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Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce216 North Frontier Street Wickenburg, AZ 85390

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Official Publication of the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce April 2015

WONDERING WHAT’S GOING ON IN WICKENBURG THIS WEEKEND? CHECK OUT THE COMMUNITY CALENDAR ON THE CHAMBER’S WEBSITE AT WWW.WICKENBURGCHAMBER.COM OR WWW.VISITWICKENBURG.COM

MISSION STATEMENT:“The Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization that represents the interests of the business community”.

VALUE STATEMENT:The Wickenburg Chamber operates a Visitor Center and promotes Wickenburg as a destination location with com-mitment to quality economic growth and development.

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”We don’t accomplish anything in the world alone, and whatever happens is the result of the whole tapestry of one’s life and all the weavings of individual threads from one to another that create something.” - Justice Sandra Day O’Connor

Search Local to Support Local: www.wickenburgchamber.com

Chamber Member – Arizona Steamboat Cruises invites you to cruise Canyon Lake aboard The Dolly Steamboat at this very special Business after Hours Mixer!Join us May 21st and leave the driving to us! We will get you there and back! Depart: 2:00 p.m. promptly

Highway 93The Chamber Board of Directors and our Transportation Committee recently submitted two letters of support regarding improvements and funding con-sideration for Highway 93.The Arizona Department of Transportation launched a new project to widen US 93, and efforts continue on another ongo-ing widening project to further a decades-long commitment to con-vert the rural two-lane roadway to a modern, four-lane divided high-way in northwest Arizona.

from the Wickenburg Chamber of CommerceCost: $15 pp for transportation. Arrive: 4:30 pm at Canyon Lake Marina Cruise Departure: 5 p.m. - Reservations no later than May 15th to 684-5479 or 684-0977Food provided. What to bring: Cash for bar drinks, Camera, and a good time!

Business after Hours Out of Town Mixer –

Great Trip to Canyon Lake

Transportation News Just north of Wickenburg, ADOT started on the expansion of US 93 between State Route 71 and State Route 89 (mileposts 185-190). The $12.5 million project, reconstruct-ing the highway into four lanes, is expected to be completed in 2016. This project will be funded through the Federal Highway Administration’s Highway Safety Improvement Program. For more information about this project, please call Tricia Lewis at 928-606-2420

April 28, 2015- Inventory, Estimating and Time Tracking Inventory, and Progress Invoicing

May 19, 2015- Customizing Forms and Analyzing Financial Data:Customizing Forms & Analyzing Financial data

Chamber University- QB Topics ContinueRegister for the next steps in Quick Book learning

Instructor: Brenda Hershkowitz, of Badowski & White CPA

Cost: $25 Dollars chamber mem-bers-Non-Members: $45

Bring your laptop if desired. Refreshments served.Space is Limited RSVP today - 928-684-5479

Chamber of Commerce Hassayampa Alert April 2015

Member News:call (928) 427-6559. The Webb Center presents: Steve Tyrell, April 2 at 7:30 p.m. and Chanticleer on April 9 at 7:30 p.m. for a full schedule and video previews visit www.dewpacorg; Giddy on Up for the 3rd Annual Wickenburg Wild West Run, April 11 at Sunset Park. 5k,10k, & Half Marathon. Registration & information at www.wickenburgwildwestrun.com, proceeds benefit local youth programs. Sponsored by Chamber Members in part: Jones Ford, Champion Physical Therapy, Dr. Troy Jones, DDS, Wickenburg Family Dentistry, The Vinyl Word, The Wickenburg Sun, Rockin’ U Photography, Patricia & Duke Drake, and Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce.

