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THE VOICE OF FLAGSTAFF BUSINESS FOR 117 YEARS Matters
October 2008
May 2008 9th Circuit Upholds Employer Sanctions Law
Immigration Remains at Forefront of Chamber’s Advocacy Agenda
Another federal court has affirmed statutes, and affirmed that federal law A clause within the IRCA states it cannot
Arizona’s “Employer Sanctions” includes a “saving clause” allowing be preempted by state or local law “other
law, which penalizes employers who states to regulate business licenses than through licensing and similar laws.”
knowingly hire illegal immigrants and through immigration policy. Since the major penalty of Arizona’s
do not comply with certain specific law is the suspension or revocation of a
background check processes. At issue is a section of the Immigration license, the circuit court ruled that it falls
Reform and Control Act (IRCA) within that exception and therefore could
Chamber ‘Skills for A number of statewide business of 1986. The federal statute largely stand. Further, the appeals court ruled that
Success’ Program Wins organizations, including the Arizona governs immigration law in the United mandatory use of the federal E-Verify
Grant, Recognition Chamber of Commerce, the Restaurant States and provides sanctions against program under the state employer
Page 3 and Hospitality Association, the employers who fail to comply, including sanctions law was also permissible.
Roofing Contractors, the Farm Bureau, penalties for hiring illegal immigrants.
and the Hispanic Chamber asked the It is possible this ruling will be appealed
Chamber Takes Stand on 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to The IRCA defines an unauthorized to the full panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit
Candidates, Propositions overturn U.S. District Court Judge Neil alien as someone not lawfully admitted Court of Appeals or the U.S. Supreme
Wake’s affirmative decision on the in the U.S. for permanent residence or Court.
Page 4 10-month-old law. The business groups authorized to be employed by the IRCA
challenged Arizona’s ability to pass the or U.S. Attorney General. The Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce
Save the Date for ‘Good “Arizona Legal Workers Act” and its has historically supported immigration
Morning Flagstaff’ principal penalty, the revocation of the Thus, the federal law prohibits reform on a federal level, including
violator’s Arizona business license. employers from knowingly hiring illegal border security and a guest worker
Page 6 immigrants. The federal government program. The Chamber will offer a
Inside: The three-judge appeal court panel, requires an I-9 form be used for all “Chamber Academy” roundtable on
Inside:Calendar . . . . . . . . .Page 3
Chamber however, rejected the argument that employees as a way of verifying an the state and federal laws regarding this
President’s Letter . . . . . .. ... .. Page 2
Chamber Academy Begins. 5 Arizona’s law is preempted by federal employee’s legitimate work status. issue on Oct. 22 (see story on page 3.)
Member Calendar . . .
ChamberAnniversaries. . .. .. . .. .. Page 3 Page 6
Ribbon Cuttings . . . . .. .. . . . . .. .... Page 4
Member Spotlights 7
‘Grand Affair’ Photo Gallery . . . Page 5
Member Anniversaries. . . . . . . Page 6
Chamber Celebrates ATHENA 20th Anniversary
Member Spotlights . . . . . . .Matters7
This issue of Business . . Page Award ceremony for ATHENA and Young Professional Honors on Nov. 5, 2008
brought to you by:
This issue of Business Matters The Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce Tickets for the 6:30 pm dinner are $45 The ATHENA
brought to you by: will mark two decades of celebrating the each or $360 for a table for eight. Awards are
achievements of local businesswomen made possible
at its 20th Annual ATHENA Awards The ATHENA Awards honor women by LaVelle and
Dinner. who have demonstrated excellence Jan McCoy of
in their own career, contributed to the McCoy Motors,
The event will be held on Wednesday, community and served as a mentor for who have served
www.flagstaffchamber.com Nov. 5 at the Radisson Woodlands Hotel. other women. as the title
sponsors of the
PRESORT STD Kay McKay, the first Flagstaff Chamber program since
US POSTAGE PD ATHENA Award recipient, will be the its inception in
FLAGSTAFF, AZ keynote speaker. Flagstaff.
PERMIT NO. 161
In addition to the traditional ATHENA Finalists for
Award, the 2nd Annual ATHENA the Athena honors will be profiled in
Young Professional honor will be next month’s newsletter. For more
given to an emerging leader in business information on the award dinner or
who clearly serves as a role model for to purchase tickets, please contact the
young women both professionally and Flagstaff Chamber at 928.774.4505 or
personally. at www.flagstaffchamber.com.
