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Official Publication of the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce March 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

Mark your calendars now for our 1st Quarter Membership Luncheon on March 27 at the Wickenburg Community Center Banquet Room at 12 Noon.Cost is $20 pp/$25 at the door. Our scheduled speaker is Jim Tavary, Wickenburg Community Hospital, CEO.Learn about the new surgi-cal center, physicians’ offices and fitness center construction time line and services provided by WCH.RSVP – 928.684.0977 or email: events@wickenburgchamber.com

The Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is updating the Maricopa County Transportation System Plan, a long-range plan that establishes a framework for the future transportation needs of Maricopa County. The current plan was adopted in 2007. On March 5 at Vulture Peak School, 920 S. Vulture Mine Road from 5-7 p.m. your input in this plan is welcome. For more information call Ron Coleman at 602-506-4038

The Arizona Department of Transportation launched a new project two weeks ago to widen US 93, the primary travel route for Phoenix drivers headed to Las Vegas, and efforts continue on another ongoing widen-ing project to further a decades-long commitment to convert the rural two-lane roadway to a modern, four-lane divided highway in northwest Arizona. Just north of Wickenburg, ADOT started this week on the expansion of US 93 between State Route 71 and State Route 89 (mileposts 185-190). The $12.5 million project, reconstructing 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. Along this section of highway, ADOT previously installed a centerline rumble strip, which is a pattern of small cuts in the pavement, in an effort to alert drivers whose vehicles cross the centerline of the two-lane, two-way roadway. Signs were also added to remind drivers that US 93 has two-way traffic and ADOT made it a requirement that drivers use their headlights during daylight hours.For more information about this project, please call Tricia Lewis at 928-606-2420

Transportation News

Highway 93

1st Quarterly Membership Luncheon - March 27

Jim Tavary, CEOWickenburg Community Hospital

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Member News:Tour, From My Hand to Your Hands, at Jack Pot Ranch in Camp Verde, Arizona on March 14. Contact: Shortie at (928) 300-5490. >Chaparral Homemade Ice Cream presents Wickenburg’s Open Air Market; a place to go for unique crafts, delicious treats, fresh produce, live music and much more! The Open Air Market is within La Siesta Plaza and open from 12-5 p.m. every Thursday until April 12, 2015.Within the Chaparral you’ll find meeting space and cater-ing services at a nominal fee. For additional information contact Tony & Pam Rovida at 928.684.3252. Wickenburg Community Hospital Presents: Alzheimer’s & Caregivers Conference, March 6, 12:30 – check-in; conference 1-5:15 p.m. WCH, 520 Rose Lane, parking off of Bralliar Road. For more information call Desert Southwest Chapter-Alzheimer’s Association, 602-528-0545 - Did you know that Fast Mart has a Deli? Open seven days a week for breakfast and lunch. Gasoline sales, RV Dump services, and conve-nience store too! The Hassayampa Writers Club invites you to attend their March 8 meeting at 1:00 p.m. in the Wickenburg Art Center, 188 S. Tegner Street. For more information contact Janet at 928.427.6559.

Verne Lewis Welding Supply, Inc. offers every Thursday Propane Delivery. Call the store by noon on Wednesday, 928-684-1003 to set up your appointment. They will also deliver to your home, RV, Ranch, Business, Office, and RV Park.

