HassayampaAlert - Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce

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“The Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce is a membership
organization that represents the interests of the business
community”.
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The Wickenburg Chamber operates a Visitor Center and
promotes Wickenburg as a destination location with commitment to quality economic growth and development.
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The
Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce
216 North Frontier Street
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
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2nd Wickenburg
Annual
Leadership Institute
Applications available
Our second year of advanced learning
curriculum through the Wickenburg
Leadership Institute will provide
eight sessions on a variety of local,
county, state and federal topics.
Applications are now available
from The Chamber office or online
at www.wickenburgchamber.com
Participation is open to the public,
high school students and graduates
of the Wickenburg Leadership
Academy. Registration is $125
adults, Students $75.00, which
includes all materials.
Presorted Standard
U.S. Postage Paid
Permit No. 8
Wickenburg, AZ
Engagement, History, Art & Culture,
Public Safety, and Community &
Economic Development.
The Institute begins on Tuesday,
Sept. 11, each Tuesday through
October 30th from 6-9 p.m.
Graduation is scheduled for
November 7th.
WLI is sponsored by the Wickenburg
Chamber, Arizona Public Service,
and the Town of Wickenburg. This
year the Wickenburg Unified School
District through the Century 21
grant will underwrite the enrollment
Sessions include: Education, fee for high school students. For
Environment,
Government, information call (928) 684-5479 or
Health, Mini-Town Hall in Civic stop by the chamber office.
July 2012
CHAMBER UNIVERSITY:
Lunch & Learn Seminar
Mountain States Employers
Council, Speaker: Karen Stafford
Presented by
Please join us on Wednesday,
July 25, for another great seminar
topic: “Top 5 HR Mistakes
Employers Make”
practices and plan for smoother
sailing ahead.
Sample HR forms, Record
Retention Guidebook, Whitepaper
In this session, we’ll walk through on Federal Laws and a mini onsite
our Top 5 checklist of the most HR audit will be offered.
common errors made in managing
All sessions will run from 12
the “People” side of business.
– 1:15PM and take place in
From hiring practices to employee the Chamber conference room.
relations to employee relations Registration by calling: (928)
and compliance requirements, we 684-5479
see them all in our business!
Cost $5.00 chamber members;
We’ll provide tips and techniques $10 non-members. Bring your
that you can put into place own lunch, we’ll provide drinks. immediately to shore up your
Chamber & BPW Sponsor Town Council Candidate’s Forum
Mark your calendars now for Monday, Aug 13 for the Wickenburg prepared by the Chamber’s Governmental Affairs Committee, and from
Town Council Candidates Forum, at 6:30 p.m. in the Wickenburg the public. Light refreshments will be served. Watch for additional
Community Center. Each election year the Town of Wickenburg, BPW information in the Chamber News column.
& The Chamber co-sponsor a forum, where candidates answer questions
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.OUTWICKENBURGWAY.COM
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Chamber of Commerce Hassayampa Alert Member News:
The Hassayampa River Preserve is conducting their 2013 Calendar Photo
Contest. Photographs must include the Preserve and do not need to be taken
in the current year. All entries must be delivered in print (5x7 or 8x10), unmated, and in digital format (jpeg) no later than Aug. 31st. For more information on the contest call HRP at (928) 684-2772. Summer Hours are Friday
- Sunday -7:00-11:00 A.M. Wickenburg Art Club and the Desert Caballeros Western Museum are
creating an exhibition titled West of Center featuring WAC artists! Marian
Koegele is chairing this event under the auspices of Exhibits VP Pam MorrisJohnson. The show runs from August 18th through September 30th in the
Cultural Crossroads Learning Center at DCWM where WAC will host an
opening reception on August 18th! Watch for more details on this exhibit.
For more information please contact Marian Koegele at 928-684-1151. Hog
Trough Smokehouse BBQ is closed on Sunday & Monday for the summer.
Call Teri &Kenny for additional information at 684-5611 or online at www.
hogtroughbbq.com Nichols West – closed Mondays through September.
