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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 August 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

Sign up for Small Business Counseling Today Thomas Schumann, Business Analyst for SBDC Arizona will be available for free counseling sessions each month from 1-5:00 p.m., beginning on Sept. 17. Reservations by calling 928.684.5479 or email:[email protected]

The easiest way to reduce the environmental impacts of empty ink car-tridges is to recycle them. Ink cartridges can be remanufactured allow-ing to double their life. Recycling your used cartridges is good for the environment, good for your wallet and good for Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce.

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Chamber of Commerce Hassayampa Alert August 2015

Member News:some of the houses and deposited several feet of sand throughout the neighborhood including Constellation Road. About 1,000 feet of the road was undermined with pavement destroyed and a waterline com-pletely washed out with half of the road being unsafe for travel. EPS is the Contract Town Engineering firm for Wickenburg. Woody Scoutten and Brandon Squire, who work in EPS’s Goodyear office, attended an emergency services meeting on Monday, July 20th. Music at Elks Lodge – Summer Fun - Live music on Aug. 14 – Denise Roggio and Aug 28 Desert Heat Corn Hole Tournament Aug 21 @5:30 & Aug 8@ 1:30; Fish Fry 2nd & last Fri for month Aug and last Fri includes Steak Fry. Reset Design and Wickenburg Home Interiors will be closed August 1-7 and re-open on the 8th. Call Bill & Sandy at 928-232-0123 for information. El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant will close the end of August for one week to install new flooring. Watch for more developments to the popular restaurant. Sandi’s Boutique is offering consignment spaces for rent at her new retail store on Tegner Street. Stop in to see the expansion and shop local. Our sincere condolences on the recent deaths of two business mem-bers. Avi Sopa owner of Avi’s Screamer’s Restaurant passed away last month while visiting relatives in Europe. And Larry Driscoll, owner of Sunshine Plaza and storage and past board member of the Humane Society of Wickenburg . We will miss them both and send our condolences to their families. Charlie Hoch, owner of La Siesta Plaza is pleased to announce a new website for Wickenburg Office Center was recently launched. www.wickenburgofficecenter.com For more information on La Siesta Plaza commercial space or to rent the Wickenburg Office Center, call 602-524-5454For a full calendar of events view: www.facebook.com/VisitWickenburg or www.wickenburgchamber.com

Lydia’s La Canasta and Express offers you 10% discount for orders of $25 or more. Dine In or take out, good at both locations. Must present coupon from The Wickenburg Sun. Offer expires Aug. 17, 2015. Call 928-415-0291 The Desert Caballeros Western Museum will present “Saddles that Shaped the West”, the artful, half-scale examples of the indispensable Western saddle created by Wickenburg saddle maker, Carson Thomas. The exhibition is on dis-play in the Cultural Crossroads Learning Center and features a dozen half-scale saddles from the Museum’s collection. An adjacent display features the full-size saddle built by Thomas for Cowboy Artist Bill Owen and donated to the Museum by Owen’s estate. The Museum’s Bill Owen oil painting, “Two Generations: Bill and Vic Howell,” is also on display with his saddle, as are Owen’s Stetson and a pair of boots built for him by Wickenburg’s Al Reynolds. Wickenburg Community Hospital is offering Zumba Fitness for the Young at Heart. Hospital Activity Room, Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. –Thursday and Saturday at 8:00 a.m. Zumba Gold – Tuesday at 4 p.m. and Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Call 928-668-1847 to register. Ike’s Gold Nugget has Live Music every Tuesday and Saturday Night from - 5 – 8 p.m., and on some Friday nights special entertainment guests. Call for reserva-tions and additional information – 928-684-4466. EPS Group, Inc. (EPS), a locally-owned Arizona civil engineering firm, was asked by the Town of Wickenburg to help after a severe storm dumped about four inches of rain over the area within less than an hour Saturday, July 18. The Town called EPS to assess the damage to Constellation Road and assist with a plan for an interim fix to allow the road to be fully re-opened. While several areas were affected, the Constellation Road / Powder House Wash area was hit the hardest. Houses were flooded and at least one house received major structural damage. The wash inundated the area with three to four feet of water within

Event Planning UnderwayTwo new events have been approved by the chamber board of directors for implementation in April 2016.

