Get your MBA at the Chamber

T H I S E D I T I O N S P O N S O R E D B Y B R O A D W A Y P A L M D I N N E R T H E A T R E JULY JULY 2009 Get your MBA at the Chamber? A committee of the Chamber is Instructors will be professionals in the fields of marketing, web-based design, human resource, and financial management, depending on the matter covered in a class. Business practices have seen significant changes due to the latest economic challenges. Businesses that are to survive and thrive are those that accommodate change and recognize opportunities to do things differently. These classes will be designed with that in mind. “Class instruction will be the latest in both innovation and recognition of the environment of the market,” said Wemmert. “We intend for this to be affordable and for class participants to take away usable information,” she said. investigating an education program for Chamber members. The program to be called, Mesa Business Academy (MBA) and will be available to member firms and their employees. It is anticipated that the classes will offer the latest in the use of such tools as Twitter, FaceBook and other web-based networking. Classes will also likely be offered in finance, the latest in loan programs, changes in banking and in investment strategies. These programs will be developed by our full membership, based on a survey that will be launched next month according to Vice Chairman Organizational Council and Committee Chair, Julie Wemmert, Twin Palms Hotel. Classes will be limited to 35 participants. Spotlighting ........ 3 Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Testimonial . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Economic Dev . . . . . . . . . ..6 Tourism Report . . . . . . . . . .6 Re-Investments . . . . . . . . 7 New Members .......8 Upcoming Program . . . . . 11 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Above - Business In Education Foundation’s Leadership, Training and Development Class of 2009. Article page 3. GOOD MORNING EAST VALLEY Friday, July 10, 2009 Sponsored by 6:30-8:30am Speaker: Linda Thompson “ E f f e c t i v e C o m m u n i c a t i o n A c ro s s the Generations” June 2008 Good Morning East Valley Breakfast Meeting BROADWAY PALM DINNER THEATRE BUSINESS HAPPY HOUR Pistol Shooting with NRA Instruction Ammo furnished by Bass Pro 5:30pm-7:30pm Pricing $15.00 Members $20.00 Non Members 1033 North Dobson Road Mesa, AZ 85201 Riverview Nascar Simulator, Fudge Tasting & More! BASS PRO SHOP Sponsored by 660 West Fairway Drive Mesa, AZ 85201 $20 prepaid reservations $25 res at door/$30 Non Mem/no res. Mesa Country Club WOMEN’S BUSINESS COUNCIL Wednesday, July 22, 2009 STAPLEY CHIROPRACTIC Drink Sponsor July 23, 2009 1740 S Clearview EAST GROW YOUR BUSINESS July 14, 2009 260 South Alma School WEST Sponsored by THE CITADEL Networking Lunch 11:30 - 1 pm $15.00/Members $20.00/Non-Members Sponsored by Carrabba’s Sponsored by Los Dos Molinos 520 South Higley Road Mesa, AZ 85206 LUNCH & NETWORKING LUNCH & NETWORKING 11:30 - 1pm 11:30 - 1pm Pricing $15.00 Members $20.00 Non Members FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER FOR AN EVENT VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW.MESACHAMBER.ORG OR CALL US AT 480-969-1307 Your July Events Postcard is in the mail. Call the Cham- Congratulations to Brandon Wullkotte, Sales Manager at TCF Bank who is awarded best 30 second elevator speech. (Story inside) aber at 480-969-1307 if you are not getting the Events Postcard. https://twitter.com/MesaChamber BIG SERVICE for small business. 480.649.5100 • N E T W O R K I N G O P P O R T U N T I E S C O N S I S T E N T L Y R A N K A S A K E Y B E N E F I T O F C H A M B E R M E M B E R S H I P ! Mesa Leadership Program Graduates 27th Class The May 8th graduation of Mesa Leadership’s Class 2009 at the Phoenix East/Mesa Hilton made it the 27th class to graduate from the Mesa Leadership, Training & Development Program since the first class graduated in 1982. Currently, over 600 people have completed this comprehensive nine-month program to enhance their community involvement in Mesa. All Mesa LTD classes typically brag that their class was the greatest and, of course, Class 2009’s twenty-five members enthusiastically state their class is the best. This class truly bonded as a team and completed a very successful class project at the House of Refuge in February. Visit Mesa Leadership’s web site (www.mesaltd.org) for project details and pictures. Every year, the Mesa LTD Committee strives to put together a better program than the previous year and continues to update the curriculum topics to reflect Mesa’s current environment. Because of the outstanding and ongoing support of Mesa businesses, government and citizens, Mesa LTD is able to acquire exceptional locations and speakers