President’s Letter
Some months ago I wrote to you
regarding business strategies that you
might employ to remain as recession-
proof as possible. Since then, our
economic turmoil has escalated, and
101 W. Route 66 each and every business must stay
Flagstaff, AZ 86001 sharp and do all it can to remain
economically vital and strong.
Phone: 928.774.4505
www.flagstaffchamber.com
In times like these, membership in local Chambers of
Commerce is even more valuable.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
David Evans, Chair The primary role of the Flagstaff Chamber is to create a
Continental Country Club stronger, more dynamic and prosperous business community.
Blake Rolley, 1st Vice Chair Our chamber brand is “Leading Businesses, Leading
First State Bank Communities,” which we hope conveys the historic success of
the Chamber derived from its 117 years in the community. We
Michael Loven, 2nd Vice Chair are involved in the issues that are important to your business
Loven Contracting
such as education, healthcare, transportation and the cultural Find Your Employees with Chamber’s
Gary Seley, 3rd Vice Chair vitality of the community. Not enough can be said about how
Flagstaff Honda seriously the Chamber takes its responsibilities and cares about Free Job Posting Service
Dietrich Mayring, Treasurer delivering for you.
Little America Hotel As an employer we have had more responses to our job postings on the
This year the Chamber has enhanced and leveraged the Chamber of Commerce web site than any other forum we have used. In
Joy Staveley talents and resources of our members to improve economic
Immediate Past Chair addition, those responding are better qualified than we have had in the
Canyoneers opportunities for all by launching Chamber Academy, by past. Anyone who has hesitated about posting their jobs there, go for
providing access to local, state and national elected officials, it. What employer wouldn’t be happy to have more qualified responses
DIRECTORS and most importantly by exposing local youth to career
John Stanton to their postings? - Betty Goodwin, Owner, The Print Raven
Melissa Cripps opportunities in Flagstaff and asking them to begin careers
Melissa Collins Cripps Joy Cone Company with the varied and diverse businesses here.
Insurance Agency GFEC Representative Post Your Open Positions for FREE in three easy steps:
Penny Trovillion The role of the Chamber as the community’s primary 1. Log onto www.flagstaffchamber.com.
Patsy Crofford
Northern Arizona W.L. Gore business advocate continues to grow and you can rest 2. Click on the “Job Postings” link at the top of the page.
Healthcare assured that you have a strong and active chamber working 3. Complete the form and submit.
Gregg Westbrook on your behalf at the local, state and federal level on issues
Sue George SCA Tissue
Flagstaff Mall affecting your business. Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce members only, please.
Rob Wilson
Monika Aspen ProMedia As a Chamber member, you enjoy a competitive edge
Leuenberger
Avenues of the
because membership in the Chamber matters greatly to our The Flagstaff Chamber Asks You to
EX-OFFICIO community. You cannot find business advocacy, networking,
World Travel
Michael McElmury
Leah Bornstein
Coconino
Community College
volunteer opportunities and business building programs
focused on top business, civic and social priorities in any
Fly Flagstaff!
APS other membership organization. • Twice daily flights to
Richard Bowen
Gary Nelson
Gary Nelson Group/
Northern Arizona We care about your perception of the Chamber’s daily efforts Los Angeles.
University to create a climate of success in our community and want to
Russ Lyon Realty • 5 to 6 daily flights to
Kevin Brown hear from you. At the end of this month you will receive the
William P Ring
. Flagstaff Unified second annual membership survey that will help guide our Phoenix.
Land Use Law School District focus in the years ahead. We want your input regarding how
we are doing and what more we can do for your business.
• For more information,
Jeff Ross Carol Curtis
Europa Carpet One Coconino County
www.horizonair.com
Floor & Home Career Center and www.usair.com.
Don Rowley Scott Overton
Arizona Daily Sun Flagstaff City
Council
Gary A. Smith
UniSource Energy The Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce “Business Matters” is published
STAFF Is Dedicated To: monthly by the Flagstaff Chamber
Julie Pastrick, President/CEO of Commerce with revenue from
Joe Galli, Vice President, Govt. Affairs
Bob Raymond, Business Manager
• Creating a Strong Local Economy member dues and sponsorships. All
Kat Ross, Membership Director
• Representing the Interests of Business before rights reserved. Reproduction of the
Mike Pilcher, Sales Director
whole or any part of the contents of
Jennifer Zona, Economic Development Government
Program Coordinator this publication, by any method or
Sandy Znetko, Front Office Manager
April Gavin, Executive Assistant
• Providing Networking Opportunities purpose whatsoever, without written
Cami Beck, Receptionist • Promoting Business & the Community permission from the publisher is
Christen Fallon & Adam Nelessen, Interns strictly prohibited.
