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on the cover - Green Valley
news&views the official newsletter of the green valley sahuarita chamber of commerce july 2014 / news & views / in this issue: / greenvalleychamber.com / Annual Business Dinner and May Mixer meet your 2014-2015 board of directors�����������2 around the chamber world......................4 chamber golf event and adopt a ball����������4 ribbon cuttings & new members........... 6-7 OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm SAHUARITA HIGH SCHOOL student Olen Brown receives a scholarship from Best Western manager Arthur Kaminski. The Best Western donated $15,000 to location education. on the cover Our Annual Business Dinner was successful as always. Over 300 members attended the event that was held at the Desert Diamond. The Green Valley Fire presented the Colors and Trinan Verwys sang the National Anthem. Regina Ford and Continued page 4 t Joey Lessa were the MC’s for the evening. 2014-15 Board of Directors P.O. Box 566 275 W. Continental Rd. #123 Green Valley, AZ 85622 [email protected] www.greenvalleychamber.com 520.625.7575 office 520.648.6154 fax Chairman: Larry Kempton, Homewatch CareGivers of GV Chairman Elect: Carl Smith, Acra Construction LLC Vice Chairman: Gary Brasher, Southeby’s International Realty / The Brasher Team Treasurer: Anita Valencia, American Business Women’s Association Secretary: Tim Campbell, FICO - Green Valley Pecan Co. Director at Large: Michael Bartoletti, Vista Eye Care Director at Large: Kim DeMarco, Sunstreet Mortgage Director at Large: Tom Murphy, Consultant Director at Large: Manuel Valenzuela, Sahuarita Unified School District Director at Large: Dr. Kathleen Wishnick, Southwest Institute for Violence Free Learning (SWIVL) Director at Large: Rosalie Brinkmeyer, Custom Plus Green Valley Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce President / CEO: Jim DiGiacomo Administrative Assistant: Connie Aden Bookkeeper: Mary Ann Simonds 2014-15 Committees Economic Development: Skip Breither, Edward Jones Investments & Kelly Cooper, Tubac Golf Resort Government Relations: Randy Graf, Rosemont Copper Membership: Twyla Terven, Chamber Volunteer & Donna Green, Green Velvet Entertainment LLC Special Events/Mixers: Kelly Gardner, Continental Mall & Nadine DiGiacomo, Insurance Center of GV Advertising/Publicity: Andrew Saenz, Green Valley News & Sun Southern AZ Tourism Council: Jim DiGiacomo & Patti Todd Education Foundation: Tom Murphy / news & views is published by the green valley news & sun, a diamond level corporate partner of the green valley sahuarita chamber of commerce / 2 / greenvalleychamber.com / / news & views / july 2014 meet your 2014-2015 board of directors Welcome to the vibrant, expanding communities represented by the Green Valley Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce and Tourist Center. As your Board of Directors, we embody the best of both the for-profit and the not-for-profit enterprises in Green Valley and Sahuarita. We are committed to working with our neighbors and with the governing authorities (bordering municipalities, as well as Pima and Santa Cruz Counties) to promote an exciting, growing, and unique experience for businesses and tourism in the historic Santa Cruz Valley. Celebrate with us the 50th Anniversary of Green Valley’s founding in 1964 and watch us flourish in the next 50 years. Sincerely, Larry Kempton Chairman of the Board of Directors Green Valley Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce Garden Homes Now Available My current h ome has: o A lovely pa tio. o A garage fo r my car. o Chef-prepa red meals. o No-worry m aintenance. o Landscapin g done for me. o A fitness ce every day! nter and plenty to do, If you can check those boxes an d more, you probably live in a La Posada Gar den Home. If not, what are you waiting fo Call to learn m r? ore at a compl imentary breakfast. 520 -648-8131. So much more than simply a home! PosadaLife.org 350 E. Morningside Rd., Green Valley La Posada is an award-winning, accredited not-for-profit continuing care retirement community. MICHAEL BARTOLETTI, Director Michael has been living and working in the Green Valley area since he fell in love with the wide open spaces, the desert landscape, mountains and weather and moved here in 1977 from Brooklyn, NY. