ICS mobile food pantry on Ina this Saturday, 4/17
Interfaith Community Services' mobile food pantry will be giving away produce from the ICS food bank this Saturday, April 17, from 6:30 to 8 a.m. The address is 2820 W. Ina Rd.
Since November 2020, ICS has helped 4,812 households by handing out 519,857 pounds of food.
BeeMaster has
a discount for
its services
New Chamber member BeeMaster Inc., is offering a discount to Chamber members in need of bee services.
Taylor Noel is “excited to be part of the OVCC.” Taylor is extending a 15 percent discount for services to Chamber members.
BeeMaster is “one of the oldest professional honey bee removal services in Arizona. We provide protection against all flying stinging insects, and specialize in bees,” it said.
Might you offer
pro-bono help
to OV startup?
At the 2021 Bioscience Spotlight on Thursday, May 6, your Chamber announces the winner of a $10,000 prize, worth 1 year’s tenancy at the University of Arizona Center for Innovation / Oro Valley.
The winner of our Sponsored Launch competition also qualifies for in-kind services.
Chamber member attorney Scott Weible of Weible Law Firm in Oro Valley is offering some pro-bono legal services.
Would you be willing to provide something for our bioscience recipient? In particular, bookkeeping and accounting services are most welcome.
Let us know – email Dave.
Work to start
at Miracle Mile
this Sunday, 4/18
Construction on Miracle Mile, part of the Oracle Road project, is expected to begin this coming Sunday, April 18, according to a release from the Arizona Department of Transportation.
For approximately 10 weeks, contractor Granite Construction will be working on the south side of Miracle Mile between I-10 and State Route 77, Oracle Road.
Work will include removal of old concrete, new concrete curb and gutter, new driveway entrances on select driveways, and new sidewalk in some areas. Paving will occur at a later date, the release said.
Motorists traveling on Miracle Mile will see intermittent lane closures. Most work will take place between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
ADOT plans to improve State Route 77 from Interstate10 / Miracle Mile to Calle Concordia in Oro Valley. To receive traffic alerts about construction along SR 77, please SUBSCRIBE for updates.
Appointments
are open with
MHC Healthcare
Chamber member MHC Healthcare has COVID-19 vaccine ready for injection in the arms of people 18 years of age and older.
Guests need to go to the MHC website, mhchealthcare.org, and click on the link for vaccine.
To illustrate, on Thursday the website indicated appointment availabilities beginning this Monday, April 19, at MHC Healthcare’s 13395 N. Marana Main Street location.
County sites at
TCC, elsewhere
are ready for you
Pima County has appointments available for individuals seeking a COVID-19 vaccination.
Registration is required; visit the COVID-19 vaccine information page at this address to do so.
Current points of distribution are Banner-South Kino Stadium, Tucson Medical Center, Tucson Convention Center, El Pueblo Center, and the state-operated vaccination center at the University of Arizona.
On the website, guests will find registration links, locations, hours and vaccine types at each place.
On-site registration is also available at a few locations, with possible same-day appointments dependent on vaccine availability. Those include the TCC, 260 S. Church Ave., 8-a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
MEND has April
specials, new
client offers
MEND Massage Therapy and Restorative Skincare has an April special – a 60-minute massage, with paraffin foot and hand treatment with jasmine, and a caviar illumination facial.
That’s all for $199, saving $55.
There are specials for new clients, too.
MEND is located at 15920 N. Oracle, Suite 170, in Catalina, next to It’s Greek to Me and the Golden Goose. Call 520-771-1514, or click here.
B&J Refrigeration
has coupon deals
Chamber member B&J Refrigeration is offering money-saving coupons here.
The business, locally owned and operated since 1970, specializes in heating and cooling repair, new systems, conventional and ductless systems, and air purification.
The phone is 520-326-9672.
Morris Hall shares 2 free webinars in May
Chamber member Morris Hall PLLC, an estate planning law firm, is offering free webinars during May.