• Influencing Political Action
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Chamber ‘Skills for Success’ Chamber Publishing New
Wins Grant & Recognition Relocation/Visitors Guide
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona has again agreed to Sales for the official Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce
be the title sponsor of Skills for Success, the Flagstaff relocation and visitors guide, Destination Flagstaff, are
Chamber of Commerce program that pairs local business underway according to Chamber President/CEO Julie
members with high school classrooms to promote Pastrick. The Chamber staff is working with VillageProfile.
workforce development. com, Inc., the nation’s premier Chamber publisher. October 2008
May 2008
Calendar
“Blue Cross Blue Shield’s generous sponsorship will help The new guide will be published in early 2009. Of the
ensure the success of this program as it enters into its 4th 25,000 printed copies to be produced, 3,000 will also Calendar
Monday, October 6
year,” said Chamber President/CEO Julie Pastrick. include a Chamber membership directory. These guides
are distributed to visitors, businesses, human resource
Thursday, May Committee,
• Ambassador1
Good Morning Flagstaff, 7:30 am,
• Noon, Chamber.
The Skills for Success program was also named as a finalist departments and other venues throughout Flagstaff and High Country Conference Center.
for the Arizona Department of Commerce and Arizona the surrounding area. $17/members only. RSVP required.
Association of Economic Development “2008 Excellence Thursday, October 9
Awards” in the economic development category. In addition to the printed version, all editorial content and • Education & Workforce
Monday, May 5
advertisements will be published online as a NewView • Development Committee,
Ambassador Committee, Noon,
Finalists for the award eBook® at the Village Profile® Community Profile 7:30 am, Chamber.
Chamber.
“represent best practices,
collaboration, and
focus on solutions that
a “Creating a Network® website (www.villageprofile.com). The online
publication will link from the Chamber’s Community
Profile Network® website to advertisers’ own websites.
Friday, October 7
Wednesday, May 10
•
• Chamber Academy, 11:45
Government Affairs am,
Chamber. Roundtable discussion on
are helping improve and
diversify local economies
Strong Local A new feature this year is the eBook, a searchable directory
Committee, 7:30 am,
“Understanding Your Advertising
Chamber.
Budget.”
throughout Arizona,”
Economy which can be downloaded for free to computer desktops and
said Jan Lesher, director
of the state commerce
department. ” most wireless devices. It is also accessible via smartphones,
and web-enabled cell phones at www.vpmobile.us.
Chamber Academy Focuses
Tuesday, October 14
Thursday, May 8
• Women in Business
• Education & Workforce
Luncheon, 11:30 am, Radisson
Development Committee, 7:30 am,
Woodlands Hotel. $18/
Chamber.
Skills for Success was developed four years ago by the
members only. RSVP. Sgt.
Chamber’s Education and Workforce Development on State Immigration Law Tom Boughner of the Flagstaff
Friday, May 9
Committee to ensure that local students are successful in
Attorney Chris Brelje of Brelje and Associates PLC, will • Police Department will discuss
Government Affairs Committee,
the workplace and are aware of career opportunities in
7:30 am, Chamber.
armed robbery prevention and
Flagstaff. put his expertise in immigration law to Chamber members’
use at the next Chamber Academy. what to do in case of emergency
A major component of Skills for Success is the classroom Tuesday, May 13
at your business.
• Women in Business Luncheon,
visits to member businesses, which allow students to The Chamber Academy roundtable on the Arizona 11:30 am, Radisson Woodlands Hotel.
see real-work environments, discuss job opportunities Legal Workers Act or “LAWA” and increased federal Wednesday, October 15 only.
