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Get ready for our May evening mixer! Integrative Touch will be providing yummy treats and offering complimentary massage and acupuncture mini sessions. Come unwind, mingle, and build lasting connections at our upcoming evening mixer – the premier networking event you won't want to miss!
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Join us for New Member Orientation, our quarterly Chamber gathering and refresher hosted by Gold member the El Conquistador Tucson, a Hilton Resort. It’s FREE!
We do limit attendance to 25. Come, learn about the Chamber, refresh your membership, meet some people, and enjoy complimentary coffee and breakfast bites courtesy of the El Conquistador Tucson.
| | Golder Ranch Fire District opens 3-1-1 line for Oro Valley | | |
------Starting Monday, May 5, Golder Ranch Fire District residents will be able to dial 311 directly for these non-emergency services:
- Smoke alarm battery replacements (please provide batteries if you can)
- Snake removals (if the snake poses a danger)
------This new process helps reduce 911 call volume and gets you connected faster. Same services, easier access.
------Just dial 311 if you're a Golder Ranch Fire District resident.
| | Nest in the Desert hosts Mother's Day celebration | | |
------Join Chamber member Nest in the Desert on Thursday, May 8th from 3–6 PM for a sparkling pre-Mother’s Day celebration!
------Sip champagne, snack on sweet treats, and shop exclusive specials in a fun, festive setting.
------Whether you’re shopping for Mom, yourself, or just because—this is your moment to celebrate!
------Bring your besties, bring your mom, or just bring YOU. Visit their website here.
| | Vantage West putting its financial coaches on road | | |
------In 2024, Vantage West Credit Union participated in more than 100 community events.
------It provided nearly $1 million in support to community partners, educators, and nonprofits.
------And it helped more than 300 individuals achieve their goals through 1:1 financial coaching sessions.
------This year, “knowing many people can face challenges accessing us for financial coaching, we decided to take our financial coaches on the road,” Sandra Sagehorn-Elliott, president and CEO of the credit union, told guests at your Chamber’s April 10 annual meeting and awards breakfast.
------It went to organizations like the New Freedom Project, which helps recently incarcerated individuals rebuild their lives with job training, behavioral health services, and now – financial education,” she said.
------Beginning in May, Vantage West coaches are holding regular office hours at the Gospel Rescue Mission Center of Opportunity, and both the Sahuarita and Marana Community Food Bank resource centers.
------“All three of these centers provide critical wraparound services,” Sagehorn-Elliott said, but “consistent financial education remained a missing piece.
------“By stepping in, Vantage West is helping fill that gap to ensure more Arizonans have access to the financial know-how they need to build a better future,” she concluded.
| | Pet Supplies Plus hosts adoption celebrations this weekend | | |
------Chamber member Pet Supplies Plus will be hosting mutliple pet drives this weekend.
------Southwest Oasis Lab Rescue will be in store on Saturday, May 3rd from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. They'll be bringing labs that are available for adoption.
------The following day on Sunday, May 4th, AZ Pug Life Rescue Society will be bringing Pugs for a "Puggo de Mayo Adoption Event". Join the Adopt-A-Pug fiesta between the hours of 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. thanks to co-sponsor A - Family Storage.
------Stay after Puggo de Mayo for "Cinco de Meow". Celebrate the holiday with 30% savings on cat and dog treats, collars, and leashes. Attendees will also be gifted free Dr. Marty swag & samples, Fussie Cat samples, $1 off Dr. Elsey's litter, and can enter to win a year's supply of Dr. Elsey's cat litter while supplies last.
------Pet Supplies Plus is located at 10540 N La Canada Dr., Oro Valley, AZ 85737. Pets are welcome in store, but must be leashed or in a carrier. Pet Supplies Plus is locally owned and operated. The store hours are Mon-Sat 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Sun 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Learn more at their website.
| | Corie Sue's Creations offers two classes | | |
------Corinne Babcock, artist and owner of Chamber member Corie Sue's Creations, is offering two classes at the Southern Arizona Arts Guild Gallery located at La Encantada Shopping Center, 2905 E. Skyline Dr., Suite 141.
------Registration for the classes are available at www.southernarizonaartsguild.com.
------The two classes are card embroidery and pine needle art. Card Embroidery will take place Tuesday, May 14th from 1:00-2:30 p.m. Pine Needle Art is Tuesday, May 15th from 1:30-4:30 p.m.
| | Amphi, partners present 'Story Time Party' May 3 | | |
------Amphitheater Public Schools are inviting families to attend a free literacy and resource event this Saturday, May 3 from 9 a.m. to noon at the ECHO Family Resource Center, 435 E. Glenn St.
------The Story Time Party features live storytelling, a character meet and greet, arts and crafts, free books, face-painting and snacks, preschool and kindergarten registration and resources from community partners, an invitation said.
------The district is providing free backpacks to incoming preschoolers and kindergarteners, helping them “get excited about learning and attending school,” it said.
------Backpacks include 3 early literacy books, a math activity journal, a phonics activity journal, an activity calendar with age-appropriate activities for every day this summer for students, an information flyer on what to expect in kindergarten, a letter from Amphi Superintendent Todd Jaeger, JD, welcoming families, as well as school supplies.
------The Story Time Party is a partnership among the district, the Amphi Foundation and United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona. In addition, there is a free immunization clinic, a visit from the Pima County Mobile Health Clinic, $20 sports physicals, free books from the Woods Library, free diapers and hygiene products from the Diaper Bank, food pantry resources from the Community Food Bank, Literacy Connects sign-ups for adult learners, Make Way for Books storytime and sign-up, and free clothing and socks from the Amphi Foundation.
| | Primavera selling sponsorships for its November golf tournament | | |
------Sponsorships are on sale now for the 2025 Primavera Invitational Golf Tournament, to be held Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Omni Tucson National course.