Open for lunch & dinner Tuesday – Sunday. Call (928) 427-0235. Nana’s
Sandwich Saloon NEW summer hours are 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Monday –
Friday, Sat-10am-2pm Watch for GREAT SPECIALS this summer at Nana’s
and Anita’s, including $5 meals! Tumbleweeds Restaurant & Lounge is
open from Tues-Sat – 12noon -9pm. Wednesday special Martini Madness
-5-6pm $1 martinis. Friday evening music and Saturday Prime Rib special
-$18.99. Call for reservations 684-5150.
Membership
Reinvestments
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!
Cindi Busboom, Arizona Steamboat Cruises; Sam Crissman, Crissman
Construction Inc.; Dave Echeverria, D.W. Echeverria Construction, LLC;
Suzanne Ford, H & R Block; Ira Birdwell, Ira Birdwell Locksmith; Tammy Hankins, K-9 Korral; Laura Lawton, Lawton Publications; Romano &
Doris Surian, Los Viajeros Inn; Max Wilson, Maricopa Supervisor; Greg
& Tara Hintz, The Place; Myron Deibel, Wickenburg Properties; Dusty
Bitz, D B Yard Maintenance LLC; Brian Deveny, Saguaro Theatre; Rosalie Jones, Your Secretary & Shipping; Brooke Walters, Pottery B, LLC;
Tony Etienne, Collette Vacations; Ali Etaii, Persian Signs & Artworks;
Rem Hawes, Bureau of Land Management; Deborah Campbell, FastSigns
on Bell Road; Drew Lawrence, Habitat for Humanity, Inc.; Patty Urlaub,
Rockin’ U; Photography; Fr. George Highberger, St. Anthony’s Catholic
Church; Tim Mead, Tim Mead, Surveyor; William Wallace, Brave Heart
Design; Katy Bee, Rio Tierra Casitas B&B; Larry & Lon Steinberg, S & S
Construction; Cyndi Turer, Arizona Drive Guide Inc.; Jeff Firestone, Desert Sun Home Inspection LLC; Soren Stoutner, Small Business Tech Solutions; Teresa Propeck, Verde Canyon Railroad Dan McRann, McRann
Excavating, LLC; Knights of Columbus Council #9838; Tim Owens, Owens Insurance Services, Inc. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS; Marilyn ‘Dinny’
Henze, Richard & Carol Russell, Liz Gallagher, Jim & Dorinne Dobson,
Jim & Dorrine Dobson, Dave & Tina Wuerthele, and Paul Hughes.
July 2012
Wickenburg –
What’s going on:
Desert Caballeros Western Museum – The Museum is participating in the Blue Star Program again this year, which means that
active military personnel and their family members (when accompanied by their active military relative) receive free admission to
the Museum. This program is valid from Memorial Day to Labor
Day. The museum will be closed on Monday, Memorial Day and each
Monday thereafter through Labor Day. Hours are Tues -Sat - 10am5pm, Sun. 12 Noon - 4pm. Info by calling (928) 684-2272
Hassayampa River Preserve - Join professional bird tour leader
Kathe Anderson on an early morning birding adventure at The
Preserve. The event is scheduled from 6:30 to 9:00 a.m., Saturday
, July 14. An easy 90 minute walk along the trails will be followed by
a delicious continental breakfast. Coffee will be available before the
walk. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and hats
and bring water and binoculars. A limited supply of loaner binoculars are available at the preserve. Space is limited and reservations
are required. Fee of $10, $5 for Friends of the Hassayampa and volunteers, includes a continental breakfast and access to the trails after
the event. Call (928) 684-2772 Preserve summer hours are 7:00 to 1
1:00 a.m., Friday through Sunday. Wickenburg Public Library - 164 E. Apache Street, (928)684-2665
Like them on Face book: www.facebook.com/wickenburgpubliclibrary
Kids Movies – Every Wednesday except July 4 at 10:30 am. Movies
rated G or PG
Story Time for toddlers and preschoolers – Every Friday at 10:30
am. Teen Movies – Every Friday at 2:00 pm. Movies rated PG or
PG13
Movies for Adults – Every other Thursday at 2:00 pm - Summer
Reading Program – Programs and prizes for all ages, infants to adults.
