Peoria Chamber of Commerce News & Topics

Join us for the first Dinner on the Diamond--A Signature Event sponsored by the Peoria Diamond club and supported by the Peoria Sports Complex. Dinner on the Diamond is a baseball themed experience featuring networking, real innings and a great line-up of speakers while enjoying dinner on the baseball diamond. Day/Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 Times: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM Keynote Speaker: Tom Sadler, President/CEO, Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority Special Guest... Read More

Peoria, AZ – The Peoria Chamber is kicking-off the new year by hosting Mayor Bob Barrett’s annual State of the City Address. Mayor Barrett in his casual yet thought provoking style is expected to talk about housing trends, community improvement investments, economic development, revenue figures and several other important topics impacting the 2012 year. Bob Barrett was first elected to the City Council representing the Ironwood District in 2001 and was... Read More

Leaders from the Tohono O'odham Nation, including Chairman Ned Norris, Jr. joined David Jones, President/CEO, Arizona Contractors Association and Mayor of Peoria, Bob Barrett, to blast those who are critical of the proposed project. Leader of the Tohono O'odham Nation, Norris challenged Trent Franks to a public forum to discuss his actions and position on the issue and commented “If we’re breaking the law, why is the opposition trying to change the law?”... Read More

Leaders from the West Valley Resort will be speaking at the next Peoria Chamber luncheon at Arizona Broadway Theatre on Tuesday, December 6 from 11AM to 1PM.   The Peoria Chamber believes that understanding the opportunities of the proposed West Valley Resort are best explained by Tohono O'odham Nation leaders in a public setting.   The proposed resort will provide 6000 jobs during the construction phase and retain 3000 jobs on a long-term basis. Beyond stable... Read More

The Peoria Chamber of Commerce is launching a membership drive November 1 through November 30. The membership drive will offer new members several incentives to join, including the lowest dues in 4 years. The Peoria Chamber of Commerce is growing, increasing opportunities for local businesses to prosper. Members can participate by bringing in new members to join. Participants and new members will be will be eligible to earn visa gift cards, a free networking event, advertising... Read More

by Scott Soldat, General Manager The business world is loaded with buzz words. We don’t phone or email anymore, we “reach out”. Employees are “human capital” and those who earn a bonus are paid “variable compensation”. We “coach” and use “best practices”, and “facilitate” our way into a “paradigm” shift. These keywords and phrases, plus many others, are generally accepted and understood in all... Read More

by Scott Soldat, General Manager Greetings from your Chamber! As many of you know I'm finishing my 2nd week as your General Manager. This has been a fantastic couple of weeks. I have met amazing people who truly care about Peoria and the surrounding communities and I'm incredibly grateful for the warm reception from everyone. As you know I'm new to the Chamber and I'm very interested in talking with members and learning how the chamber has improved your business... Read More

CHAMBER HOURS: 9AM - 1PM  |  On Friday, August 19, the Chamber will be closed early while your Board of Directors and new General Manager attend two days of strategic planning. As promised you will be seeing a new focus from your Chamber board and staff and we're looking forward to designing strategies that will enhance and add value to your member experience. Thank you so much for your support! Read More

Sponsored by local chambers in Buckeye Valley, Glendale, Peoria, Southwest Valley, Surprise Regional, Wickenburg and SCF Arizona The Wigwam. Join us for an afternoon of BUSINESS CONTACTS, NETWORKING, LIGHT SNACKS, CASH BAR and PRIZES with your fellow chamber members in the West Valley! FREE ADMISSION!    BIZ 2 BIZ TRADE SHOW IS FROM 4:00-7:00 p.m. August 25, 2011 in the Wigwam Ballroom, 300 Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 Exhibit Space is $150 if reserved... Read More

Back by popular demand, the Educational Workshop, will once again feature Keynote Speaker Lon Stafro, author of the Social Media Bible, who will give a 60 minute presentation on:  Strategy, The Five Steps to Social Media Success...The Secret to Integrated Marketing!  The workshop will be held at the City of Peoria complex in the Council Chambers on August 3 from 11:30 TO 1:00 P.M., bring your own lunch.  Lunch and networking from 11:30 to noon, presentation noon to 1:00... Read More