Tempe’s Past and Future Mayors come together for a Conversation in Leadership
Posted on | April 24, 2012 | No Comments
By Tanya Chavez
See history in the making at the 5th Annual Conversations in Leadership as, for the first time in eight years, the incoming and outgoing Mayor of Tempe will come together to talk about the City of Tempe—past, present and future—and their roles in leadership.
Tempe Leadership sponsors this one-time event, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. May 22 at the Tempe Mission Palms. The night will feature both Hugh Hallman, Tempe Mayor for the past eight years, and the new Mayor-elect—Mark Mitchell or Michael Monti—one week after the May 15 Mayoral election. Attendees will hear first-hand accounts of life in leadership, while enjoying drinks, appetizers and networking amongst attendees and presenters.
Conversations in Leadership will allow our mayoral panelists to honestly discuss leadership lessons learned, while providing insight into the future of Tempe. Each panelist provides a unique perspective, from Michael Monti’s role as a business leader in Tempe, to Mark Mitchell’s time on the City Council, and including Hugh Hallman’s evaluation of his past eight years as the Mayor of the City of Tempe.
Reserve your seat today for Conversations in Leadership, a once-in-a-lifetime event. Sponsorship opportunities are available for the evening. Ticket prices are $50 per person. All event proceeds support Tempe Leadership –a 501(c)(3) organization. This includes Tempe Cares and scholarship support for both Tempe Leadership and Tempe Youth Leadership programs.
For more information on the 5th Annual Conversations in Leadership event or to RSVP, call (480) 967-7891 or visit www.tempeleadership.org.
Past Conversations in Leadership speakers include: Neil Giuliano, former Mayor of Tempe; Rep. Harry Mitchell, former Arizona Congressman; Frank Kush, former Arizona State University head football coach; and many more.
For media inquires, contact Tanya Chavez at 480-252-8354 or tschavez18@gmail.com
Tags: conversations in leadership > Hugh Hallman > mark mitchell > michael monti > tempe > tempe chamber > Tempe Leadership
Women in Business Conference and Trade Show – Booths Available, Speakers, Award Finalists Announced
Posted on | April 20, 2012 | No Comments
The Tempe Chamber is proud to present the 17th Annual Women in Business Conference and Trade Show on May 23, 2012 at The Buttes, a Marriott Resort.
Each year, this powerful event brings together more than 300 business leaders in a setting that celebrates success, facilitates networking and offers incredible opportunities for personal and business growth. A trade show featuring local and national organizations, businesses and companies provides the backdrop to a wonderful luncheon and presentations by powerful keynote speakers.
The half-day event culminates with the presentation of the prestigious Business Woman of the Year award. The three finalists are Julie Kent, owner of here on the corner; Deborah Ostreicher, Deputy Aviation Director at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport; and Robin Trick, co-owner and operator of House of Tricks Restaurant.
The event takes place from 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and includes an outstanding lunch prepared exclusively for the Tempe Chamber by the chefs at The Buttes. Advance registration is now open for exhibitors and attendees.
Our keynote presentations are:
9:15 – 10:00 – REACH – Help us honor the achievements of the graduates of our Mentor Program during this dynamic discussion and interview, concluding with a presentation of diplomas.
Heidi Foglesong, CEO of the Market Box and media celebrity with an extensive career and expertise in radio and television will emcee the event.
Heidi Foglesong
10:30 – 11:15 – ACHIEVE – Tamara Woodbury, CEO of the Arizona Cactus-Pine Girl Scout Council
- Tamara Woodbury
12:15 – 1:00- CELEBRATE – Linda Clemons, CEO of Sisterpreneur, Inc.
Linda Clemons
Booths or tickets can be reserved online here or by calling 480-967-7891.