They include: Wickenburg Vintage, Antiques & Collectibles Marketplace, and two weeks later, a Wickenburg Wedding Expo. Both events will take place at the Wickenburg Community Center. Mark your calendar for April 16 and April 30, 2016. Vendor information and other details will be available by August 1.

o USA: 61 or 90%

o China: 4

o Germany: 2

o France: 1

o Total Apple Ipod DL: 68

Stats from our New Wickenburg app – April 24 – July 3

August 2015 Chamber of Commerce Hassayampa Alert

We’re looking for public events coming up in the 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

A new business launch is your first opportunity to make a good impression on prospective customers and the community. Let us help you get noticed and introduce your business to your future customers by scheduling and promoting your ribbon cutting, grand opening, or anniversary ceremony. An invitation is sent out to local dignitaries as well as to our Board of Directors and Ambassadors. We promote your ribbon cutting on our Events Calendar, our Facebook page and in our Member Newsletter. A printed copy of a photo taken at the event is also sent to you to commemorate the event. To schedule a ribbon cutting, please contact Jacque Enloe at (928) 684-5479

Member Ribbon Cuttings, Grand Openings & Anniversary Celebrations

Note: Like all outstanding member organizations, the benefits of membership far outweigh the cost of member dues. The Chamber Board is interested in hearing from its members and those interested in becoming a member. The Chamber has been the voice of business since 1931.

CHAMBER ACTIVITY REPORT July YTDNew Members 2 39Mixer Attendance 77 452 Telephone Calls 482 6,808Office Visitors 452 24,961Mail Inquiries 257 2,954Chamber Website 3,990 54,390 Tourism Website 2,561 26,009 Facebook-Chamber 16,983 96,495Facebook – Tourism 17,076 109,406 Twitter 10 47 Instagram 13 183 Tools for Business Success

The Town of Wickenburg has partnered with Maricopa County and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to promote assistance programs for low-income residents affected by recent flooding. The Maricopa County Home Improvement Program (MCHIP) assists residents by providing funds for rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes. The program can be accessed for emergency repairs as well as major and minor rehabilitation services. Homeowners must qualify for assistance under United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) income guide-lines. Generally, combined household income must be at or below 80% of the Area Median Income. The MCHIP application form and a table illustrating income guidelines are available at http://www.hsd.maricopa.gov/Divisions/Community-Development/Housing-Programs/Home-Improvement-Assistance.aspx. Residents may also contact the County at (602) 506-5911.The USDA Section 504 Grant Program similarly aids very-low-income residents through funding for repairs or improvements that remove health and safety hazards. Qualifying homes must be owner-occupied, modest, and located in a rural area. The maximum grant award is $7,500.The USDA conducts personal visits with all applicants to inspect the sever-ity of the hazard. The Town has provided a list of flood-affected structures to USDA, which will mail the application form directly to homeowners. Both programs frequently have waiting lists and funding limitations. Residents should apply as soon as possible to expedite review of their applications.Flood-affected residents who need assistance completing the applica-tions, or who have not received the USDA application by mail within the next several weeks, should contact the Town’s Community Development & Neighborhood Services Director, Steve Boyle, at (928) 668-0512 or [email protected].

Assistance available for low income residents affected by flood

Wickenburg Leadership Institute is an advanced 8 week development program entering its 5th year as an institute. The program offers its partici-pants a broad range of insights on the needs and issues facing our commu-nity, state and nation. The curriculum will be informative and interactive, offering attendees the opportunity to learn the complex workings of our leaders; while developing skills to become more engaged in Wickenburg leadership. Topics include: Session 1—Government Session 2—Environment Session 3—Public Safety Session 4—Education Session 5—Health Session 6—Transportation Session 7—Community and Economic Development Session 8—History, Art and Culture

Enroll today – Cost is $75 adults – WHS Students, Free – (928) 684-5479Sponsored by Wickenburg Chamber, Arizona Public Service, Town of Wickenburg and Wickenburg Unified School District.

WLI – Year 5


Business of the Month

The Gun TraderRoger Fornoff36 E. Yavapai

Wickenburg, AZ 85390(928) 684-2149 Fax: (928) 684-2149

TIP OF THE STETSONRoy Reyer, Lois Allen, Nadine Champlin,

Jan Nunn, Neal & Mary Judkins, Karen Johnson, Bette Watson, Jan Dillard, Los Caballeros Golf Club, Desert Caballeros Western Museum, Sam Duran Gardening, Bashas’ Store 55, Juan Jiménez, The Wickenburg Sun.