RSVP required. $18/members
and salary levels with managers and human resource immigration enforcement will be held Wednesday, Oct. Speaker Diane & Economic
• Community Labazio discusses:
personnel, and hear first-hand qualities employers seek 22 at 11:30 am in the Chamber boardroom. “No More Ms. Nice Gal: Common
Development Committee,
when hiring. Business representatives and teachers also Mistakes Women Make
7:30 am, Chamber. in Sales and
discuss workplace ethics with the students and promote Chamber Academy has Brelje will discuss How to Fix Them.”
the basic “soft skills” they will need to be successful. given me the opportunity preventative strategies to Wednesday, October 22
protect businesses in light
to enhance my business Friday, May Academy
• Chamber16
All public middle- and high schools are participating in the of state and federal laws. • 11th Annual Flagstaff Chamber of
management skills while roundtable, 11:30 am,
program. At press time, businesses planning to participate Penalties for violating Commerce Golf Class Presented by
networking with other Pepsi, 11 am shotgun start, attorney
Chamber. Immigration Canyon
in the current year’s program include: APS, Arizona federal laws can result
business owners in in imprisonment, while Chris Brelje of Brelje and
Course, Forest Highlands.
Daily Sun, Ascent Business Consulting, Ascent HSC,
Boyer Metal, Flagstaff Cabinet Company, Flagstaff Flagstaff. I would highly prosecution under LAWA Associates PLC will discuss
Honda, Harrison Lovett State Farm Insurance, Joy recommend attending! - can lead to the revocation of E-Verify May 21
Wednesday, and the Arizona
Cone, Little America, Machine Solutions, Messages Hollie Burton, Executive an Arizona business license. • Legal Workers Act. RSVP. $5/
Chamber Academy, 11:45 am,
and More, Mountain Sports Downtown, Nestle Director, Ascent Human Chamber. lunch.
includes Roundtable discussion on
Service Cooperative Brelje’s presentation will “Advertising - Choosing the Right
Purina, Northern Arizona Signs, Perot Systems, Prent Media.”
Corporation, Radisson Woodlands Hotel, Re/MAX include an explanation Thursday, October 23
Peak Properties, SCA Tissue, Second Chance Center of how to use the required “e-verify” system for new • Evening Mixer, 5:30 pm,
employees, and certain red flags investigators look for Thursday, May 22
for Animals, Southwest Windpower and W.L. Gore. Evening Mixer, 5:30 452
• Northland Hospice,pm, h.abode,
when reviewing complaints under the law. N. Switzer Canyon Dr. $7
204 A Route 66. $7 members/$15
There is still time to participate in this years program. A members/$15 prospective
prospective members.
brief training orientation for new businesses will be held Chamber Academy is a series of professional development members.
on Thursday, Oct. 16 and Friday, Oct. 17. seminars designed to promote best practices in business.
Tuesday, May 27
Each session costs $5, which includes lunch. Pre- • Board October 28
Tuesday, of Directors, 4 pm,
For more details on Skills for Success or to become a registration is required. For more information or to RSVP, • Chamber.
Board Meeting, 4 pm,
business partner, please contact Economic Development contact Economic Development Program Coordinator
Jennifer Zona at 928.774.4505. Chamber
Program Coordinator Jennifer Zona at 928.774.4505.
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Chamber Election ’08 Endorsements Ribbon Cuttings
Pro-Business Candidates and Propositions Promoted
The Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce realizes that assisting businesses in an always
competitive environment requires pro-business leaders in government. With that
principle in mind, the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors agreed to support
Representatives Lucy Mason and Andy Tobin in District 2 for State Representative.
“Both Lucy and Andy have been a friend to the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce,”
commented Chamber President and CEO Julie Pastrick. “Our Government Affairs
department has worked closely with Lucy and Andy to push pro-business policies at
our state legislature and oppose policies promoted by other lawmakers that would
harm business.”
The Chamber Board also supported the “Protect Our Homes” initiative or Proposition Girls on the Run Executive Director Stephanie Ludwig, surrounded by
100. “Protect Our Homes” when adopted will prevent local or state governments from Chamber Ambassadors, Chamber President/CEO Julie Pastrick and program
adopting a transfer tax applied to the sale of real residential or commercial property. participants, cuts the ribbon at the field by Mountain School. The non-profit
program promotes self esteem for young girls. 928.606.7798.
The Chamber Board has consistently voiced concern over policies implemented by
Arizona’s local or state governments that increase the cost of housing in Flagstaff,
making Flagstaff housing less affordable.
For those same reasons, the Chamber Board opposes Proposition 201, defined by
supporters of that initiative as “the Homeowners Bill of Rights.” A heavily union-
backed proposition, Prop 201 will increase litigation around home transactions and
require mandatory home warranties not required today. Because Prop 201 raises
home costs, firefighter unions throughout the state have joined with Chambers to
oppose this proposition.