The Del E. Webb Center’s award winning Camp Imagination runs for two sessions this summer, June 1-12 and June 15-26. The production this year will be Disney’s “Aladdin.” Registration for camp will begin on April 18 and end when the maximum 100 students per camp is reached. Auditions for lead roles are on May 8 & 9. For information call Webb Center staff at 928.684.6624

See live birds and other wildlife from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., Saturday, April 4 at the Hassayampa River Preserve’s annual Nature Festival. Festival activities begin a 8 a.m. with docent led, interpretive and birding walks. As a special treat, at 11 a.m. Liberty Wildlife will present a live ani-mal show. Sonoran Audubon Society and Maricopa County Parks and Recreation will be on hand with information and activities and, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Reservations are required for the walks. Call (928) 684-2772 for more information. Admission fee is $5 per person, $3 for Conservancy members. Kids and Friends of the Hassayampa members are free. Nana’s Sandwich Shoppe recently added breakfast and new bakery items to their menu and serving 8 flavors of ice cream. Call 928.684.5539 for more information.

Wickenburg Lioness Club is welcoming new members. Since 1968, the club has been serving the area with many projects and activities. The ladies meet September through May at 6:00 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month, except December. For more information about activities and membership, please contact Bette Watson at 928.684.7666. Before the Del E. Webb Center Concert, enjoy an Evening Art Walk sponsored by Reset Design, Wickenburg Home Interiors and Wickenburg Art Club on April 9 from 5-7:00 p.m. Location: Historic downtown Wickenburg, 274 E. Wickenburg Way. Call for additional information – 928.232.0123. Excitement is building for Wickenburg Children’s cul-tural Organization’s (WCO) Annual Spring Fundraiser, “April in Paris”. Doors open 6:00 p.m. Saturday, April 11. There will be dining, dancing and fun until 10:00 p.m. Eddie Nasser will cater the dinner where the choices are Steak and lobster, chicken Kiev and vegetarian lasagna. Wine is served with dinner. The festivities will take place at 3450 Sabin Brown Road in Wickenburg’s “French” Warehouse District (Benner Nawman’s warehouse), beautifully decorated. Tickets are $100.00 per person or one may have a reserved table for $800.00. One may make reservations by check, cash or credit card. For additional information call the Garcia Little Red Schoolhouse at (928) 684-7473. The Las Senoras de Socorro gathered at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum to accept a handcrafted bench marking the group’s 35th anni-versary of fundraising for the Museum. While visiting the museum, take time to see the beautiful gift. Congratulations!

Friends of Music will present the Spirit of Phoenix Chorus on Sunday, April 12 at 2:00 p.m. in the Wickenburg Community Center. For more information call 928.684.2694 or view online at www.fom-wickenburg.org – Friends of the Wickenburg Public Library invite you to help them purchase an informational electronic message board and continue renewal of magazine subscriptions and publications. The library is in need of new books, movies and audio books for your enjoy-ment. Please be as generous as you can with your donation, send any amount to: P.O. Box 484, Wickenburg, AZ 85358- Dog Snake Training Session, Saturday May 2ND - 7am-9am -Hosted By The Humane Society of Wickenburg 4000 Industrial Rd. First Year Training $100 Re-Training $50 -Payment due on day of training, please make checks payable to HSW or Credit Card -Call Tamra or her staff for an appoint-ment at 602-272-8008. Hassayampa Writers Club is celebrating 10 years of encouraging writers to grow in their craft. The club is the first chapter of the Society of Southwestern Authors. Participants do not have to be published to attend meetings. Please join the group for refresh-ments and writing games on Sunday, April 12 at the Wickenburg Art Club Center, 188 S. Tegner Street at 1:30 p.m. For more information

TIP OF THE STETSONRoy Reyer, Mike Wallace, Lois Allen,

Nadine Champlin, Jan Nunn, Neal & Mary Judkins, Ginny Randall, Karen & Bob Johnson, Jason Rovey, Bashas’ Store 55, Juan C. Jiménez, The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg Art Club, Anita’s Cocina, Town of Wickenburg.

The Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce and the Wickenburg Tourism Office are now more accessible than ever. With accounts on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and Twitter; Wickenburg is now everywhere you want to be. Find us by the following links or usernames: www.facebook.com/wickenburgchamber www.facebook.com/wickenburgaz To follow us on Twitter, visit www.twitter.com and search for WickChamber. Click the “follow” button to get all the latest Wickenburg News. To follow us on Pinterest simply visit www.pinterest.com and search for the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce. You will find boards of Chamber Member busi-nesses and Wickenburg activities to share with your friends.

More Chamber Connections

CHAMBER ACTIVITY REPORT March YTDNew Members 8 21Mixer Attendance 56 171Telephone Calls 711 4,582Office Visitors 2,644 11,146Mail Inquiries 250 2,171Chamber Website 5,478 40,381Tourism Website 2,170 15,090 Facebook-Chamber 9293 45,950 Facebook – Tourism 14,816 55,763New Twitter 7 26 (485 total)Tools for BusinessSuccess.com - Jan. 510 & Feb. 420 930

April 2015 Chamber of Commerce Hassayampa Alert

Mark your calendar nowfor upcoming activities:

Hassayampa River Preserve Nature Festival, April 4 – 8:00 a.m. 2 p.m. -684-2772

3rd Annual Wickenburg Wild West Run, 5K/ 10K or Walk and ½ Marathon – Saturday, April 11, Sponsored by Champions of Wickenburg Youth – Info 928-668-0109

Desert Caballeros Ride – April 13-17

Coffee with a Cop8 a.m. - 10 a.m. for “coffee with a cop”. Wickenburg PD will be at Lydia’s La Canasta having coffee with customers

Wickenburg Cultural Organization’s April in Paris Dinner Dance6 to 10 p.m., Saturday, April 11, 2015 - Dance the night away while supporting WCO Friends of Music: Spirit of Phoenix ChoirApril 12-2pm at the Community Center Boyd Ranch Fundraiser DinnerApril 19th- (928) 415-1095

We’re looking for public events coming up in the 3rd & 4th quarter of 2015 so that we can include them on the Chamber’s Calendar of Events. The easiest way to submit information is through the Chamber website, www.wickenburgchamber.com Click on “Community Calendar” and then on “Add an Event.” All events are included on our website at no charge.

Events Needed for Quarterly Calendar of Events

Spring FlingMerchants Sale

Spring FlingMerchants Sale

April 10th and 11th

www.wickenburgchamber.com

Visit our Fine Merchants and look for Special Sale Prices!

Creations in Thread, Johnson’s Dry Goods, Danny’s Jewelry, Double D Western World,

Miner’s Creek, Wickenburg Kwikprint, Riata Saddlery, Sweet Something’s and What Knots,

The Old Livery Mercantile, Just for Kicks, Stewart Hardware, Wickenburg Home Interiors,

Refried Bean, The Chaparral Ice Cream Nana’s Sandwich Shoppe, Ranch Dressings,

Curly Two Guns, Linda’s Collectibles, Cactus Maddy’s Mercantile, At the Center of You,

Little Bits Children Wear, Pottery B, Isabelle’s Parlour, Soroptomist Thrift Shop, McKeever’s Ace Hardware

Bienvenidos Caballeros!

- Wickenburg Chamber board of Directors & Staff

Traditions are important to our community, and this annual ride

is one of the mainstays to:“Keep Wickenburg Western!”

¡Vayan Subiendo!Everyone Mount Up to Go!

“Tip of the Stetson” & Happy Trails:Californios, Cheapskates, Honkers, Poor Boys,

Remuda, Los Caballeros and DC Staff!

We are scheduling now our May – July calendar for seminars and workshops for the Brown Bag Series. Share your insight on any of these topics: Advertising, Accounting, Business Practices, Human Resources, Money Management, Website Design, etc…Have other topic ideas? Share your knowledge and help educate our business community to be the best they can be. Once speakers are con-firmed, classes will begin. For information call chamber staff at (928) 684-5479

Post your Job Position on our website at www.wickenburgchamber.com employment link. Chamber staff can assist you with the job description and placement. Call Carol Wallace at 684-0977 today. We can help you find that employee you have been looking for faster, easier and it’s Free!