Tags: heidi fogelsong > linda clemons > tamara woodbury > tempe chamber > women in business
Tempe Chamber Names Business Woman of the Year Finalists
Posted on | April 18, 2012 | No Comments
The Tempe Chamber of Commerce has announced three finalists for the 2012 Business Woman of the Year award. The recipient will be honored at the 17th Annual Women in Business Conference and Trade Show on Wednesday, May 23, at The Buttes, A Marriott Resort, 2000 Westcourt Way in Tempe.
The award was established to recognize an outstanding business woman who has positively impacted the Tempe community. The finalists have achieved excellence in their fields, displayed leadership in the community, served as positive role models and are active in programs within the community and the Tempe Chamber. They have received numerous awards and accolades for their professionalism and spirit of service.
“The Business Woman of the Year award recognizes the valuable contributions that the candidates have made to the business community and to the Tempe Chamber of Commerce. Their hard work and dedication have made an admirable and positive impact that we are proud to recognize,” said Mary Ann Miller, President and CEO of the Tempe Chamber.
The three finalists are Julie Kent, owner of here on the corner; Deborah Ostreicher, Deputy Aviation Director at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport; and Robin Trick, co-owner and operator of House of Tricks Restaurant. Read more
Tags: Business Woman of the Year > deborah ostreicher > julie kent > robin trick > tempe chamber
Cut the Price, Cut your Throat
Posted on | April 12, 2012 | No Comments
by Linc Miller, Sandler Training
Have you been tempted to offer discounted prices or fees in an attempt to win the business? Have prospects asked for discounts, promising to give you the business if the discounts are granted?
What did you do?
Cutting the price to win the business is a strategy that has the potential to do more harm than good. In the short term, you may win a piece of business, but at what cost?
By offering a discount, you “brand” your product or service. What does that brand suggest? The suggestion is that your product or service is not worth the price originally quoted. To make matters worse, the suggestion carries over to future quotes for products or service. Once you establish a precedent, it’s hard to break it. Read more
Learn to Land Big Sales at Chamber Procurement Workshop
Posted on | April 9, 2012 | No Comments
Everybody wants the big contract, but learning how to secure it can be a daunting task. The Tempe Chamber of Commerce, always looking for new ways to help our members grow and succeed, is offering the “Doing Business With” Series to teach attendees how to work with some of the largest institutions in the state.
- During this event, attendees will learn how to provide services and products to the State of Arizona; the City of Tempe; Arizona State University; and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Learn how the bid and RFP processes work, how you can be included in them, who to talk to, best practices for securing contracts and more. The half-day workshop is broken into four 45-minute sessions, each featuring a representative from the purchasing or contracting departments of each institution. Presentations will include Q&A and practical advice and procedures for getting more business for your company. Read more
Tags: arizona state university > city of tempe > john riley > michael green > phoenix sky harbor international airport > state of arizona > susan bayer > tempe > tempe chamber > valerie churchwell
How to Build Business Value in a Recession
Posted on | March 29, 2012 | No Comments
Kjell Andreassen
Kjell Andreassen
By: Kjell Andreassen Acceler8 llc
Think: Acquisition
In an economy when many of us are tempted to bury our heads until the shooting is over, smart business owners are realizing that this may be the perfect time to acquire smaller, less adaptable, less capitalized or less well-managed competitors.
As the sellers of goods or services, owners sometimes forget that they, too, can be buyers. And in this buyer’s market, you can expect to find not only lower purchase prices, but also much more attractive seller-based financing and earn-outs.
Consider for a moment that many of your smaller competitors are experiencing a fall in revenue that portends the end of their company’s viability. While their overhead is not large by your standards, it represents such a substantial percentage of their revenue that, as revenue sinks, they simply cannot correspondingly reduce overhead. The hypothetical business owner, Bob Eustice’s company, All-City Printing, is a good example. Read more
Tempe Chamber Salutes Our Military at Big Band Event
Posted on | March 26, 2012 | No Comments
1940's USO Dance
In a salute to the nation’s military, the Tempe Chamber of Commerce is providing complimentary tickets to servicemen and women throughout Arizona to its inaugural Swing Into Spring celebration.
