Tuesday, February 18, 2020 Have You Nominated Someone? Each year the Tempe Chamber recognizes two outstanding local businesses and one superb business woman to be awarded at events such as the Annual Luncheon and the Women in Business Leadership Conference! Don't miss your opportunity to nominate someone today. , awarded at the Women in Business Leadership Conference. , awarded at the 2020 Annual Luncheon. Chamber News & Events Chamber Advocacy Day Next Wednesday, Chambers of Commerce across the Arizona will come together for a powerful day of advocacy at the state legislature, where attendees will hear updates about how policy is impacting business from legislative leadership. Following a morning of education, the group will enjoy lunch with legislators at Mission Possible. Attendees will end the day in the galleries of the House and Senate, where they will be acknowledged from the House and Senate floors. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with your state legislators and discuss the important issues impacting YOUR community! Last Chance to Register to Meet the Candidates! Tomorrow morning the Tempe Chamber will be hosting a Meet the Candidates Forum, moderated by Cary Pfeffer, giving attendees the opportunity to hear from the chamber endorsed candidates before they place their vote. Registration closes at noon today so Reserve Your Seat Today! Sponsored by FOX Corporation, the 2020 State of the District with U.S. Representative Greg Stanton welcomes community, educational, political, and civic leaders for a formal breakfast. This year's event will be held on Friday, March 20, 2020 from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. This event will sell out quickly so be sure to If you are interested in using your membership ticket credits please email 5 Benefits of Creating a Purpose-Drive Business The average person works 1,842 hours a year. That adds up to 92,100 hours over a 50-year career. And during those hours, sometimes it’s easy to forget why we do what we do. But the research is clear, individuals are more fulfilled and organizations perform better when they’re rooted in an authentic purpose... Emerging Issues Forum: 2020 Sustainability Summit We invite members to learn from local experts about successful business case studies, solutions, and programs that help businesses save money and resources at the 2020 Sustainability Summit! This event includes an exposition and plated breakfast. If you are interested in using your membership ticket credits please email 30 Day Challenge: Let's Get Social This is Excelerate America’s most popular 30-day challenge and also the only time this year that they’ll be covering this topic. Don’t miss your chance to learn key social media skills, including: - How to create an effective social media strategy, including which audiences and demographics to target on each channel. - The right kind of content and when to post it, so you can truly grow your following and customer base. - How to provide and receive insightful and actionable feedback from fellow participants. This challenge kicks off March 9th with registration closing March 6th! Members of the Tempe Chamber in conjunction with support from the Business Development Council are encouraged to submit content for publication on the Tempe Chamber website and across other Tempe Chamber Social Media platforms. If you are interested in getting exposure for yourself and business while crafting impactful blog content, please reach out to. Feb 26, 2020 (5:30 PM - 7 PM) Graduate Tempe Tempe, Arizona Mar 17, 2020 (7:30 AM - 8:30 AM) Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Chandler, Arizona Ribbon Cuttings Feb 20, 2020 (4 PM - 5 PM) Spokes on Southern Tempe, Arizona Feb 21, 2020 (11 AM - 12 PM) OsteoStrong Tempe Tempe, Arizona Upcoming Meetings 19 Feb 20 Feb 26 Feb 27 Feb 03 Mar Tempe Leadership Volunteer at Tempe Cares Day! Tempe Leadership announces Tempe Cares’ signature annual 1-day event on March 7, 2020 from 7 am - Noon at Kiwanis Park to support the Tempe Police Department and its training programs for horses to collaboratively support public safety. Member News & Events TCC Human Services Survey Now until March 15, 2020 Spend a few minutes to help determine prioritization for Human Services funding. Love What You Do: Creating a Meaningful Workplace Culture February 19, 2020 from 7:30 am to 9:00 am Join Maricopa Corporate College for a free interactive workshop. IRS Small Business Webinar - Understanding the Gig Economy February 20, 2020 at 12:00 pm MST about how you can register for this free 60-minute webinar. Conservation Science Night February 21, 2020 at 6:00 pm about this free event! Love Your Gut: The Store of Your Microbiome February 21, 2020 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm to see Staci Joy speak about living a healthier lifestyle even when at Happy Hour! Teen Career Conference February 22, 2020 from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm about the annual Teen Conference where teens and parents have the opportunity to explore different careers in animal science. Tempe City Council Chambers Rededication February 24, 2020 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Join community members at the rededication of the Tempe City Council Chambers at Tempe City Hall and hear from architects and interior designers who helped craft this building to life. No RSVP needed. IRS Small Business Webinar - ITINs February 25, 2020 at 12:00 pm MST to understand individual taxpayer identification numbers during this free 60-minute webinar. ASU Internship Fair & All-Majors Career Fair February 26, 2020 at the ASU Memorial Union Don't miss out on the only and the largest of the semester at Arizona State University! 6th Street Market - First Sunday Fitness March 1, 2020 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm FREE workout sessions with the professional instructors of Orange Theory and Pure Barre Tempe. First Press Fine Wine Dinner and Auction March 6, 2020 from 5:45 pm to 11:00 pm for a formal dinner and auction at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa benefiting the Friends of Public Radio Arizona. Elephant and Piggie's "We are in a Play!" Now until March 8, 2020 to see this fun, lively, and amusing play at the Herberger Theater Center. Free Tax Preparation Now until April 11, 2020 beginning at 9:00 am about Tempe Community Council's IRS-certified volunteers and how you can schedule a FREE consultation to prepare and e-file your 2019 tax returns! Job Board Two Men and a Truck is Hiring! Two Men and a Truck is hiring for movers and drivers! For more information Metromile is Hiring! Metromile is hiring for a Claims Administrative Support Specialist at their Tempe office, located on Fountainhead Parkway. For more information, or email Carvana is Hiring! Carvana has multiple job opportunities at their Tempe location, located on Rio Salado Parkway. For more information, visit the . Community News & Events Public Art Open House: I-10 Broadway Curve Pedestrian Bridges March 5, 2020 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm The community is invited to an open house at the Tempe History Museum to see the design, meet the artists, and provide thoughts on what the imagery should include. Tempe Streetcar Update CONSTRUCTION UPDATE WEEK OF February 17, 2020 - Ash Avenue/Rio Salado Parkway intersection: Road widening efforts are ongoing at the Ash Avenue/Rio Salado Parkway intersection. The intersection will be closed from January 20 – February 26 while crews construct the roundabout. for more details. - Apache Blvd from Gammage Curve to Rural Road: Landscaping and electrical upgrades. Traffic will be maintained in both directions. Expect sidewalk/crosswalk detours. - Apache Blvd east of Rural Road: Track installation and OCS foundation work continues. Traffic maintained in both directions. Expect turn restrictions and possible sidewalk/crosswalk detours. - [NEW]Mill Ave/Rio Salado Pkwy Intersection Closure: Starting at 11 p.m. on February 24, the intersection will be closed to all traffic with permissible right turns onto eastbound Rio Salado Parkway and northbound Mill Avenue. Traffic movements will be restored by 5 a.m. on February 25. for details. Visit to view the latest updates including the latest 6-month construction outlook. Thank you to our Community Champions Tempe Chamber of Commerce 1232 E. Broadway Rd. Suite #211 Tempe, AZ 85282 480-967-7891