National Team Roping Finals at Rancho Rio March 1-March 7, over $100,000 in prize money paid out. Visit www.national-teamroping.com Team Roping is held each day at 10:30 a.m. On March 6, Yost Events will produce a Horse Sale Event at Rancho Rio. Join Ty Yost at 4:00 p.m., auction starts at 5:30 p.m. Horse manager is Ty Smith, 307-760.4858. >Los Caballeros Golf Club was recently recognized by the Arizona Women’s Golf Association with the GEM Award. The Award is a result of survey of AWGA members, many of whom have posted positive remarks on the association’s website about Los Cab. Congratulations! >Double H Custom Hat Company owner Jimmy Harrison and Twin Bird’s Saddlery & Custom Leather owner Lee Bird recently installed at the corner of Yavapai and Frontier streets across from the chamber office a unique stand for polishing boot and show shining. Lee is offering Wickenburg Firemen and Wickenburg Police Officers $5 off of the $20 Boot shine. Offer Monday – Saturday. For info call 623-337-3771. >Before the Del E. Webb Center Concerts, enjoy an Evening Art Walk sponsored by Reset Design, Wickenburg Home Interiors and Wickenburg Art Club on March 13 and April 9 from 5-7:00 p.m. Location: Historic downtown Wickenburg, 274 E. Wickenburg Way. Call for additional information – 928.232.0123. >Arizona Equestrian Connection proudly presents Monty Roberts World

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

Nadine Champlin, Jan Nunn, Neal & Mary Judkins, Ginny Randall, Jason Rovey, Bashas’ Store 55, Juan C. Jiménez, The Wickenburg Sun, Art Brooks, Mike Rodriguez Gardening & Tree Trimming, Bonnie Reynolds, Tricia & Chris Blanke, Gust Rosenfeld Law Office, Arizona Public Service, 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 user-names: 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 businesses and Wickenburg activities to share with your friends.

More Chamber Connections

Touch Point Designs, LLC is working with the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce to create an interactive travel guide app that will be avail-able on iPad tablets. The app will promote Wickenburg in an interac-tive, engaging way that will help tourists see all that the area has to offer. The app will have the same branding as other chamber material so as to complement the existing website and printed publications. It will also feature an interactive walking tour of Wickenburg. Watch for more information soon.

Tourism APP

The Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce appreciates the contribu-tions 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 orga-nization for the better by taking small steps to make a big difference.

Members Helping your Chamber!

CHAMBER ACTIVITY REPORT February YTDNew Members 6 13Mixer Attendance 55 115Telephone Calls 2,531 3871Office Visitors 5,308 8,052Mail Inquiries 1,545 1,921Chamber Website 18,372 34,903Tourism Website 3,998 12,920 Facebook-Chamber 14,071 36,657 Facebook – Tourism 25,722 40,947Facebook- Gold Rush Days 18,584 25,505 Twitter 10 19 TOOLS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS.COM

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Mark your calendar nowfor upcoming activities:

FOR YOUR INFORMATION:Shredding Schedule –

Mark Your Calendar NowApril 24th 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

and October 16th 11-1 p.m.

Last week inside The Arizona Republic special Sunday Arizona Getaways Section, our ½ page four color ad on Wickenburg appeared, along with photos and com-munity information.

The ad placement was through the Arizona Office of Tourism & Town Marketing dollars. Good reach during Arizona Tourist Season!

Valley Guide Quarterly magazine will feature

5th Annual Spring Music in the Park – Wickenburg Children’s Cultural Organization at the Little Red School house on March 1 from 2-4:00 p.m. For information call 928.684.7473Wrangler Classic Softball Tournament – 24 teams competing in this annual two day event, March 6-7, WHS Campus – see special program inside the Wickenburg Sun Arizona Junior Rodeo – March 7-8 – Everett Bowman Rodeo GroundsAnnual Saddle Up for St. Jude Benefit, March 7 – Horspitality RV Park- 3 Hour Trail ATV Ride – 8:00 a.m. & 2-Hour Trail Ride – 10:00 a.m., Check-in ½ hour in advance. Lunch, entertainment, silent auction and more. Information by calling 928.684.2519 -Boyd Ranch Mule Ride, March 12-15 - to benefit DCWMBPW Fashion Show & Luncheon – March 14, Ringo’s Restaurant - $25 admission For more information call 928.684.790710TH Annual Cowgirl Up! – March 20-22 – Desert Caballeros Western MuseumPTA Book Fair – March – 21-23, Community Center – information at 623.414.1952.Arizona Cowpunchers Reunion – March 20-21, Everett Bowman Rodeo GroundsWickenburg Art Club Fine Arts Show – March 22nd – Reception -1-4 p.m. – exhibit through 3/29Guys Who Grill, March 28 – Community Center-to benefit The Webb Center-11:30-2 pmHassayampa 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 928-668-0109Desert Caballeros Ride – April 13-17