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Business of the Month

WICKENBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

AMBASSADOR RIBBON CUTTINGS

Wickenburg Napa, LLCJim Southern - Manager457 W. Wickenburg WayWickenburg, AZ 85390

(928) 684-2861 Fax: (928) 684-3689

Cactus Maddy’s MercantileSaundra Fuller70 E. Apache

Wickenburg, AZ 85390(928) 232-0837

[email protected]

Larry & Shanna EisenhauerAcme TowingPO Box 21420

Wickenburg, AZ 85358(928) 684-6869 (work) [email protected]



Cheryl BushArizona Legends Realty LLC-Cheryl Bush

139 N. Frontier StreetWickenburg, AZ 85390(928) 231-2482 (work)

Fax: (928) [email protected]

Sun City ExpressAzzam Taleb

10487 N 91st AvePeoria, AZ 85345

623-933-9300


All Chamber members are always welcome to join the Chamber staff and Ambassadors for ribbon-cuttings. Meet us at the chamber office on Thursday, April 30 at 8:15 a.m. For a complete calen-dar of events visit: www.outwickenburgway.com



Membership Reinvestments

The Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce and the Wickenburg Tourism Office are now more accessible than ever. With accounts on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and Twitter; Wickenburg is now everywhere you want to be. Find us by the fol-lowing links or usernames: www.facebook.com/wickenburg-chamber www.facebook.com/wickenburgaz To follow us on

Twitter, visit www.twitter.com and search for WickChamber. Click the “follow” button to get all the latest Wickenburg News. To follow us on Pinterest sim-ply visit www.pinterest.com and search for the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce. You will find boards of Chamber Member businesses and Wickenburg activities to share with your friends.

More Chamber Connections

The Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors wants to “Thank” the following members for renewing their Chamber Membership this past month. You are the Source of Chamber Strength

A. H. Construction, Arizona Legends Realty LLC-Cindy Logan, ARW Ventures, LLC, AZTEC VILLAGE Mobile Home & RV Park, Badowski White CPA, Barbara D. McArthur, M.C., Bashas’ Store #55, Burger King #5182, Calvary Baptist Church, CBRE, Citywide Home Loans, Cook’s Ribs, Copper State Cycles, Coronado Glen Apartments, CR&R Environmental Services, Craig Motorcraft/CMC Trucking, Creations In Thread, Echeverria’s LLC, Edward Jones-Ken Heineman, Fast Mart LLC, Filiberto’s Mexican Food, Friends of Music Committee, Inc., Frontier Accounting Service, Hacienda Hair Salon, Hassayampa Village Apts., Kiokom LLC, Kokopelli Village Apartments, L & M Construction, La Siesta Plaza, LKH Farming, Los Caballeros Spa, Massage by Hannah, Mikat Plumbing & Home Repair, Molly Bee, LLC, National Senior Pro Rodeo Association, O. X. Ranch, One Way Electric, Padua Hills Apartments, Pat Mindrup-West USA Realty, Pottery B, LLC, Quality Inn, Rancher Bar, Randy’s Automotive, Remuda Ranch Center, Robson’s Ranch & Mining Camp, Rosewood Centers For Eating Disorders, Ryan’s Painting Inc., Sweet Somethings and What Knots, The Best Water and Ice, The Gun Trader, The Local Pages Inc, The Wickenburg Sun, Timothy J. Byrne, D.O. Cardiology, True West Publishing, Inc., W/A Rodeos, Western Laundry, Wickenburg Children’s cultur-al Organization, Wickenburg Community Services Corp., Wickenburg Dog Park Inc., Wickenburg Feed Co. Bar and Grill, Wickenburg Home Interiors, Wickenburg Landscape & Irrigation, Inc., Wickenburg Rotary Club, Wickenburg Tire LLC, Wickenburg Veterinary Clinic, Wise Owl Senior Center and Your Secretary & Shipping.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSCharles Divelbiss, George & Sheila Campbell, Robert &