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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.”

Pictured: Carol Wallace, Jacque Enloe, Karin Zeller, Shelby Fuller, Bette Watson, Roger Fornoff, Monica Lambert, Sara

Spigner, Dianne Huth, Karen Johnson

Reset Design - Celebrating the addition offull time upholstery unit

221 E. Apache St. • Wickenburg, AZ 85390(928) 232-0123 Fax: (928) 684-3446

[email protected]: Jacque Enloe, Sandy Kester, Bill Kester, Karen Johnson, Karin Zeller, Bette Watson, Shelby Fuller, Monica Lambert, Carol

Wallace, Sara Spigner, Dianne Huth

Soroptimist of Wickenburg, Inc. – Celebrating more than $60,000 in private investment in building and asset improvement

74 W. Wickenburg WayPO Box 676 • Wickenburg, AZ 85358

(928) 684-7932Pictured: Jacque Enloe, Dianne Huth, Shelby Fuller, Monica Lambert,

Sandy Kester, Carol Wallace, Judy Solmon, Sara Spigner, Bette Watson, Karin Zeller, Karen Johnson, Bill Kester

WICKENBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

AMBASSADOR RIBBON CUTTINGS


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AMBASSADOR RIBBON CUTTINGS

El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant - Celebrating Mobile Unit683 W Wickenburg Way •Wickenburg, AZ 85390

(928) 684-5121Pictured: Carol Wallace, Karen Johnson, Karin Zeller, Bette Watson,

Monica Lambert, Sara Spigner, Hector Limón, Pepe Limón, Maria Garcia, Chuy & Chayito Limón, Griselda Camarena, Candy Limón, Nancy Limón, Ian Limón, Jacque Enloe, Shelby Fuller & Dianne Huth

Sweet Somethings and What Knots - Celebrating Expansion90 E Apache St • Wickenburg, AZ 85390

(928) [email protected]

Pictured: Jacque Enloe, Shelby Fuller, Bette Watson, Dianne Huth, Owner - Cathy Fitzpatrick, Sara Spigner, Michelle Fitzpatrick, Monica

Lambert, Karin Zeller, Karen Johnson, Carol Wallace

Wickenburg is one of the best places in Arizona to start a busi-ness, according to a study released July 6 by financial literacy website NerdWallet. The community ranked third out of 65 locations evaluated throughout the state. The rankings were calculated using data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey for areas with a population of at least 5,000. Each location’s “business climate” accounted for 65% of the score, which included metrics such as average business revenue, percentage of businesses with paid employees, and number of busi-nesses per 100 residents. “Local economic health” accounted for the remaining 35% of the score and included metrics such as median annual income, median annual housing costs, and unemployment rate. Wickenburg’s overall scored placed it just behind Tolleson and Sedona and just ahead of Prescott and Scottsdale, which comprised the top five. NerdWallet’s assessment of Wickenburg praised its strong mix of tourism, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors. The study specifi-cally cited local guest ranches, the historic downtown, and world-class addiction treatment centers as major drivers of local economic activity. “It’s a huge honor to be recognized as an outstanding business destination,” commented Town Manager Josh Wright. “A strong local economy is essential for the community’s sustainability, and many individuals and organizations have worked hard to create an atmo-sphere conducive to businesses’ success.” NerdWallet is an internet-based corporation offering education, information, and consumer-driven advice regarding personal finances. The company’s full study is available at https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/small-business/places-to-start-a-business-in-arizona/.

Wickenburg named among the best places for new business in Arizona

Kick off fall and the heritage event season with our Annual Fiesta Wreath Contest. Create a wreath that showcases your business, is colorful and creative. Hang it on your storefront beginning the first week of September and leave it up all week. Visitors and locals alike will be encouraged to visit your business and view your masterpiece! Our judges will visit throughout the week of Sept. 1st - 5th and judge your wreath, announcing the winners during the 27th Annual Fiesta de Septiembre Celebration. Winners will receive cash prizes! So join the fiesta and sign up today.Please call The Chamber at (928) 684-0977 or (928) 684-5479 for registration or view information online at www.wickenburgchamber.com

Fiesta Wreath ContestTuesday, September 1st - Saturday, September 5th


BUSINESS AFTER HOURS MIXER

Thursday, August 205:30 - 7:00 p.m. at

Ringo’s, Wickenburg Country Club

Meet Ringo’s staff, learn about catering services, summer golf activities, enjoy appetizers and drink, network with members and hear about local member news. Chamber Members and their accompanied guests are invited to attend. $5 per person.