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Arizona. Michael has worked for Green Valley Cooling & Heating / Southwest Solar for the past 30 years, working his way up from maintenance technician to V.P. of Operations. He played an integral role in the company's growth and the development of new products and services. He has served on the Valley Assistance Services Board of Directors and is currently on their Financial Committee. He has been involved in fund raising events for VAS, including Bowling for Friends, Empty Bowls and several galas. Michael is excited about participating on the Green Valley Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors. GARY BRASHER, Vice Chairman Gary is a fifth generation native Arizonan and has been actively engaged in Real Estate Brokerage, Development and Building for over 30 years. Now with Russ Lyon/Sothby's International Real Estate - The Brasher Team, Gary is an Associate Broker working throughout the 1-19 Corridor from Sahuarita to Nogales AZ. Gary has served as Past President of the Tubac Chamber of Commerce and the Santa Cruz Valley Citizens Council. Currently he is on the Governors Groundwater Users Advisory Board, serves as Co-chair of the Arizona/ Mexico Commission Real Estate Committee and is on the Board of Directors of the Green Valley Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce. "Helping businesses thrive is a major focus and I would be honored to help reach the goal through the venue of the Chamber" says Gary. KIM DEMARCO, Director Kim has lived in Green Valley since 2005, where she is currently the Branch Manager of Sunstreet Mortgage and a licensed mortgage professional. She was a 12 year member of the Chamber with Russ DeMarco Upholstery and is now a 1 1/2 year member with Sunstreet Mortgage. She is a retired Arizona State Police Officer and a former United States Marine. As a police officer she supervised gang and narcotics operations involving numerous police agencies. Kim has served as a board member with the Arizona Police Athletic Federation and the American Business Women's' Association and as a member of the Green Valley Marine Corps League, plus working on committees with various organizations. She spends much of her free time mentoring teenagers. With a major in Business Administration from San Diego State and an Emergency Medical Certification from Weatherford College in Weatherford TX, Kim feels her education and knowledge of law enforcement, real estate and business will be an asset to the Chamber and the community. locally owned and operated business bring innovation, creativity and opportunities for current and future workers of Arizona and the US." LARRY KEMPTON, Chairman Larry Kempton is an Arizona native. He was born in Tucson during the time that his family lived on a ranch in Amado, and he has lived in Green Valley since 2003. Larry has a Bachelor in Science degree cum laude in Agriculture Communications from the University of Wyoming. His work experience includes agribusiness and agriculture. He worked for the American Jersey Cattle Association for 10 years, and he and his family operated a dairy farm in Vermont for several years. Larry was also a Town Administrator in Vermont for 7 years. Larry worked as Community Relations Manager for the Farmers Investment Co. in Sahuarita for two years. In 2011, they started their own business, Homewatch CareGivers of Green Valley, providing non-medical home care in Sahuarita, Green Valley, and the entire Santa Cruz Valley. They received the Chamber's award for New Business of the Year in 2012. Larry is the Secretary for the Valle Verde Rotary and Treasurer of the Valley Assistance Services Board of Directors. He is also an active member of the Desert Hills Lutheran Church. Larry is proud to serve as Chairman for the Green Valley Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors. ANITA VALENCIA, Treasurer As of last month, Anita has embarked in a new career and is now working for Sunstreet Mortgage, LLC located on Duval Mine Road and La Canada as a Loan Officer Assistant. She is currently studying to obtain her Mortgage Loan Originators License to become a Loan Officer. Her prior career was in the retail banking for 35 years, holding various position with the last 7 years here in Green Valley as a Branch Manager of Bank of the West and a few months with Bank of America as their Banking Center Manager. She is a native Tucsonan, married with two grown married children and 5 wonderful grandchildren. While she may still live in Tucson, Anita works, shops and has been involved in this community since 2007. It is through her association with American Business Women's Association (ABWA) that she is being sponsored for her current position as the Treasurer of the Chamber. She is currently the President of the local Valle Verde Charter Chapter (a Non -Profit Service Organization) and has been a member for the past 6 years holding various board positions for 4 of those years, and with the honor of being named Woman of the Year for 2010-2011. She is also currently on the Advisory Council for Casa Community Services (formerly Casa de Esperanza where she was on their Executive Board as Treasurer for 3 years) by La Posada. She has been involved with the Green Valley/Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce since 2009 through the Events Committee, previously Co-Chairing the Economic Development Committee. This is her second term as a Board Member/ Treasurer. ROSALIE BRINIKMEYER, Director Rosalie has served on the Green