for its monthly program agendas. The 2009-10 Mesa LTD Committee structure became official on June 1st and this dynamic team has already had a Saturday Retreat to strategically plan and set goals for the upcoming year. Membership in Class 2010 is almost finalized and the Curriculum Co-Chairs are generating the August orientation agenda. A week before the class, a one-half day ice breaker get-together will occur to allow class members to get acquainted prior to starting the official classes. At the beginning of this year, the Chamber submitted paperwork to the IRS to formulate The Business Perspective published by MESA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PO Box 5820 • Mesa, AZ 85211-5820 480-969-1307 Fax 480-827-0727 website - www.mesachamber.org Chairman of the Board Steve Wegener Nammo Talley, Inc. Publisher, Charlie Deaton President/Chief Executive Officer Editor, Pamela Stapley Ext. 13 Photographer, Ivan Martinez Photography Layout & Design, NewSLANT Charlie Deaton T H E M E S A a 501c3 charitable organization called the Mesa Chamber of Commerce Business in Education Foundation, Inc. and Mesa LTD is a program of this Foundation. Although the Foundation won’t really impact the Mesa LTD Program itself, it will create the need for the committee to rewrite some of Mesa LTD’s documents. One of the goals this year is to network more with the Mesa community and Chamber members in order to get the word out about our terrific program. We plan to generate monthly articles in the Chamber Newsletter as one way of accomplishing this goal. If you would like to contact any of the Mesa LTD committee members, please visit our web site (www.mesaltd.org) which has direct President/Chief Executive Officer - Ext. 22 Barbara Caravella Executive Vice President - Ext. 29 Pamela Stapley Director Communications - Ext. 13 Sally Harrison Director Programs and Events - Ext. 26 Alma “Melissa” Vanek Membership Specialist - Ext. 16 Leigh White Programs Specialist - Ext. 11 Karla Dille Administrative Assistant - Ext. 12 e-mail links to each comittee member. “Management is doing things right; Leadership is doing the right things.” Peter F. Drucker --Kay Henry, Mesa LTD Chair CHAMBER VISION Serving its members, to act as the collective voice of business, industry and the professions, to maintain and strengthen a prosperous business climate in Mesa, and to enhance the quality of life in the community C H A M B E R I S C O M M I T T E D -3- T O Y O U R S U C C E S S ! Superior Transmissions 1355 S Country Club Mesa, AZ 85210 (480) 610-1700 Members asked why they are part of the Chamber “There are so many ways! “There are so many ways! Not to mention winning a bundle of Not to mention winning a bundle of money as a result of my involvement money as a result of my involvement in the Chamber, I am privileged to in the Chamber, I am privileged to serve on several committees. I am on serve on several committees. I am on the Good Morning East Valley Comthe Good Morning East Valley Com mittee, Co-Chair of the Ambassadors, on the Annual Awards Luncheon committee and other events as they come up. So why did I mention all of this? Because, due to my involvement in the Chamber my business has grown incredibly. Membership and growth is only as valuable as your commitment and involvement. You will get out of it what you put into it. The Chamber is here to support small businesses. It is the best value for your advertising and marketing dollars. In this day and age when we are all watching our money, the Chamber is where I am putting my money.” -- Kristyn Hayes-Bark Busters Physician’s Group of Arizona 10238 E Hampton Ave Ste #402 Mesa, AZ 85215 Phone: (480) 354-8875 Ambassador Spotlight Jerry Bianco, Pre Paid Legal - If you had to tell someone one thing (hopefully good) about yourself – what would it be? I do as I say 100% of the time What size is your family? I have two boys one girl, a very loving wife, border collie and a good all-American mutt. What is your favorite restaurant? Famous Dave’s…Love that BBQ! What was the name of the last book you read? Becoming a better you by Joel Osteen Favorite place to go when you travel. On a cruise, to some place cool in the summer and a warm in the winter Who is your hero? Earl Nightingale What is the best business advice you’ve ever been given. Believe in yourself and never, never, never give up What is your favorite pastime? I love to travel.. trains planes cruise ships … getting there is half the adventure How long have you been with your company and tell us something about the business. I’ve been with Pre Paid Legal 13 years. Pre Paid Legal is the only company that offers complete identity theft restoration.. in not one but all five areas of identity theft Medical, Drivers license, Social Security , character or criminal