Staff is now taking reservations for 2017 Mixers. Call today at 684-5479.

AUGUST CALENDAR

Sep 17 National Bank of Arizona Oct 15 Wickenburg Humane SocietyNov 19 Wickenburg Home InteriorsDec 17 Meridian BankBar Sponsor: BPW

Clip out and Save2015 MIXER CALENDAR

3 Town Council – 5:30 p.m.4 Sonoran Institute – 10:00 a.m. Planning Committee Literacy Fest – 1:30 p.m.5 Planning Committee – Fiesta – 8:30 a.m. Newsletter Insertion – 9:30 a.m.5-7 Rural Development Conference12 Chamber University – Lunch and Learn Seminar – 12 Noon13 WLI Planning Committee – 12 Noon17 Town Council – 5:30 p.m.20 Business after Hours Mixer at Ringo’s -5:30 p.m.26 Planning Committee – Golf Classic – 11:00 a.m.27 Biz 2 Biz Expo – 4-7:00 p.m.28 Ambassador Committee – Ribbon Cutting – 8:00 a.m.

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

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Beginning in the summer of 2015 and through the spring of 2016, advance letters for the MAG Household Travel Survey will arrive at randomly selected households asking residents to go online and answer survey questions. Respon dents will be offered a choice between different survey methods, including a specially-designed GPS device and a smart phone application. The use of a smartphone application to collect household travel information will be the first of its kind in the nation and will reduce the burden on respondents while increasing the accu-racy of the information received. “About one in 200 Valley households will be surveyed,” said MAG Transportation Policy Committee Chair Jack Sellers, Councilmember of Chandler. “Each selected household will repre sent hundreds of other households in the area, so par-ticipation, while completely voluntary, is very important for the overall success of the survey.” Residents wishing to learn more about the survey may visit the MAG website at www.azmag.gov.

MAG to Undertake Innovative Household Travel Survey

1. Job PostingPost your Job Position on our website at www.wickenburgchamber.

com employment link. Chamber staff can assist you with the job descrip-tion 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!

2. Auto-Owners Insurance

Represented by Powers-Leavitt Insurance Agency Inc. has several discounts for you.

12% Commercial Insurance Package Discount 12% Commercial Auto Insurance Discount

5% Auto and Home Insurance Discount All of these savings for belonging to the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce.

Give Charlene, Jay or Gizela a call at 623.386.4452 www.powers-leavitt.com

3. Member Ribbon Cuttings, Grand Openings & Anniversary Celebrations

A new business launch is your first opportunity to make a good impres-sion on prospective customers and the community. Let us help you get noticed and introduce your business to your future customers by sched-uling and promoting your ribbon cutting, grand opening, or anniversary ceremony. An invitation is sent out to local dignitaries as well as to our Board of Directors and Ambassadors. We promote your ribbon cutting on our Events Calendar, our Facebook page and in our Member Newsletter. A printed copy of a photo taken at the event is also sent to you to com-memorate the event. To schedule a ribbon cutting, please contact Jacque Enloe at (928) 684-5479

Three Chamber BenefitsBelonging to the Chamber of Commerce Pays!!!


The Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce “Welcomes”

Its Newest MemberPlease Welcome and Patronize the

following new members:

The Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce appreciates the contributions by our members to keep the Chamber a growing and dynamic organization. Referrals are vital to our success! Thank You to those who referred a new member to the Chamber last month. The Chamber recognizes their thoughtfulness and dedication to advancing this organization for the better by taking small steps to make a big difference.

Members Helping Your Chamber!

***Have you “liked” the Chamber’s face book page? If not, there is no time like the present to join in the conversation - to go to the chamber Face book page from our website, see icon on top right hand side, click and then once on the page click on “like”. Shop Local Keep Wickenburg Strong by keeping your dollar

here! For more information “Like Us” on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Wickenburgchamber

WHS Internship Program Wickenburg High School

is offering internship opportunities this year to juniors and seniors. Starting this month, August 2015, any student that is a junior or senior can sign up to do an internship with a business or service organization. The internship can be paid or unpaid. WHS Staff has made the enrollment process as easy as possible for both the students and employers.