Valley Chamber DR. KATHLEEN WISHNICK, Director Board for the past 3 years and as the Secretary of Kathleen has over 20 years experience in Workthe Board for the past 2 years. She is a North Daforce and Economic Development. Prior to moving kota native, who has lived in Arizona since 1997 to Arizona, she served as the Director of the Center and Sahuarita, Arizona since 2006. She has held a of Excellence for Los Rios Community College range of positions in a variety of trades: insurance District. As Vice President of Workforce and Ecoagent, clerical secretary, retail salesperson, manufacnomic Development for American River College, turer's rep., shipping store owner, adult care giver, she instituted several innovative programs to stimu- office manager and a human resource manager. late program growth and to benchmark Career and She has also held several offices within numerous Technical Education programs. She wrote and man- organizations such as: Vice President, Secretary, aged the first Early College High School Program Treasurer, Membership Chair, many committee Grant and developed an Associate Degree Program chair positions, Events Co -Chair & Greeter. She majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering and is the owner of Custom Plus in Green Valley and Math (what we now know as STEM). Since moving started her business in 1995. She has over 17 years to Arizona, Kathleen has been serving on the Uniexperience in the customizing business. Custom versity of Arizona Sarver Heart Center's Women's Plus won Small Business of the Year 2008 with the Education Committee, chairing the Arivaca Family Green Valley Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce, Community Education Scholarship Committee, and Rosalie was Woman of the Year 2009 for the and as Secretary of the Amado Business Association Valle Verde American Business Women's Associaand a member of the GVS Chamber of Commerce tion Chapter. She loves meeting people and helping Tourism Committee. She is the co-founder of the businesses connect with other businesses. Rosalie Southwest Institute for Violence Free Learning (SWIVL). Kathleen says" business, especially small Continued page 5 t / news & views is published by the green valley news & sun, a diamond level corporate partner of the green valley sahuarita chamber of commerce / Pregnant women should take special precautions with their feet. Pregnancy changes the entire body, but supportive, shock-absorbing shoes with broad-based heels help swollen feet and ankles to bear the weight of those changes. A podiatrist should be seen if unusual foot discomfort is experienced. july 2014 / news & views / / greenvalleychamber.com / 3 Fat pads on the bottom of the foot deteriorate as you age, so older women experience more foot trouble than younger women do. Cushioned shoes are crucial, as is a soft flexible upper that conforms to the natural shape of the foot. Wearing leather shoes that “breathe” help prevent skin irritations on the feet. business OUR CORPORATE PARTNERS of the year DIAMOND awards If you experience continued pain an examination by a foot and ankle specialist is in order. Attempts at self-treatment can cost you not only time and money, they might make the problem worse. Preventing foot problems can be as simple as a G R E E N VA L L E Y wardrobe change and a little extra care — a small price to pay to avoid the agony of “de feet.” Podiatric Contributed by John P. Powers, DPM, Podiatric Surgery. Dr. Powers practices AND SUN MISSION COMPLEX Medicine and Surgery in Tucson and Green Valley. Call (520) 319-3283 for an appointment. www.gvnews.com www.asarco.com 2014-15 Winners www.cat.com LARGE business of the year: Homewatch CareGivers NON-PROFIT business of the year: Amado & Green Valley Sahuarita Community Food Bank ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL 1601 W. St. Mary’s Rd. Tucson, AZ (520) 872-3000 EMERALD NEW business of the year: HomeSmart Pros Real Estate HOME-BASED business of the year: Kamp K-9 www.greenvalleypecan.com Have a health or medical question you’d like answered? Call the Carondelet Query Line at (520) 873-3335 or send it via email to [email protected]. For employment and volunteer opportunities with Carondelet Health Network visit www.carondelet.org/career ST. JOSEPH’S HOSPITAL www.billshomeservice.com HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL 350 N. Wilmot Rd. Tucson, AZ (520) 873-3000 www.laposadagv.com 1171 W. Target Range Rd. Nogales, AZ (520) 285-3000 www.carondelet.org www.carondelet.org www.greenvalleycooling.com www.sw-solar.com Carondelet Health Tips should not be interpreted as medical or professional advice. Consult your physician before undertaking any form of medical treatment and/or adopting any form of exercise program or dietary guidelines. RUBY Acra Construction LLC www.gotoaz.net www.desertdiamondcasino.com SMALL business of the year: Arizona Hearing Specialists Green Valley