July 20 – 10:30 Doggies of the Wild West at the Community Center;
July 28 -- 10:00 End of Summer Reading Program Water Party
New Young
Entrepreneur
Series Program
YES is a committee created by and affiliated with the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce to assist the young (ages 21-40 ) businessmen men and
women in Wickenburg and the surrounding area by offering networking,
educational and community service opportunities.
We encourage any who are interested in attending to please join us for a fun
activity on Aug. 22nd at 5pm. Meet at the Chamber Office for instructions
or call Katie Moore at 928-684-5479
or at email: [email protected]
Like us on Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/#!/WickenburgChamberYES
July 2012
Chamber of Commerce Hassayampa Alert
The Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce
“Welcomes” Its Newest Members
Please Welcome and Patronize
the following new members:
Rick Murphy for Congress
2068 McCulloch Blvd, Lake Havasu, AZ 86403
(928)684-542-4244
[email protected]
www.RickMurphyforCongress.com
Professional Associate
Sponsor: Chamber Staff
Business Ownership Change:
Nancy & Bob Halsey recently purchased Cowboy Café
and moved it into their existing location at
Sundance Pizza & Tastee Freez.
Cowboy Café is open 6:00 a.m.-10 a.m. serving the
same type of food as original owners did. Stop by
512 E. Wickenburg Way, phone (928) 684-7569
“TOOLS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS’:
Grow Your Business
with Free Online Support
from the Chamber
Did you know that the Wickenburg Chamber for the 3rd year is
offering FREE access to a website with the most comprehensive
online business tools out there? Compiled by experts from every type
of small business, Tools for Business Success is a best-of-the-web
resource for entrepreneurs and business owners to learn about your
chosen business sector, business practices, important training and
growth tips. For those with established businesses, there are recommendations on books to read to improve your business, and an entire
section about evaluating the business you have and learning how to
take it to the next level. Check out the website at www.wickenburgchamber.com – click on the Tools for Business Success icon.
WUSD Welcome Pack
Promote your business to Wickenburg Unified School District Faculty and
Staff and Help Welcome New Teachers to Wickenburg.
Our “Welcome Back to School” Teacher Bags will be handed out the first
week in August to new and returning teachers and administrators. Filling
the bag with information from our membership is a great way to advertise.
Cost is $10 to insert your pen, notepads, magnets, coupons, brochures, flyers that have your company name or logo on them. All you have to do is
call The Chamber to reserve your spot, bring us 100 items and $10 and we
will do the rest. Limited to 30 partners. Deadline is July 30th. Call today
to be included in this marketing opportunity! (928) 684-5479
Members Helping
Your Chamber!
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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. ***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 Facebook page from our website, see icon on top right hand
side, click and then once on the page click on “like”. Film Commission
Summer Fundraiser
Film Commissioners
will stop along the route at:
Historic Museum Club
in Flagstaff
Film Commissioners will stop along the route at:
Historic Cliff Dwellers Lodge at Vermillion Cliffs
The film commissioners invite you to join them on August 11 & 12
for a trip to north-eastern Arizona. Stops include White Horse Acres,
Flagstaff, Marble Canyon, Lees Ferry, Vermillion Cliffs, Page, Mormon
Lake, Cameron, and Black Canyon City. You’ll experience a unique trip
across some of the most beautiful country, visit historic bars, cantinas and
saloons in the area. A travelogue on the history will also provide you with
insight to hardy pioneers who first inhabited the area and those who are in
business today.
Registration is $110 per person or $200 per couple (after July 20th the
fee is $125 each), and includes chartered bus, t-shirt, continental breakfast
before departure, Sat. Lunch and fun! Motel reservations through the
chamber is an additional $75.00 Call the chamber at (928) 684-5479.