------The event includes 18 holes of golf, lunch, raffle prizes, an awards banquet and more. Tickets are $200 per player, and $800 for a foursome.
------The Primavera Foundation is co-creating pathways out of poverty through housing, workforce development, homeownership and financial education, and comprehensive community development.
------If you would like more information regarding sponsorship opportunities, contact philanthropy officer Allison Wexler at awexler@primavera.org.
------For information, visit primavera.org/2025-primavera-invitational.
| | Desert Diamond beginning its 'super summer meet special' | | |
------Chamber Copper member Desert Diamond Hotel and Conference Center has a “super summer meeting special” under way.
------The property, at 7350 S. Nogales Highway, is offering groups a complete meeting package starting at $44 per person. It includes a continental breakfast, a morning beverage break, a buffet luncheon, an afternoon break, and notepads, pens, flip charts, projectors and screen.
------To learn more, contact the hotel sales team at 520-342-3030.
------Desert Diamond also has “sizzling summer group room rates” starting at $99.
------The website is ddcaz.com.
| | Springboard 5K run, walk Friday, May 16 in Oro Valley | | |
------Springboard, the Teen Challenge Arizona program to help young women, is presenting a 5K fun run and walk on Friday, May 16, at Oro Valley’s historic Steam Pump Ranch.
------The event starts at 5 p.m., with registration opening at 4 p.m. The price is $25, and participants get a T-shirt and a medal.
------Springboard’s mission is to help young ladies between the ages of 12 and 17 become mentally stable, emotionally balanced, socially adjusted, physically well, and spiritually alive. It operates a residential site in Oro Valley.
------Anyone with questions may call 520-840-0444, or email tove@tcaz.org.
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------On May 10, the Pusch House Museum on historic Steam Pump Ranch will be open one last time this summer as they will be the registration site for the Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation’s annual tour of historic homes in Oracle. Participants for the tour will begin their tour of iconic homes at the historic heart of Oro Valley, as they pick up wristbands, maps, and shoe covers for their self-guided tour of Oracle buildings. For more information click here.
------This will be your LAST CHANCE to see the Oro Valley Historical Society’s exhibit – Oracle Road/Historic Route 80/Oro Valley’s Main Street - in the Pusch House Museum from 9 a.m. – noon. The tour of the Museum is free and self-guided, with donations gladly accepted. Docents will be available at each historic building on the property to provide additional information and answer any questions. Visit the Heirloom Farmer’s Market, the Makers’ Market and then visit the Museum to see how they keep Oro Valley history alive!
------P.S. The Paranormal Society investigation of Steam Pump Ranch on May 17 has been postponed until later this summer. Details to come!
| | Pima Foundation 'swinging fore scholarships' on May 10 | | |
------Golfers are “swinging fore scholarships” on Saturday, May 10, when the Pima Foundation hosts its 29th annual golf tournament at the Omni Tucson National course.
------Funds raised help support scholarships for Pima Community College students.
------Registration opens at 6:30 a.m. that Saturday, followed by a “shotgun” start at 7:30 a.m.
------Sponsorships are available. Entry for a single golfer is $130, a foursome $520. There are extras for sale, too.
------“Join us for a day of golfing excellence at the breathtaking Omni Tucson National!” an invitation said. “This event is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy golf while making a difference.”
------To sign up, go to pimafoundation.org, or email golf@pimafoundation.org
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Please join us for the Gen Z Committee meeting! Are you Gen Z and wanting to make friends and business connections that are your age? Please join us for a fun hour of connection after work. Everyone (under 30) is welcome to attend!
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Dive into a world of knowledge and growth at our Wisdom Wednesdays!
The 5 C’s that Arizona’s economy have historically relied on are cattle, copper, citrus, cotton and climate. Here in Pima County, we are feeling the harsh economic impacts of the lack of investment in a 6th C: Children. With all of the national attention that is currently focused on our child care crisis, it’s clear this isn't just a family issue, it's everyone's issue. Arizona works when child care works and businesses can play a key role in shaping a stronger, more resilient workforce that benefits everyone. Join First Things First Community Engagement Coordinators Chinna Garza and Rose Hattab to find out how we can all take action.
We'll see you there!
| | Interested in High-Level Membership? Email Leah for more information! | | |
Executive Committee
Chair: Ron Arenas, Picture Rocks Cooling, Heating & Plumbing
Vice Chair: Susan Swan, Swan Pilates
Secretary: Zoe Burcham, Kinghorn Law | Financial
Treasurer: Mary Schulz, Schulz Financial Group
Board Members
Bruce Barnett, Pima Federal Credit Union
Cody Barnhart, Oro Valley Hospital
Lisa Bayless, The Lisa Bayless Team at Long Realty
Lydia Camarillo, Golder Ranch Fire District
Shelby Francom, El Conquistador Tucson A Hilton Resort
Renee McCuistion, America First Credit Union
Maria Parham, Splendido at Rancho Vistoso
Don Pearson, Roche Tissue Diagnostics
James Piper, Piper Family Painting
Rick Price, The Views Golf
Emma Reyes, Republic Services
Brian Stewart, Pima Community College
Ex-Officio: Paul Melcher, Town of Oro Valley
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President & CEO
Kristen Sharp
Business Development Director
Leah Bahan
Events and Communications Director
Makenna Markley
Member Engagement Director
Joni Bates
Operations Director
Leah Noreng
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