Inn www.bestwestern.com/greenvalleyinn www.northwestmedicalcenter.com www.trico.org / news & views is published by the green valley news & sun, a diamond level corporate partner of the green valley sahuarita chamber of commerce / 4 / greenvalleychamber.com / upcoming chamber mixers JUNE 26, 2014 Host: Home Based Businesses Contact: Kelly Gardner 520-625-5005 Location: Green Valley/Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce 275 W. Continental Rd. #123 Green Valley, AZ 85622 [email protected] JULY 24, 2014 Host: CPAC Contact: Chris Ashcraft 520-399-1750 Location: 1250 W. Continental Rd Green Valley, AZ [email protected] AUGUST 28, 2014 Multi-Chamber Mixer & Annual Golf Event Host: Quail Creek Location: 2055 E. Quail Crossing Blvd. Madera Room Contact: Epifania Torres 520-393-5834 Cell: 520-609-6433 SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 Host: Acra Construction Location: 880 West Camino Casa Verde Green Valley, AZ Contact: Beverly Dishong Smith 520-399-3200 [email protected] / news & views / july 2014 annual business dinner and may mixer The chamber was very proud and pleased to hand out over $15,000 in scholarships to our local students. The money was generously donated by the owner of the Best Western Hotel in Green Valley. Also on the agenda was the announcement of the winners of the Businesses of the Year. The winners are: Large Business-Homewatch Caregivers of Green Valley; Small Business-Arizona Hearing Specialists; New Business-HomeSmart Pros Real Estate; Home Based Business-Kamp K-9 and Non Profit Business-Amado & Green Valley Sahuarita Community Food. Congratulations to all. Next on the agenda out going Chairman Humberto Stevens spoke and Mayor Blumberg from the Town of Sahuarita swore in the new board. The Green Valley Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce’s new Board of Directors are: Chairman-Larry Kempton Owner of Homewatch CareGivers of Green Valley; Chairman Elect-Carl Smith, Owner of Acra Construction; Vice Chairman-Gary Brasher, of Southeby’s International Realty/Brasher Team; Treasurer- Anita Valencia, American Business Women’s Association; SecretaryTim Campbell,FICO/Green Valley Pecan Co.; Director-Rosalie Brinkmeyer, Owner Custom Plus; Director-Michael Bartoletti, Vista Eye Care; DirectorKim DeMarco, Manager of Sunstreet Mortgage; Director-Tom Murphy, Consultant; Director-Dr. Manuel Valenzuela-Sahuarita Unified School District and Director-Dr. Kathleen Wishnick, Southwest Institute for Violence Free Learning. We would like to thank all the businesses who generously donated their products and servicers toward P.O. Box 566 275 W. Continental Rd. #123 Green Valley, AZ 85622 [email protected] www.greenvalleychamber.com www.greenvalleysahuarita.com 520.625.7575 office 520.648.6154 fax our Silent Auction. We raised $4,500. Thank you again. Thanks to all the chamber volunteers that help make our evening possible. First of all, Vicky Woods and Kim Beirne who donated so much time with the Silent Auction; Twyla Terven, Pat Prill and Marcia Adams who took care of registrationand last but not least Maria Pringle, Helen Coile, Bruce and Karen Redus, Shirley Travis,Kelly Gardner, Mary Murray, Sharon Coustier and Jim DiGiacomo for helping with set-up, seating guests and clean up. If we forgot to mention anyone, we apologize. We appreciate you all. Our May Mixer was held at Silver Springs with over 70 people enjoying the wonderful refreshments and Mexican dishes. Jim DiGiacomo, President and CEO introduced the hostess Sharon Roffman and her staff. He also introduced the attending board members, the new members,VIP’s and announced upcoming events. Twyla Terven and Pat Prill manned the registration desk; Sarah Eschenbrenner from New York Life and Helen Coile Volunteer, sold raffle tickets. Randy Graf, Nadine DiGiacomo and Bruce Redus conducted the raffle. Raffle gifts were donated by The Dog House, Caremore, Betsy Mabrey, Giraffe , Desert Diamond Casino, Kamp K-9, Grace Cornelius, Friends of Madera, Busy Bee, Nadine Di Giacomo, Insurance Center of Green Valley, Custom Plus, Walt Henderson, Arizona Sanitation and Mama’s Hawaiian Bar-B-Que. Don’t forget to come to the June 26th Mixer at the Chamber of Commerce hosted by Home Based Businesses and Non-Profit Businesses. The July 24th Mixer is hosted by CPAC and on August 28th we will be having the Annual Golf Event and the I-19 MultiChamber Mixer. See you then. Kelly Gardner Nadine Di Giacomo Special Events Co-Chairs Get ready for the tournament of the year! Green Valely Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Event August 28, 2014 10:30 am Registration & Lunch; 12 pm Shotgun Start Followed by tournament prizes & Ball Drop at Quail Creek Country Club 1490 N. Quail Range Loop • Green Valley, AZ 85614 Registration: $90 Individual/$350 4-some Limited to first 92 players that sign up! RSVP to the Chamber by August 22 • 520-625-7575 Adopt a Golf Ball t RSVP JANIS