Finally, the Chamber Board decided to oppose Proposition 200, the “Payday Lending”
proposition. The Chamber, while not opposed to payday lending businesses, felt
that Proposition 200 allowed for an industry, which should be regulated by the state
legislature, to be regulated outside those parameters. Additionally, the Chamber
Board felt that Prop 200, while making some changes to payday lending policies Ann Beck, executive director of Literacy Volunteers of Coconino County,
in Arizona, may not include all the necessary changes needed for the industry to celebrates the new headquarters for the literacy group at 2223 E. 7th Ave.
with Chamber Ambassadors. New volunteer training is scheduled for this
continue operations in Arizona.
month. 928.556.0313.
For more information on the Chamber’s endorsements, visit our website www.
flagstaffchamber.com for this election season’s Voter’s Guide.
Business After Hours
Left: Jacquie Cook, sales manager
Safety “Save the Dates” for the Hotel Aspen InnSuites,
1008 E. Route 66, talks with guests
Back Injury Prevention and Safe Lifting Practices - Free Seminar at the August Chamber mixer
• When: Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, 9 am to Noon hosted by the hotel.
• Where: Flagstaff Medical Center, McGee Auditorium
• Co-hosted by Flagstaff Medical Center, SCF Arizona and the Flagstaff
Chamber of Commerce.
OSHA General Workplace Safety - Free Seminar
• When: Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, 9 - 11 am
• Where: The Summit Center (corner of Forest & Turquoise)
• Co-hosted by The Summit Center and the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce
Right: Ed Znetko, of NAIPTA, chats
with Steve Ewing of Flagstaff Town
For more information, please see flyers in this issue of Business Matters. Market at the mixer hosted by Hotel
Aspen InnSuites.
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The 3rd Annual ‘Grand Affair’ at Pine Canyon
Chamber business representatives gathered at the award-
winning Pine Canyon Clubhouse to enjoy an elegant evening
of live jazz, gourmet food and friendship at the 3rd Annual
Grand Affair.
The Chamber thanks event host Pine Canyon CEO Warren
Smith, General Manager Dan Cooper and Event Manager Annie
Brown for an outstanding evening!
The Grand Affair at Pine Canyon is the Chamber’s sole evening
fundraiser and designed to raise money towards small business
programs and services. Event emcee Mitch Strohman (MAS
Communications) successfully carried out a spirited live
auction. Thanks to all members who attended and our sponsors
listed below.
Clockwise from top left: Shelly and Ed Gussio (Title Sponsor
Benefit Logic); Todd and Hannah Sleeper (Supporting Sponsor
Eagle Mountain Construction); Chamber Chairman of the
Board David Evans (Continental Country Club), wife Sunny
and David Walker (Northern Arizona Building Association);
Chris McInnes and Sara Herron (Supporting Sponsor Herron
Interior Design, Inc.); Vivian and Dietrich Mayring (Supporting
Sponsor Little America Hotel); Yves Leuenberger (Avenues of
the World Travel) and Elise Wilson (Aspen ProMedia); Cathy
Smith (Pine Canyon), Kevin Aguas (Ascendent Financial
Solutions), and Annie Brown (Pine Canyon).
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Chamber Members Chamber Member Anniversaries - September
Reach Milestones 25 Years
• Arboretum at Flagstaff
•
•
American Red Cross
Frey Investment
The Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce congratulates its members • Northland Preparatory Academy
that are celebrating important anniversaries this year: 20 Years • Rancho Sedona R.V. Park
• Jacob Lake Inn
The Arizona Daily Sun • Main Street Catering 1 Year
turns 125 this year. The • AZ Bikes
Arizona Daily Sun traces its 15 Years • H&R Block
beginnings to The Flagstaff • Ferrellgas • Howard Johnson Inn - Flagstaff
Flag in 1883 under editor and publisher Henry Reed. The Flag • ICI Paints
was absorbed by The Champion, which became the Coconino 10 Years • Northland Cares
Sun in 1894 and the Arizona Daily Sun in 1946. Sun publisher • RE/MAX Peak Properties - Michael • Pygmy Guides LLC
Don Rowley is a member of the Chamber’s Board of Directors. Koester • Schuff Steel Company
• Super 8 Motel - Lucky Lane
5 Years • Titan Propane
• Allstate Insurance - Noah Stalvey • The WLB Group, Inc.
