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Events available for Registration...

2024-2025 Board Member Dues
7/1/2024 - 6/30/2025
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Speaker Series: Election Recap
11/14/2024
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Southwest Valley Chamber Golf Classic
11/15/2024 - 11/15/2024
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Trailblazing Connections: Empowering Women Hike at White Tank Mountains
11/20/2024
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Events in the month of October 2024
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10/8/2024
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10/11/2024
Join us for a morning of Golf Lessons at the Wigwam Resort!

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10/24/2024

The Legislative Breakfast is a public forum designed to learn about our Legislator’s key issues, ask questions, and discuss issues that are important to you and your business. This will be a great opportunity for our legislators to hear from you on key legislative issues!

 


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10/1/2024
Join us in welcoming Copper and Sage to the City of Goodyear on October 1st at their ribbon cutting ceremony! 

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10/1/2024
We are beyond excited to present our 2024 Woman of the Year Award to Hon. Wally Campbell, Councilmember, City of Goodyear. The Community is invited to join us at our festive luncheon sponsored by Ideal Insurance Agency with music provided by MIXX It Entertainment.  

We along with Ideal Insurance Agency, and Arizona Broadway Theatre are hosting a blood drive for Vitalant immediately following the luncheon. 

Tuesday, October 1 
11:15 am: Doors Open 
11:50 am: Seated for Lunch 
11:55 am - 1:15 pm: Lunch & Program 
Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Ln., Peoria 

WVWNA Members $35
Non-WVWNA Members $39

Details/RSVP:  
https://westvalleywomennetworking.com/product/oct-2024-meeting/

Reservations close Friday, September 27.

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10/2/2024
Join us for a Brunch & Learn with the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC)! Discover the wide range of academic opportunities available at UMGC, including their flexible programs designed for working professionals. Learn about financial aid and scholarship options to support your educational journey. Plus, hear about the exciting partnerships between the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce (SVCC) and UMGC, helping local businesses and professionals thrive through education. Don't miss this chance to expand your knowledge and network over brunch!

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10/3/2024
 -10/6/2024

Avondale celebrates its history and heritage during this multi-day festival that features favorite elements including the carnival, parade, wild west shows, live music, hands on activities, crafts, face painters, and more!

DATES: October 3 - 6, 2024

LOCATION: Festival Fields Park

ADDRESS:  101 E LOWER BUCKEYE ROAD, AVONDALE, AZ 85323


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10/5/2024

Bring your furry friends for a barking good time at our howl-o-ween pooch party. With food trucks, pup photo opportunities, dog crafts, pet exhibitors, and costume contests, it’s sure to be a paw-some day for dogs and their humans alike.

DATE: Saturday, October 5, 2024

TIMES: 8:30 - 10:30 AM

LOCATION: Alamar Park

ADDRESS: 4155 South El Mirage Road, Avondale, AZ 85323


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10/5/2024
Billy Moore Days Historic Parade is a time-honored tradition along Central and Western Avenues. This is a FREE event. Bring your chairs and blankets and have a great time! Parade announcers will be located at the intersection of Western and S 1st Street and in front of Sam Garcia Library.

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10/7/2024
There is no cost or commitment. Support groups provide a forum to share feelings, concerns, information and as a way of supporting and encouraging each other.

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10/9/2024
Network and get to know fellow Chamber members every Wednesday at The Haymaker in Goodyear starting at 12:00pm. 

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10/10/2024
Join us for an inspiring Empowering Women in Business session with Danielle Miglio, General Manager of Nautical Bowl - West Valley. Danielle's journey took her from entry-level roles in the non-profit sector to climbing the corporate ladder in project management, finance, and restaurant management. She’ll share her experiences overcoming challenges, battling imposter syndrome, and finding the inner confidence that transformed her career. Learn how shifting her mindset changed not only how she viewed herself but also how she navigated her professional life with renewed purpose and confidence.

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10/12/2024

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10/15/2024
Discover secrets to generating leads, closing sales and maximizing profits in your small business!

Network with other business owners and learn what's working!

