Chamber Chatter

Volume 11, Issue 12 December 2013

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Board of Directors

2012-2013 Officers

Richard Platt- President

RT Platt Law, PLLC

Debie Neely-Vice President

Kiva Insurance and Financial Services

Shelley Brown-Secretary/Treasurer

Brown’s Coolers, Appliances & Furniture

Board Members

Jim Garrett

Garrett Motors

Kelli Kent

Coolidge Examiner

Brent DeZeeuw

APS

Pam Leal

D&J Trends

Taylor Hansen

Hansen Land Surveying

TJ Shope

AZ State Rep. & Shope’s IGA

Contact Information

Coolidge Chamber

320 W. Central Ave.

Coolidge, AZ 85128

(520) 723-3009

(520) 723-9410 fax

Email: info@coolidgechamber.org

Website: www.coolidgechamber.org

FaceBook: http//.facebook.com/coolidgechamber

Lynn Parsons-Executive Director

Diane Garcia-Felix– Executive Assistant

December Membership Luncheon

Guest Speaker: Ken Bennett

Arizona Secretary of State

Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Location: CUSD Board Room

Address: 450 N. Arizona Blvd-Coolidge

Time: 12pm—1:00pm

Cost: $10 with RSVP/$12 with late RSVP

Non-Members $12 with RSVP

RSVP by Monday, December 16 , 2013

(RSVP required for lunch)

November Membership Luncheon

This month's membership luncheon was held at CAVIT.

New Board President, Richard Platt conducted the meet-

ing. The November Spotlights were introduced and given

a plaque, Kelli Tuley-Kent accepted on behalf of Bob

Tuley at The Arizona Jackpot., and Art Doloresco ac-

cepted on behalf of Florence Hospital at Anthem.

Guest Speakers were Jack Malpass and Rick Miller of the

Coolidge Economic Development Committee. A slide

presentation was played for the membership, the

topic being "The Coolidge Artisan Village Experi-

ence- A Center of Creativity and Innovation".

Each slide had very descriptive images on the pos-

sibility of how the Artisan Village could look and

how it could attract more

visitors to Coolidge. This

has been an ongoing pro-

ject for the Coolidge Eco-

nomic Development Committee.

The Artisan Village would be located at North School, on

Arizona Ave and Northern. As shown in the video, Coolidge

could be a "hot spot" for your local artists, your farmers mar-

kets, small businesses, as well as the Coolidge Chamber.

This in turn will not only boost our economy but also peak

our interest in fine culture. The CEDC committee is fever-

ishly working to make this happen, it may not be

today, nor will it be tomorrow, however, our fu-

ture will definitely convey growth and prosperity

to our community. For more information on the

CEDC, visit them at www.growincoolidge.com

The Chamber would like to Thank Mike Glover of

CAVIT for the use of the media room, to Peter

Koulouris of Mount Athos Restaurant for the

wonderfully catered lunch and to those businesses

who gave door prizes: Jim Dinkle, Boyce Thomp-

son Arboretum, Performing Arts Center, Garrett

Motor's, Holiday Inn Express and Suites, Florence

Copper Project (Curis Resources), Heritage Coo-

lidge Funeral Home and Firefly Signs. We would

also like to give a big Thanks to our Chamber Vol-

unteer Luz Shope.

The next luncheon will be on December 18, with

Guest Speaker Ken Bennett. Check our website for more information

www.coolidgechamber.org

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Ribbon Cutting for MyBullFrog.Com

The Ribbon Cutting for MyBullfrog.Com was held on Wednesday, November 6. Michael Elston and his staff were all on hand to answer any questions regarding their business which is a Verizon Premium Wireless Retailer. Michael has hired all local residents to work at the Coolidge site and it has been booming. Their motto is "To focus all of our talents and energies around the most important people we will ever meet, our customers, and to earn their trust and respect by exemplifying the true spirit of service and a quick willingness to do what is right". If you would like more information on MyBull-f r o g . C o m , v i e w t h e i r w e b s i t e a t www.mybullfrog.com; also stop in and meet Mi-chael and his staff and get your Verizon products locally. They are located at 1443 N. Arizona Blvd, Coolidge, AZ 85128.

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Ribbon Cutting for PhoenixMart

PhoenixMart Ribbon cutting was held on Thursday, November 7th. The event was attended by several Coolidge Dignitaries

like Mayor Tom Shope, City Manager Bob Flatley, Growth Management Director Rick Miller and Coolidge Chamber Execu-

tive Director Lynn Parsons.