GASCH, doctor of audiology at Arizona Hearing Specialists, accepted the Green Valley Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year award from chamber President and CEO Jim DiGiacomo CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 $5.00 each/3 for $10.00 Limited availability; get yours today from a Board member or at the Chamber! Proceeds benefit the Green Valley Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation 3 balls landing closest to the pin split 50% of the pot, next closest wins 30%, and 3rd closest wins 20% of split proceeds; the other half supports the Education Foundation Need not be present to win! around the chamber world • John Geiger at the Volunteer Clearinghouse is working closely with David Wanger, the CEO of the new Green Valley Hospital, and identifying a number of volunteer positions that will be available when the hospital opens. Check the Clearinghouse at 625-1150 X108 or [email protected] or www.gvsvolunteering.org. HappyVolunteering! • We are proud to recognize Dr. Manny Valenzuela, one of our Chamber Board members, who received a plaque from the Sahuarita Unified School District for his leadership and initiative in building an education/business coalition. • The Chamber is excited by the response to our new Breakfast Mixers. The lastest one was held on May 8 and was hosted by Casa Community Services. The group of 36 attendees met our new Board Chairman, Larry Kempton, and enjoyed the networking and good food. We are moving these breakfasts from Thursday to Friday every other month... our next Breakfast will be July 11 at the Continental Plaza Community Room. Hope to see you there. By the way...there is no charge. • The Town of Sahuarita has received the first Timothy M. Ahrens Partnering Award for the Sahuarita Road Project. This award was established to recognize the collaboration and partnering required to make this project successful. Well done! • Congratulations to Alex Ruiz who was recently promoted to estimator/project manager at Acra Construction. We're sure Alex will bring a great deal of experience and know-how to his new position. Good luck and best wishes to Alex! • The Chamber would like to say welcome to Rebecca Bradner, the new publisher of the Green Valley News & Sahuarita Sun. Rebecca brings many years of experience to her new position and we are sure that she will be a great addition to our local business family! • To all the businesses and organizations who are celebrating their 50 year anniversary as a part of Green Valley....AWESOME!!! / news & views is published by the green valley news & sun, a diamond level corporate partner of the green valley sahuarita chamber of commerce / july 2014 / news & views / / greenvalleychamber.com / Dependable Nurses, Inc. Desert Diamond Casino FICO Green Valley Pecan Company Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold Sierrita Operation Platinum Membership in the Green Valley Sahuarita Chamber of Green Valley Cooling & Heating Commerce is a great way to support your local Chamber above and beyond Southwest Solar regular benefits! Green Valley Decorative Rock, Inc Our appreciation goes out to our Platinum Members for helping make Green Valley News & Sun, Inc. the Green Valley Chamber of Commerce a vital force in the economic Hickey Automotive growth of Green Valley and Sahuarita. High Sierra Theatres Acra Construction LLC Cadden Community Management Desert Sky Cinema American Southwest Credit Union Canoa Ranch by Fairfield Homes Inn at San Ignacio Jeff’s Auto Technology Arizona Family Restaurant Canyon Valley La Posada Arizona Oncology Memory Care Residence Arizona Sanitation Services, Inc. CareMore Health Plan of Arizona Lowes Home Improvement Meritage Active Adult Communities Arizona Self Services, Inc. Carondelet Health Network Monstrosity Tree Service LLC Arsenal General Contractor LLC Caterpillar Northwest Medical Center ASARCO Copper Fitness Papa Murphy’s Assurance HealthCare Cox Business Quail Creek Country Club Bayada Home Health Care Dental Laser Quail Creek Country Club Bill’s Home Service Dental Village “The Grill” Brasher Real Estate renewals PLATINUM MEMBERS MAY & JUNE 3 1/2 Happy Barbers American Hair Family Cutters Angelica Housekeeping Annie’s Cupboard Arizona Hearing Speciaists, LLC Civic Orchestra of Tucson Coldwell Banker / Julie McCoy Coldwell Banker Residential Broker / Kaye Kimla Cox Business Custom Plus Day’s Excavating, Inc Foot Hills Plaza Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold Great Expectations Academy Green Valley Domestic Water Improvement Green Valley Furnishings Green Valley Self Storage Home Instead Senior Care Jim Click JM’s Automotive La Sierra Tree & Palm Service Long Realty / Fred Butler Long Realty / Patty Trujillo Lowe’s Home Improvement Mama’s Hawaiian Bar-B-Cue Mazon Hair Studio Meritage Homes Monstrosity Tree Service LLC MQH20 dba Mark’s Quality Water Oasis A/C & Heating Inc. Realty Executives / Tina