Workshop Highlights
  • We're going to show you everything successful business owners should be doing to accomplish the following:
  • Doubling current lead flow month-over-month
  • Doubling sales volume
  • Simple, easy-to-implement, no-cost strategies that instantly add cash flow
  • How to effectively market on the internet
  • Learn how, in LESS than 5 minutes, you can DOUBLE your current profit... and without spending any money!

www.SmallBusinessProfitStrategies.com/workshop

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10/16/2024
Network and get to know fellow Chamber members every Wednesday at The Haymaker in Goodyear starting at 12:00pm. 

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10/16/2024

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10/17/2024
Join us for an unforgettable day at the Televerde Foundation’s Swing for Second Chances event! This exciting golf tournament is dedicated to supporting and empowering women through the Televerde Foundation’s transformative programs. Participants will enjoy a day of golf, networking, and community spirit, all while contributing to a cause that helps women rebuild their lives and achieve their full potential. Your sponsorship will directly impact the lives of these women, providing them with the resources and opportunities they need to succeed. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference and be part of a truly inspiring event!

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10/17/2024

Kickstart your day with great connections and a delicious breakfast at our next Morning Momentum event!

Join us on October 17th from 7:30-9:00 AM at Someburros Goodyear for a morning of networking with fellow Chamber members and local business leaders. It's the perfect opportunity to build relationships, share ideas, and enjoy a tasty breakfast.

Event Details:
📅 Date: October 17, 2024
🕒 Time: 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Someburros Goodyear, 50 N Estrella Pkwy, Goodyear, AZ 85338

We look forward to seeing you there!


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10/17/2024
Our first event is our FBLA on Fire Leadership Conference with the Suns on October 17, 2024 at the Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix. We are expecting 1500 students and advisers at this event. We offer three workshop slots that are 40 minutes each and the tentative schedule is listed below:
 
              10:30 am to 12:00 pm – School Registration
11:00 am to 12:00 pm – Workshop Presenter Check In
12:00 pm to 12:30 – Opening Session (Welcome and Suns Panel)
12:40 pm to 1:20 pm – Workshop Session 1
1:30 pm to 2:10 pm -  Workship Session 2
2:20 pm to 3:00 pm – Workship Session 3
 
We ask that your workshop be on leadership and professional skill topics. Some examples would be resumes, job interview skills, communication, team work, collaboration. public speaking,  and so many more. We ask that you give a workshop that is not strictly lecturing but one that will engage the students by having them do some activities and moving around as that way you keep student interest.
 
The link to sign up is 2024 FBLA on Fire Presenter Interest Form (wufoo.com). Depending on the number of workshop presenters we receive will determine the number of workshops you will present at. We hope you will be interested in this event.

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10/17/2024

Thumzup is a mobile app and community that makes it really easy for any brand or business to pay cash rewards to happy customers for recommending the brand or business to their friends on their personal Instagram.  Nielsen says that 92% of people trust recommendations from friends and family above advertising. Thumzup makes that scalable. Thumzup Media Corporation (Thumzup) is democratizing the multi-billion dollar social media branding and marketing industry. Its flagship product, the Thumzup platform, utilizes a robust programmatic advertiser dashboard coupled with a consumer-facing App to enable individuals to get paid cash for posting about participating advertisers on major social media outlets through the Thumzup App. The easy-to-use dashboard allows advertisers to programmatically customize their campaigns. Cash payments are made to App users/creators through PayPal and other digital payment systems.

Thumzup was featured on CBS News Los Angeles and is a publicly traded company (OTCQB stock ticker: TZUP). For more information, please visit https://www.thumzupmedia.com .


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10/18/2024
We are looking to have participation by the chamber to be a part of this special day for our company.

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10/18/2024

Join us at Collective House for a Halloween-themed mixology class where you’ll learn how to make craft cocktails for the season. Enjoy spooky libations + light bites while you shop and best of all, attendees receive 20% OFF their in-store purchase!


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10/19/2024
We are looking for an additional 12 judges for our performance events.
 I need judges for these events from 9 a.m. check to 2 p.m., and I will provide an overview shortly.
 Events with a Topic - team events
Business Ethics
Business Presentation
Emerging Business Issues
 
Roleplaying events
Public Speaking
Job Interview
Impromptu Speaking
 We will be providing Breakfast and Lunch for our members and judges.




