Hospital's Dalton Homer named to Chamber board

  a Dalton Homer is the newest member of your Chamber’s board of directors.

  a Dalton, a member of the executive team at Silver member Northwest Healthcare / Oro Valley Hospital, succeeds Cameron Lewis on the Chamber board. Cameron is the new CEO at Lubbock Heart and Surgical Hospital in Texas.

  a Dalton is an Oro Valley resident who has worked at the hospital for nearly two years. He has a master’s degree in healthcare administration from the University of Utah.

         Dalton is “eager to contribute” his skills and expertise “to further the Chamber’s mission of education, workforce development and community outreach,” according to his letter of application. He is a “big believer in lifelong learning,” and is committing time and effort “to support the Chamber’s endeavors.”

Chamber, Town team with BizTucson for OV special

 a Your Chamber is joining forces with new member BizTucson and the Town of Oro Valley to produce a special edition celebrating Oro Valley’s 50th anniversary.

 a The special section, focusing on Oro Valley’s business community, is expected to reach a regional audience with more than 22,000 printed copies. In additional, individual copies of the special section are being distributed to Chamber members, area partners and various organizations, according to Chamber President / CEO Kristen Sharp.

 a Advertising space is available through Friday, March 29. Contact BizTucson publisher Steve Rosenberg at 520.907.1012, or via email at [email protected]. “Steve and his team will assist in designing a first-rate ad if needed,” Sharp said.

 a “Thank you for considering this important opportunity to showcase your business as we celebrate this milestone in our community's history,” Sharp added.

'Meet the Scientists' on Wednesday, 4/3, at UA

 a You’re invited to “Meet the Scientists” Wednesday, April 3, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on the campus of the University of Arizona.

 a It’s an evening of tours, fireside chats, and poster presentations by University of Arizona research scientists. Guests can examine the collaborations “that forge innovative solutions for evolving disease, nutrition, water and food safety challenges impacting Arizona and beyond,” an invitation said.

 a “Not only do we make discoveries and create better technology, but we also transfer those innovations from the labs to our community,” it continued.

 a To register, go to bio5.org/behind-BIO5

 a The BIO5 Institute brings together interdisciplinary researchers to tackle grand challenges in health. The website is bio5.org.

Sparkle Cleaners opens Oracle and Rudasil location

  a Sparkle Cleaners is proud to announce their Oracle and Rudasil location is now open 24/7/365 with the installation of their first 24/7 Kiosk.

  a Sparkle Cleaners also now offers Tucson a mat rental service that provides better prices, better service, better quality, and better flexibility. They are a locally owned business that can serve the needs of the largest and the smallest companies in town. They can provide a fresh mat every week with your logo on it or a simple, solid-colored mat for any door/entrance at your location. They have high quality of materials, a simple price structure, and top-notch service.

  a Reach out to them at [email protected] to request a quote.

IMPACT's drive-through food gathering is Friday, 3/29, at Walmart in OV

  a Chamber member IMPACT of Southern Arizona hopes to gather 5,000 items of non-perishable food at its quarterly drive-through food drive Friday, March 29, at the Walmart Supercenter in Oro Valley Marketplace.

  a Diamond member Golder Ranch Fire District is aiding the event. Firefighters remove donations from your car.

  a The food drive runs from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. that Friday. The address is 2150 E. Tangerine Road.

  a At IMPACT’s food bank, people select their own pantry items. “Anything you like to stock in your pantry is appreciated by the thousands of people we feed each month,” an invitation said.

  a Annually, IMPACT distributes more than 100,000 food items.

With merger, Commerce Bank becomes Southwest Heritage Bank as of 3/25

  a Chamber Silver member Commerce Bank of Arizona becomes Southwest Heritage Bank this Monday, March 25.

  a Commerce and its parent company, CBOA Financial, are in the final stages of a merger with Bank 34 and its parent, Bancorp 34, Inc.

  a “The decision to rebrand stems from our desire to better align our identity with the values and aspirations of the people we serve,” said Chris Webster, CEO of Commerce Bank of Arizona.

  a “After nearly a century of dedicated service by both companies, this change marks an exciting new chapter in our combined story, one that reflects a deep-rooted commitment to our region’s rich heritage and promising future,” said Jim Crotty, CEO of Bank 34.

  a “As Southwest Heritage Bank, we will remain steadfast in our dedication to providing the same unwavering support that our customers have come to expect from us,” Webster said. “That means the same reliable service, personalized attention, and innovative solutions that have made us a trusted partner for countless individuals and businesses.”

  a Southwest Heritage Bank will retain its Tucson office at Ina and Oracle in Oro Valley.

  a Commerce Bank of Arizona was established in 2002 in Tucson. It is a full-service community bank working with small-to mid-sized businesses and real estate professionals.

  a “We are excited about this new chapter in our journey and look forward to continuing to serve our customers as Southwest Heritage Bank, and we can’t thank them enough for their continued trust and support,” Webster concluded.

Lounge by Levitz is open at Oro Valley Marketplace

  a Lounge by Levitz is now open.

  a The business, formerly Ashley Furniture, specializes in luxury furniture, with a variety of signature home furniture, décor and accessories. It has evolved its space in Oro Valley Marketplace “into something truly extraordinary.”

  a Lounge by Levitz invites you to “step into a world of luxury, style, and sophistication at our newest venture. Join us on this journey as we bring you the finest in high-end furnishings and decor.”

  a Lounge by Levitz is located at 11935 N. Oracle. Hours are 11 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. The phone is 520-475-4555, the website is here.

'Botox & Bling' party is 3/24 at True Me Inspire

  a Chamber member True Me Inspire is hosting a “Botox & Bling” open house on Sunday, March 24, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  a Guests are invited to shop new spring and summer styles. Epic Health and Beauty provides Botox at $8.50 a unit from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Southwest Sweeties offers permanent jewelry.

  a The TMi open house is planned at 11939 N. Mesquite Hollow Drive in Oro Valley. True Me Inspire is a women’s apparel boutique operated by Veronica Norzagaray. The phone is 520-309-0456, the website truemeinspire.com.