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Sierra Vista Area Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber Vista is a publication of the Sierra Vista Area Chamber 21 E. Wilcox Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 (520) 458-6940, Fax: (520) 452-0878 www.sierravistachamber.org Mission Statement The Sierra Vista Area Chamber promotes business and provides leadership for the improvement of the community.
2016-17 Board of Directors
Chamber Vista
Chamber Staff
Executive Officers: Chair - Brian Barkdull - American Southwest Credit Union Past Chair - Jack Blair, SSVEC Chair Elect - Paul Melo, Williams Melo PLC Treasurer - Glen Cobb, Sierra Suites Member at Large, Kevin Peterson, Huachuca 50 Board Members: Virginia Cleven, ERA Four Feathers Realty Mark Schmitt, SBDC Cochise College Cheryl Cervantes - CerendipiTees Andrea Fisher, Sierra Vista Flowers & Gifts Susan Tawney, Pioneer Title Agency Sara Arsenault, Sierra Vista Ace Hardware, Inc. Kate Lawley, Napa Auto Parts Adrianne Cooper, Cooper’s Credit Repair Nerds, LLC.
Mary Tieman Executive Director
[email protected] Rebecca Thorington Membership Director
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June 2016
Michele McCullom Communications & Events Coordinator
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Olivia Aguilera Administrative Assistant
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Sierra Vista Area Chamber 21 E. Wilcox Dr. Sierra Vista, AZ. 85635
PRESORTED STANDARD
A monthly publication of the Sierra Vista Area Chamber
Executive Director’s Comments Mary Tieman
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Festival of Trees Planning
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Annual Christmas Light Parade
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Renewing Members
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Power of the Purse
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US POSTAGE PAID SIERRA VISTA, AZ PERMIT NO. 59
7 Efficiency Lessons
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Highlights from Recent Events
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Schedule of Upcoming Events
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Membership Page
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Board of Directors & Chamber Staff
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2016 Business of the Year The Sierra Vista Chamber Annual Awards Gala was held on April 28th at the Thunder Mountain Activity Center. This spectacular event was themed 50’s Glam. Cocktail hour was not to be missed with visits from Lucy and Ricky Ricardo, Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe. And performances by Elvis and Frank Sinatra. Hope you didn’t miss the opportunity to grab a picture with these 50’s icons in the photo booth and enjoy the cocktail of the evening “chambertini”. Following a plated dinner, we recognized the outgoing, current and newly elected members of the board, as well as hearing from the outgoing chair, Jack Blair, of SSVEC and incoming chair, Brian Barkdull, of American Southwest Credit Union. Our Ambassador of the Year for 2016 is Randy Sueskind. Ambassadors of the year is awarded to the most active Ambassador. Thank you for representing the Chamber so well, Randy.
Small Business of the Year went to The Landmark Café. Thank you, Pam Anderson, for your tasty contribution to our community. Large Business of the Year was awarded to Sierra Vista Ace Hardware. Big contrats to long time Chamber members, Les and Katherine Orchekowsky.
Businesses of the Year receive:
Business of the Year banner Business of the Year wall plaque Inclusion on Chamber’s “Business of the Year” webpage Profiled in the VISTA Newsletter Recognition at the Annual Membership meeting
Thank you all who attended, it was certainly and evening to be remembered.
Business Person of the Year Award, chosen by the 2016 Businesses of the Year nominating committee, was awarded to Billy Goethe of Mr. Fix It of Sierra Vista. Congratulations, Billy! We announced the 2016's Large, Small and Home-Based Business of the Year, as voted on by our members. HomeBased Business of the year was presented to Black Rose Etching. Thank you for being a valuable member of the Chamber, Michael McDonald.
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Welcome New Chamber Members
Mary Tieman, Executive Director
Advanced Business Learning
Jacqui Clay for Cochise County School Superintendent
American Family Insurance—Misty Briseno
JC Entertainment
American Regency Suites LLC
The Josh Berkley team—Keller Williams Southern Arizona
Ardent Communications
Leman Academy of Excellence
pening in our community. Each month there are updates
Chenega Corporation
Nerium International—Independent Brand Partner
of our community. Our role is not
form The City of Sierra Vista, Cochise County, Fort Hu-
The Country Lawyer, PC
Ride Arizona Motorcycle Training Centers (MTC)
only to host networking events, fa-
chuaca as well as local business owners and a non-profit.