Sheridan RE/MAX / Kimberly Mazura Re/Max Valley Properties / Barbara Southards Robson Communities Sahuarita Ace Hardware Sahuarita Food Service dba Burger King Sahuarita Modern Dentistry & Ortho Santa Cruz Valley Bicycle Advocacy Committee Santa Rita Ranch Inc. Simply Feet Southwest Gas Corp The Silver Hat, LLC Uncle Mike’s Carpet Tile Cleaning US Bank Valley Animal Hospital Valley Verde Veterinarians W. F. Stevens, Financial Advisors, LLC WeDu Window Cleaning meetings Tuesday July 8 Membership Committee GVSCofC @ 5:00 p.m. Thursday July 10 Events Committee GVSCOFC @ 5:00 p.m. Tuesday July 15 Economic Development Committee GVSCofC @ 5:00 p.m Thursday July 17 Government Relations Committee GVSCofC @ 7:00 a.m. Monday July 21 Tourism Council GVSCofC @ 4:00 p.m. Tuesday July 22 Board of Directors Meeting GVSCofC @ 7:00 a.m. Thursday July 24 July Mixer @ 5:00 p.m. 5 Ragazzi LLC Realty Executives Rosemont Copper Santa Rita Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Service Master Clean of Green Valley LLC Simply Bits , LLC Smile Dental Southwest Gas Corporation Specialists in Dermatology, PLLC Strategic Issues Management Group, Inc. Sunrise Cleaners The Peaks at Santa Rita Trico Electric Cooperative Tucson Federal Credit Union Valley Animal Hospital Walgreens #2232 Walgreens #9186 Wal-Mart Walter L. Henderson, P.C. Wells Fargo Bank Green Valley / Sahuarita s Continued from page 2 Valenzuela attended the Flowing Wells Public Schools from K-12, believes giving of herself to help others be successful is very rewarding. Her Chamber membership helps her realize her goal of being a good community member by giving back to the community through use of her expertise and service orientation. Rosalie's present involvements in Green Valley / Sahuarita include membership in Green Valley Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce, American Business Women's Association Green Valley, Great Expectations School Board of Directors, Casa de Esperanza Volunteer, American Legion Green Valley and Sahuarita Elks. Tuesday August 12 Membership Committee Meeting GVSCofC @ 5:00 p.m. Thursday August 14 Events Committee GVSCofC @ 5:00 p.m. Monday August 18 Tourism Council GVSCofC @ 4:00 p.m. Tuesday August 19 Economic Development Committee GVSCofC @ 5:00 p.m. Thursday August 21 Government Relations Committee GVSCofC @ 7:00 a.m. Tuesday August 26 Board of Directors Meeting GVSVofC @ 7 :00 a.m. Thursday August 28 August Multi-Chamber Mixer @ 5:00 p.m. TOM MURPHY, Director Tom is the Community Liaison for the master-planned community's Rancho Sahuarita and Rancho Resort. He represents approximately 5,000 homeowners comprising 15,000 residents, about half the population of the Town of Sahuarita. Additionally, Rancho Sahuarita has currently developed over 200,000 square feet of commercial development. Future development will cover a 400-acre Town Center supporting 2.7 million square feet of retail, office, hotel, medical, employment and municipal uses. He will analyze, think, and act in a way that gains the trust and respect of his teammates on projects he works on. He has been reelected for the second time to the Sahuarita Unified School District Governing Board. As a member of the Board he is responsible for over 5,200 students, 650 employees and manages a $27 million -plus budget. He was a major participant in the recently filmed "Today in America" advertising video, for the combined Green/Valley and Sahuarita area. Tom and Rancho Sahuarita were also Platinum Sponsors at the highly successful "State of the Town" luncheon sponsored by the Chamber and MPA. Combining his past experiences while serving his country, during his 21 years in the United States Air Force, with his most -recent work history with Rancho Sahuarita and his passion for education, as a Governing Board Member. He is excited about the opportunity to serve the community as a Director on the Green Valley-Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce. CARL SMITH, Chairman Elect Carl founded Acra Construction LLC in 2003. Acra is a dually licensed residential and commercial General Contractor specializing in repairs, remodel, additions, and insurance repairs. Recently, Carl moved Acra from a home-based business to a newly acquired facility at 880 W. Camino Casa Verde in Green Valley. At this location, Carl has opened a "one stop shop" Design Showroom offering a full line of cabinetry, counter tops, and flooring. Under Carl's direction, Acra has won two consecutive first place trophies in the commercial division of the Country Fair White Elephant Parade. Also, Acra previously won the Chamber's Home Based Business of the Year. Through Acra, Carl has donated routinely to local charitable events. Carl's prior experience includes executive positions with General Contractors in the fields of insurance repair, apartment renovations, condo conversions, developing, and public works. Also, Carl has been a Controller for