We’re looking for public events coming up in the 2nd 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

Desert Caballeros Western Museum is proud to host the 10th anniver-sary of their acclaimed ‘Cowgirl Up! Art from the Other Half of the West’, Invitational Exhibition & Sale. For the past decade Cowgirl Up! has attracted emerging and established women artists from all over the West who work in painting, drawing and sculpture. Hundreds of applicants are reviewed and 58 selected as representative of the West’s top female fine art voices today. The kick-off weekend of this spring exhibition begins at 2pm Friday, March 20th with the opening Exhibition Preview and Miniatures Sale, followed by the evening Artists and Patrons Party. On Saturday the gallery is open 10am-3pm with the first feature event being ‘Cowgirls and Camaraderie’ an Artists and Collectors Forum at 11:00 a.m., where some very lively discussions on the state of Western art are sure to ensue. Saturday evening the festivities continue with the ‘Bash and Bid Sale’, Artists Awards Dinner and Live Auction where attendees don their dressy Western attire. Sunday begins at 9am with a Chuck Wagon Breakfast, the Artists’ Quick Draw and commences with the very spirited Live Auction. For more information and tickets to the special activi-ties, please call 928.684.2272 or view www.westernmuseum.org

Cowgirl Up! Art from the Other Half of the West

Wickenburg in the News

Wickenburg along with photographs in their Valley Notebook sec-tion. Chamber staff was contacted in early January for information and photographs.

We’ve placed another ½ page ad in the Canadian magazine Western Horse Review, including special event information about Cowgirl Up!, Cowgirls with Camera’s and the Desert Caballeros Ride.

February also brought great exposure, promotion and advertising for Gold Rush Days in numerous publications, radio and television.

Great promotion for Wickenburg!

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Business of the Month

WICKENBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

AMBASSADOR RIBBON CUTTINGS

Wickenburg Feed Co.Bar and Grill

Tefney Hannan107 E. Wickenburg Way • Wickenburg, AZ 85390

(928) 684-4411

Ike’s Gold NuggetIke & Tammy Hankins

442 E. Wickenburg Way • Wickenburg, AZ 85390(928) 684-4466

Pictured: Jacque Enloe, Cory Thorn, Clayton Long, Cody Long, Lindsey Wentz, Tammy Hankins, Audrey Hankins, Ike Hankins, Brandi

Pratt, Karen Johnson, Carol Wallace, Karin Zeller, Bette Watson

Nana’s Sandwich ShoppeMarv & Verna Garber

48 North Tegner Street • Wickenburg, AZ 85390 • (928) 684-5539Pictured: Carol Wallace, Marv Garber, Verna Garber, Carson

Garber, Jacque Enloe

WICKENBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

AMBASSADOR RIBBON CUTTINGS

Pictured: Morgan Travis, Jake Rubash, Art Rubash, Tefney Hannan, Parker Rubash, Abby Formica, Ava Formica,

Carol Wallace, Jacque Enloe, Sara Zavitz

Prospect Mortgage with Tefney Hannan541-419-9429

tefney.hannan@prospectmtg.comPictured: Carol Wallace , Tefney Hannan, Jacque Enloe

At The Center of You, LLCLaurel Hernandez

162 E. Wickenburg Way, Ste #9Wickenburg, AZ 85390 (480) 447-4968

atthecenterofyou@gmail.comPictured: Jacque Enloe, Carol Wallace, Bette Watson, Laurel

Hernandez, Mike Hernandez, Karen Johnson

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All Chamber members are always welcome to join the Chamber staff and Ambassadors for ribbon-cuttings. Meet us at the chamber office on Thursday, March 26 at 8:15 a.m. For a complete cal-endar of events visit: www.outwickenburgway.com

WICKENBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

AMBASSADOR RIBBON CUTTINGS

For those who watch “American Pickers” on the History Channel, you’ll be happy to know that the show is coming to Arizona and Wickenburg soon and is looking for individuals who have items/col-lections that might interest the two hosts of the show. See the flyer on our Facebook page and website for more information and how to contact the show’s producers.