Dermatology & Plastic Surgery of AZ
Sherry Macomber Young Living Essential Oils
cilitate projects, and promote and
There will be an informative Keynote speaker to present
Dennis J. Barger for LD14 Representative
I’m sure most of you would agree,
I am extremely excited to announce our partnership with the
time is going by much faster thThe
City of Sierra Vista to offer Good Morning Sierra Vista. This
Sierra Vista Chamber of Commerce
will be the monthly event you attend to find out what is hap-
is essential to the economic growth
distribute our member’s information. information that is important to you. This is the event you We also follow closely any pending
should bring your managers as well as employees. Visit our
legislation and proudly represent over 12,000 employees
website to register for the next Good Morning Sierra Vista
when there is a need to lobby on issues that affect our busi-
scheduled for July 14th at 7:00am.
nesses at the local, state and federal level. Due to popular demand, our monthly Chamber Vista newsDuring these tough economic times, that simply is not
letter is now published on-line using our Constant Contact
enough. Unfortunately, many of our members are unable to
data base. Previously, the hardcopy reached 600 members;
attend our networking events and workshops. That is why
this new publication will reach over 3000 people. Members
we stay committed to looking for ways to keep our members can still advertise by providing a digital PDF insert for informed and assist with promoting their businesses and
$50.00. Future members can take an advantage of the adver-
organizations.
tising promotion for $100.00. This will be a savings up to
Over the past few years, social media and technology has certainly provided us with more opportunity. Currently, we reach over 3000 people by using Constant Contact to pub-
Dream Weave Media (dba Dream360)
Sierra Tech Solutions
Drew John for LD 14 Representative
Sierra Vista Harley-Davidson
G.R.I.T Athletics
Trail Boss Guns
Healthy Foundation Nutrition Consulting, LLC
Vista Formal Wear
JACOBS Aerospace & Technology
Wells Faro Home Mortgage
Executive Club Members Allstate Insurance Company - Pat Meldrum
Executive Realty Management & Sales LLC
Alphagraphics
Garden Terrace Assisted Living Home
American Southwest Credit Union
Habitat for Humanity Sierra Vista Area
Arizona Auto & Radiator Repair
Horizon Moving Systems of Sierra Vista, Inc.
Arizona Water Company Cable Alternatives
$50.00 and no added printing cost. Digital copies should be
CACI, Inc.
sent to the Chamber no later than 25th of each month to be
Canyon Vista Medical Center
included in our next newsletter. Please call for more infor-
Castle & Cooke Arizona, Inc.
mation.
Castle & Cooke Mortgage, LLC CGI
lish a weekly e-blast on Wednesday which has a calendar of
Cherry Creek Radio
upcoming events, member promotions and highlights from
Our Members should take pride in knowing their investment
City of Sierra Vista
what your Chamber staff has worked on in the past seven
in the Sierra Vista Chamber has a great impact in the quality
Complete Nutrition
days. We continue to reach over 1500 people on our Face-
of life in our area. The Chamber will continue to provide
Cox Communications
book page and Twitter feed. Last July launched a new pro-
opportunities to increase the value of your membership and
Cox Media
gram to highlight our members called “Member Monday”.
show the impact of your return on investment.
Crest Insurance Group, LLC
Check for an e-mail on Monday morning, highlighting one
Mary Tieman
Crystal Palace, Inc.
of our Chamber members.
