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GLENDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

AZ · EIN 860093492 · $1.2M rev · infrastructure · glendaleazchamber.org
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The Glendale Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit organization that serves as the voice of the business community in Glendale, Arizona. It provides opportunities for business leaders to influence civic and social initiatives, fostering community growth through various committees and programs. The Chamber focuses on enhancing business relationships and supporting local economic development.

activities · 23

what they do

direct service · 8
  • Business Networking and Exposure Events
    Hosts the largest free-to-attend Procurement Fair & Business Expo in Arizona, connecting small and large businesses with government agencies and corporate buyers, and provides year-round recognition and marketing exposure to Strategic Partners through signature events and networking opportunities.
  • Business Networking and Exposure Events
    Hosts the largest free-to-attend Procurement Fair & Business Expo in Arizona, connecting small and large businesses with government agencies and corporate buyers. It also provides year-round recognition and marketing exposure to Strategic Partners through signature events and networking events.
  • Community Support and Member Spotlighting Military & Veteran Support Packages
    Donated $1,000 each to three organizations supporting servicemembers, veterans, and their families, and features members in the "Member Spotlight" section of its official magazine, The VOICE of Business, highlighting those making a difference in the Glendale community.
  • Connecting Businesses with Procurement Opportunities
    The Chamber hosts the largest free-to-attend Procurement Fair & Business Expo in Arizona, which connects small and large businesses with government agencies and corporate buyers.
  • Facilitating Member Networking and Support Business Networking & Community Events
    The Chamber strengthens connections and builds relationships with existing members, assists new members in utilizing opportunities and benefits, and manages a Facebook Group ("Glendale Chamber Connects") for businesses to share ideas, build relationships, and provide referrals and information.
  • Highlighting Member Achievements Business Networking & Community Events
    The Chamber features members in the "Member Spotlight" section of its official magazine, The VOICE of Business, highlighting those making a difference in the Glendale community.
  • Member Support and Engagement Business Networking & Community Events
    Strengthens connections and builds relationships with existing members, assists new members by welcoming them and demonstrating how to utilize opportunities and benefits, and manages a Facebook Group for businesses to share ideas, build relationships, and provide referrals and information.
  • Member Support and Engagement Business Networking & Community Events
    Strengthens connections and builds relationships with existing members, assists new members by welcoming them, answering questions, and demonstrating how to utilize opportunities and benefits. It also manages the "Glendale Chamber Connects" Facebook Group for businesses to share ideas, build relationships, and provide referrals and information, and features members in the "Member Spotlight" section of its official magazine, The VOICE of Business.
advocacy · 6
  • Advocacy for Business-Friendly Legislation and Candidates Industry-Specific Business Advocacy
    Supports and elects candidates who understand issues vital to the business community by contributing to their campaigns and actively supports legislative ballot propositions and state and local candidates who align with the Chamber's business-friendly principles. It also provides opportunities for business leaders to influence civic, social, and business initiatives that support community growth.
  • Advocacy for Business-Friendly Legislation and Candidates Industry-Specific Business Advocacy
    Supports and elects candidates who understand issues vital to the business community by contributing to their campaigns and actively supports legislative ballot propositions and state and local candidates who align with the Chamber's business-friendly principles.
  • Advocating for Business-Friendly Legislation and Candidates Industry-Specific Business Advocacy
    The Chamber supports and elects candidates who understand issues vital to the business community by contributing to their campaigns and actively supporting legislative ballot propositions and state and local candidates who align with the Chamber's business-friendly principles.
  • Diversity and Inclusion Advocacy and Capacity Building Internal DEI Committee Development
    Formed a Diversity Task Force that contributed to the successful adoption of a non-discrimination ordinance in the City of Glendale, making Glendale the 9th city in Arizona to adopt such a measure. It also created a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Committee to assist employers in growing their talent pool by implementing Diversity and Inclusion best practices in the workplace.
  • Diversity and Inclusion Advocacy and Support Internal DEI Committee Development
    Formed a Diversity Task Force that contributed to the successful adoption of a non-discrimination ordinance in the City of Glendale and created a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Committee to assist employers in growing their talent pool by implementing Diversity and Inclusion best practices in the workplace.
  • Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Business Internal DEI Committee Development
    The Chamber formed a Diversity Task Force that successfully advocated for the adoption of a non-discrimination ordinance in the City of Glendale. It also created a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Committee to assist employers in growing their talent pool by implementing Diversity and Inclusion best practices in the workplace.
capacity building · 9
  • Business Marketing Training and Resources
    Hosts "Lunch & Learn With Marketing Pro’s" sessions, provides live roundtable discussions, interactive in-person instruction, and hands-on training on digital marketing topics, offers an "Ask a Marketing Pro" service, provides free digital marketing playbooks, and hosts sit-in marketing sessions at the Biz2Biz West Valley Expo.
  • Marketing and Business Growth Training
    Hosts "Lunch & Learn With Marketing Pro’s" sessions for Glendale Chamber members to learn business growth tools from marketing experts. It also provides live roundtable discussions, interactive in-person instruction, and hands-on training on topics including Artificial Intelligence, SEO Fundamentals, Outsourcing, Email Marketing, and Digital Marketing Playbooks. Additionally, it offers an "Ask a Marketing Pro" service where members can submit marketing questions to GCMC experts for assistance, provides free digital marketing playbooks, and hosts sit-in marketing sessions at the Biz2Biz West Valley Expo.
  • Providing Marketing and Business Growth Training
    The Chamber offers "Lunch & Learn With Marketing Pro’s" sessions, live roundtable discussions, interactive in-person instruction, and hands-on training on topics such as Artificial Intelligence, SEO, Email Marketing, and Digital Marketing Playbooks. It also provides free digital marketing playbooks and an "Ask a Marketing Pro" service for members.
  • Recognizes influential companies and organizations in the West Valley as Premier Partners who serve as leading advocates and top supporters of the regional business community and local economy.
  • Recognizes influential companies and organizations as Premier Partners who serve as leading advocates and top supporters of the regional business community and local economy.
  • Recognizing and Supporting Premier Partners Professional and Organizational Achievement Awards
    The Chamber recognizes influential companies and organizations as Premier Partners, who serve as leading advocates and top supporters of the regional business community and local economy, providing them with year-round recognition and marketing exposure through signature events, networking, and marketing initiatives.
  • The Chamber connects business needs with the education community to support workforce development initiatives.
  • Workforce Development and Education Connection Career Pathways Development & Workforce Alignment
    Connects business needs with the education community to support workforce development initiatives.
  • Workforce Development and Education Connections Career Pathways Development & Workforce Alignment
    Connects business needs with the education community to support workforce development initiatives.
strategies · 22