FILM COMMISSION NEWS“American Pickers”

Coming to Wickenburg

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

Adelante Healthcare Wickenburg, All Tile & Design Inc., Ana’s

Casa de Saguaro, Badowski White CPA, Bashas’ Store #55, Brinkman Electric LLC, Century 21 Arizona West - Ben Ruoti, Coldwell Banker- Sally Odette, Combined Benefits, Crescent Crown Distributing, Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts, Desert Cypress Mobile Home & RV Park, Double D Western World, El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant, Patricia Gould, Author, Grand Avenue Broadband / Macs R We, Hassayampa Writer’s Club, High Desert Plumbing Co., InsuranceBeacon.com, Kiokom LLC, Long Horn Complex, M3 Companies, McKeever’s Ace Hardware, Monte Vista Ranch, National Senior Pro Rodeo Association, Ryan’s Painting Inc., Smith & Western, Vulture Peak Patchers, Wickenburg Desert Stagers, Wickenburg Rotary Club, and Wickenburg Saddle Club. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS: Bill & Lynda Cavin, Dave & Ruby Lane, Jim & Diane Alessi, John & Marcia Yznaga, Nicki & Russ Hamilton, Seth E. Hoyt, Agnes Schrader & John Logan

Membership Reinvestments The Wickenburg Public Library is offering youth programming every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. with Storytime, arts and crafts and guest readers. The library also hosts education classes for training with tablet and reader training. Join them on March10 & 24 at 10:00 a.m. On March 31 at 10:00 a.m. a class on computer basics, including Microsoft Office and Email will be taught. Register by calling 684-BOOK or 684-2761 ext. 302.

Town of Wickenburg – Classes

Wellness Classes - Member Business

For Your Information

The Yarnell Hill Memorial Site Board invites the public to view the new Memorial Fund website at: http://Yarnellhillmemorialfund.org. The website also contains information about the Site Board including a list of its members, the legislation, meeting schedules and agen-das. The Arizona Legislature passed House Bill 2624, the Yarnell Hill Memorial Site Board, and signed by Governor Jan Brewer. The bill set aside $500,000 for the purchase of State Trust Land at the deployment site in Yarnell. The land would be designated for a memorial for the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots who died in the Yarnell Hill Fire on June 30, 2013.The Yarnell Hill Memorial Site Board oversees the program and Arizona State Parks administers State funds and any donations. For information call Arizona State Parks at (602) 542-1996

Donations for the Yarnell Hill Memorial Park Fund is Now Online

Study Group:Learn how to Achieve More by Doing Less: The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success and Chair YogaFour weeks, beginning March 15th, (no meeting on Mother's Day)Sunday evenings, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.162 E. Wickenburg Way, Ste #10 - In the Mecca PlazaCost $5.00 meetingJoin us for great conversation and learning the practice of incorporatingThe Seven Spiritual Laws into your daily practice. Bring the book with youor you can purchase the book in the store. We will follow along with Yoga DVD the first hour. Dress comfortably and bring two hand towels.Group size limited to 6 - register early!Come to one or all the meetings.Register at www.AtTheCenterOfYou.com Classes:Primordial Sound Meditation 3-part series, last week of each monthNext class March 24-26thT/W/Th 4:00 - 5:30 pm162 E. Wickenburg Way, Ste #10 - In the Mecca PlazaCost $299.00 Must register four days before start date. See my website for special pricing!Price includes:Study guide/journal, your personal mantra, and Meditation CD by Deepak ChopraWe practice comfortably in chairs! I look forward to meeting you.Chopra Certified Instructor will introduce you to the basics of meditation

and the importance of your personal mantra, as calculated from ancient Vedic math. Learn about healing benefits, experience guided meditation and group meditation.

