Maricopa Chamber Director’s Blog

Food Bank Needs Donations

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Last modified: May 5, 2008

By Terri Kingery | Email Author

F.O.R. Maricopa stands for, Food, Opportunity, Resources Maricopa and is celebrating its 1 year anniversary on May 9th, 2008 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

The celebration will be held at their current location 19235 Gunsmoke Rd. This bursting at the seams mobile home has been their location since inception May 2007. Run entirely by volunteers and the energy of Wendy Webb, this organization blossomed from the need Wendy saw within our young community.

Since May of 2007 Wendy and her team have fed, clothed, provided holiday meals and gifts for no less than 200 families here in Maricopa and the need keeps growing. Fiercely protective of these families anonymity Wendy says that she is seeing the same 50 families returning each Monday morning to pick up their weekly food basket.

The Food Bank is open on Mondays from 10:00-11:30 AM. If you would like to make a food donation here is a recommended list if items:

Instant Potatoes – Boxed
Peanut Butter
Canned Fruit
Canned Tuna/Chicken or Beef
Canned Vegetables
Hamburger/Tuna Helper / Packaged Dinners
Dry Pasta/Rice/Beans
Canned Beans
Cereal
Canned Tomatoes
Canned Soup
Cake Mix

Items can be dropped off at the Chamber Offices, Duderbugs, Maricopa Black Belt Academy.

Maricopa Chamber of Commerce Supports Prom Promise

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Last modified: April 25, 2008

By Terri Kingery | Email Author

Prom is one of the most exciting times in a teenager’s life, but also one of the most dangerous!
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, on a typical prom weekend:

48 American teenagers are killed in vehicle accidents

5,202 are injured in vehicle accidents

40% of the deaths are alcohol-related

Based on statistics like these, CW6 and local advertisers are teaming up to promote a drug- and alcohol-free prom.

Make the Promise!
I pledge by signing this Prom Promise to be alcohol free and drug free on Prom Night.

I agree to abstain from alcohol. I will not accept a ride from anyone who has been drinking alcohol, nor will I bring any alcoholic beverages into a vehicle.

I will be drug free and I will not take or accept any drugs from anyone.

I will have a great time and will be able to remember my Prom Night as a happy and joyous occasion. I promise to use common sense and I understand that these are choices that only I can make.

If you are 18 years old or older, you can submit your pledge online, by filling out the form below.

If you are between 14 and 17 years old, please download the form and mail it to: CW6 - Prom Promise, 5555 N 7th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85013.

Check out these prizes!

Maricopa Chamber of commerce partners with Jobing.com

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Last modified: April 23, 2008

By Terri Kingery | Email Author

Maricopa – The Maricopa Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Jobing.com in a strategic partnership to give Maricopa Chamber members another outlet to solicit employees in the community and beyond.

Job Postings on Jobing.com allow you to reach the largest number of qualified professionals throughout Arizona. Post your jobs today and begin receiving resumes right away. It’s quick and easy to post your jobs online and you can edit or change ad content at any point throughout the 28-day posting period to help keep your message fresh. With Jobing.com, resumes are routed directly to your in-box and are accessible 24 hours per day, 7 days per week from your office or on the road.

Maricopa Chamber also offers, free of charge to Chamber members, the use of its Maricopa Jobs board to post employment opportunities within the community. The Maricopa Jobs board is conveniently located on the Chamber website at www.maricopachamber.com and is very user friendly. The Maricopa Jobs board remains the most economical way to post your jobs to the community in an effort to keep local commerce thriving.

For more information, contact Terri Kingery at (520) 568-9573 or tkingery@maricopachamber.com and be sure to visit www.maricopachamber.com for more information.

Maricopa Chamber of Commerce is your gateway to business information in the growing community of Maricopa, Arizona. Benefiting all member businesses in Maricopa, the Chamber of Commerce provides valuable services such as business development seminars, business tools, informational weblogs, a business directory, event coordination, new business introductions and a host of online resources to help your business grow in Maricopa.

Watch your Global Water bill for your “Copa Buck”

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Last modified: April 23, 2008

By Terri Kingery | Email Author

Maricopa – The Maricopa Chamber of Commerce has recently announced its “Copa Bucks” campaign. “Copa Bucks” keeps much needed dollars in the community by giving residents an incentive to shop with Chamber Member businesses and participate in commerce provided by Maricopa Chamber of Commerce Businesses.

“Copa Bucks” have a worth of one dollar ($1.00) and may be used towards the product or services of any participating business. No more than one “Copa Buck” may be used per person, per day at any single participating business.

Watch your upcoming Global Water bill for your “Copa Buck” and all participants in the campaign have the opportunity to win a $25.00 shopping spree to be used at any of the Chamber’s participating businesses!

For more information, contact Terri Kingery at (520) 568-9573 or tkingery@maricopachamber.com and be sure to visit www.maricopachamber.com for more information.

Maricopa Salsa Festival

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Last modified: April 23, 2008

By Terri Kingery | Email Author

The 4th Annual Maricopa Salsa Festival is Saturday, April 26th, 2008 from 12:00pm - 6:00pm.

Maricopans will have the opportunity to come out for a great day of food, fun and festivities. Complete with a Salsa Contest, Kid’s Zone, Helicopter Rides and various bands. There is no dust storm in the forecast for this year’s event so all activities will go off as planned.

Keep your eyes peeled for the “Food Bank” donation drops located throughout the park.

Make sure you stop by the JLS Promotions Booth (CR-7) for your “Scavenger Hunt” card and to enter into their raffles and giveaways. All proceeds will go towards the VFW sponsored “Bailey’s Boxes” initiative to help send little boxes form home to our troops.