how they think

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named programs · 5

what they call their work

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee
Focuses on implementing best practices for diversity and inclusion in the workplace and advocating for a non-discrimination ordinance in Glendale.
Marketing Committee
Provides members with access to marketing strategies and tools through seminars and workshops aimed at business growth.
Procurement Fair & Business Expo
Connects small and large businesses with community opportunities through a free-to-attend event in partnership with local organizations.
Public Policy Committee
Offers business leaders a platform to influence civic and business initiatives that support community growth.
Workforce Development Committee
Connects business needs with educational institutions to develop a qualified workforce through collaboration and mentorship.
relationships · 46

who they work with

  • APS Partner — Premier Partner of the Glendale Chamber of Commerce.
  • Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA) Chapter 1260 Partner — Recipient of MVAC donation to support programs for enlisted service members and their families.
  • Anchor Wave Partner — Provides a "Custom Roadmap to Digital Success" digital marketing playbook.
  • Arizona Automotive Institute (AAI) Partner — Member organization participating in the Workforce Development Committee
  • Arizona State University Partner — Member organization participating in the Workforce Development Committee
  • BNC National Bank Partner — Premier Partner of the Glendale Chamber of Commerce.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Arizona Partner — Employer of Kathi Kyger, PAC Secretary, indicating organizational involvement in the PAC leadership.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Partner — Premier Partner of the Glendale Chamber of Commerce.
  • Boys & Girls Club of the Valley Partner — Member organization participating in the Workforce Development Committee
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley Partner — Bianca Lopez, a committee member, is affiliated with Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley.
  • Bright Beginnings Preschool & Childcare Partner — Member organization participating in the Workforce Development Committee
  • City of Glendale Government — Partner in hosting the Procurement Fair & Business Expo and subject of advocacy efforts regarding non-discrimination ordinance.
  • City of Glendale Partner — Premier Partner of the Glendale Chamber of Commerce.
  • Credit Union West Partner — Premier Partner of the Glendale Chamber of Commerce.
  • Desert Diamond West Valley Casino Partner — Premier Partner of the Glendale Chamber of Commerce.
  • EPCOR Water Partner — Victoria Okula, a committee member, is affiliated with EPCOR Water.
  • First Things First Partner — Member organization participating in the Workforce Development Committee
  • Glendale Ambassadors Partner — Bud Zomok, a committee member, is affiliated with Glendale Ambassadors.
  • Glendale Community College Partner — Partner in hosting the Procurement Fair & Business Expo.
  • Just Kelly Partner — Kelly Carbello, a committee member, is affiliated with Just Kelly.
  • KPNX 12 News Partner — Premier Partner of the Glendale Chamber of Commerce.
  • Kiwanis Club of Glendale Partner — Employer of Yvonne Knaack, PAC Treasurer, indicating organizational involvement in the PAC leadership.
  • Kiwanis Club of Glendale Partner — Yvonne Knaack, Chair of the Public Policy Council, is affiliated with the Kiwanis Club of Glendale.
  • Luke Air Force Base Partner — Partner in hosting the Procurement Fair & Business Expo.
  • Midwestern University Partner — Member organization participating in the Workforce Development Committee
  • Ombudsman Charter High Schools Partner — Member organization participating in the Workforce Development Committee
  • Peoria Unified School District Partner — Member organization participating in the Workforce Development Committee
  • Procurement Technical Assistance Center Partner — Partner in hosting the Procurement Fair & Business Expo.
  • Red Bull Partner — Megan Boyle, a committee member, is affiliated with Red Bull.
  • Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty Partner — Employer of Lisa Baker, PAC President, indicating organizational involvement in the PAC leadership.
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