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Chamber of Commerce Hassayampa Alert WICKENBURG CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE
July 2012
AMBASSADOR’S
RIBBON CUTTINGS
Our Ambassadors are Sharon Dirr, Sarah Spigner, Bette
Watson, Katie Moore and Carol Wallace
Aflac, (480) 205-5598 Stephanie Lydic, Sandy Flemming and
Chamber Amabassadors
Az Wireless & Satellite/
Verizon Wireless
Greg Torrens, Shirley Anderson
and Chamber Ambassadors
335 West Wickenburg Way Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-9007; Mon-Thursday 9am-5pm; Friday 9am4:30pm; Saturday 10am-2pm
Napa Auto Parts,457 West Wickenburg Way Wickenburg, AZ
85390 (928) 684-2861; 7am-7pm Monday-Friday,
Saturday 8am-4pm and Sunday 10am-3pm
Dale Mareci, Joe Kahn, Sharon Kahn and Dennis McKnight
and Chamber Ambassadors
Ike’s Cook Shack
Justin Schaffer, Jordan Busone, LaDean Busone, Ike Hankins,
Tammy Hankins and Audrey Hankins
442 W Wickenburg Way Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-4466; Tuesday-Sunday 7am-3pm
Wickenburg Community Services Corp.
Mary Ackley and Chamber Ambassadors
[email protected]; (928) 684-3345
July 2012
Chamber of Commerce Hassayampa Alert
TIP OF THE STETSON
Roy Reyer, Mike Wallace-Brave Heart Design,
Ginny & Bill Randall, Lois Allen, Neal & Mary
Judkins, Nadine Champlin, Bashas’, Dianne
Gray, Tom Hunt, Cindy Logan, Wickenburg
Country Club – Ringo’s Restaurant, Jamey
Lewis, Karen Stafford-MSEC, The Wickenburg
Sun, Town of Wickenburg.
*Would you like to join the Chamber Volunteer Team of Information
Specialists? Come learn more about Wickenburg meet and greet people
from all over the World! Contact chamber staff at 684-5479
BLM Implements
“Fire Prevention Restrictions”
for Phoenix Area Public Lands
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) implements on May 18th fire
prevention restrictions that greatly reduce the risk of fire on public lands
north and south of Phoenix, Arizona. With temperatures well above average, the vegetation is exceedingly dry and the risk of wildland fire is at
the Very High and Extreme level. People who enjoy public lands north
and south of Phoenix can reduce the risk of fire by practicing safety and
strictly adhering to these “fire prevention restrictions and safety tips:”
1. Do not build or use a fire, campfire, charcoal broiler or wood stove. Use of propane and petroleum-fueled stoves, lanterns or heating devices
is currently allowed.
2. No smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building.
3. No discharging a firearm (no target shooting or other shooting)
outside of taking game in accordance with Arizona hunting laws in hunting season.
4. Be aware that driving off-road over dry grass could ignite a fire;
be sure that all vehicles and tires are in excellent working order; chains
or other recreational equipment must not drag or dangle from the truck
or trailer to the ground; secure all recreational equipment; it’s always a
good idea to carry a fire extinguisher.
Fire prevention restrictions are in effect until further notice for all public lands administrated by the BLM Phoenix District – including popular areas such as the Agua Fria National Monument, the Table Mesa
Recreation or Boulders Staging Camp Ground north of Phoenix, the
Back Country Byways west of Phoenix, the Sonoran Desert National
Monument, Saddle Mountain recreation area, and the Painted Rock
Petroglyph site, southwest of Phoenix, and all wilderness areas. Violation of these Fire Prevention Restrictions is punishable by a fine of not
more than $1,000, or imprisonment of not more than 12 months, or both.
(43 CFR 9212.4).
Fire restrictions for public lands may vary in other parts of the state,
depending on the level of fire danger and may be accessed at: www.
azfireinfo.com or for information on fire prevention tips and restrictions
in your area, contact your local BLM office, or visit BLM’s website at
www.az.blm.gov. Page 5
TRIPS TRIPS TRIPS:
Planning a trip for fall 2012?