two major nonprofits. Carl grew up originally on a farm and small town environment in Indiana. He holds a Masters in Business Administration from LaVerne University in California and a Bachelors of Science in Accounting from Arizona State University. MANUEL VALENZUELA, Director Dr. Valenzuela is currently the Superintendent of the 5,200 student-Sahuarita Unified School District, Dr. Valenzuela served for five years as the Assistant Superintendent prior to becoming the new superintendent on July 1, 2010 During his time as Assistant Superintendent responsible for curriculum, instruction, and standards, all schools have achieved federal and state accountability measures. Dr. graduating as class valedictorian in 1984. He has been inducted into the Flowing Wells Alumni Hall of Fame and the Athletic Hall of Fame. In 2002, Dr. Valenzuela completed the Doctor of Education Degree (Ed.D.) at the University of Arizona. Previously, Dr. Valenzuela earned a Master of Education degree in Educational Leadership from the Northern Arizona University (1993) and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with a major in chemistry from the University of Arizona (1988). In 1998, Dr. Valenzuela was the first educator in Arizona to be notified of being selected to receive the prestigious Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award. At this time, he was Principal of Walter Douglas Elementary School in Tucson's Flowing Wells Unified School District. In September 2008, Dr. Valenzuela and SUSD were featured in the American School Board Journal regarding the District's meeting challenges in providing excellence in education and managing topics related to immigration and border issues. Currently, Dr. Valenzuela serves on the Governor's Commission for Postsecondary Education and the State Board of Education Certification Advisory Committee. Dr. Valenzuela is an adjunct professor in the Educational Leadership Department at the College of Education, University of Arizona. He also serves on the Professional Preparation Board (PPB) at UA, and its corresponding Executive Committee. Dr. Valenzuela is a native Tucsonan and lives there with his wife and two daughters. TIM CAMPBELL, Secretary Tim Campbell is the project manager for the Sahuarita Farms Land and River Master Plan. Tim manages the planning and entitlement processes in the Town of Sahuarita and Pima county, as well as the development and promotion of the project. Tim is the primary local community contact for information about Sahuarita Farms. Tim has over 28 years of experience as a develper, urban planner and real estate development consultant. He is particularly interested in creating a sustainable local and regional economy, promoting small business growth and positioning the greater Green Valley/ Sahuarita area to capitalize on the economic opportunities suited to the area’s needs and desires. Tim graduated from the university of Idaho and Texas A&M University, and is a near native having lived in the state for over 28 years. Associate Broker 520-352-2212 877-234-7640 520-648-7090 520-490-1300 Business Toll Free Residence Cellular [email protected] • www.BeverlyTrunick.com 3280 S. Camino Del Sol, Suite 120 Green Valley, AZ 85622 / news & views is published by the green valley news & sun, a diamond level corporate partner of the green valley sahuarita chamber of commerce / 6 / greenvalleychamber.com / ribbon cuttings / news & views / july 2014 new members MAY - JUNE Laser Options PASSADERA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NETWORK LA TRUCE NAIL SALON & SPA Assurance Health Care Rhinestone Cowgirl Summer Watch LLC La Truce Nail Salon RHINESTONE COWGIRL Humana Market Pointe HUMANA MARKET POINT LASER OPTIONS, INC ASSURANCE HEALTH CARE Office Max P.O. Box 566 275 W. Continental Rd. #123 Green Valley, AZ 85622 [email protected] www.greenvalleychamber.com www.greenvalleysahuarita.com 520.625.7575 office 520.648.6154 fax 1163 W. Irvington Rd., Tucson AZ 85714 Contact: Carlos Curbelo Tel: (520) 807-1944 Fax: (520) 807-1945 Email: [email protected] www.officemax.com Printing supplies, computer repair, websites, computers, printers, office supplies Long Realty / Joe Romagno 275 W. Continental Rd. Ste 101, Green Valley AZ 85622 Contact: Joe Romagno Tel: (520) 918-8133 Email: jromagno@ longrealty.com www.jromagno.longrealty.com Residential real estate sales Green Valley Elks Lodge #2592 2951 S. Camino Mercado, Green Valley AZ 85622 Contact: Arturo Gabaldon Tel: (520) 625-2592 Fax: (520) 399-0736 Email: [email protected] www.greenvalleyelks.org The Order of Elks mission is to inculcate the principles of charity, justice, brotherly love and fidelity; to recognize a belief in God; to promote the welfare and happiness of its Members; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, and to provide for its government, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of American will serve the people and communities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that Elks Care and Elks Share. Diamond Ventures, Inc. 2200 E. 