The requirement for students is simply that they complete at least 90 hours each semester to earn their credit. Initially, businesses or service organiza-tions can talk directly to a student they are interested in having as an intern or they can e-mail a description of the internship and WHS Counselors will post it on the job board. If kids are interested in any internship listed on the job board, they will contact the business directly and if a good fit is found, they will bring a one page paper to the business to have signed to confirm the placement.

Students can work an hour a day five days a week or if the business would rather they come five hours on Saturday, any variation would be fine as long as the student completes the 90 hours in a semester and the student and busi-ness are in agreement on the hours required. If you are interested in having a student intern at your business or service organization, please call or e-mail Rachel Willis. Wickenburg High School, (928) [email protected]

Send a brief description of the internship including the following details: Name of the business or organization: Name of the person students should contact: Phone #: E-mail:, Hours Needed Brief description of what you would want/expect the student to do

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/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.

More Chamber Connections

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

Share your Success Stories. 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 StrengthAmerican Cancer Society, Arizona Central Credit Union, Arizona State University, West Campus; Arizona Steamboat Cruises, Awards by C&L, Chase Bank, Craig Cutler Photography, Grantham Ranch, Johnson Lumber, Inc., Kaley’s Sew & Vac Center, Maricopa County Waste Resources & Recycling, Napoles Landscaping, Inc., Out West Titles & Tags LLC, Owens Insurance Services, Inc., Power Sports US, Reset Design, Select Glass, Inc, St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, The Place, Tim Mead, Surveyor, Tractor Supply Company, Universal Drilling, UP Agency, West Valley Rock, Wickenburg Computers. Professional and Associate Members: Paul & Vivian Hughes, Caroline Markham.

Membership Reinvestments

Sophia’s Kitchen, Rodolfo Armienta1651 S Palmetto Ave., Ontario, CA 91762Phone: (909) 545-0903 Email: [email protected] Mobile Food Concession/ CateringSponsor: Chamber Staff

F & J 24 Hour Garage Door Service, Jessica SanchezWittmann, AZ 85361 Phone: (623) 853-8487Website: www.fnjsgarage.com Email: [email protected] Garage Doors: Service & Repair/ Garage Doors: Residental & CommercialSponsor: Chamber Staff

All Chamber members are always welcome to join the Chamber staff and Ambassadors for ribbon-cuttings. Meet us at the chamber office on Friday, Aug. 28 at 8:30 a.m. For a complete calendar of events visit: www.Visitwickenburgway.com

Ribbon-Cuttings This Month

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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2015-16 Membership & Relocation Guide available online atwww.wickenburgchamber.com next month

and copies for distribution by callingchamber staff at 928.684.0977

The Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce is proud to sponsor its Annual golf tournament on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at the Wickenburg Ranch Golf and Social Club, 4625 N. Hwy 89, Wickenburg, AZ The 16th ANNUAL CHAMBER GOLF CLASSIC is a four person scramble with reverse shot-gun start at 9:00AM. Registration fee is $90 per player, $350 foursome, and includes green fees, cart, prizes, polo shirt, and awards dinner.JONES FORD, CHRYSLER DODGE, JEEP will spon-sor the tournament “Hole in One” Contest. The lucky winner will take home a new automobile as the prize for making a hole in one. Tee Box sponsorships are avail-able at $75 for the tournament, with business name signs placed around the course. Awards by C & L will again sponsors 1st-3rd place team plaques, and Fast Signs owner Deborah Campbell is our co-sponsor for tee box sign printing. Donations for raffle items are being accepted at this time. In addition 100 “goodie bags” will be organized for the players, and any small promotional items are accepted. Register directly with Wickenburg Ranch Golf and Social Club (928) 668-5534 or call The Chamber at 684-5479 or email at [email protected] your calendars “Fore” – Saturday, September 26th.

Chamber Golf Classic

Activities Out Wickenburg WayJennifer Sutcliffe and Tony Alba visited last month with chamber staff to discuss upcoming FAM Tours with travel writers and other Arizona Office of Tourism programming. They spent two hours touring the community and learning more about Destination Wickenburg.

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