identity theft and of course financial. We offer our protection as a no cost benefit to employers , through the use of payroll deduction. Pet peeve. People who don’t do as they say they say will do. What’s the best thing about the Chamber? The opportunity to grow my business with other likeminded successful business people. People who enjoy and appreciate the value of building business one sale at a time, through networking and referrals. M E S A C H A M B E R M E M B E R S H I P I S A B O U T -4- P E O P L E C O M I N G T O G E T H E R A S O N E ! Ambassador Spotlight - Jeff Lofgran, Lebaron & Carroll Insurance Little known facts about me… My first career was as a deputy sheriff in Los Angeles before coming to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s department where in addition to my normal duties I was called upon to use my scuba diving skills in search and rescue, mostly recovery of bodies. never give up and to exceed my expecWhat size is your family – My wife tations. He gave me confidence. Pat and I will celebrate 40 years of marriage this October. We have 5 What is the best business advice children and our 14th grandchild is on you’ve ever been given? Don’t think the way. about the commissions. If you work hard and help your clients the money What is your favorite restaurant? will take care of itself. The “Black Rose”, an Irish Pub, near Faneuil Hall in Boston, MassachuHow long have you been with YOUR setts. It has the best New England COMPANY and tell us something clam chowder I’ve ever had and live about the business. I have been an Maine lobster that’s not too expenindependent insurance broker in Arizosive. na for more than 30 years. I am most proud of creating Chamber Benefits and What was the name of the last introducing the discount programs from book you read? “The 5000 Year Blue Cross and Humana. “It doesn’t Leap” by W. Cleon Skousen. cost to be a member. It pays to be a member.” Favorite place to go when you travel. We have traveled all over the What’s the best thing about the world. Our favorite places in Europe Chamber for you? 1. Meeting people is Switzerland and Germany. Our fawhom I wouldn’t have otherwise had the vorite place in North America is the opportunity to meet. 2. Helping busiBanff and Lake Louise area in Onnesses and people solve problems. tario, Canada. Who is someone you look up to. John Wyness was my high school swimming and water polo coach in Southern California. He taught me to NETWORKING 101 Keep in mind that networking is about being genuine and authentic, building trust and relationships, and seeing how you can help others. Ask yourself what your goals are in participating in networking meetings so that you will pick groups that will help you get what you are looking for. Some meetings are based more on learning, making contacts, and/or volunteering rather than on strictly making business connections. Ask open-ended questions in networking conversations. This means questions that ask who, what, where, when, and how as opposed to those that can be answered with a simple yes or no. This form of questioning opens up the discussion and shows listeners that you are interested in them. Answer this month’s question and get one advertising insert or business card ad for 3 months. (Ad and flyer valued at $300.00) Be the first one with the correct answer to call 480-969-1307 Ext. 13 Get A Clue QUESTION WHAT DOES THE CHAMBER’S “MBA” REALLY STAND FOR? MEMBER TO MEMBER DISCOUNTS INCLUDED INSIDE THIS EDITION OF THE BUSINESS PERSPECTIVE N E T W O R K I N G O P P O R T U N T I E S C O N S I S T E N T L Y R A N K A S A K E Y B E N E F I T O F C H A M B E R M E M B E R S H I P ! -5- am always curious about the “best of” lists that are released by so many publications. I really don’t take much stock in them, but I am always interested in seeing where my city is ranked. Well a new “best of” list was just released in June by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine: Best Cities: It’s All About Jobs The magazine looked at 361 U.S. metropolitan areas and evaluated them for their growth potential. They looked not just at the overall number of jobs, but also at the quality of those positions and the ability of cities to hold on to them in this soft economy. They focused on places that have stable employment plus the talent to create new, wellpaying positions. A robust job market makes these cities safe havens during the recession and will give them a head start toward growth when the recovery takes off. In looking at 361 metro areas they included big and small metro areas because the suburbs and surrounding communities contribute to job stability and the big cities I L o i s Ya t e s don’t have a monopoly on vitality. What a difference a year makes. Last summer, the energy and finance sectors of the economy seemed to be thriving, and manufacturing was going strong. But today, many cities are relying on government programs, universities and stalwart industries, such as health care, to bolster employment in a weak economy. Although downturns are felt by everyone, the magazine’s research showed that the impact is less severe for those in the creative class -- people who are paid to think. These are people who work in professional occupations, such as science, engineering, architecture and education. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine selected the following ten cities as having the most stable employment as well as the most new career opportunities. The Phoenix- Mesa-Scottsdale metro area is not on the list, but this is probably a list that we should aspire to be on in the future!. No. 1: Huntsville, Alabama No. 2: Albuquerque, New Mexico No. 3: Washington D.C. No. 4: Charlottesville, Virginia No. 5: Athens, Georgia No. 6: Olympia, Washington No. 7: Madison, Wisconsin No. 8: Austin, Texas No. 9: Flagstaff, Arizona No. 10: Raleigh, North Carolina -Lois Yates, Vice Chairman Economic Development Mesa Chamber of Commerce Social Media Sites Offer Valuable B2B Networking Opportunities By Michelle Streeter, Public Relations Mesa Convention and Visitors Bureau Did you know that the online mega-search engine Google handles more than 2 than 2 billion searches a day? And, that on YouTube right now there are more than 70 million videos anyone can access? On Facebook alone, more than 200 million people have accounts, more than half of those view their profile page at least once each day, and the fastest growing demographic is those 35 years old and older. There is no denying that social media outlets are hot right now and only gaining in popularity and ability in helping businesses succeed. And, in Mesa, your Convention & Visitors Bureau is helping lead the charge as tourism destinations work hard at promoting all their attributes to the website traveler ready to book an escape to Arizona. Over the past year, the Mesa Convention & Visitors Bureau has been actively building up the VisitMesa brand on several social media sites with links to all efforts directly from our website, www.VisitMesa.com. Guests can view our blogs, click to our Flickr photo accounts to see a variety of images of Mesa, become a fan on Facebook, and view our YouTube videos promoting all we have to offer. The bureau is also blogging daily about Mesa businesses by utilizing free online services such as WordPress. Our online blog, www.MakeitMesa.com allows us to promote and speak candidly about our experiences in Mesa and the surrounding area. The new outlet is not only a free service, but allows for the latest online technology including by-the-minute Twitter feeds, embedded photos, hyperlinks and backend analytics. Already, the blog is climbing up the search engine charts for guests seeking out Mesa as a key search term. And, the And, the Mesa CVB is finding “tweet” success using Twitter. Since joining the online social site back in January, VisitMesa is now boasting more than 2,200 followers – all of which have elected to receive Mesa’s messages via the online platform. In fact, VisitMesa has been getting noticed on Twitter as fellow tweeters recognize the bureau’s efforts in this new social realm. Just recently, VisitMesa was ranked in the top 20 using Twitter for destination promotion tracked by Go See Tell Network, the Oregon based internet company specializing in destination marketing. Using the Twitter Grader, Go See Tell tracks US and Canadian-based tourism organizations that have a presence on Twitter. VisitMesa moved up to the 14th position on the May report, outranking fellow Arizona-based Twitter accounts including Arizona Office of Tourism (20), Scottsdale CVB (24) and Flagstaff CVB further down the list. While these statistics are only a snapshot of current activity on Twitter, it does show that VisitMesa is gaining valuable strides in a burgeoning territory for marketing and promotion. The Mesa CVB is active in promoting Mesa “tweet ups”, impromptu networking events at Mesa businesses, as well as serving as a resource for others on Twitter seeking out Mesa-related businesses. To learn more about the social media and online networking efforts taken at the Mesa Convention & Visitors Bureau and how to get involved, contact us at 480827-4700 or view us online at www.VisitMesa.com. T H E M E S A C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E I S A B O U T T H E P O W E R O F C O N N E C T I N G . -6- Special Devices Incorporated Paragon Vision Sciences Longbow Golf Club FASTFRAME #385 Artisian Sunset Salsa Company HP2 Riverview Toyota Scion Wachovia Securities, LLC Nammo Talley, Inc. Century Small Business Solutions PhotoGraphic