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Tempe Chamber October Newsletter
The Tempe Chamber of Commerce is pleased to bring you this update on the latest news, events and points of interest for October, 2009.

Network, Learn, Grow and Profit
We offer a number of events this month to help you grow your business and form stronger relationships with your fellow members. To learn more or register, click below, visit www.tempechamber.org or call (480) 967-7891.

Fridays in October
"Doing Business with the Government" Seminar Series7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Sundt Construction, 2620 S. 55^th St.
Oct. 9 - Corry Slama, Dept. of Emergency and Military Affairs
Oct. 16 - John Redhorse, State of Arizona Procurement Office
Oct. 23 - Lynn Rathman, Phoenix Field Office of the GSA 

Oct. 15 - Health Care Reform Forum - 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Fiesta Resort Conference Center, 2100 S. Priest Dr.
Learn more or register
Our country is engaged in a vocal debate about the future of health care in America. While much attention has been focused on the loudest voices, there are many factors to consider when forming your position. We've gathered a panel of experts ready to discuss the ramifications of pending legislation, what it means to you personally and as a businessperson, and what to do to prepare for its passage. Our panel is composed of Ruth Ann Lawsick, Region VII Vice President for the National Association of Health Underwriters; Connie Tucker, Asst. Medical Director of Mt. Park Health Center; and Michelle Pabis, Director of Government Relations at Scottsdale Healthcare. Sponsored by M&I Bank. 

Oct. 20 - Business Before Hours - 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Warzone Gaming, 1805 E. Elliot Rd., Ste. 102  
Learn more or register
Enjoy a morning of fabulous food and networking. Be ready to give a 30-second commercial about yourself or your business. A light breakfast is provided. Sponsored by Guaranteed Clean Carpet Systems. 

Oct. 22 - Business Owners Forum - 7:30 a.m.
El Penasco Mexican Kitchen, 19 E. Broadway at Mill Ave.
Learn more or register
Business owners are invited to breakfast and an open exchange of ideas where current issues and business-related topics will be the center of conversation. You must be a business owner to attend. Sponsored by Telesphere.

Oct. 28 - Business After Hours  - 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Pier 54, 5394 S. Lakeshore Dr.
Learn more or register
Join us for a free evening of great food, fun and networking. This informal mixer provides a welcoming and casual atmosphere where you can meet and mingle with other members of the business community.  

SAVE THE DATE
Nov. 10 - State of the City Address - 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Learn more or register
Mayor Hugh Hallman presents a look at the past year and his vision for the future of Tempe. This breakfast is one of the Tempe Chamber's signature events. RSVP required.

Use Our Free Social Media Connections to Prosper! 

Click here to visit the Chamber Blog and see how this powerful site can help you learn and grow. Share information, comments and tips with other members. New weekly posts ensure you're kept up to date on the most timely topics.

Click here for our Twitter profile and stay informed with up-to-the-minute breaking Chamber, business and political news. One of a kind offers are known to pop up, too!

Click here for our LinkedIn profile and join our group of professionals who can help you network, grow your business and make profitable social and business contacts.

Click here for our Facebook page to become our friend and enjoy a dynamic, interactive experience where you can contribute as much as you like, share news about your business and post videos, photos and more. 

Click here for our Yelp profile and share in this hybrid of social networking and user reviews, backed by profiles created by businesses about their company and services.

Click here for the Tempe Chamber Social Media Primer for a quick and basic overview on how to engage social media to your advantage and profit.

Don't forget to visit www.tempechamber.org regularly to learn more about the many ways that we are working hard to ensure your success.

Members Only Section
We've created an exclusive section just for our members. Fittingly, it's called "Members Only" and can be found on our home page under the "Chamber" drop-down menu in the top left corner. Allowing greater site interaction and offering new features unavailable to non-members, this enhanced area was built to let you realize even more benefits from your membership and increase your business.

The "Members Only" area is designed to allow you to interact with the website in a variety of ways. By logging in with your username and password you will be able to access a tool kit of new features including the ability to:
- Register for events with the click of a button
- Edit your individual contact information
- Edit and update your business contact information as it appears in your online directory listing
- Submit your own events to the Community Events section of the website

In order to access this area you are required to enter your username and password. Your login information is below and may be personalized in the Members Only area.

Username: HPUHDCKZ
Password: XdeffmsR

Once you have logged in, you will also be able to take advantage of all the online special features available only to Tempe Chamber members. One exciting new option is the opportunity to add your own events to a special online calendar.