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ARIZONA CARDINALS
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Arizona Cardinals return to the campus of NAU for the #1 NFL Training Camp in America! Get ready for NFL football excitement when Coach Dennis Green brings the team to Flagstaff for another year of summer training beginning August 1st, 2005. Details to follow.
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FLAGSTAFF DAY AT THE ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
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The Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce wants you to round up the office, your neighbors and family for a day of fun down at Bank One Ballpark and watch the Arizona Diamondbacks take on the Atlanta Braves, Sunday, July 24th at 1:40 PM.
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What a great team building event for your office staff!
Let’s put a big group together and enjoy the friendship of other community members while watching America’s favorite pastime.
Tickets can be reserved today for $26/lower level and $19/upper level. Flagstaff Day at the Arizona Diamondbacks is a mini-fundraiser for the Chamber. Call 774-4505 today and let us know how many tickets you need.
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POLITICAL UPDATE
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PROP 100 – A REFLECTION:
After weeks of heated campaigning, the final tally was a difference of just a few hundred people. The Flagstaff Chamber’s NO on 100 Political Action Committee played a significant role in the Prop 100 campaign. The PAC raised a little more than $7,000 from local businesses and individuals and put the bulk of funds raised behind the Chamber’s NO on 100 television advertisement.
Thanks to Rob and Elise Wilson at Aspen Pro Media for producing a great advertisement. Thanks to Devina and family, Abel and Mitch Strohman for contributing their time and talents to the TV spot. Thanks to Al Madel and David Evans for acting as Chairman and Treasurer of the Chamber’s PAC respectively.
The Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce has recently joined the ranks of a growing number of Chambers in Western states who are adding political action as a tool to promote and defend the interests of local businesses. In addition, the Chamber continues to focus on providing networking opportunities for all business members, representing the interests of business before government, promoting our community and creating a strong local economy.
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LEGISLATIVE SESSION 2005
A BRIEF WRAP-UP:
The legislative session ended recently with the Governor and State Legislature agreeing on a balanced budget for the state of roughly $8.2 billion.
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The ending, however, was highlighted by the bitter partisanship which emanated from the “ninth floor.” The Governor vetoed more legislation than any Governor in the history of Arizona.
Governor Janet Napolitano signed bills designed to encourage companies to expand in Arizona and to boost investment in technology start-ups.
Key bills signed by Napolitano were:
House Bill 2139 – the sales tax factor bill
This bill offers companies a choice of formulas for calculating their state income taxes. This bill directly benefits high-tech companies such as Intel –which pay high wages, build expensive factories but sell little product in Arizona. This new formula benefits industry with relatively low sales within the state.
House Bill 2779 – reduction in business real and personal property taxes.
The Flagstaff Chamber joined numerous other chambers statewide in support of business tax assessment ratio reduction. This bill lowers the assessment ratio on business property to 20% from 25% over 10 years. This is perceived to be a key win for businesses of all sizes.
Senate Bill 1335 – the angel investment tax credit bill.
This bill creates a 30% tax credit over three years for people who invest $25,000 to $250,000 in qualified technology companies. This credit increases to 35% for investments in biotechnology or rural Arizona companies. This tax change becomes available if a company or companies invests $1 billion in Arizona. It’s hoped that this bill helps to aggressively build technology in Arizona.
The Governor was also the first Governor in many years to agree to a full accounting of the federal funds that flow through Arizona’s Executive Branch of government without being appropriated by the Legislature. Estimates range near $23 billion flowing directly to state agencies and other entities each year from the federal government. These funds are an addition to the roughly $8 billion the state spends annually.
We will continue to follow state issues closely and continue to participate in the legislative debate on behalf of business.
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“GOOD MORNING FLAGSTAFF”
QUARTERLY POWER NETWORKING BREAKFAST
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The New Morning/Business Before Hours
slated again for June!
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Friday, June 10th, 2005 |
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7:30 – 9:30 a.m. |
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Forest Highlands Canyon Club House |
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Required - click here to register! |
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Last call for attendees! With the overwhelming success of the first “Good Morning Flagstaff” Power Networking event, the second quarterly networking breakfast is planned! It’s a fast-paced morning mixer that puts you in front of dozens of new prospects.