Two exciting trips are planned through Chamber member travel agencies Chamber Discoveries & Collette Travel this fall. Imagine yourself in the French Riviera, October 27th-November 3rd. Explore breathtaking Cannes, Sophia Antipolis and Grasse, with an optional excursion to Monaco. Or, travel to the South
Pacific, September 17-October 1. Discover the two great countries of the Southern Hemisphere-Australia and New Zealand. From the tropical splendor of the
Great Barrier Reef on Australia’s northern coast, to the ethereal beauty of glacial
fjords on New Zealand’s South Island, this 15 day journey to the lands “down
under” brings you the best of both countries at an enjoyable pace. You can
watch the online orientation for the South Pacific at www.wickenburgchamber.
com. For more information regarding The French Riviera and the South Pacific
please contact Katie Moore at the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce: 928-6845479
Small Town Family Fun & Fireworks
Tuesday, July 2nd
The Wickenburg Chamber, Town of
Wickenburg, Cops Who Care and
96.3 Real Country is proud to sponsor
this annual recognition of Independence Day. Gates open at 6pm, special opening ceremonies start at 7:00
p.m., and $5,000 worth of fireworks
is shot off around 9:00 p.m. The location is Sunset Park, where food and
drink vendors, along with additional
community booths, special contests
and fun activities are planned. Parking is available at the park, with limited handicap parking, and nearby.
WPD and Citizens Patrol will assist
with the parking and light plants are
stationed along the pathways. Bring
your chairs and blankets. No alcohol
or Dogs are allowed.
Photo by Seth Joel
Tip of the Stetson to our donors:
Jones Ford Chrysler Jeep Dodge Dealer, KSWG “Real Country 98.6, McDonalds, Country Club Double M Condos, Dave & Tina Wuerthele, Snedecor’s Tegner
Square, Wickenburg Lions Club, Rosewood Center for Eating disorders, Wickenburg Elks Lodge #2160, Ron Badowski, CPA, Xavier Moralez, George & Jan Dillard, Ted & Jean Wilson, Sickles Sanitation, Day & Nite Portable Toilets, Pollay
Electric, Remuda Ranch Center for Anorexia and Bulimia, John & Marcia Yznaga,
Wickenburg Lioness Club, The Meadows of Wickenburg, Troy & Kathy Jones, My
Father’s Retirement Ranch, Century 21 Arizona West, Kaley’s Sew & Vac Center,
John & Patsy Stephens, Stan & Bette Watson, Ken & Marie Baker, Humane Society
of Wickenburg, Chance Stec, Cole Stec, Wickenburg Pump & Supply, Chaparral
Homemade Ice Cream, Frederic Teich, Mary Ann Rosehnal, Monica Lambert, W.C.
Scoutten Inc., Ben’s Saddlery, Neill & Patricia Carter, Friends of the Wickenburg
Library, Lola Moncrieff, Rancho de los Caballeros, Mayor Kelly Blunt & Family.
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Chamber of Commerce Hassayampa Alert
BUSINESS AFTER
HOURS MIXER
Thursday, July 19th
Sponsored by
Desert Caballeros Western
Museum
from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
It’s a great evening out, enjoying cheer, and getting an
opportunity to learn more about the upcoming programs,
exhibits and museum news. Cost is $5 per person. Enjoy
food & drink, visit with Museum Executive Director
James Burns, staff and board members. All members &
guests are invited.
Call Katie Moore for information on bar sponsorships
for bar sponsorships, and booking for 2013 Mixers, 6845479
Business After Hours Mixer Calendar for 2012
Clip Out and Save:
Aug 16
Sept 20
Oct 18
Nov 15
Dec 13
Desert Cypress Mobile
Home & RV Park
Wickenburg
Community Hospital
Bashas’
Tumbleweeds Restaurant
Meridian Bank
Call Carol & Katie for information on bar sponsorships for 2012 bar sponsorships, and booking for 2013 Mixers, 684-5479
July 2012
JULY CALENDAR
2 Executive Board Meeting – 4pm
Town Council – 5:30 pm
3 Chamber Closes at 1pm
4 Happy 4th of July – Chamber closed
9 Chamber Board Meeting – 8am
10 3rd Of July Review – 8:30 a.m.
Governmental Affairs Committee – 2 p.m.
11-12Gov. Tourism Conference
12 YES Committee – 12 Noon
16 GRD Mtg – 7:30 a.m.
Town Council -5:30 p.m.