Imagine a place where buyers can go to purchase everything they need for their business, a location that can offer a direct connection between the manufacturer and the buyer without the need for middlemen. PhoenixMart is that place: a business-to-business, year-round showcase all under one roof. Beginning in 2014, manufactur-ers and distributors can display their products for buyers from all over the world to open up new markets and increase sales and create new jobs. At PhoenixMart, buyers can find a broad portfolio of parts, materials and finished products from a vari-

ety of companies from all over the world.

PhoenixMart is the gateway to America's manufacturing future.

As the largest, fully integrated, multi-category supply center in

the world, PhoenixMart offers a comprehensive selection of

American quality products at globally competitive prices. Phoe-

nixMart empowers its tenants with Affinity Program services

which reduce costs and increase efficiency.

PhoenixMart provides businesses with solutions that help them

overcome today's economic challenges and ensure a prosperous

future. For more information on the PhoenixMart, visit them at

www.phoenixmart.com

Bright International Pumpkin Carving Contest 2013

The Theme was to be about the Company or Company Products

First Place got 300.00

Second Place got 200.00

Third Place got 100.00

Winners Photo 5016

Left to Right-Front row

Shawn Morrow 3rd place

Eric Struck 2nd place

Mike Wagner 1st place

In Back Tom Hoerman, Plant Manager

They had employee lunch after the event

Bright International had their first annual pumpkin carving contest for their employees. This was a great event and then lunch was served. The pumpkins where in a theme of the company or their products and they all did a fine job. The judges were deadlocked and had to consult to finally come up with the winners.

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TIPS FROM OFFICER RALPH MARTINEZ

As the new Coolidge Police Department Business Liaison, I want to reassure the business owners that I will try my best to assist you with any concerns that you may have regarding your relationship with the police department.

As a police officer trainer since 1992, I believe that everyone has to master the basics of their chosen trade. The police officer is constantly training and practicing so the basics can be performed without any hesitation or second thought. As a business owner, you should also master the basics so your business and you will be safe from harm.

Let's go over some basic safety tips:

1. Your cash register/customer service area should be in an area that is clearly visible from the street. This way if something is going wrong, a robbery, then the public can see what is going on and call the police. 2. Do not count your cash in front of the public.

3. Leave your cash register open and empty after closing.

4. Change your cash handling procedures on a regular basis - such as days and times of banking. The only predictable thing about you should be your unpredictability. 5. Don't carry cash in a marked bag.

6. Clear excess cash from your register frequently and randomly.

Until next time...

Ralph Martinez Coolidge Police Department Business Liaison

Steve Lunstrum

903 N. Arizona Blvd., Suite C

Coolidge, AZ 85128

Window & Door Sales & Installation

Glass Replace & Repair

1004 N. Promenade Pkwy, Suite 133

Casa Grande, AZ 85194

Membership Manager: Chris Martin

520-876-0245

TEC REHAB 903 N. Arizona Blvd, Suite C

Coolidge, AZ 85128

Courtney Lunstrum

602-618-6108

Cell phone, Tablet & Laptop Repair

Computer Sales & Repairs

4248 N Hwy 87

Coolidge, AZ 85128

Estimating-Design & Detail-Fabrication-Erection

NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS

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What You Need To Know To Write More Effective Emails

How To Write More Effective Emails by Ed BurghardCEO and Manager at The Burghard Group, LLC

Email is easy if you want it to be. Simplify before you get complicated. When I first started my career at Procter & Gamble, I was introduced to the one

-page memo. This method of communication was invented in P&G. It was not

only its one page length that revolutionized written communication within

P&G. But, it was its clear title, opening paragraph and predictable structure. It

forced the author to think clearly.

Secrets of The P&G One-Page Memo

There were only a few options to start the opening paragraph of such a memo:

“This recommends for approval the ….”, “This seeks your alignment on …”,

“This asks for your help to …”. The rest of the opening paragraph clearly indi-

cated what you wanted from the reader. After this opening sentence, and only if

needed, the document spelled out the background and issue/proposal in detail.

No matter who wrote the document you got, you always knew that up front you

would know why it was addressed to you and what was expected of you. Com-

munication within P&G was simple, concise, effective and very productive.

It seems to me the lessons I learned in writing one-page memos can be reapplied to help make emails a more effective communi-

cation tool.

Five Reapplied One-Page Memo Lessons To Help Make Your Internal Emails More Effective 1. Use a clear subject title. Whenever you write an email make sure the title tells exactly what the subject is all about. For

example, do not say “marketing plan input”. Tell me “This recommends for approval the marketing plan”. If needed, change a

subject title on any email you forward. If you can not (re-)formulate a clear title, do not send the message.