Lee Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Bala Desertscape Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre Sun Valley Ranch Apartments Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage/ Murtagh Alta Mesa Chiropractic Everest College Mesa Summit Music & Video CMC Steel Arizona Bluewire LLC Bond Accounting & Tax Service, LLC 99 Furniture Store Top Hits June 2009 AAMCO Transmissions-1985 ACME Locksmith-2008 ALLPRO “Anytime” Transportation-2002 Arque Capital/Rhodes-1992 Berge Ford-1949 Blandford Homes/Mountain Bridge Community-1996 Cloud 9 Design-2009 Daedalus Real Estate Advisors, LLC-2000 Discount Payment Services, LLC-2006 Dr. Benjamin C. Yanofsky-1974 Fellowship Square-Brown & Center-2005 Gibson Ferrin & Riggs, PLC-2008 Hospice Family Care, Inc.-2005 Identity Marketing Inc-2003 Jewels by Park Lane-2008 Kohlhase Insurance, Inc.-1980 Ovations Food Services-2007 Professional Planning Associates, Ltd.-2006 Quality Inn & Suites -2007 Royal Palms Resort Village-1986 Salt River Project-1967 Sign-A-Rama, USA -1998 Southwest Shakespeare Company-2007 State Farm Insurance/Attar-2004 Sun Valley Office Park-2003 Superstition Farm-2007 The Adams Agency-2001 Trinity Plumbing, Solar Heating & Cooling-2003 Udall, Shumway & Lyons-1966 United Food Bank-1994 Wachovia Securities, LLC-1973 Waterford at Superstition Springs-2006 Winterhaven Mobile Home Sales & Realty 1992 Underlined = 110% Club Bold = Membership Plus Member Congratulations to Brandon Wullkotte, Sales Manager for TCF Bank on Signal Butte and Southern. Brandon won for having the best 30 second elevator speech as the Grow Your Business East & West competed for the title at the last Good Morning East Valley. Brandon’s competition was TCF Bank employee Jim Morris. Both contestants were good, but Brandon won! Brandon states—”I am an Arizona native, I grew up in Central Phoenix and went to Camelback High School. I graduated from U of A in 2002. I have been working in the banking industry since 2004. I’m newly wed, just two years now and we are expecting our first child in January. I am currently the Sales Manager for the Signal Butte and Southern location of TCF Bank. TCF stands for The Customer First today but is the same bank better known as Twin City Federal that originated in Minnesota in 1923. We expanded into Arizona in 2006 and are continually growing here as we strive to be the most convenient bank in Arizona. We set out to accomplish this by offering totally free checking to all personal and business customers, competitive savings and lending rates, and being open extended hours, 7 days a week! I truly enjoy working for TCF Bank because I really feel like we DO put the customer first. Whether it’s providing the best customer service we can or by simply having fresh baked cookies out in our lobby.” TOTAL HITS FOR June 2009 297,787 Top Referrals June 2009 Superior Transmissions From Time 2 Time Alta Mesa Chiropractic State Farm Insurance/McDermid Agency Physician’s Group of Arizona Desert Sounds Audiology Christian Adult Care Home, Inc. At Home Personal Care Affinity Home Health HP2 American Furniture Super Store Riverview Toyota Scion Crowe & Associates, Inc Cloud 9 Design AMF Business Services Days Inn & Suites- Mesa Firefly Graphics Inc. Clix Portrait Studios Chick-fil-A at Mesa Riverview Christels Cafe & Deli Inc. Flancer’s Restaurant Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Famous Dave’s Legendary Pit BBQ Best Western Mesa Inn Culver’s of Mesa Travelodge - Mesa JDF Enterprises dba Burger King Hyatt Place Phoenix/Mesa Hilton Phoenix East/Mesa Marriott Phoenix Mesa Days Inn Mesa-Country Club Courtyard By Marriott-Mesa Best Western Superstition Springs Inn Mardeneley’s Greens Group/Super 8 Motel Buffalo Wild Wings Economy Inn & Suites Comfort Inn & Suites-Mesa The Arizona Golf Resort & Conference Center T C Eggington’s Member Plus Members Arque Capital/Rhodes-1992 Daedalus Real Estate Advisors, LLC-2000 State Farm Insurance/Attar-2004 Superstition Farm-2007 Trinity Plumbing, Solar Heating & Cooling-2003 C A L L U S ! 4 8 0 - 9 6 9 - 1 3 0 7 - V I S I T -7- U S A T 1 2 0 N O R T H C E N T E R - M E S A Member’s Choice American Furniture Super Store Ray Garcia (480) 497-4801 we4industries67@yahoo.com 1944 S Greenfield Rd Mesa AZ 85206 -----------------------------------Affinity Home Health Kyle Silk (480) 444-7772 ksilk@chsaz.com www.affinityhh.com 4250 N Drinkwater Blvd #165 Scottsdale AZ 85251 Alta Mesa Chiropractic Dr. Michone Ouellette (480) 830-8250 drmichone@yahoo.com www.DrMichone.com 1140 N Higley Rd #102 Mesa AZ 85205 AMF Business Services Anna Freitas (480) 773-6251 Anna.Freitas@amfservices. org www.amfservices.org At Home Personal Care Jeff Papworth (480) 497-4347 jeff@athomeprc.com www.athomeprc.com 2444 E Southern Ave Ste 107 Mesa AZ 85204 Christian Adult Care