Side Of … Immigration
Demographic trends tell Arizona’s evolving story Arizona’s story has always been closely tied with the people that come here to make it their home. This story continues to be a dynamic one as shown by Jim Rounds, senior vice president with Scottsdale economics firm Elliott D. Pollack & Company, at the Scottsdale Area Chamber’s Breakfast With A Side Of … Immigration. Held … [More]
Scottsdale Spice turns up the heat on World Chef Competition
Scottsdale’s newest culinary event crowned some of the “hottest” chefs in the Valley on Sat., Sept. 27, 2014, who showcased some of their spiciest dishes — and where one chef was selected to compete for the world title. More than 700 attended the inaugural Scottsdale Spice Culinary Event, presented by Comerica Bank, at the Venue in downtown Scottsdale to sample dishes with a … [More]
Rick Kidder December 2014 Message
The 29th Annual Sterling Awards, which honored excellence in micro business, small business, big business and nonprofits, was a rousing affair. Themed by Merestone, the Valley’s finest event production company, this superhero event could not have been more appropriate. Twelve great firms were honored as finalists — and one finalist from each of the four categories was named … [More]
Scottsdale Airpark Bus Tour makes a comeback
The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce resumed its popular bus tour of the Scottsdale Airpark Area on Oct. 29, 2014. Nearly 60 businesspeople climbed aboard Scottsdale’s iconic trolleys for an informative tour highlighting the Airpark’s history and to learn more about the companies that currently call the area home. Inside a mere 8.6-square-mile area, Scottsdale Airpark … [More]
Scottsdale businesses, nonprofit shine at 2014 Sterling Awards
More than 400 attendees watched as three businesses and one nonprofit organization exemplified why Scottsdale is a superb place to work, live and play at the 29th Annual Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce Sterling Awards, held Fri., Nov. 14, at the Chaparral Suites Resort in Scottsdale. Four winners were selected from among 12 finalists for the coveted Sterling Award. The … [More]
Message from the CEO
While the chamber is a not-for-profit corporation, it is not a charitable entity as defined through the IRS. All nonprofits share one thing in common — a need and a dependence on volunteers. At our monthly Know Your Chamber events, I stress to new members coming on board that without our volunteers, the chamber would have closed its doors many years ago, rather than thrive for … [More]
Chamber Annual Meeting and Business Volunteer Awards
In June, the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the Second Annual Meeting and Business Volunteer Awards. Since 1947, four years before the incorporation of the City of Scottsdale, the chamber’s business leaders have led the way toward the goal of a livable, vibrant community with a strong love of its past and an unshakable eye toward its future. Despite the … [More]
