Chamber News and Events
Join us as we welcome Tayne Griffin of Women Change Masters as our guest speaker, presenting “Creating Your Personal Brand” to kick-off our first Women in Business Luncheon of 2018 on Thursday, April 5 th at the Four Points By Sheraton. Check-in and networking begins at 11:00 am, followed by lunch and presentation that will begin at 11:30 am. The Cost is $25 for members and $35 for non-members.  Pre-registration is required . 
“Creating Your Personal Brand”
Tayne Griffin of Women Change Masters
Thursday, April 5, 2018
11:00 - 1:00

Four Points by Sheraton
10831 S 51st St
Phoenix, AZ 85044
Do you remember when you started out in business? Did you have an amazing mentor or supporter in your life who made a direct impact on your success today? Well, here is your chance to Pay It Forward .

The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is a groundbreaking program that transforms local middle and high school students into real, confident entrepreneurs. Through the year-long program, students in grades 6-12 generate business ideas, conduct market research, write business plans, pitch to a panel of investors, and launch their very own companies.  www.yeausa.org ,  YEA!Ahwatukee

YEA! Ahwatukee/East Valley   has six students preparing for the Investor Panel on April 10 . Students will make their business pitches to investors and seek start up funding for their new enterprises. 

We need supporters like you who collectively “invest” in these students and this program. 

Would you please consider being a sponsor, an investor panelist or even making a Friends of YEA! Donation? The local business community is key to the program's success and helping students launch their businesses! 


Thank you to our current Investor Panel Sponsors:
YEA! Investor Panel
The Ahwatukee Chamber Community Foundation invites you to join us for our 2018 YEA! Investor Panel on
Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 6:00 pm in the Library Community Room at South Mountain Community College - Main Campus. Attendees will observe students make their pitch to the investor panel, much like an episode of the popular television show "Shark Tank". Students will be awarded dollars towards their "ask" (start-up costs) based on their pitch. Please consider joining us to support our students, investors, mentors, volunteers and sponsors of this fabulous program. To learn more about YEA! click here.
South Mountain Community College - Main Campus
Library Community Room
7050 S 24th St, Phoenix, AZ 85042
Our Monday Power Partners Group is a category specific networking group and is currently looking to fill a few categories. The open house is a great opportunity to come out and see how Power Partners works and if your business is a good fit for this group.
Attend the Wake Up Ahwatukee Morning Mixer and you'll get more done before 9:00 a.m. than some people do all day! Join us at Two Men and A Truck for the April Morning Mixer. Enjoy a light breakfast with coffee and juice. Don't miss out on your chance at the raffle and some great networking.

*Members are encouraged to bring a promotional raffle item

Free for Members $15 General Admission
Cash or Card Accepted At The Door
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
8:00 - 9:00 AM

Two Men and A Truck
1610 W 12th Place
Tempe, AZ 85281
Round Robin Networking
All members are cordially invited to join us for our Round Robin Networking Luncheon. It’s a simple back to basics model of networking based on efficiency of time and more personalized engagement. Members will sign up to meet at a different restaurant each month and will be paired with three other participants to each give an overview of their own business. At Round Robin events it is common to gain a client and explore collaborative connections and set-up on-going referral opportunities. Questions? Contact  Gina Jenkins at (480)-990-5444. 
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
11:30 - 12:30

Frank & Lupe's
4909 E Chandler Blvd.
Phoenix, AZ 85048
Ribbon Cuttings Sponsored by:
Sundance Spa & Salon Ribbon Cutting
Join us for the Grand Opening of Sundance Spa & Salon's new location. Sundance has been a l andmark in the Foothills where both men and women can find any service they need to present their very best appearance. Enjoy a champagne toast, appetizers, drinks along with a raffle and tour of the new location. We hope you will join us to help Dee and her staff celebrate!
Thursday, April 12, 2018
4:30 -5:30 pm

Sundance Spa & Salon
5037 E. Elliott Road
Phoenix, AZ 85044
Alamo Drafthouse Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
You are invited to join us at the Alamo Drafthouse Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, April 19th from noon - 1:00pm. Enjoy a light lunch and non-alcoholic beverages, take a tour of the cinemas and see why audiences are loving the Alamo Drafthouse experience!
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Noon - 1:00 pm

Alamo Drafthouse
4955 S. Arizona Ave.
Chandler, AZ 85248
NewPoint of View Counseling Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Save the Date! Don't miss this opportunity to come out and officially welcome
Claudette Waite, LPC and NewPoint of View Counseling to the Chamber with their official ribbon cutting on Friday, April 20th at 5:00 pm.
Friday, April 20, 2018
5:00 - 6:00pm

NewPoint of View Counseling, PLLC
16815 S Desert Foothills Pkwy
 Suite 134
Phoenix, AZ 85048
Member News
Walk for Heart Health
Please Join SRP and APS at the American Heart Association’s Phoenix Heart Walk on Saturday, April 7 at Cityscape – Downtown Phoenix.