2. Whenever you write an email, tell the reader up front what you want him/her to do. Try using these few options only:

“this is to recommend for approval the ..”, “this is to get your alignment on ..”,“this is to ask you to do xyz”. If you cannot tell

the reader what to do, do not send the message. 3. Whenever you forward somebody else’s message or put somebody’s name on the cc list of a forwarded message to

someone else, tell the readers up front (in the opening paragraph) the reason why you do so and what you want them to

do. Tell the reader “ I want you to know about this because… “. Be specific and concise about the “because” or the reason why.

If you send the same message to several people do not hesitate to tell each the reason why you send the message! For example:

“Frank – I agree with your recommendation, go ahead. Sally – see the section on cost in the recommendation, please let me

know if budget is available. George – Please send me your thoughts on the research plan to support the marketing plan”. If you

cannot formulate the reason why, do not send it to the person or do not put sombody on the cc list. 4. When replying to someone’s email NEVER press “reply to all”. Instead force yourself to type in the names on the cc list.

This will make sure you know why you send it to them. To many emails come from being included on reply to all list. 5. Tell the reader if you expect a reply. Add to the start or end

of your email the words “no need to reply” or “no expectation you

will reply”. This will reduce the number of unnecessary replies

you will get.

Discussion Email is an amazing communication tool if used properly. It can

also be a productivity killer is misused. Like any form of writing,

you should focus on the reader’s needs rather than your own. The above tips will help you ensure that your emails communicate ef-

fectively and efficiently. If you use the tips, it won’t be long be-

fore you get a positive reputation for authoring emails people want

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Re-investments for November Resolution Copper Mining Great Western Bank

M&S Equipment Jack Harrison Construction

Chandler Ginning Company Electrical District No. 2

River Cooperative Gin Heritage Environmental Services

Florence Hospital at Anthem Coolidge Cleaners

Pristine Cleaners

Title Security Agency of Pinal County

Superior Arboretum Apartments

New Members for November

Steel Girder dba Stinger Bridge & Iron

Tec Rehab

Lunstrom Windows of AZ

Sams Club

NEW BUSINESS LICENSES

FOR OCTOBER

9

City of Coolidge Building Permits

October 2013 Coolidge/Pinal

New Non Residential Buildings

# of

Permits Valuation

One-Family Home detached 2 162,000

Structures other than buildings 5 $101,960

Additions and Alterations

Residential Buildings 14 $153,662

Commercial Buildings 3 $17,850

Total 24 $435,472

Total 3 $5,150

Casa Grande Ruins NM

OCTOBER-13

Recrea-tional

Non Recreational Total

Calendar Year to Date

Visits 2,272 180 2,452 56,569

Visitor Hours 3,094 18 3,112 74,779

Fiscal YTD

Total Fiscal YTD Visitor Days 259

This

Month Same Month

Last Year Percent Change

Total Rec 2,272 3,850 -40.99%

Total NonRec 180 180 0.00%

Total Visits 2,452 4,030 -39.16%

Total YTD 56,569 60,124 -5.91%

Coolidge Sales Tax 2013/2014

INDUSTRY GROUP OCTOBER FY TOTAL

Mining N/A $0

Communication & Utilities $100,682 $336,538

Transporting & Warehouse N/A $0

Construction $28,560 $140,106

Manufacturing $4,970 $27,218

Wholesale Trade $2,388 $15,589

Retail Trade $214,795 $1,056,425

Finance & Insurance $255 $2,188

Real Estate , Rental & Leasing $20,362 $107,624

Restaurant & Bar $18,105 $81,647

Accomodation N/A $0

Public Administration N/A $0

Services $4,623 $15,782

Arts & Entertainment N/A $0

Other $9,662 $26,064

Total $404,402 $1,809,180

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Coolidge Chamber Website

December 2013

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 Board Meet-

ing/SPC Guitar

Recital

4 Rotary 5 CookinNCorks/

Healthcare

Class/Art Gallery

Opening/CAC

San Tan Ribbon

Cutting/

Nutcracker

6 Nutcracker

Performance

7 Art Walk and

Monthly Fly-In/

Indian Skies Craft

Sale/Nutcracker

Performance

8 Heart of Christmas-

Mass Choir Concert

9 Rocktacular

Performance//

City Council

10 Choral &

Handbell Con-

cert/Pinal Airpark

Airport Master

Plan Public Meet-

ing

11 Rotary/Voice

& Piano Recital

12 Cookin N’

Corks/Identity

Theft Prevention

Class//Imagine

School Concert

13 Christmas in

the Park Light

Parade//Winter

Festival of the

Arts

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15 Sons of Orpheus

Holiday Concert

16 A Christmas

Story Movie

17 18 Rotary//

Membership

Luncheon

19 Cookin’ N’

Corks

20 21

22 23 24 Chamber

Closed 1/2 day

25 Chamber

Closed/

Christmas Day

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