C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E

The Chino Valley

Connection

October 2013

Luncheon Happenings

September’s Luncheon featured

a very informative presentation by

ADOT’s Alvin Stump and Megan

Kintner detailing upcoming area

projects and how ADOT works.

Another great crowd takes advantage

of great networking opportunities

as they learn more about the

c o m m u n i t y a n d e n j o y t h e

fantastic food from Gabby’s.

Adult Care Services – Gift Bag; APS – Travel coffee cup; Bob's Car – Karate Uniform; Bob's Car – Tools & Oil Change; Bonn Fire – Gift Certificate; Cable One – Gift Bag; Cartridge World – Gift Bags (2); Chino Valley Lions & Lioness – Territorial Days Parade t-shirt; Chino Valley School District – Gift Bag; Hometown Radio Group – Gift Bag; Las Fuentes Resort – Gift Bag; Lioness – Tic Tac Toe Dish Set; Mike & Susan Tobey – Candle w/holder; Rick Nichols Custom Engraving – Bottle of Wine; Sir Speedy – Flash Drive; Sir Speedy – Gift Bags (2); Yavapai Title – Gift Bags (2)

SEPTEMBER BUSINESS OF THE MONTH

Printing and Marketing Services

(928) 776-4332www.sirspeedy.com/centers/prescottaz430

1961 Commerce Center CirclePrescott, AZ 86301

Ken Coleman from Sir Speedyreceives the September Businessof the Month Award from BoardChair Robin Christie and ChamberDirector Tracie Schimikowsky.

Women's Upcoming Networking Lunch ~ “Harvesting Successful Outcomes!”

Ladies, mark your calendar for the Women in Business Quarterly Luncheon to be held Tuesday, October 22, at the Antelope Hills Golf Course in Prescott.

Guest speaker Jeri T. Denniston, SMP, a strategic management and marketing professional with Denner Group International will present, “Are Your Goals Moving You Forward?” This timely topic will encourage guests to re-examine their professional business goals to ensure they're on target to achieve their objectives and guarantee a successful finish to the 2013 business year.

Please note: The event takes place at Antelope Hills Centennial Center, located on the grounds of the golf course, but not in the main clubhouse. On the day of the event, watch for signage directing you to the Centennial Center.

The Chino Valley Chamber wants to thank our $160 Title-sponsors: Drake Cement, Las Fuentes Resort Village, Arizona State Credit Union, CNN Mortgage, and Farmers Insurance. Additionally, we would like to thank our $60 Demi-sponsors: Cable One, Olsen's Grain, Quad City Business News, Tender Hearts Senior Care, and Juice Plus. We greatly appreciate our sponsors who make it possible to keep lunch costs down. The price of the event is only $5 for pre-paid Chamber members, $8 for pre-paid non-members, and $15 at the door. Prepay using the PayPal link on the chinovalley.org home page.

Promotional Opportunities! Only Chamber members are invited to bring samples, gifts and brochures to display at the luncheon's networking tables, please register your products with Karolyn Ericson at Or you ctwdtrainer@aol.com.might want to consider bringing a raffle gift. Giving a raffle gift ensures your company will get recognized at the event and in the Chamber newsletter!

Special thank you to the all-girl team of Women in Business volunteers: Karolyn Ericson, InHouse Trainer Services; Mary Jo Magaw of Arizona State Credit Union; Karen Otis, of Drake Cement; Michelle Gronek, of Olsen's Grain; and Cheryl Van Demark of Body Language Studio.

SEPTEMBER MIXER

SPECIAL THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO DONATED RAFFLE PRIZES AT THE MIXER

Adult Care Services – Gift Bag; Body Language – Bouquet of flowers (2); Body Language – T-shirt; Bright Star Mini Storage – 1 month free rent; Cartridge World – Gift Bags (2); Granite Mountain Hospice & Home Care – Kitchen Towel Set; Mike & Susan Tobey – Picture Frame; Rick Nichols Custom Engraving – Bottle of Wine; State Farm – Gift Bag; State Farm – Gift Mug; Yavapai Title – Gift Bags (2)

Invigorate�Your�Body,�Awaken�Your�Mind,�Empower�Your�Spirit

Yoga and fitness classes, private and small group instruc�onBy Appointment with Cheryl Van Demark PT

www.BodyLanguargeStudio.net928 925 4388

Fridays by Appointment with Garry Greer

Deby Hyland, dance instructor, accepted membershipplaque on behalf of Donna Casey, owner and artisticdirector of The Dance Studio Too from Chamber DirectorTracie Schimikowsky. With Cheryl Van Demark, PT.