17 Tourism Committee – 8 a.m.
18 Fly-In Committee – 8am
Arts & Culture Task Force – 2 p.m.
Film Commission – 4pm
19 Business after Hours Mixer
25 Chamber University – 12 Noon
27 Ambassador’s Ribbon Cutting – 8 a.m.
30 Voter Registration Closes for primary
31 Golf Committee – 12 noon
New Shopping &
Dining Guide
Copies of the new guide will be available for
distribution from The Chamber and at local
member businesses. The Wickenburg Sun
partners with our organization in producing
this publication. You’ll find residents, visitors and businesses use the guide daily. Tip
of the Stetson to our advertisers!
CHAMBER ACTIVITY REPORT
NEW MEMBERS
MIXER ATTENDANCE
TELEPHONE CALLS
OFFICE VISITORS
MAIL INQUIRIES
WWW.WICKENBURGCHAMBER.COM
WWW.OUTWICKENBURGWAY.COM
FACEBOOK STATS:
June
2
70
475
540
1,200
YTD
28
625
8078
13,314
7,785
JuneYTD
2,300
23,631
1.03038,788
The Chamber
1,040
The Wild West-Tourism 4,160
25,159
28,731
24th Annual Fiesta
de Septiembre
Mark Your
Calendars for
Sept. 1st.
July 2012
Chamber of Commerce Hassayampa Alert
Information from Wickenburg
Police Department:
Chief Pete Wingert
Valley Trends
• Liquor “boosting”, where armloads of liquor bottles are taken
quickly continue to be popular among thieves in the Valley. Please
advise those proprietors that sell liquor to place it in locked glass cabinets to prevent this type of theft. Also consider video on beer aisles to
deter “walk outs”.
• Return fraud is also popular in the Valley. Please have retailers
review their policies on returns without receipts, as this seems to be
a loophole exploited by thieves. Specifically, phony Sony PlayStation
3 controllers are being returned without receipts. The only place in
Wickenburg that might sell these controllers might sell this type of
product would be Alco, whom I will speak with personally. •
“Push outs” of large electronic equipment (televisions) also
seem to be a growing trend. Carts are loaded with large electronics
and pushed out the door without an attempt at payment. (Again, Alco
is the only place in Wickenburg that could be targeted.)
• A gift card scam is popular right now too. The Scam: Suspect
presents a Gift Card to be loaded (or reloaded), to the cashier; usually
in the amount of $500. The cashier then activates the card, while suspect stalls for time; presenting Debit Card with Insufficient funds. In
the meantime, suspect is on his cell phone placing an Internet Order
on the Card, thereby locking the funds on the card. When the debit
card declines the order, the card is returned to suspect, however the
funds are already locked in. Once the funds are locked in, the transaction cannot be voided by the cashier. The funds on the card are then
transferred to another Gift card.
Retailers in Wickenburg can join a mailing list at AZORCA, the
Arizona Organized Retail Crime Association at www.azorca.org for
quick access to this type of information.
Wickenburg Trends
• Several Wickenburg businesses were victims of preloaded
credit card fraud/theft, where a suspect presents a card/card number
and the proprietor charges the card. The suspect then disputes the
card at a later date. The businesses receive “charge backs”. This type
of incident happened at several businesses during Gold Rush Days. Many received charge back within the last three weeks.
• Return scams are also popular here. Return of merchandise without a receipt is a courtesy that many businesses here run. However, there is plenty of room for scams when no receipt is presented. Please review policies in relation to returns without receipts.
• Concealment theft is also prevalent here. I know that this is a
training and manpower issue. Please review with employees signs to
look for in concealment theft.
For more information contact: WPD at (928) 684-5411
Email: [email protected]
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Arts & Culture Task Force
Two months ago the Chamber Arts & Culture Task Force was
formed, bringing together all of the local non-profit organizations
in this sector. The task force came together from our Mini-Town
Hall on the subject during last fall’s Wickenburg Leadership
Institute. Arts and Culture organizations are resilient and entrepreneurial businesses. They employ people locally, purchase
goods and services from within the community, and market and
promote their programs, events & activities.