Executive Director
Independent Distributor
Dental Village Elgin Electric
HUDBAY—Rosemont Project JACOBS Aerospace & Technology Karin’s Acupuncture and Wellness PLLC KKYZ Radio Landmark Cafe Lawley Automotive Center Lawley's Team Ford Life Care Center Long Realty Co. Longhorn Restaurant Mall at Sierra Vista ManTech Telecommunications & Info Systems Mr. Fix It of Sierra Vista, LLC Naco Dental
New Frontier Animal Medical Center Northrop Grumman Corporation Patio Pools & Spas Pioneer Title Agency Pueblo del Sol Country Club Sierra Vista Ace Hardware Sierra Vista Herald & Bisbee Daily Review Sierra Vista IT Solutions, LLC. Southeastern Arizona Contractors Assoc. Southwest Gas Corporation Southwestern Eye Center Stachel & Associates, P.C. Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Coop. Trail Boss Guns Via Elegante Assisted Living, Sierra Vista Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors, David Burnett Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Wayland Baptist University Windemere Hotel & Conference Center
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It’s Christmas in June! Time to start planning for our December Events
Schedule of Events June 9—Business at Twilight, Small Business Committee, 5:00-7:00pm
Come join us for our first planning meeting on
June 16—Ribbon Cutting, Chenega Corporation, 5:00pm June 18—Candy World One Year Anniversary, Noon—4pm
June 8th at 3PM
June 21—Ribbon Cutting, Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona
At the Sierra Vista Area Chamber Office
June 24—Chamber 101, Chamber Office 11:30 *RSVP June 30—Power of the Purse, Sierra Suites, 5:30pm-7:30pm *RSVP July 11— Small Business Committee, 11:30am July 14—Good Morning Sierra Vista, 7am For more information on upcoming events and networking opportunities, please contact your
Come join us for our first planning meeting on
Sierra Vista Area Chamber of Commerce at (520)458-6940 or
[email protected]
June 29th at 2:30PM At the Sierra Vista Area Chamber Office
Thank You for Renewing Your Commitment to the Community
Chamber 101
Business at Twilight
June 24th
June 9th
Time: 11:30am-12:30pm
Hosted by :
Small Business Committee 500 E. Fry Blvd. Ste L-13 5:00pm – 6:30pm Don’t Miss This Excellent Networking Opportunity
Come join the fun and don't
RSVP please,
forget your business cards!
lunch will be provided Don’t miss this in-depth overview of your chamber member benefits. Great for prospective members, new members and a refresher for members
Small Business Committee
1st Dental Care Arizona @ Work The Body Shop Paint and Body LLC Bayada Home Health Care Bowie Power Station Budget Blinds of Sierra Vista Boy Scouts of America—Cochise District Bread Basket Café Roka C-A-L Ranch Stores CareNet Pregnancy Center of Cochise Co Carmelita Apartments Chili’s Restaurant City of Sierra Vista Chenega Corporation Cochise College Sierra Vista Campus Confident Brewer Cool Dreams Custom Window Tinting Corium 21—The Aloe Miracle Creative Pools & Spa’s Crest Insurance Group LLC Culver’s of Sierra Vista Cyrs Cleaning Service E.F Edwards Financial, Inc.
Executive Realty Management & Sales LLC Extended Stay of Sierra Vista Falcon Court Apartments First Command Financial Planning Gilbert Technical Services Ginger’s Auto title Service Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona Holiday Inn Express Hotel The Huachucans Hydra ICI LangPro, LLC iLab New Media Jan Pro Cleaning Systems KANMAR Construction LLC Kara L. Montes, D.P.M., P.C. Kiwanis San Pedro Club, Just Kids La Salida Del Sol Lions Club Lawley Automotive Center Lawley’s Team Ford Legacy Foundation of Southeast Arizona M&M Auto Paint Supplies Mall at Sierra Vista—Management Office Max Motion Physical Therapy Midas Auto Service Experts
Motel 6 Mountain View Air Conditioning & Heating Nature’s Healthier Alternatives Olive Garden One Hour Air Conditioning & Heating SV Patricia Turner Pepsi-Cola of Sierra Vista The Place at Savanna Springs Prestige Assisted Living PPEP TEC High School Raytheon Company—Fort Huachuca Office Stachel & Associates, P.C. Schlotzsky’s/Cinnabon Sierra Vista Food Co-Op Sierra Vista Personnel Sierra Vista Symphony Association Sonoita Vineyards Southwest Home and Hearth Tractor Supply Tumbleweed Auction, LLC Vantage West Credit Union Walgreens Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
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Power of the Purse—June 30th, 2016
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Highlights from a few of our Recent Events
Join us for a spectacular girls night out! June 30, 2016 ~ 5:30-7:30PM Sierra Suites ~ 391 E. Fry Blvd. Tickets: $20 in advance $25 at the door Purchase Tickets Today at: SV Chamber & The Mall at Sierra Vista
Begin with a complimentary glass of wine and get one accessory of your choice from our vast inventory of “gently loved” donations! Now accepting donations of gently used purses, shoes, scarves, jewelry, hats, and belts. Donation Drop Off Locations: SV Chamber and The Mall at Sierra Vista
Health, Wealth and Lifestyle Fair
Tieman welcoming Senator McCain
Horizon 50th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting
West End Fair
Tieman welcoming Congresswoman McSally
2016 Leadership Group Government Day