 
 
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Tirso Tonche
Collegiate State Advisor
Arizona FBLA Collegiate
 
Primary Cell: 602.403.7995
Primary Email: TirsoTonche@gmail.com
Website: AZ-FBLA-Collegiate

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10/19/2024
https://phoenixsistercities.org/event/2024/

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10/21/2024

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10/22/2024
Join us for a ribbon-cutting ceremony as we celebrate the grand opening of Cox Phoenix AFC and welcome them to our community!

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10/22/2024
Join us for a Chamber Social where members of the Southwest Valley Chamber can connect, network, and build relationships in a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy delicious food from Old Pueblo while mingling with fellow chamber members, making new connections, and strengthening ties within our business community. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your network and enjoy great company!

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10/23/2024
Join us for a ribbon-cutting ceremony as we celebrate the grand opening of Amazon GEU2 Launch and welcome them to our community!

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10/23/2024
Network and get to know fellow Chamber members every Wednesday at The Haymaker in Goodyear starting at 12:00pm. 

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10/24/2024
Join us for a ribbon-cutting ceremony as we celebrate the grand opening of Blue Castle Title and welcome them to our community!

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10/25/2024
Join us for the Grand Opening of Agape Family Chiropractic on Friday, October 25th, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM! Experience a night of wellness, community, and celebration as we unveil our new home dedicated to your health and well-being. Enjoy complimentary refreshments, exciting door prizes from local businesses, and the opportunity to meet our expert team committed to providing personalized care for the whole family. Don't miss this chance to discover how Agape Family Chiropractic can help you live a healthier, holistic life!

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10/26/2024
Come Support Bella Vida TMS in sponsoring the 11th Annual Stand Up for Veterans Event next Saturday 10/26/24 from 8am-1pm!
 

What to Expect:

  • On-site employers & hiring event
  • MVD/Social Services for Veterans & their Families
  • Address Legal Issues with Court Reps & Attorneys

  • FREE Haircuts & FREE Lunch for Veterans, Active Military & Their Families
  • Apply for Health-Care and Other Benefits
  • Learn About Social and Medical Services

Event Details:

Saturday, October 26, 2024
at Arizona Christian University,
1 Firestorm Way,
Glendale, Arizona, 85306


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10/27/2024
We’re thrilled to keep the celebration going and would LOVE for you to join us at our Second Annual Día de los Muertos Brunch for a Cause on Sunday, October 27th at the vibrant Testal Restaurant! Get ready for a lively and festive day, featuring a mouthwatering Mexican brunch, refreshing drinks, exciting raffles, a silent auction, and so much more—all in support of the uninsured, underserved, and undocumented patients we proudly care for at Phoenix Allies for Community Health (PACH).
 

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10/28/2024
 -10/29/2024

Where Business, Tech and Innovation Collide in Las Vegas!

TECHSPO Las Vegas 2024 is your chance to …
– Check out exhibitors showcasing the next generation of technology & innovation.
– Be inspired, amazed and educated on how these evolving technologies will impact your business for greater growth.
– Interact with technology enthusiasts, build your network and reunite with your peers.

TECHSPO Las Vegas, two-day technology expo returns October 28th and 29th, 2024 to the Luxor Las Vegas Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. TECHSPO Las Vegas brings together some of the best developers, brands, marketers, technology providers, designers, innovators and evangelists looking to set the pace in our advanced world of technology. Watch exhibitors showcase the next generation of advances in technology & innovation, including; Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech and SaaS technologies. Be prepared to be inspired, amazed and educated on how these evolving technologies will impact your business for greater growth.

As part of TECHSPO Las Vegas is a limited attendance event, DigiMarCon World 2024 Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference (https://digimarconworld.com). If the conference is where the learning, theory and inspiration happens, then the TECHSPO floor is where the testing, networking and product interaction takes place.

For complete details visit https://techspolasvegas.com.

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10/28/2024
 -10/30/2024

DigiMarCon World 2024 is your chance to ...

– Hear from some of the most audacious and thought-provoking speakers in the digital marketing, media and advertising industry.
– Gain insight into emerging strategies, the latest innovative technologies, and best practices to move your business to the next level.
– Network with thought leaders, reunite with your peers, and build your professional network.

DigiMarCon World, the Premier Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition, returns October 28th and 30th, 2024 to the Luxor Las Vegas Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Join your peers in-person or online for 3-days jam-packed with digital marketing best practices, latest trends, practical solutions, strategy, and networking, also check out the next generation of technology & innovation; Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech & SaaS Technology.