Home, Inc. Daisy A. Urrea (602) 670-5653 cach@cox.net CHRISTIANADULTCAREHOMES.COM 908 N Winthrop Circle Mesa AZ 85213 Clix Portrait Studios Rich & Kathleen Stolz (480) 844-5140 clixaz@aol.com www.clixportraitstudios.com 1061 N Dobson Rd #107 Mesa AZ 85201 Cloud 9 Design Michael Cash (480) 245-0204 michael@enjoycloud9.com www.enjoycloud9.com Crowe & Associates, Inc Michael Crowe (602) 952-0505 michael.crowe@cox.com www.ValleyIncomeSpecialists.com 1108 E Greenway Ste 1 Mesa AZ 85203 Dapper Dan’s Designer Tuxedos & Suits Bill King (480) 820-0645 billking@lawvue.com www.dapperdansmenswear.com 7332 E Earll Dr Scottsdale AZ 85251 Days Inn & Suites- Mesa Stacie Anthony (480) 969-3600 daysinnmesa@ftg-management.com 1750 E Main St Mesa AZ 85203 Desert Sounds Audiology Gabrielle Sadowsky (480) 497-3285 gabrielle@desertsounds.net www.desertsounds.net 6124 E Brown Rd #102 Mesa AZ 85205 Dunkin Donuts Courtney Miller (602) 799-3809 Ext:Courtney cmiller@firstcupaz.com www.dunkinbrands.com 2701 E Camelback Rd #180 Phoenix AZ 85016 Dunkin Donuts Monica Apodaca (602) 799-3809 cmiller@firstcupaz.com www.dunkinbrands.com 2701 E Camelback Rd #180 Phoenix AZ 85016 Firefly Graphics Inc. Jim Miller (480) 968-1322 sales@fireflygraphics.net www.fireflygraphics.net 2613 W Birchwood Circle #6 Mesa AZ 85202 From Time 2 Time Erika Mays (480) 654-2019 Ext:9 flexiblechildcare@gmail.com www.fromtime2time.com 1228 S Sossaman Rd Mesa AZ 85209 Honor Our Troops Inc. Art O’Hagan (480) 203-2926 info@honorourtroopsusa.com www.honorourtroopsusa.com 5901 E McKellips Rd #109-313 Mesa AZ 85215 HP2 Mike Hawkins (602) 235-9099 allison@hp2promo.com www.hp2promo.com 1630 E Bethany Home Rd Phoenix AZ 85016 Mary Kay Cosmetics/Julie Garrison Julie Garrison (480) 830-3137 jgarrison@marykay.com www.marykay.com 6508 E Odessa St Mesa Pontiac Buick GMC Ed Chavez (480) 924-0123 rod@888buymesa.com www.888buymesa.com T H E M E S A C H A M B E R I S 6315 E Auto Park Dr Mesa AZ 85206 Physician’s Group of Arizona Sue Karich (480) 354-8875 www.physiciangroupaz.com 10238 E Hampton Ave Ste #402 Mesa AZ 85215 Riverview Toyota Scion Mark T. Mauer (480) 655-4444 www.riverviewtoyota.com 2020 W Riverview Auto Dr Mesa AZ 85201 Schuster Print Management Tracy Howland (480) 951-8878 tracy@schustercompany.com www.schustercompany.com 1022 E Vista Del Cerro Dr Tempe AZ 85281 State Farm Insurance/McDermid Agency Aaron McDermid (480) 980-6320 10720 E Southern Ave #105 Mesa AZ 85209 Superior Transmissions Anthony Hernandez (480) 610-1700 superiortrans66@yahoo.com 1355 S Country Club Mesa AZ 85210 Tysman Law Firm Kissandra Tysman (480) 654-6540 tysman@legaljustice.com www.legaljustice.com 2812 N Norwalk Ste 11-1122 Mesa AZ 85215 1744 S Val Vista Dr Mesa, AZ 85204 Phone: (480) 507-7827 Marketing Your Business! Every year the Chamber receives hundred of requests for relocation packets from people planning to relocate to the Mesa area. In the past we have filled these requests by simply sending the Chamber directory with our community and membership information. The feedback we generally receive is that what we are providing isn’t specific enough information. They are looking for realtors to assist with housing, new banks to open accounts with, new healthcare providers for their families, a place to take their car for repairs, contact information on utilities for their homes. If you would like for us to include specific information on your company in addition to our directory we can insert your flyer or advertisement as a part of the packet. To include your company information in our relocation packet we would need 500 of your flyers or brochures. This direct marketing opportunity is available to you for an annual fee of $275. To get your company information before these potential customers and clients first, please contact Leigh White at lwhite@mesachamber. org or call her at 480.969.1307 x 11. We look forward to better serving our members as we introduce your company to these future Mesa residents. C O M M I T T E D -8- T O Y O U R S U C C E S S ! When: Friday,July 10, 2009 Sponsored by Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre Time: 6:30 to 8:30 am Where: Mesa Country Club 660 West Fairway Drive (Between Brown and McKellips on the west side of Country Club) Mesa, AZ 85201 Cost: $20 with a prepaid reservation $25 reservations paying at the door $30 for nonmembers & those paying at the door w/no reservations. Next Meeting Contributing June Sponsors Business by Referral Chick-fil-A @ Riverview Country Inn & Suites Express Employment Professionals FastSigns Invisus Direct Nissle Fine Portraiture Ocean Air/Air Conditioning & Heating-July’s TableTop of the Month Strategic Resource Group Bark Busters Home Dog Training BedMart Bright Star Healthcare Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre Cartridge World-Mesa