Your participation helps promote fun ways to be physically active and make healthier choices every day. Imagine the impact if we can help reduce death and disability from cardiovascular diseases and stroke by 20 percent by 2020.
Heart Disease is the #1 Killer and Stroke is #5, together we can make an impact in our community.
Register today: Team SRP or Team APS . For additional information, click here or email Natalia Mihilli.
Ahwatukee Foothills Festival of Lights is proud to present the 23rd Annual Wine & Beer Tasting Festival, taking place at Rawhide Western Town on Saturday, April 14 th , 2018 from 6:30-10:30 pm, featuring samplings of assorted wines, local craft beers and delectable appetizers from East Valley restaurants. Additionally, the band “Tripwire” will provide for dancing under the stars and there will be line dancing by Carrie, a large online auction, pay spirits bar and much more.
Tickets are $50 in advance and available for purchase on www.FOLAZ.org and the 3 Safeway stores in Ahwatukee. At the door, tickets are $60, if available. A special 6 Shooter Package offers 6 tickets for $240 which is a savings of $10 per ticket off the advance purchase ticket price.
Money raised from the Wine & Beer Tasting Festival is used to pay for the Million White Lights display along Chandler Boulevard during the holiday season. In addition, several charities selected by the organization will be the recipients of a portion of the proceeds donated at the end of the year. More information is available on www.FOLAZ.org or by emailing [email protected].
PECOS SEGMENT
Closures 
  • Liberty Lane westbound between Desert Foothills Parkway and west of 24th Street - Ongoing to June 2018
 
Lane Restrictions
  • 32nd Street northbound and southbound between Pecos Road and Liberty Lane - Ongoing to mid-April
  • 17th Ave northbound and southbound restrictions at Pecos Road - Ongoing to late-May
 
Ongoing Activities
  • Pecos Road temporary closures for controlled rock blasting near Desert Foothills Parkway - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays until mid-2018
  • Arterial road northbound and southbound lane restrictions north of Pecos Road for truck traffic - Ongoing to 2019
  • Pecos Road eastbound and westbound truck traffic between 40th Street and 17th Avenue to deliver materials - Ongoing to 2019

Schedules are subject to change based on weather and other unforeseen factors. For real-time highway conditions statewide, visit ADOT’s Traveler Information Site at www.az511.gov, follow ADOT on Twitter (@ArizonaDOT) or call 511, except while driving. South Mountain Freeway Gets Its First Splash of Color. Crews recently painted the future 40th Street traffic interchange in Ahwatukee a desert earth-tone base paint, which will be used throughout the 22-mile corridor, along with a reddish accent color resembling an ocotillo flower on the retaining walls, abutments and bridge barriers. 
Workshops
Small Business Website Management and Marketing Workshops
Join Phoenix small business leaders for this valuable workshop offered by the City of Phoenix Neighborhood Service Department in collaboration with City of Phoenix Community & Economic Development Department.  Phoenix based businesses only and registration in advance is required at the link below. Seats are limited so hurry and sign up!

Manage Your Website with Confidence
Learn WORDPRESS - Achieve your Goals
April 12 OR April 13, 2018
1-DAY Workshop
NO COST to Eligible Phoenix Businesses - additional information attached and at the link below *
 

Register Here:   https://emilyjourney.com/phoenix/
 
The workshop will be taught by WordPress and digital marketing expert, Emily Journey, and we’ll be offering the workshop on Thursday April 12 th and Friday April 13 th in downtown Phoenix. Emily comes highly recommended by past clients big and small and we are really excited for her to share her knowledge of WordPress along with digital marketing and SEO best practices .  
Employment Opportunities
Nick’s Computer Guys is seeking 1-2 IT Field Techs to work as Independent Contractors on an as-needed basis. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Windows operating systems from at least Windows 7 through 10, problem analysis and diagnostic procedures, component level diagnostics (hard drives, power supplies, memory, etc.), be familiar with working on client computers remotely as well as on-site, have dependable transportation, and possess excellent communication skills. Additional desirable skills include Windows Server 2008 to present, Exchange Server 2007 to present, Apple products (iMac and MacBook), and networking.
Job Description: Provide on-site or remote computer diagnostic and repair services when called upon as an Independent Contractor for Nick’s Computer Guys. We provide IT services to small business and residential clients throughout the greater Phoenix area with an emphasis on the East Valley. This is not an offer of employment. We are currently seeking Independent Contractors only.
Visit our website at nickscomputerguys.com for more information about our company and services. Please submit resumes and any questions to [email protected] .
Sundance Spa & Salon has a booth available to lease and is hiring Stylist/Barber.

Become part of our team at Sundance Spa & Salon located in Ahwatukee. We are looking for an energetic and cheerful stylist/Barber with a great attitude and current with all the latest styles. Must have excellent customer service skills and enjoy working with the public. Contact Dee Gordon at 480-893-0300 for more information.
Enjoy the type of work that feels more like fun? At Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, we've got fun jobs for fun people! We’ve recently received the 2017 Best Places to Work award thanks to our amazing employees, but we still have positions available! 
There’s something for everyone, including several positions for cooks, housekeeping and environmental services!
Don’t Wait! Visit us and apply online today at harrahsakchin.arizonajobs.com
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