There’s nothing like it in Flagstaff! More than 85 members attended the first “Good Morning Flagstaff”. Come see for yourself how fun and effective the power of networking can be! Live entertainment by Vocalocity transforms ‘growing your business’ into a very enjoyable and entertaining atmosphere.
If you’ve ever wondered how getting out in front of other Chamber member businesses can help your business grow, this is the event to attend. Bring the entire staff! You don’t want to miss an opportunity to network and socialize in the gorgeous setting of the Canyon Club House at Forest Highlands Country Club. Make your reservations today. Space is limited to 120.
Program for Chamber Members Only; Reservations Required –Limited Seating Available; Pre-sale tickets $10 - click here to pre-pay online.
Highlight Your Business at the Event:
Flier Distribution - Include your business flier in the “Good Morning Flagstaff” business promotional bag distributed to all event attendees. Fliers distributed with ticket purchase for additional $10 (135 fliers must be delivered to the Chamber by June 6th, 2005).
Special Thanks to the Chamber’s June
“Good Morning Flagstaff” Sponsors:
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FLAGSTAFF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
4TH OF JULY PARADE
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Monday, July 4th, 2005 |
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10:00 a.m. |
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Downtown Flagstaff |
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Call Sarah Whitney at the Chamber for participation and sponsorship information - 774.4505 or email swhitney@flagstaffchamber.com |
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The Flagstaff Chamber is proud to present the 10th annual 4th of July Parade. The Chamber places great value in promoting our entire community. The parade in downtown Flagstaff has become one of the most popular community-wide events of the year. We hope that you, your family and friends will attend the parade for some old-fashioned Independence Day fun.
This year the addition of highly visible sponsorship opportunities have been added. If you’re interested in promoting your business to the thousands of parade attendees and the Flagstaff community, a stage or block sponsorship would provide expansive exposure at a very minimal cost, see details below.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE:
As a STAGE SPONSOR you’ll receive:
- Your business or organization Parade Entry ($25 entry fee is waived with sponsorship)
- Logo on Main Stage Sponsor Banner located in Heritage Square
- Sponsor mentions by Main Stage Emcee a minimum of 4x during Parade
- Logo and sponsor recognition on 5,000 Event Programs distributed prior to Parade
- Sponsor logo and link on flagstaffchamber.com under the Community News and Events tab.
- Stage Sponsor Investment: $300 (limit of 4)
As a BLOCK SPONSOR you’ll receive:
- Your business or organization Parade Entry ($25 entry fee is waived with sponsorship)
- Logo on Block Sponsor Banner
- Sponsor mentions by Block Sponsor Emcee a minimum of 4x during Parade
- Logo and sponsor recognition on 5,000 Event Programs distributed prior to Parade
- Sponsor logo and link on flagstaffchamber.com under the Community News and Event tab
- Location choice of Beaver & Birch or San Francisco & Birch (2 available at each location. Awarded on a first come, first served basis)
- Block Sponsor Investment: $225 (limit of 2)
If interested in any of the above sponsorships please contact Sarah Whitney @ 774.4505 or email: swhitney@flagstaffchamber.com
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WOMEN IN BUSINESS
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Tuesday, June 14th, 2005 |
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11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
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Radisson Woodlands Hotel |
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Required - call Sarah Whitney to RSVP @ 774.4505 or email swhitney@flagstaffchamber.com |
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Take advantage of a long-running, successful networking program designed specifically for women. Have you ever wondered how to meet other ladies in the professions or businesses about town? The Flagstaff Chamber makes it easier for you with monthly Women in Business luncheons the second Tuesday of every month at the Radisson Woodlands Hotel. Businesswomen enjoy lunch, fellowship, a guest speaker and networking activities that are sure to build solid business relationships.
Guest Speaker: Frances Ann Hill, Associate Professor of Leadership at Northern Arizona University, School of Hotel and Restaurant Management.
Areas of expertise include leadership theories such as: relationship-centered leadership, emotional intelligence, multiple intelligences, personality profiles, appreciative inquiry, learner-centered education and Bloom's Theories of the Cognitive and Affective Domain Learning Models. Professor Hill also has a special interest in the multi-dimensions of Spiritual Intelligence and is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all!