Stop by the Chamber Booth for your Maricopa Chamber of Commerce Directory and maybe even pick up a souvenir t-shirt.

Here is a brief outline of events:

Main Stage on Ball Field 1:

12:00 PM - Live Music: The Big Zephyr
1:30 PM - Tropical Vibes - Salsa Dancing Demo
1:45 PM - Live Music: Phoenix Rayne
2:45 PM - Tropical Vibes - Salsa Dancing Demo
3:00 PM - Live Music: Havana Soul
4:15 PM - Salsa Dance Contest
4:30 PM - Live Music: Eastonashe
5:30 PM - Salsa Chef Contest Ends
6:00 PM - Salsa Chef Winners Announced
6:00 PM - Live Music Continues

Kids Zone:

Helicopter Ride (Additional Fee Required)
12:30 PM - Maricopa Black Belt Demo
1:30 PM - Desert Sun Performing Arts Performance
2:00 PM - Desert Star Gymnastics Performance
2:30 PM - Robert Stephens Magic Show
3:00 PM - Maricopa Dance Academy
3:30 PM - Desert Sun Performing Arts Performance
4:00 PM - Desert Star Gymnastics Performance
4:30 PM - Maricopa Black Belt Demo
5:00 PM - Dust In The Wind Closing Act

See you around the ‘Copa!!

Maricopa Job Fair

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Last modified: April 20, 2008

By Terri Kingery | Email Author

The Maricopa Chamber in partnership with the Arizona Workforce Connection will be sponsoring the first of many quarterly Job Fairs, thanks in part to the generosity of the Global Water Center, 22590 N Powers Pkwy, Maricopa AZ 85239

This Quarter’s Maricopa Job Fair will be held on April 22, 2008 from 4:00-7:00 PM. Interested parties should bring their resumes!

A short list of participating employers:

Ross/Abbott Laboratories
Union Pacific Railroad
85239.com
Harrah’s

Maricopa Free Dump Day

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Last modified: April 18, 2008

By Terri Kingery | Email Author

For those of you looking to dump some of your unwanted items and are stumped as to where to go in Maricopa here is your chance!

FREE “Dump” DAY Event
Saturday, April 19th, 2008
Two Participating Locations:

This Location will NOT be accepting TRASH
Recycling Association of Maricopa
46250 W. McDavid Rd.
Maricopa AZ 85239
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

They will however accept the following items:

Appliances, Electronics, Computers, Ink Cartridges, Cell Phones, Scrap Metal,
Car Batteries, and Usable Furniture. NO LIQUID WASTE WILL BE ACCEPTED
City of Maricopa residents with special needs that require assistance, please call 568-9428

This Location will be accepting TRASH ONLY!
Butterfield Station Landfill
40404 S. 99th Avenue
Mobile, AZ
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
NO Commercial loads,
NO Tires, Appliances, Oil, Paint,
NO T.V. or Computer Monitors

For the record…

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Last modified: March 7, 2008

By Terri Kingery | Email Author

Voting Results

Shame on you Marie for writing an article filled with hearsay and incorrect facts. I do not know what disappoints me more, the fact that you are a Chamber Member and the Secretary of the Optimist Club, an organization that the Chamber supports, or the fact that you did not even bother to contact me at all.

This is yet another fine example of how some members of the community would rather create conspiracy theories and controversy over something good, instead of thinking on the positive side. Why not ask your self what does Community of Hope have to offer that is attracting all these people? Why not go and check it out on Sunday?

As for the Chamber Awards Banquet each person or business received a nomination from the Community. All nominees were voted on by the entire Chamber Membership, as you well know since you voted as a Chamber Member.

I have posted the results of this voting to this blog for all to see (voting results link).

Dear Maricopans please for the record, do your homework before you put something out to print, call those involved, ask questions, and get the facts, all the facts.

Maricopa Candidate Forum

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Last modified: February 8, 2008

By Terri Kingery | Email Author

On Saturday February 16, 2008 in cooperation with Maricopa Women in Business & the Tribune newspaper we will be bringing you the 2008 Mayoral, City Council Electorial forum. Here is your chance to meet and hear from the Candidates running for office in the City of Maricopa. This Candidate Forum will be held at the University of Arizona Agricultural Center, 37860 Smith-EnkeRoad, Bartley P. Cardon Building - 2:00PM 5:30PM. This event is free but space is limited so you must pre-register to attend

http://www.chamberorganizer.com/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=MACC&evid=1433085

Public Transit in Maricopa

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Last modified: February 8, 2008

By Terri Kingery | Email Author

Public Hearing Regarding Transit in Maricopa

A public hearing regarding the section 5311 Rural Transportation Program grant will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2008, 7:00 p.m. at the Global Water Facility located at 22590 North Powers Parkway.

The section 5311 grant, an opportunity from the U.S. Federal Department of Transportation, is directly related to providing transit to the residents of Maricopa. The funds from the project being considered will be used to purchase three buses and continue the commuter pilot transit program.

At this hearing, interested persons or agencies will be able to speak in respect to the social, economic and environmental aspects of the project. Oral or written evidence and recommendations with respect to the project may be submitted.

“The City is on the cusp of a successful commuter transit program for its residents,” states Brent Billingsley, transportation director. “Funds from the federal section 5311 grant are crucial to providing the transit service residents need.”

A copy of the grant proposal will be available for public inspection after February 22, 2008 at city hall, 45145 West Madison Avenue.