Expand your knowledge on the following topics: Artificial Intelligence & ChatGPT, Marketing Automation, Account-Based Marketing, Behavioral & Neuromarketing, Content Marketing, Conversational Marketing, Conversion Rate Optimization, Data Science & Big Data, Email Marketing, Geo-Targeting & Proximity Marketing, Growth Hacking, Inbound & Outbound Marketing, Influencer Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Native & Contextual Advertising, Omnichannel Marketing, Paid Search Marketing, Personalization & Privacy.

You’ll also learn the following: Podcast & Webinar Marketing, PR & Cause Marketing, Predictive Analytics & Attribution, Programmatic Advertising, Sales & Marketing Automation, Search Engine Optimization, Shopper Marketing, Marketing & Customer Experience, Social Commerce, Social Media Marketing, UI / UX Design, User-Generated Content, Video Marketing, Viral & Buzz Marketing, Visual & Voice Search, Web Analytics, and much more!

At DigiMarCon World 2024, you will receive all the elements you need to achieve digital marketing success! Conventional thoughts will be challenged, and new ways of thinking will emerge. You will leave with your head, notebooks, and professional toolkit full of action items and ideas to lead and supercharge your agency/team/account to even greater success.

Be a part of DigiMarCon World 2024 and discover how to thrive and succeed as a marketer in a rapidly evolving digital world. Top keynotes, case studies, strategy sessions and networking!

See why people keep coming back year after year to this must-attend event! Register and secure your seat today.

For more details visit https://digimarconworld.com.

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10/29/2024
Discover secrets to generating leads, closing sales and maximizing profits in your small business!

Network with other business owners and learn what's working!

Workshop Highlights
  • We're going to show you everything successful business owners should be doing to accomplish the following:
  • Doubling current lead flow month-over-month
  • Doubling sales volume
  • Simple, easy-to-implement, no-cost strategies that instantly add cash flow
  • How to effectively market on the internet
  • Learn how, in LESS than 5 minutes, you can DOUBLE your current profit... and without spending any money!

www.SmallBusinessProfitStrategies.com/workshop

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10/29/2024
You won’t want to miss this! Join us for our ribbon cutting celebration and help us celebrate this special occasion.
 
What: SpringHill Suites Phoenix West/Avondale Ribbon Cutting
Where: 9950 W Encanto Blvd Avondale, AZ 85392
When: Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
 
Refreshments and appetizers will be served.
 
Thank you to our sponsors:
  • Portillo’s
  • Barrio Queen
  • Phoenix Raceway
  • Saddle Mountain Brewery
  • Nautical Bowls
  • Modern Grind Coffee
  • State Farm Stadium
  • Main Event
  • Discover Avondale
  • BaconVoyage Media 
 
We are proud to support the Agua Fria Food and Clothing Bank. A donation box will be available at the hotel for your contributions.
 
The most needed items are listed below:
  • Cranberry Sauce
  • Stuffing
  • Instant Potatoes
  • Canned Fruit, Green Beans and Corn
  • Chicken Broth and Gravy (No Jars Please)
  • Men’s Underwear
 
We can’t wait to see you there!
 
 

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10/29/2024
Please Join University of Maryland Global Campus and Open Classrooms to learn more about Apprenticeships.

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10/30/2024
Please join us for Copper State Credit Union Ribbon Cutting ceremony!

 


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10/30/2024
Network and get to know fellow Chamber members every Wednesday at The Haymaker in Goodyear starting at 12:00pm. 

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10/30/2024
“GRO” with Copper State Credit Union as we celebrate our newly remodeled Goodyear Branch with a Grand Re-Opening Festival on October 30, 2024 from 4 – 7 PM.
There’s something for the whole family with kettle corn, prizes, kids crafts, face painting and a Raising Cane's meal on us. Plus, stop by our inflatable cash cube machine to trick-or-treat for CASH $$$
Credit unions care about our members and our community – come and learn more about us at this fun fall festival. We can’t wait to see you there! 

http://copperstatecu.org/gro

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10/31/2024
Lunch and Learn with Arizona Anti-Trafficking Network
 
Come join Arizona Anti-Trafficking Network in partnership with the Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce talk about the dangers and realities of human trafficking in our communities.  This is a community event; all are welcome, and lunch will be provided.
 

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