Chamber Economic Development & Workforce Programs
BUY · DINE · STAY
 A campaign that was created by the Chamber's Small Business Division in 2006, the local buying campaign encourages residents and visitors alike to "shop local" and educates the public about the importance about buying locally. When you "buy local," not only are you helping a local business to thrive in Flagstaff, but you are also helping to support the infrastructure of the community through sales tax dollars.
Community Reminder to Shop Flagstaff for the Holidays
Chamber Academy
A luncheon roundtable series focused on sharing business knowledge – Chamber member to Chamber member. Topics include: advertising, web design, business accounting, human resources and investing. A great way to enjoy lunch, and enrich your business while learning from peer Chamber members.
POWER
POWER (Partnership on Workforce Education and Readiness) – a series of programs to promote workforce development in Flagstaff, including the following:
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Skills for Success – A program that partners local Chamber businesses with middle- and high-school classrooms to discuss workplace ethics and job opportunities in Flagstaff. Session include lectures, mock interview, resume writing trips, and discussion of emerging careers.
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Arizona Academic Scholars – Encourages middle and early high-school students to pursue a more rigorous high school curriculum, with an emphasis on math and science.
Building Bridges to Business (B3)
Business Expansion & Retention
This survey program provides data and analysis to community leaders to aid in the retention and expansion of existing local businesses. It also helps guide the Chamber in providing businesses with programs, services and business counseling.
SBDC CLASSES
 The Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with Coconino Community College’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to present a series of business seminars. The SBDC is part of a nationwide program sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration to make technical assistance services available to the small businesses that drive our nation’s economy. Courses for small businesses range from Quickbooks for payroll, to business plan writing, to marketing and customer service. Please log on here for a schedule of upcoming classes.
U.S. CHAMBER
As a member of the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce you are also automatically enrolled as a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Take advantage of this special joint benefit by logging on to the US Chamber’s Small Business Center at www.uschamber.com/sb for small business toolkits and the resources you need to run a successful business!
U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
www.sba.gov: Offers SBA-backed loans, government contracting opportunities, disaster assistance and training programs and the latest issue of The Small Business Advocate.
The SBA report, The Importance of Angel Investing in Financing the Growth of Entrepreneurial Ventures, seeks to provide an alternative assessment of the role of angel investment in the entrepreneurial finance system.
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