Group size limited to 6 - register early!Register at www.AtTheCenterOfYou.com

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

MARCH CALENDAR

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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS MIXER

Thursday, March 265:30 - 7:00 p.m. at

Wickenburg Art ClubStudio on South Tegner St.

Join WAC members, learn about the many art programs offered, network with members and hear about local programing and business 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.

2 Town Council Meeting – 5:30 p.m.3 AAED Luncheon – 11:30 a.m.4 Newsletter mailing – 9:15 a.m.7 WCA Spaghetti – 4-7 :00 p.m.9 Chamber Board Meeting – 8:00 a.m.17 Tourism Committee – 8:00 a.m. West Valley Chamber Alliance – 11:30 a.m.18 Transportation Committee – 4:00 p.m.24 Community Development – 4:00 p.m.25 Education Committee – 8:30 a.m.26 Ambassador’s Ribbon Cutting – 8:15 a.m. Non-Profit Leader Day Business after Hours Mixer – 5:30-7 p.m.27 Quarterly Membership Luncheon – 12 Noon WUSD Spring Break – March 9-13

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

April 16 Anita’s Cocina May 7 My Place SuitesMay 21 Dolly SteamboatJune 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 SocietyNov 19 Wickenburg Home InteriorsDec 17 Meridian BankBar Sponsor: BPW

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Toronto based travel writer Tim Johnson whose trip to AZ was spon-sored by AOT & hospitality partners with chambers of commerce last month. Our tourism members assisted chamber staff in his two day stay. Thank you to: Rancho de los Caballeros -Lodging & meals; The Webb Center and Desert Caballeros Western Museum for private tours of each facility; BC Jeep Tours and Anita’s Cocina and Chamber staff assisting with scheduling, orientation and information. Two publications will feature articles on each of the locations. First pub is over 1/2 million subscriptions, and 2nd is a new magazine with over 200,000 & distributed at Airport terminals.

Tourism News

Winter Advertising placed in the following publications Jan & Feb: Phoenix Magazine, Western Horseman, Valley Guide, Arizona Drive Guide, Western Horse Review, Phoenix Magazine City Guide, & West Valley Star. Chamber Staff worked with journalists who wrote stories about Wickenburg for several publications. Titles included: Wickenburg Winter Riding Mecca, Wickenburg a Horse Lovers Desert Paradise, and Destination Wickenburg. Chamber Staff also took advan-tage of promotional opportunities two weeks before Super Bowl, by placing calendar and attraction information with the Glendale CVB and Westmarc Activity Calendar, along with photographs for their use.

Gearing up for Gold Rush Days, advertising is also placed in news-

papers locally and out of the area. Commercials made for radio and television, and interviews scheduled with media prior to the event. Our digital billboard creative ad drew comments, phone calls and gave us an opportunity to display our lifestyle image to passing motorists in Phoenix for three weeks during the busy sports calendar. Wickenburg – Give Free Rein to Fun!

Destination Wickenburg

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The Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce “Welcomes” Its Newest Members

Please Welcome and Patronize the following new members:Acme Towing, Larry & Shanna Eisenhauer265 S. Frontier St. , PO Box 21420, Wickenburg, AZ 85358(928) 684-6869- acmetowingaz@yahoo.com Towing, Roadside AssistanceSponsor: Chamber Staff

At The Center of You, LLC, Laurel Hernandez162 E. Wickenburg Way, Suite #9, Wickenburg, AZ 85390(480) 447-4968Email: atthecenterofyou@gmail.comwww.atthecenterofyou.com Retail Store-Wellness / Gift Shop-Spiritual & Aromatherapy Sponsor: Chamber Staff

EPS Group, Inc., Woodrow C. Scoutten, P.E.1626 N Litchfield Rd. #310, Goodyear, AZ 85395(623) 547-4661 Email: woody.scoutten@epsgroupinc.comEngineering, Engineers: Civil/ Environmental, SurveyorsSponsor: Chamber Staff

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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.”

