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]
Scottsdale Area Chamber Year In Review
2013-2014 saw the welcoming of North Scottsdale Chamber members into the fold of the Scottsdale Area Chamber. The chamber has taken great pains to help make that transition seamless and positive, and, once again, the area will be served by one chamber, supporting and representing the business community. As the chamber begins the new fiscal year, it is with a level of … [More]
Changes at the Chamber
The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors elected a new Chair and Chair-Elect of the organization. Bryce Lloyd, President of FirstBank will assume the role of Chair and Steve Helm will become the new Chair-Elect. Each will serve up to two years in those important roles. The Board also elected several new members to the board: Michelle Greenberg, Comerica … [More]
A Brand-New WestWorld
Scottsdale has made significant investment in WestWorld to build on its reputation as one of the premier equestrian and event sites in the Southwest. It has for many years been the home of the world-famous Barrett-Jackson Collector Auto Auction and the spectacular Scottsdale Arabian Show. Last year, the city honored the late City Councilman Tony Nelssen by enclosing and … [More]
A Busy Spring!
The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce has had a most busy spring and it’s not over yet! The job of supporting the business community never really ends, but the springtime is a peak period for us in addressing our mission to build a vibrant and prosperous business community. Whether addressing legislative issues at the State Capitol or promoting business-friendly approaches … [More]
Chamber Celebrates Two Great Women at Annual Women In Leadership Luncheon
On February 12, the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a signature event, the second annual Women In Leadership luncheon at Silverleaf Club. The sell-out crowd was treated to the remarkable and inspiring story of two of Scottsdale’s brightest stars, Sara O’Meara and Yvonne Fedderson, the founders of Childhelp USA, one of America’s premier nonprofits dedicated to the … [More]
Scottsdale Forward Once Again Shows Business Leadership
By the time of this magazine’s publication, the Chamber will have staged its signature event: Scottsdale Forward, sponsored by SRP. The annual economic development symposium attracts more than 200 Valley business leaders and tackles challenging and positive aspects of economic development in Scottsdale and the valley. Scottsdale Forward sprang from the landmark initiative, … [More]
City of Scottsdale Launches New Business Attraction Web Site
The City of Scottsdale’s Economic Development department has developed and launched a new Web presence called ChooseScottsdale.com, a comprehensive business attraction resource designed to help businesses and site selectors do the right thing — Choose Scottsdale! The new website provides a vast array of data, narrative and images to help position Scottsdale as the place for … [More]
Annual Chamber Open Golf Tournament a Sell-Out!
Golf is alive and well in Scottsdale, Ariz. The Chamber’s annual golf tournament, sponsored by Arizona Blinds, to be held on April 25th, sold out months in advance, taking the entire Pine Course at McCormick Ranch Golf Club. A full 128 golfers will tee it up for the chance to conquer the field and, most importantly, claim bragging rights in this fun-filled event. In … [More]