As the economy rebounds, the arts are well poised for growth.
Wickenburg already produces new and exciting work – performances and exhibitions and festivals that entertain, inspire, and
increasingly draw audiences.
Statistics show that arts and culture organizations leverage
additional event-related spending by their audiences that pumps
revenue into the local economy. Based on surveys, the typical
arts attendee spends $24.60 per person, per event, beyond the
cost of admission.
Last month the task force met with artist/ newspaper editor
Tamara Thomas to discuss featuring local arts and culture organizations in The Wickenburg Sun this summer. Additionally,
program information is being gathered for 2012-13 and added to
our website calendars. You can find information at
www.wickenburgchamber.com or
www.outwickenburgway.com
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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.OUTWICKENBURGWAY.COM
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Chamber of Commerce Hassayampa Alert
News You Can Use:
2012 Chairman’s Circle
Members to Date
As you know, the Supreme Court announced its decision regarding SB 1070. The ruling does not change
what documents people use to travel to or throughout Arizona. Our state is no different than any other
state that requires some form of valid identification when traveling. However, the Arizona Office of Tourism saw this as an important opportunity to help clarify any concerns Arizona travelers may have about
travel documents. Below please see a brief outline what has been upheld by the Court:
Arizona police officers can make a reasonable attempt to determine the immigration status of a person
stopped, detained or arrested if there’s reasonable suspicion that a person is in the U.S. illegally.
According to Governor Jan Brewer, “The case for SB 1070 has always been about our support for the
rule of law. That means every law, including those against both illegal immigration and racial profiling.
Law enforcement will be held accountable should this statute be misused in a fashion that violates an
individual’s civil rights.”
We are doing what we can to minimize travelers’ confusion and taking steps to inform them that questions
regarding citizenship will only be asked as a result of any violation of Arizona state law.
Having stated that, AOT understands many travelers want to know what is concerned to be “acceptable”
forms of identification for proof of citizenship. Below is a list of acceptable identification as it pertains
to travel.
Acceptable:
• U.S. Passport
• Military DD-214
• Military Dependent Identification Card
• Visa
• Green Card
• Birth Certificate
• Any U.S. State or Government Identification Card (i.e. Driver’s License)
• Tribal Identification Card
There are states that do not use a Driver’s License as proof of citizenship: New Mexico, Illinois and Utah. The state of Washington accepts an enhanced form of Driver’s License as proof. Travelers should check
with their state’s MVD office to determine if their state’s Driver’s License is proof of citizenship.
Obtain the PublicEach
Property Report
equivalent required
by Federal and expeState law and read it before signing anything.
Additionally, the ruling does not change how we promote Arizona.
year,or itsmillions
of visitors
rience Arizona as a vibrant and diverse travel destination. The Grand Canyon State is one of the most
welcoming and states in the nation with exciting outdoor adventures, fun-family activities, captivating
arts & culture, rejuvenating resorts and spas, exquisite local cuisines, and a variety of shopping opportunities. As one of the most unique destinations in the world, Arizona is not a place to just visit; it’s a place
to experience. This is the message we will continue to tout across the globe.
For information regarding travel to and around Arizona, visit www.aztravelfacts.com.
Activities Out Wickenburg Way
Cash Mob at Old Livery Mercantile
104 North Tegner Street Wickenburg, AZ
85390 (928) 684-3298; Monday-Saturday;
10am-5pm; Closed Sundays for the summer
Ringo’s Restaurant and Wickenburg Country
Club held the June mixer on June 14.
Cash Mob at Nana’s Sandwich Saloon
48 North Tegner Street Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-5539; Monday-Friday; 8am-3pm
Saturday; 10-2pm
The June Chamber Quarterly luncheon was
held at Los Caballeros Golf Course clubhouse.
Josh Wright, Town Manager, was the speaker
for the event on June 8th.
July 2012
CUSTOM ESTATE LOTS
LUXURY RANCH VILLAS
Coming Soon!
RANCH COTTAGES
WICKENBURG, ARIZONA
928-684-5852
www.MonteVistaRanch.com