Agency
The Museum of Northern Arizona recently celebrated its 80th Thank you for your membership!
anniversary. According to its website, the museum opened in
1928 “to inspire a sense of love and responsibility for the beauty
and diversity” of the Colorado Plateau. During its 80th year, its Chamber Member Renewals
board members and staff celebrated its re-accreditation. The Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce would like • Highlands Floor Covering
to recognize businesses and entities that recently • Holdsworth Construction Inc.
McCoy Motors opened renewed as Chamber members. • Horizon Shooters
40 years ago at the corner • KVNA AM/FM & KQST Radio Stations
of Sitgreave and Route 66. • ABBOTT Hearing Centers • Law Office of Benjamin L. Deguire
The Buick GMC Pontiac • AFLAC District Office • The Lite Company
dealer moved to its current • All Awards • Mahoney Group - Flagstaff
location on Switzer Canyon in the early 1970s. The McCoys are • Allstate Insurance - Bill Kinney Agency • Maintenance Made Simple
• American Cancer Society • Melissa A. Collins Insurance Agency, Inc.
also celebrating another anniversary as the 20-year title sponsor • American Red Cross • Mountain School, Inc.
fo the Chamber’s ATHENA Awards (see story on cover). • Angel’s Gate Tours • Mountain Side Creations
• Anthony Choi - C.P.A. • Mountain Sports Downtown
First State Bank celebrates its 10th • Arboretum at Flagstaff • N.J. Shaum & Sons, Inc., Electrical
anniversary this year. The community • Arizona Daily Sun Contractors
bank’s first branch opened on North • Aspect1 Alarm Systems, Inc. • Nationwide Vision
Humphreys, and additional sites • Aspen Ridge/Manor Assisted Living • Northern Arizona University College of Arts
on 4th Street and Leroux Street • AV Domotics and Letters
followed. Last year, it opened a new • Avis Rent A Car • Norton Environmental
• BEC Southwest, Inc. • Olive Garden
headquarters on Woodlands Village
• Best Western Kings House • Planned Parenthood
Blvd. President & CEO Blake Rolley is the incoming 2009 Board • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff • R & A Import Auto Parts & Repair
Chairman of the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce. • C&S Associates/Pre-Paid Legal Services • R K M Construction
• Cameron Trading Post • Railroad Springs 66, L.L.L.P.
• Canyon Pet Resort • RDO Equipment
Save the Date •
•
Canyon Springs Luxury Apartments
Conifer House Bed & Breakfast Inn
•
•
RE/MAX Peak Properties - Michael Koester
The Salvation Army
• Countrywide Home Loans • Sharp Business Systems
• Dallas Real Estate - Brian Wilson Real • Sleep America of Northern Arizona
Northern Lights Holiday Parade •
Estate
Enterprise Rent-A-Car - Route 66
•
•
Sonic Drive-In
Spike Landscaping & Tree Trimming
Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, 6 pm • Exchange Club • Straightline Builders, Inc.
• Fender Bender Repair • Sutcliffe Floral
• First Credit Union • Thunderbird Supply Company
• Flagstaff Coffee Company • Twin Pines Gasser
Entry applications now available. • Flagstaff Nordic Center • Unity Technology Services, LLC
• Flagstaff Printing Co. • UPS Store - Fourth Street
For more information, call the • Foliage Unlimited • Wespac Construction, Inc.
• Fringe Benefit Company • West USA Realty - Cal McLoy
Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce • Grand Canyon Airlines • Woodcrest Apartments
at 928.774.4505 •
•
Grand Canyon Harley-Davidson/Buell
Grand Canyon National Park Lodges
•
•
Woodson Engineering & Surveying, Inc.
Wyndham Flagstaff Resort
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Chamber Member Spotlights Member News
Radisson Woodlands Hotel Names New
Alpine Patioscapes Environmental Family Health General Manager. Scott Thomson, formerly
Elizabeth “Betsy” Lomaga Grace & Andrew Anderson assistant manager of the hotel, was recently
1116 E. Route 66 9957 Bay Horse promoted and will oversee all aspects of the
Flagstaff, AZ 86001 Flagstaff, AZ 86004
928.779.1124 928.526.5052
Radisson Woodlands Hotel, including its
darylgorges@msn.com http://www.shaklee.net/smartchoice restaurants. Thomson was promoted after
former GM Javier Solis was transferred to the
Alpine Patioscapes The Andersons, who began their Los Angeles area.