Patricia Ernst, Joyce Stirling, Nick & Dolly Turner, Norman Chipps, Norton, Wayne, Seth E. Hoyt

Little Bits Pre-Loved Kids Clothing LLCLana Caruso

901 W. Wickenburg Way Suite 2Wickenburg, AZ 85390

(602) [email protected]

Want to be a featured chamber member in an upcoming Hassayampa Alert newsletter? Tell us what you are doing, and you could be in our next issue. Contact Us Today at 928-684-5479

APRIL CALENDAR


BUSINESS AFTER HOURS MIXER

Thursday, April 165:30 - 7:00 p.m. at

Anita’s CocinaJoin owners Tom & Sherry Hunt at their popular Mexican Food

Restaurant, enjoy good food and drink, network with members and hear about local programing and member news. Chamber Members and their accompanied guests are invited to attend. $5 per person. Staff is now taking reservations for 2016 Mixers. Call today at 684-5479.

Share your Success Stories.

1 Newsletter prep – 9:30 a.m. Arizona Town Hall Update – Communiversity in Surprise -1:30 p.m.3 Good Friday – Chamber open til 3:00 p.m.5 Easter6 Town Council – 5:30 p.m.7 Board Meeting – 8:00 a.m.9 Street Dance Committee – 9:00 a.m.10-11 Spring Fling Sales12 Friends of Music Concert – 2 p.m.13 DC Send-off – 11:00 a.m. – Public library & Apache Street15 Volunteer Breakfast – 8-9:00 a.m.16 Business after Hours Mixer - 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.-Anita’s Cocina20 Town Council – 5:30 p.m.21 Tourism – 8 a.m. West Valley Chamber Alliance – 11:30 a.m. Community Development Committee – 4:00 p.m.22 Education Committee -Scholarship Review – 4:00 p.m.23 Leadership West meeting-Surprise24 TNT Document Shredding – 11 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.28 Chamber University – Quickbooks – 5:30 p.m.29 Transportation Committee – 4 p.m.30 Ambassador’s Ribbon Cutting – 8:15 a.m. Bluegrass Administrative Committee – 12 Noon National Volunteer Recognition Week – April 12-18

*Visit www.wickenburgchamber.com – calendar for full listing of activities

May 7 My Place Suites

May 21 Dolly Steamboat

June 18 Rancho de los

Caballeros-Golf Club

July 16 Desert Caballeros

Western Museum

Aug 20 Ringo’s @ WCC

Sep 17 National Bank of Arizona

Oct 15 Wickenburg Humane Society

Nov 19 Wickenburg Home Interiors

Dec 17 Meridian Bank

Bar Sponsor: BPW

Clip out and Save2015 MIXER CALENDAR

Two weeks ago chamber staff also spent time with western writer, photographer, author Mark Bedor. He stayed overnight Thursday – Sunday in Wickenburg experienc-ing the outdoors, local businesses, events and attractions. His cover-age will be for television and maga-zine articles.

Promoting WickenburgChamber staff and TouchPoint

Designs finalized a tourism applica-tion for Destination Wickenburg. You will be able to download an interactive app on your iPhone or iPad to take in local attractions and information at Visit Wickenburg! Great promotion for our commu-nity!


The Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce “Welcomes” Its Newest Members

Please Welcome and Patronize the following new members:

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Wickenburg’s Choice!Complete Mobile Service

LoCaLLy owned and operatedprofessional Installation and repair

Insurance Claims welcome!

684-0994

CHOICE AUTO GLASS, INC.

“no gimmicks, no telemarketing, just honest, quality work.”