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Enjoy golf at several of Arizona’s best golf courses or just relax at our beautiful pool. Guests can choose from 10 great courses including San Ignacio, Canoa Hills, Torres Blancas, Kino Springs, Tubac, and Rio Rico. Golf Packages and Group Discounts available all with advance tee times. The perfect place for Family & Friends, Reunions and Groups of all sizes. The Inn at San Ignacio is located adjacent to the San Ignacio Golf Club. Take the Canoa exit 56 off of I-19 in Green Valley and follow the signs. The Inn at San Ignacio Condo Hotel Our Senior living community features spacious studios, 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Our Expressions Community Specializes in Memory Care. We offer seniors the assistance they need in a warm and caring environment. 1175 S. Abrego Drive Green Valley, AZ 85614 520-648-5583 www.prestigecare.com 1861 W. Demetrie Loop, Green Valley, AZ 85614 (520) 393-5700 Office • (888) 450-5444 Toll-Free Reservations www.innatsanignacio.com Special Room Rates for Green Valley Sahuarita Friends and Family / news & views is published by the green valley news & sun, a diamond level corporate partner of the green valley sahuarita chamber of commerce / 8 / greenvalleychamber.com / / news & views / july 2014 chamber member accommodations REAL ESTATE STATISTICS JANUARY 1 - MAY 31 2013 2014 Active Listings....................................................... 1,005..............................................1,043 Houses Sold............................................................574.................................................. 620 Average Days on Market........................................142.................................................. 163 Average Selling Price........................................$160,274................................... $161,084 MOTELS & HOTELS Best Western - Green Valley Inn 111 S. 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Esperanza Blvd. Green Valley AZ 85614 (520) 399-3736, (800) 424-6423 www.comfortinn.com VISITOR CENTER INFORMATION FEBRUARY 2014 / MARCH 2014 Telephone Calls............................................................................................................1,017 Walk-ins.........................................................................................................................2,588 Mailings of large packets...................................................................................................10 Mailings of small packets................................................................................................ 558 Copies...........................................................................................................................4,722 chamber member restaurants & caterers 19th Hole Bar & Grill (C) 111 S. La Canada Dr. Green Valley 399-4653 Argenziano’s Italian Food 16251 South Houghton Road Corona, 762-5999 Arizona Family Restaurant (C) 80 West Esperanza Blvd Green Valley, 625-3680 Asian Sky Restaurant 15980 S. Rancho Sahuarita Blvd, Ste.140, Sahuarita, 207-7041 Cayley's Cakes 555 N. La Canada Green Valley 204-7477 Inn at San Ignacio 1861 W. Demetric Loop Jerry Bob's 1325 West Duval Mine Road Safeway Plaza, Sahuarita 399-2500 Manuel's Restaurant (C) 121 West Duval Road Green Valley 648-6068 La Placita Restaurant (C) Green Valley Mall Green Valley 625-2111 McDonald's Sahuarita 775 W. Via Rancho Sahuarita Sahuarita 207-1349 La Roca Restaurant - Calle Elias 91 Nogales, Sonora 1-520-375-5750 China View 101 S. La Canada #19 Green Valley 648-3848 Coach’s Corner 19221 South Alpha Avenue Sahuarita 625-9698 Empire Mountain Cafe & Bakery (C) 277 W. Duval Rd. Green Valley 625-2556 Holiday Inn Express - Green Valley 19200 S. I-19 W. Frontrage Rd. (Exit 69) Green Valley AZ 85614 (520) 625-0900, (800)465-4329 Los Agaves Restaurant 1451 S. La Canada Dr. Green Valley 625-2336 Mac's Pub & Patio (C) 190 W. Continental Rd.#313 Green Valley 625-6062 MaMa's Hawaiian Bar-B-Cue 15990 S. Rancho Sahuarita Blvd #180, Sahuarita 207-1349 Old Chicago Deli (C) 175 South La Canada Green Valley 393-0202 Green Valley AZ 85614 (520) 393-5700, (888) 450-5444 www.InnAtSanIgnacio.com BED & BREAKFAST Amado Territory Inn P.O. Box 81, Amado AZ 85645 (520) 398-8684, (888) 398-8684 www.amado-territory-inn.com RV PARKS De Anza RV Resort 2869 East Frontage Road Amado AZ 85645 (520) 398-8628 www.deanzaresort.com RESORTS & LODGES Esplendor Resort at Rio Rico 1069 Camino Caralampi, I-19, Exit 17 Rio Rico AZ 85648 (520) 281-1901, (800) 288-4746 www.esplendor-resort.com Green Valley RV Resort Park 19001 S. Richfield Avenue Green Valley AZ 85614 (520) 625-3900, (800) 223-2969 [email protected] Tubac Golf Resort I-19, Exit 40, One Otero Rd. 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