Chick-Fil-A @ Riverview Cobblestone Auto Spa Country Inn & Suites ExecuTrends Executive Training & Leadership Factory Service AC & Heating FastFrame FastSigns Ferrin Electric LeBaron & Carroll/Jeff Lofgran Nissle Fine Portraiture Ocean Air/Air Conditioning & Heating Power Tags Titles & More Thompson’s Auto Repair & Towing Valley Express Towing Visual Impact Graphics Westcor TableTops: Effective Communications Across the Generations - July 10th’s Good Morning East Valley program welcomes back sponsor, Broadway Palm West Dinner Theatre. We also welcome back our speaker, Linda Thompson, Life Path Solutions, who will share information about effectively communicating across the generations. Understanding how each generation accesses and interprets information is as vital as how your business communicates its products and services across the generational spectrum. How do you gain the attention of the younger generations? How do you maintain the interest of your current customers, while attracting the youth at the same time? Those attending this program will learn the characteristics of each generation, the factors that influenced who they are and why, and their preferred form of communication. Entertainment will be provided by The Broadway Palm West Dinner Theatre. Those of you who attended Good Morning East Valley in June heard from our sponsor Door Prizes: Country Inn & Suites, as they celebrated their 11th anniversary in the Valley. Dave Cooke, Strategic Resource Group, shared information about marketing opportunities through Twitter, Facebook, and Linkln. Invisus Direct was high-lighted as June’s TableTop of the Month and the audience chose Brandon Wulllkotte, TCF Bank, as the winner of the Grow Your Business East/West contest for best 30 second commercial. For a pictorial on June’s event, go to Ivan Martinez Photography’s site at http://www.ivanmartinezphotography.com/good-morning-east-valley/. Had Brian Vivian of Thompson’s Auto Repair & Towing been there you might have seen him collecting the Evaluation Drawing winnings, sponsored by JacksonWhite Attorneys. Sadly he wasn’t, so half of the Evaluation winnings went to George Pappas, from Bedmart, the other half rolls over for July. Please take note as we give our thanks to the many businesses that contribute monthly through prize sponsorships, tabletops, and door prizes and add to the continued success of Good Morning East Valley. ® C H E C K O U T T H E C H A M B E R W E B S I T E T O R E G I S T E R F O R U P C O M I N G E V E N T S -9- Experience vs. Age The Great Job Search Debate The debate on who has the bigger advantage in the job market among recent college graduates and mature workers has been going on for decades. But, due to the struggling economy, the tension among these workers has increased as both demographics strain to find work. According to a recent survey by Movin’ On Up, the Express Job Blog, 70% of respondents believe that mature workers are having a harder time in the current job market compared to recent graduates. But are they? Here are the facts to help you decide. Victims of Discrimination? Part of the tension stems from aggravated mature workers who believe they’re victims of discrimination. According to AARP, it takes 25 weeks for a mature worker to land a job, compared to 18.7 weeks it takes for a younger worker. In fact, age-related discrimination claims for mature workers jumped by 29% in 2008, according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Frustrated younger workers are feeling discriminated against, too, largely due to their lack of experience. For the first time since 2001, when terrorists attacked the World Trade Center, college graduates are entering a job market that’s not ready to provide them with the experience they need. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, companies are expected to hire 22% less from the college class of 2009 than in 2008 – feeding the frenzy of panicked graduates entering the job market. Unemployment Statistics According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of employed workers ages 16 – 24 has fallen by 2 million over the last two years. Currently, 18.3 million people in this age bracket are employed. The number of Americans 65 and older who are still in the workforce today has risen by 700,000 to total 6 million employed. Even though mature workers who have reached retirement age and are staying in the workforce has risen, 3.8 million workers 45 and older were unemployed in February 2009, up from 2 million when the recession began 15 months ago. So, depending on the demographic, arguments of why one can’t find a job and the advantages others have are endless. But, the truth is that both groups have strengths and weaknesses in their repertoire that can directly impact their job search