On May 4, guests can see “Taking Care of Mom.” The May 11 program is “A/B Trusts.”
To register, call 520-320-5100, or email.
Wendy Harn, Morris Hall partner and attorney, has offices at 25067 E. Vistoso Commerce Loop, Suite 150 in Oro Valley, 85755.
Win at the Mega
Drop, Desert
Diamond, to 4/30
Through April 30, Chamber Copper member Desert Diamond Casino offers the Mega Drop every Friday from 4 to 8 p.m.
Guests are invited to drop in and play Desert Diamond’s Plinko-style Mega Drop game. There are 2 winners every 30 minutes. Guests can win up to $1,000 in cash.
The Mega Drop is offered at the Desert Diamond location in Sahuarita, immediately off I-19 south of Tucson.
Anjela Salyer leads Mattamy Homes in Tucson
Anjela Salyer has been named president of the Tucson division for Mattamy Homes.
Anjela, an Oro Valley resident and one of our guests at the March “Economic Outlook” event, will oversee all aspects of Mattamy’s land development and homebuilding business in greater Tucson.
She joined Mattamy in Tucson in 2014 as director of sales and marketing, and was promoted to the role of VP and division manager in 2019.
3 strategies to
dominate the
relationship
economy
Three strategies to dominate the relationship economy, according to a publication from Chamber Gold member Acacia IT.
1 – Use technology to allow employees to focus on what’s most important: building relationships that result in higher customer loyalty;
2 – Build a culture that creates emotional connections with your employees;
3 – Create relationship-building training for new and existing employees.
You can train authenticity, insatiable curiosity, incredible empathy and great listening skills. You cannot train the ability to love people, the article said.
Artists tent sale
4/24 at Absolutely
Art in Catalina
Chamber member Absolutely Art Gallery & Gifts hosts an artist tent show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 24.
Absolutely Art is located at 16701 N. Oracle in Catalina.
More than 30 Arizona artists are showing their pottery, glass, paintings, ceramics, fabric, photography, books, nature art, wood, metal and more. Absolutely Art packs and ships.
Leman enrolling
for school, camps
Chamber member Leman Academy of Excellence, at La Canada north of Tangerine in Oro Valley, is enrolling children in preK-8 tuition-free classical education classes.
It offers charter school, virtual school and summer camp experiences.
Best-selling author and family psychologist Dr. Kevin Leman promotes a unique educational philosophy highlighting the parent / teacher / scholar relationship “to bring out the best in each and every child,” an advertisement said.
Trico offers prizes
for its annual meet
Saturday, 4/24
Chamber member Trico Electric Cooperative holds its 2021 annual meeting virtually at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 24.
Prizes are available to guests.
Three seats on the Trico board of directors are up for election. Online voting is available at
Humane Society
summer camp is
unique for kids who love animals
To give your child “an experience they won’t forget,” consider enrolling them in the Humane Society of Southern Arizona’s “Humane Amigos Camps,” summer camps for young people ages 6-11 who love animals.
Kids can “make friends, help pets and have fun,” an advertisement said.
Day camps are open in June and July on the HSSA main campus. Go to this website.
‘Great summers’
start at the YMCA
Great summers start at the Y. Summer day camps and overnight camps are available at the Northwest YMCA.
Camps run June 7-July 31. They include animal encounters, outer space adventures, trips to the pool, hands-on STEAM activities and more.
To learn about camp, call 520-623-9481.
Federal SBA
extends ‘2nd
draw’ PPP
deadline to 5/31
The federal Small Business Administration has formally announced an extension for applications to receive second-round Paycheck Protection Program forgivable loans.
PPP loans are now available through May 31.
“Second draw” loans are made to eligible borrowers who can qualify for full loan forgiveness if their employee numbers and compensation levels are consistent with “first draw” PPP loans, and proceeds are spent on payroll costs and other eligible expenses.