Old Congress Days, Inc., Darlene AdrianPO BOX 158, Congress, AZ 85332-(928) 427-9637Website: https://www.facebook.com/oldcongressdays Email: [email protected] Organization/ Special Event/ 1st Weekend in OctoberSponsor: Chamber Staff

Mary’s AZ Rentals, Mary Vermedahl71 W. Cochise, #B&C, Wickenburg, AZ 85390-(602) 363-2714Website: www.homeaway.com/649360 Email: [email protected] Guest Accommodation/ LodgingSponsor: Chamber Staff

Weekley N Son Pumping, LLC, Pamela BelcherP.O. Box 1238, 7731 N. 83rd Ave.Glendale, Arizona 85303623-247-9456- Website: Email: [email protected] Septic ServiceSponsor: Chamber Staff

Minshall’s Flooring, Matt Minshall335 W WIckenburg Way, Wickenburg, AZ 85390(928) 684-4444Floor coverings, tile, carpet and stone sales and installationSponsor: Select Glass

Little Bits Pre-Loved Kids Clothing LLC, Lana Caruso901 W. Wickenburg Way Suite 2, Wickenburg, AZ 85390(602) 316-3420 Website: Email: [email protected] Retail/ Children’s ClothingSponsor: Lee Bird, Twin Birds SaddleryCactus Maddy’s Mercantile, Saundra Fuller70 E. ApacheWickenburg, AZ 85390 - (928) 232-0837Website: www.cactusmaddysmercantile.com Email: [email protected] Antiques, gifts, clothingSponsor: Chamber Staff

Hassayampa Barbecue-Patty Sickles (Coming Soon)169 E. Wickenburg Way, Wickenburg, AZ 85390(928)684-5150Restaurant/CatererSponsor: Fast Mart

Coldwell Banker Real Estate – Sally Odette, Agent (480) 595-818133765 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, Arizona 85266 Cell ((602)885-0396Email: [email protected] Real Estate/Residential-CommercialSponsor: Chamber Staff

Downtown Wickenburg has gone green! The Town of Wickenburg recently completed a project to convert its downtown street lamps to energy-efficient light emitting diodes, or LEDs. The result is a historic district that is brighter at night and will reduce the Town’s electricity bills.

All 184 street lamps were converted from halogen bulbs to the LEDs as part of the project, which came in 20% under bud-get at a total cost of $20,682.93. According to manufacturer esti-mates, the project should pay for itself in a period of just under three years, with energy sav-ings offsetting the Town’s capital investment. The LEDs are about 40% more efficient than the halo-gen bulbs.

“This project benefits Wickenburg on a number of lev-els,” said the Town’s Director of Public Works, Vince Lorefice, who oversaw the project. “It saves our taxpayers money on energy costs, makes it easier to see at night, and cuts down on staff maintenance time with the 10-year warranty we received from the vendor.”

After gathering quotes from multiple companies, the Town selected Energy Efficient Products, LLC, for the job. The street lamps also recently received a fresh coat of black paint and new promotional banners through other Town projects. The Hassayampa River Walk, which is slated to open next month, will also feature LED street lamps.

Town Completes Street Lamp Energy Efficiency Project


2015 Chairman’s Circle Members


Obtain the Public Property Report or its equivalent required by Federal and State law and read it before signing anything.

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CUSTOM ESTATE LOTS

LUXURY RANCH VILLAS

Coming Soon!RANCH COTTAGES

Desert Caballeros Ride – April 13-17 Send Off at 11:00 a.m. in front of

Wickenburg Public Library on Apache Street

Activities Out Wickenburg Way

Beautiful eve at the Wickenburg Art Club MixerPatron viewing raffle items

Photo Shoot for Trilogy at Wickenburg Ranch with chamber staff & members:

Chaparral Homemade Ice Cream & Cafe, Riata Saddles and

Western Store, Wickenburg Home Interiors, & Reset Design, Inc.

Transportation committee reviewing

proposed US 93 plans

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