Centered around the 14-piece Upper East Side Big Band, the event features dinner, drinks, dancing, desserts, a silent auction and more. Inspired by the USO shows and dances that first supported troops during the 1940s, the Tempe Chamber and its Ambassadors Committee have teamed up with local donors to offer free tickets to a limited number of active duty and retired members of America’s armed forces.
The event takes place on April 5 from 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. at Noah’s, 2100 E. Yeager Dr. in Chandler. To request a free ticket for a member of the military, or to sponsor one through a donation of a ticket, contact Frank Woertz at 602-397-6867 or frank@judywoertz.net.
- Swing Into Spring!
Tickets for civilians are $40 for members, $50 for the public and include admission, dinner and two drink tickets, dessert, dancing and hours of swing-era big band performances. Event registration is available here or by calling 480-967-7891. Read more
Join the Business Resource Advantage Committee and Expand Your Influence
Posted on | March 26, 2012 | No Comments
The Tempe Chamber is actively seeking new members for our Business Resource Advantage Committee. Do you think you have great ideas to share that could be of benefit for other Chamber members and local business in general? Do you want to be a part of the decision-making process behind choosing our Hot Topics and Lunch speakers?
The purpose of the Business Resource Advantage Committee is to provide information and resources to Chamber members in a variety of productive, user-friendly formats in order to impact their businesses in profitable and beneficial ways.
The group meets once a month and plays a key role in establishing programs and educational workshops to deliver vital information and resources to our membership, such as our upcoming “Doing Business With” Series. We also foster networking, leads and growth through our leads group, Coffee Connections.
Help us improve and be a part of your own success. If you are interested in joining the committee, please send an e-mail to Sachiyo Ragsdale at sachiyo@tempechamber.org, and tell us why you would be a good fit for this committee.
Tempe Leadership Seeks New Members at Annual Reception
Posted on | March 9, 2012 | No Comments
By Nancy Puffer, Current member of Tempe Leadership Class XXVII and local journalist
The other day I paused for a moment to contemplate all of the lessons in leadership I’ve experienced over the past seven months as a member of the current Tempe Leadership Class XXVII, and I realized the deep and lasting value of taking the time to grow my leadership skills.
I’m so glad I’ve done this. I now believe it’s one of the best investments you can make in yourself, for your own personal growth, your employer, that favorite non-profit you love to serve, your community and even your family.
What exactly have I learned? I can now say from personal experience that becoming a good leader isn’t always about doing what’s easy. After going through Tempe Leadership I now know I am capable of setting aside my own ego and personal aspirations to do what’s best for my team, I know I can handle disagreements with grace, and I know I can help others to engage their personal strengths, which ironically, helped me discover some of my own. I will come away from this knowing I have all the tools I need to be a good leader in our community, which I’ve now had the chance to not only prove to others, but to myself.
These are lessons you can’t truly internalize by reading about them or simply intellectually understanding the concepts. But you can experience them through structured, quality leadership development programs like Tempe Leadership.
In this 9-month program, we’ve learned about all aspects of Tempe, from government and social services to local business and art. We’ve participated in a class project to reforest 37 dead and dying trees in Kiwanis Park and participated in a handful of fundraisers and community events. Read more
Tempe Chamber Seeks Board Nominations
Posted on | March 2, 2012 | No Comments
Do you know someone who would make a great leader for the Tempe Chamber?
Chairman of the Board Dave Long has announced the appointment of a nominating committee to develop a single slate of five candidates to run for election to the Tempe Chamber’s Board of Directors.
Board members serve a three-year term. If you have suggestions for possible Board candidates, please submit their names no later than Monday, March 12, to Dave Long, Chairman of the Board, Tempe Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 28500, Tempe, AZ 85285-8500; fax to (480) 966-5365; or e-mail to info@tempechamber.org. Read more
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