and performance. The Competition Increases As the number of job openings continues to decline, down 50% from December 2007 when the recession began, the number of job seekers continues to increase. That means nearly five people are competing for the same job, up from the 2-to-1 ratio from a little more than a year ago. So what do job seekers, college grads and mature workers alike, need to do to land a job these days? First, they need to realize that employers, like the little girl in the children’s story Goldilocks and the Three Bears, want someone who is “just right” for the position, which means it really doesn’t matter if you’re a college graduate or a mature worker. What you need to focus on is becoming the right fit. Job seekers need to be more creative in their job search. Simply visiting the career counselor on campus to find a job or expecting experience alone to get in the door is no longer enough. Drafting résumés and cover letters to specifically mirror preferences and job postings on company websites, researching a company’s history and background, and setting yourself apart through persistence, knowledge and dedication is what will separate you from the four other candidates who are competing with you for every job. The debate on which age group has the bigger advantage will persist, but research shows that the downturn in the economy is affecting everyone in the job market – regardless of age. Job seekers must search out careers with companies that match their skills and needs, offer employers something they can’t live without, and demonstrate that you can blend with the culture of the company. So, you can continue to debate on who has it worse, or you can get out there and compete. If you have questions about your job search, contact the Mesa Express Employment Professionals office today and let them assist you in your search for the right job. Express Employment Professionals hosted the generations and the job search poll on the company’s blog, Movin’ On Up - http://blog.expresspros. com. The web-based poll asked: “Is the current job market worse for new grads or mature workers?” Of over 950 respondents, 70% responded that the job market is worse for mature workers. Optional Sidebar Generations in the Economy Check out these articles to learn more about how mature workers and college grads can swing the job market in their favor. •Job Search Tips for New Grads: Landing a Recession-Proof Job www.expresspros.com/us/jobgenius/2009/05/#A2 • Age & Experience in the Job Search: How to Sell Your Qualifications to Land the Job www.expresspros.com/us/jobgenius/2009/05/#A1 Employers and the Generations Check out this article to learn more about the benefits of hiring new grads and mature workers for your company. • Age and Employment: Why Hire New Grads and Mature Workers? - www.expresspros.com/us/exchange/2009/05/#1 Movin’ On Up Check out the Express Employment Professionals Job Blog on advice for job seekers. •4 Reasons to Recruit, Hire and Retain Mature Employees - blog.expresspersonnel.com/ movinonup/2008/02/4-reasons-to-re.html •7 Tips to Jumpstart Your Job Search after Graduation - blog.expresspersonnel.com/ movinonup/2008/04/7-tips-to-jumps.html Craig and Elizabeth Henry Owners Express Employment Professionals of Mesa 480 820-3700 American Furniture Super Store 1944 S Greenfield Rd Mesa,AZ 85206 Phone: (480) 497-4801 - T H E M E S A C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E - T H E V O I C E O F B U S I N E S S S I N C E 1 9 1 2 -10- T H E M E S A C H A M B E R I N V I T E S O F C O M M E R C E T O Y O U G R E AT F O O D , FA M O U S P E O P L E , D O O R P R I Z E S , R A F F L E D R AW I N G S , N E T W O R K I N G at BASS PRO SHOPS AT RIVERVIEW 1133 North Dobson - Mesa, AZ 85201 July 28, 2009 5:30pm-8:30pm Bring your portable G PS for a Geoca ching Scave nger Hunt Pistol Shooting Range with NRA Instruction will be available to first 25 attendees to pre-register with Sally (Pistols and Ammo provided by Bass Pro) Members $15.00/Non-Members $20.00 Register online at www.mesachamber.org/or call 480-969-1307 Ext. 11 NAScAR SIMULATOR, ARchERy RANGE, FLy TyING INSTRUcTION, ShOOTING GALLERy ARcADE ROcK WALL, PUTTING GREEN, FUDGE AND FISh FRy TASTINGS A M E S A C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E E V E N T June Taste of Mesa at Famous Dave’s Barbeque Express Employment Professionals We find good people good jobs and good companies good people Call us today: 480 820-3700 Mesa, AZ T H E M E S A C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E - T H E V O I C E O F B U S I N E S S S I N C E 1 9 1 2 120 North Center Mesa, AZ 85201 535 West Baseline, Ste. 104 Mesa, Arizona 85210 Phone. 480.844.2222 Fax. 480.844.2397 www.us291.alphagraphics.com ,. 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