specializes in quality outdoor products. We offer everything natural health business more than
needed to create the ultimate outdoor living experience - 30 years ago, are pleased to introduce the Vivix Cellular
from complete kitchen islands, outdoor furniture, fireplaces
Flagstaff School System to Host Robotics
Anti-aging Tonic by Shaklee. This revolutionary dietary
and pizza ovens, to portable grill, wood chips, 100% supplement fights the causes of cellular aging such as DNA Competition. The Flagstaff Unified School
mesquite charcoal and grilling accessories. All from great damage and age-related cellular deterioration. Vivix also District will be one of the hosts of teams
names like WEBER™, LUXOR, VERMONT CASTING, promotes “mitochondrial biogenesis,” helping cells create competing in the FIRST (For Inspiration and
BULLFROG SPAS, and more. So whether at home or in the energy. The Andersons believe helping others spread the Recognition of Science and Technology) Lego
woods, we have everything needed to make your outdoor word about health, opportunity and a better world has led League. The competition is designed to inspire
living the best it can be. to their successful home-based business.
students ages 9-14 to participate in science and
• • technology by engineering robots.
Our Dog Wash & Bakery Alley Cats FMC Nurse Wins March of Dimes Award.
Janice Bari
Leora “Lee” Harsh, a registered nurse at
Tim Mohr
1800 E. Route 66 19 North Flagstaff Medical Center, was given the
(behind China Star) San Francisco Street organization’s “Arizona Nurse of the Year”
504 N. Humphreys Flagstaff, AZ 86001 honor. Harsh was nominated by her peers for
Flagstaff, AZ 86004 928.774.4426 the award because of her advocacy and support
928.214.9400 of families who have experienced the loss of
Alley Cats Hair Salon is a
WE LOVE YOUR DIRTY full family haircut center! a child, and was a leading force behind the
DOGS! Formerly known as We pride outselves in hospital’s “To Lose a Child” program. Harsh
“Paws for Pastries,” this do-it- providing service to the joined FMC in September 1965 and is currently
youself dog wash and pet bakery is under new management. entire family. With our a nurse in surgical services.
New tubs for our self serve/do-it-yourself dog wash clients. qualified staff, we can
We continue to bake daily fresh, all natural, organic pet treats. satisfy styling needs for all SBDC Counselor named “Arizona State
Call for appointments for FULL SERVICE GROOMING ages. We accept walk-ins,
too! We’re here for the Flagstaff dog (and cats) community but appointments are preferred. If you are in Historic Star.” Kurt Haskell, a business counselor with
& friends. Please see flyer insert in this issue. Downtown “paws for a haircut” at Alley Cats. the Coconino Community College Small
Business Development Center, was named
Supersize Your Business Contacts with ‘Good Morning Flagstaff’ a top business counselor in Arizona by the
state SBDC office. “It’s fantastic that Kurt is
Optimize your business longevity by participating in Thanks to Tod Dennis and receiving this award,” said SBDC Director
the largest networking breakfast in Northern Arizona, SCF Arizona for being Annette Zinky. “He has done such a great
Good Morning Flagstaff! the title sponsors of the job and his clients give such great feedback.”
August Good Morning Haskell also teaches at Northern Arizona
The quarterly facilitated networking event will be Flagstaff. University’s W.A. Franke College of Business
held from 7:30 to 9:15 am, Thursday, November 6 at and has been an instructor for the Flagstaff
the Radisson Woodlands Hotel. Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Academy.
Speed is the key word during Good Morning Flagstaff, Just Wireless Opens 2nd Location. Zach
which is designed to connect you to more than 20 Ellman and staff are proud to serve Verizon
other business owners and decision makers – all in You can be the exclusive title sponsor of the event, customer needs from 112 E. Route 66. The new
under two hours. Good Morning Flagstaff allows you which includes five minutes on center stage at the location opened late last month and hours of
to supersize your Rolodex and beat the competition. opening of the program to promote your business, for operation are 9:30 am to 8 pm Monday through
Remember to bring plenty of business cards. $750.
Saturday and 11 am to 6 pm Sunday.
In addition to the networking opportunities, the event A table sponsor at $100 includes a 6-foot table on
will also feature a community update, great prize which to showcase your goods and services. Or
New Chamber Members Addendum
giveaways and a delicious breakfast. Admission is include a marketing piece in the event “goodie bag”
$17 and restricted to Chamber members only. distributed to all attendees for $25. Look for the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce’s
newest members in the “Membership Directory
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