Chamber announces new executive assistant
The Maricopa Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Crain to its staff. Michael has a passion for helping small business and has a strong marketing background. He is a church youth leader, enjoys outdoor sports and meeting new people. “I think the addition of Michael will bring new ideas and is a great boost for the Chamber, “commented Bob Gillespie, Board Member. Michael will start his new job on September 7.
The Chamber Board accepted Anthony Snyder’s, resignation at a recent meeting. Anthony’s job at Well Fargo Bank has been relocated, however; he plans to continue to be active with the Chamber. Mary Jane Lopez, alternate member of the board has been appointed to fill the remainder of Snyder’s term.
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Graduating ASU Seniors helping Maricopa use “Tourism for the Public Good”
An exciting partnership between ASU and the City of Maricopa is helping the City investigate ways to better their community by harnessing the power of tourism. Tourism is the largest industry in the World and this spring an ASU class in Tourism Development and Management has been researching the opportunities for its growth using the resources of the city of Maricopa.
Under the guidance of Professor Tim Tyrrell, the ASU class of 55 juniors and graduating seniors studied Maricopa as a case study in a tourism research methods course. The project looked at how eight different resources of the City could provide opportunities for future tourism development.
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Carlisle, four others, honored at Chamber Awards
Local caterer Sue Carlisle was honored with the 2010 Sonny Dunn Citizen of the Year Award at the third annual Maricopa Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet.
Sue, husband Brett, and children Rylee and Kierra, have been residents of Maricopa for five and ½ years. The Carlisles own Straight to the Plate Catering, and formerly operated a local Entrees Made Easy franchise.
Sue Carlisle has been battling a life threatening disease for the past three years. Her fight has not only been an inspiration to those in Maricopa who know her but other lives all across the country are better because of her courageous and successful battle over this disease through experimental treatment.
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First pediatric office opens in Maricopa
This past week, Maricopa celebrated the grand opening of its first local pediatric office.
Southwestern Pediatrics’ medical staff includes Charles R Martin Jr, MD and Sultan Y Ayoub, FNP. Buddy, as Dr Martin is commonly known, received his training in the Phoenix Children’s Hospital / Maricopa Medical Center Joint Pediatric Internship and Residency Program in Phoenix, and has been a practicing pediatrician in the Valley for 15 years. The Maricopa location will be a sister office of their existing practice in Gilbert.
The office has four treatment rooms, each featuring a different theme. Girls will love the “Princess Room” or the “Tinkerbell/Fairy Room”. Boys will feel right at home in the “Cars & Trucks Room” and the “Dinosaur Room”.
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Chamber hosting hot dog eating contest at Great American Barbeque
Fourth of July celebrations are all about fireworks, fun and food, especially hot dogs. The Maricopa Chamber of Commerce is hosting the first ever Maricopa Hot Dog Eating Championship, Sponsored by Willie’s Weenies, at Pacana Park as part of the city’s annual Great American Barbeque.
Contestants, who must be 18 years old or older, will have seven minutes to eat all the hot dogs they can handle (including the bun). The buns and hot dogs may be separated, dunked or mangled, and a glass of water will be provided. Condiments for the cooked, warm hot dogs are allowed, but not usually used.
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Maricopa’s “Biggest Loser” to speak at Chamber event
Sione Fa did not ultimately become “The Biggest Loser” of television fame, but the Maricopa resident is the biggest winner in real life due to his personality, drive and determination.
Sione will be the featured speaker at the Maricopa Chamber of Commerce’s Third Annual Keynote Speaker Event on May 27th. This entertaining and informative program will be held at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Resort from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
As contestants on NBC’s “The Biggest Loser,” Sione and his cousin Filipe faced a daunting weight loss challenge. Their family comes from Tonga where obesity is both desirable and culturally accepted, and ‘bigger is better.’ Sione came into the competition weighing 372 pounds.
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Grant assistance available for local business development
As part of a grant awarded to Pinal County from the Ak-Chin Indian Community, a limited number of scholarships are still available to assist local businesses in website development and membership with the Maricopa Chamber of Commerce.
Both benefits are designed to help businesses improve their marketing strategies, sales base, and networking opportunities.
For more information please contact the Chamber at (520) 568-9573.
Chamber encouraging residents to shop local
The Maricopa Chamber of Commerce has launched the Buy Maricopa campaign to get Maricopa residents to spend money locally throughout the year.
“Shopping locally not only benefits our merchants and their employees, it adds to local government revenue in the form of sales tax dollars,” the chamber said.
“I think it’s crucial,” local resident Michelle Cartwright, said about shopping locally. “It is important that we [Maricopa residents] remember to shop locally. You can find unique items that will not be at a big box store.”
“I think it’s very important for our economy for the local community to support local business, so we can continue to be here for them the long run,” said entrepreneur Michael Eriksson. “We have a great rapport with our customers and we have a wonderful clientèle. Of course, there are some cautious people with the way things are going, but we just have to keep doing what we’ve always done and that is to offer great customer service and a great product.”
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One more Buy Maricopa Holiday Expo happening before Christmas
The Maricopa Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring one more BuyMaricopa Holiday Expo at the Stage Stop Marketplace, this Saturday December 20th, 2008 from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. This is a great opportunity for local residents to complete their holiday shopping.
The following businesses will be on hand to help you with gifts and gift ideas: Eclectic Classics Furniture & Jewelry, Cotton Blossom Flower Shoppe, Arizona’s Best Choice Insurance, Maricopa Trikke LLC, Phenom Boardworks Custom Skateboards, Balance Personal Training, Straight to the Plate Catering, Dole’s Retail Sales, P & P Flooring, Tupperware, Buteo Shadows Raptor Center, JLS Promotional Products, Amy Jamieson Photography, and Organic Elements Skin Care Products.
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Chamber holding second Buy Maricopa Holiday Expo for 2008 shopping season
The Maricopa Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring another BuyMaricopa Holiday Expo at the Stage Stop Marketplace, this Saturday December 6th, 2008 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Residents are encouraged to come and start their Holiday shopping.
Also on site will be City of Maricopa’s Drop and Shop program. Drop and Shop provides a safe environment for children so that parents can have a few hours to shop. Fees are $25 for the first child, and $20 for each additional child. Pre-registration is required. Contact Maria Billingsley at (520) 316-6962 to sign up.
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