Presentation: “True Colors”
The "True Colors" Program is a creative and innovative exercise that examines personality types and provides a framework for understanding the behavioral dynamics between employees and managers and students and teachers. The program delineates and analyzes human characteristics, individual intrinsic values, the behavioral manifestations of personal attitudes and preferences, the manner in which different personalities handle conflict, and an appreciation of individual talents and abilities. The "True Colors" Program helps people to understand what their individual attitude has to do with the way they are imprinted with specific ways of thinking, understanding, valuing, and conceptualizing. Once that information is understood then each person will understand how their behavior reflects their motives, wants, aims, desires, and interactions with other people.
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EVENING NETWORKING MIXER
Hosted by NAU President's Office
Dr. John Haeger
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Thursday, June 23rd, 2005 |
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5-6:30 p.m. |
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The Inn at NAU |
| RSVP: |
Click here to register online
(Cost: $7 Members) |
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2004 ATHENA AWARD WINNER, STEPHANIE MCKINNEY ATTENDS NATIONAL ATHENA LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
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In her own words Stephanie shares the inspiration and rewards of attending the conference:
What an honor and a privilege it was for me to represent Flagstaff at the 2005 National Athena Leadership Conference held the last week of April in Chicago.
This gathering of 300 accomplished women leaders from 5 countries was by far the most inspirational and personally rewarding conference I have ever attended.
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As I boarded the plane to head to Chicago I found myself wondering what the conference would be like, would I enjoy the company of so many women, would the sessions be interesting, etc. What I discovered at the conference was a top notch slate of speakers such as Kay Koplovitz, the founder of USA Networks and first female network president in television history, Maureen Kempston-Darkes, group vice president for Latin America/Africa/Middle East operations of the General Motors Corporation, and Jerrie Uerberle, founder and president of Global Interactions.
I was equally impressed with the breakout sessions that covered a wide variety of topics relevant to business and leadership issues that were facilitated by well-known authors and speakers. I especially enjoyed the session by Dr. Charles Stoner on how successful leaders bounce back from setbacks and move on to accomplish even more. Several of the workshops offered intuitive advice to help “over achieving” women to take more time to nurture themselves, develop a support network, manage multiple demands, learn to negotiate better, and to enjoy the journey of success.
What I enjoyed the most was the caliber of women attending the conference. Each woman I had the opportunity to interact with had their own personal story of accomplishment and was involved with bringing about positive change in their own community, state or country. There were many stories shared (usually over a glass of wine with much laughter) on how we each dealt with obstacles, negative people, and helping others to get comfortable with change in order to address compelling issues that we were each involved with.
I wish to thank the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce for hosting the Athena program in our community, Wiseman Aviation for providing a personal “limo in the sky” ride to Sky Harbor Airport, and McCoy Motors for the generous scholarship to attend the Chicago conference. This was truly an amazing experience, one that I would recommend to any business woman.
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MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
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New Member Reception
Nearly 60 new members attended the President’s New Member Reception and were welcomed by Chamber President, Julie Pastrick; Vice President of Membership, Cindy May; Government Affairs Director, Joe Galli and Chamber Ambassadors.
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Mid-Month Mailer Reminder
Each month the Chamber’s Mid-Month Mailer is directly mailed to over 1,425 Chamber Members. As a benefit of membership you can insert your promotional business flyer in this highly visible Chamber advertising medium for only $125.
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To be included all you need to do is deliver a total of 1,425 of your business flyers to the Chamber by the 5th of any month you choose to participate. The mailer is distributed around the 15th of each month. For more details contact cmay@flagstaffchamber.com.
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AMBASSADOR RIBBON CUTTINGS
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Armadilla Wax Works
21 East Aspen Avenue
Downtown
779.2308
www.armadillawax.com
Store Manager: Mikal Danley
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Sakura Restaurant
Located in the Radisson Woodlands Hotel!
Now serving
COMPLIMENTARY Edamame and cup of MISO Soup with purchase of entrée at the Sushi Bar. Available for lunch and dinner.
Click HERE
for more information
or call
773-9118
for reservations.
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SEE YOUR AD HERE!
Interested in sponsoring next month's newsletter? 2 spaces are now available for only $50 each. Price includes custom designed banner ad and up to 50 words text copy. Interested members can e-mail Cindy May by click here or by calling the Chamber @ 774-4505
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