Where else would you get to hear from the Voice of the Sun Devils and the new Head Coach? You'll also hear from the alumni association and the athletics department. Click here to learn more about the speakers.

If you bleed maroon and gold then you need be at this event! Sparky, the Spirit Squad, and several special VIP guests will also be in attendance.

Tempe Mayor Mark Mitchell spoke about economic development, growing industries, and job development. He also gave details on the city's major upcoming projects: the Tempe Streetcar and the I.D.E.A. Tempe Campus. Afterwards, Chamber members and Tempe residents asked several questions on topics such as housing and a grocery store in the downtown area.

If you have questions you'd like to ask the mayor, he you can email him at mark_mitchell@tempe.gov

The next Emerging Issues will be a meet-the-candidates forum in October. Stay tuned for details!

We want you to get the most out of your membership. That's why the Chamber hosts a monthly crash-course to teach you about all of the resources you have at your disposal. Whether you've recently joined, are thinking of joining, or you've been a member for years, this class can explains all the benefits of membership

Hope to see you there! Click here to register.

Eat, drink, and be merry with Tempe Young Professionals. This group is committed to engaging and empowering Tempe’s future leaders through community building, professional development, and social opportunities.

Tuesday, August 14 at 5:30 p.m. at The Social Hall

Tempe Council member Joel Navarro will host a panel to discuss how East Valley residents can utilize the Mesa-Gateway Airport’s new U.S./Mexico Custom’s Hub for trade/export/shipping.

Mesa Vice Mayor David Luna, Guillermo Malpica Soto who is the Mexican Minister to Trade Undersecretary and Mike Barclay of ShipHaus will also be participating.

August 29 from 6-7:30 PM at Tempe Public Library

APS's Supply My Class promotion is awarding $500 for school supplies to 1,000 K-8 public and charter school teachers who work in schools in their service territory. Winners will be randomly drawn every week from July 16th until August 31st.

Freeand open to the public, Ballet Under the Stars allows Arizona communities to enjoy dance in a unique outdoor setting complete with a stage, lighting, costumes, and beautiful Arizona weather.

Wednesday, September 12 at 7pm

Did you know that Arizona has a new official state dinosaur: the Sonorasaus!

That's just one of the nearly 400 laws that state legislators approved before adjourning in May. While some took effect immediately, most of them kicked in on Aug. 3.

If you’re considering becoming the owner of a franchise business, it’s important to make sure you’re looking into franchises that are the right fit.

But finding the right franchise opportunity for you is only part of the picture.

P.S. This Introduction to Franchising course has even more helpful advice!

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is working to raise awareness of cyber crimes, such as malware, phishing, and ransomware, that place businesses at risk. A majority of these breaches against businesses are the result of weak passwords, poor patching, and remote access.