SouthComm Publishing will print our new membership directory and relocation guide in June. Advertising sales are underway with Gerrie Cook, our account executive who is living in Wickenburg while selling advertising for the publication. Appointments may be made in advance if you would like to schedule time for Gerrie to visit you at your business or in the chamber office. Please call the chamber for additional information at 928.684.5479 or 684-0977. Additional contact info: 405-520-0922 or Toll Free 800-730-COOK (2665)

2015 Out Wickenburg Way Membership Directory &

Relocation Guide

Qorri’s, Dave Qorri651 W. Wickenburg Way, Wickenburg, AZ 85358- (928) 684-2002Restaurants, Pizza, Wings, Pasta- Full BarSponsor: Tom & Sherry Hunt, Sam Crissman

Stotz Equipment John Deere, Victor Caratachea225 N 1st St., Buckeye, AZ 85326- (602) 739-2351Equipment for Home, Farms & RanchesSponsor: Chamber Staff

Sun City Express, Azzam Taleb10487 N 91st Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345 -623-933-9300Transportation-Local/Airport ShuttleSponsor: Chamber Staff

IRS-Impersonation Phone Scam “An aggressive and sophisticated phone scam. Callers claim to be employees of the IRS, but are not. These con artists can sound convincing when they call. They use fake names and bogus IRS identification badge numbers. They may know a lot about their targets, and they usually alter the caller ID to make it look like the IRS is calling.

Victims are told they owe money to the IRS and it must be paid promptly through a pre-loaded debit card or wire transfer. If the victim refuses to coop-erate, they are then threatened with arrest, deportation or suspension of a business or driver’s license. In many cases, the caller becomes hostile and insulting. Or, victims may be told they have a refund due to try to trick them into sharing private information.”

Email Phishing Scam- “The emails appear to be from the IRS and include a link to a bogus web site intended to mirror the official IRS web site. These emails contain the direction “you are to update your IRS e-file immediately.” The emails mention USA.gov and IRSgov (without a dot between “IRS” and “gov”), though notably, not IRS.gov (with a dot). Don’t get scammed. These emails are not from the IRS. Taxpayers who get these messages should not respond to the email or click on the links. Instead, they should forward the scam emails to the IRS at phishing@irs.gov.”

Identity Theft Scam-”The IRS has issued several consumer warnings about the fraudulent use of the IRS name or logo by scamsters trying to gain access to consumers’ financial information in order to steal their identity and assets. Scamsters will use the regular mail, telephone, fax or email to set up their victims. When identity theft takes place over the Internet (email), it is called phishing. The IRS does not initiate taxpayer communications through email. Unsolicited email claiming to be from the IRS, or from an IRS-related component such as EFTPS, should be reported to the IRS at phishing@irs.gov.”

Tax Scams to Watch Out For

2015 Chairman’s Circle Members

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

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Out Wickenburg Way Activities

Seth Hoyt, associate mem-ber purchased one of our lim-ited edition historic hat license plates for his bike Many classic car owners proudly display this emblem as well.

- One more ride with Wickenburg pride!

Lee Bird and Jimmy Hamilton added a shoe shine bench to historic Frontier Street ambi-ance. Open Monday - Saturday - $20 shines, $15 to Fire and Policemen. Stop in for a visit to their shop across from The Chamber Office. “Keep Wickenburg Western!”

Chamber President Jason Rovey with

Coors Reps: Levi Waymon and Tim Edson Gold Rush Days Presenting Sponsor

Members Rosemary Maglio and Gov. Affairs Chair, Kristi Henson attended the ACE Day at the Legislature with Executive Director Julie Brooks last month

Chamber President Jason Rovey and GRD Grand Marshal Myron Deibel

Members attending Business after Hours last month at Gust Rosenfeld Law Office

L-R – Rosemary & Mario Maglio and Pat Mindrup