October 9th - Chamber Luncheon @ Gabby’s Banquet HallOctober 16th - Mixer @ The Checkered Apron Bakery and Café, 5pm - 1120 S. Hwy 89 October 22nd - Women in Business - 11:30am - Centennial Center 1989 Clubhouse Dr. Prescott

OCTOBER CHAMBER ACTIVITIES

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ANY OF THESE EVENTS CALL (928) 636-2493

SEPTEMBER RENEWING MEMBERS

THANK YOUSEPTEMBER VOLUNTEERS

Kay Jones, Linda Tenney,Nancy Best, Velma McCall,

Sally & Smokey RinerAllene Campbell,

Rick and Jolyne NicholsPat Carey, Nancy Herrero

John Scholl, Shelli Kincade

Your volunteer hours areGREATLY appreciated!

SEPTEMBER NEW MEMBERS

Cartridge World (110% Club)McCall, Velma (110% Club)Adobe ApplianceBody Language StudiosBonn-Fire Chillin' & Grillin’Busbee Schult Home CenterEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityHitney Solar Products, IncHorses with H.E.A.R.T., IncK T InteriorsLittle CaesarsMATForcePrimrose Inn & RVPurkey & AssociatesSergio's TiresUnited Way of Yavapai CountyUPS Store 5270, TheWalgreensWindy Valley PlazaYavapai College-Chino Valley

Chino Valley Food Bank

840 E Road 1 South • Chino Valley, AZ 86323

Every Saturday & Sunday through October and Columbus Day - 9am-5pm

www.azpumpkins.com

If you are looking for a unique, interactive experience for your youngsters, or are young at heart yourself, Freeman Farms is the place for you! At Freeman Farms, the future meets the past as families enjoy time honored autumn activities in the midst of the latest technology used to grow produce in an environmentally conscious manner. And our activities hearken back to the good old Country Fair days- before fried twinkies and bouncy tents! Our fun and entertaining shows engage kids of all ages! Of course, our Freeman Farms regular attractions are back as well: The Farm Themed Merry Go Round, The Petting Zoo, The Hay Ride, The Kid's Train, The Corn Maze, Many Picnic and Photo Opportunities. Parking is FREE!

ALL OF THE ABOVE INCLUDED IN ONE LOW WRISTBAND PRICE!! ADULT $15 CHILD $10 (Children under 2 free), PRE-PURCHASE ONLINE AND SAVE EVEN MORE!

Also available: Great Concessions, Face Painting, & Vendors

Celebrating the Greatest Generation

Dining, Dancing & Live Auction

Saturday, October 26, 2013Cocktails 6 pm - Dinner 7 pm

Prescott Resort - 1500 E. Hwy. 69Price - $65 per person

Reservations - 778-0235

Freeman FarmsPumpkin Festival & Activities

REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF PRESCOTT

PATRIOT BALL

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Saturday November 2, 6-10pmSaturday November 2, 6-10pmDinner is your choice:Dinner is your choice:

Prime Rib or Chicken MarsalaPrime Rib or Chicken Marsala

Saturday November 2, 6-10pmDinner is your choice:

Prime Rib or Chicken Marsala

An Evening of Community, Great Food, An Evening of Community, Great Food, No Host Bar & Silent AuctionNo Host Bar & Silent Auction

An Evening of Community, Great Food, No Host Bar & Silent Auction

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Tickets $5 Each or 5 for $20Available at the Chamber Office

Prize to be awarded at theChino Valley Chamber’s

Winter Wonderland EventSaturday, Nov. 2, 2013.

Winner need not be present.

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2013 PLATINUMSPONSORS

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2013-2014 Board of Directors

Robin Christie - Chair

Granite Mountain Home

Care, Hospice & Private Duty

Tom Payne - Past Chair

Tom's Print & Sign Shop

Bob Layton - Chair Elect

Bob's Complete Automotive Repair

Leslie Hoffman - Secretary

Yavapai County Recorder

Mary Jo Magaw - Treasurer

Arizona State Credit Union

Darryl Croft

Town of Chino Valley

Dave Barrett

Barrett Propane

Rhonda Chavez

Wells Fargo Advisors

Gary Warren

Warren’s Hay-N-More, Inc.

Rick Nichols

Rick Nichols Custom Engraving

John Scholl

CV Unified School District

Nancy Best

Chino Valley Lioness

Karrie Blume

American Family Insurance

Chamber Staff

Tracie Schimikowsky,Director of Operations

Beverly Ervin,Administrative Assistant

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