CHAMBER MILESTONES

 June

• Glendale Chamber officially recognizes Juneteenth as a holiday and supports local community event

March 

• Terry Leyba Ruiz, president of Glendale Community College takes over as Chair of the Board
  
  

February 

• Glendale Chamber works in partnership with the West Valley Alliance Learn More

January 

• Chamber CEO, Robert Heidt named Chair of Fringe Benefits Inc. (FBI) Learn More

• Chamber Announces 2022 Board of Directors Learn More

December

     Chamber CEO, Robert W. Heidt, Jr. elected to Board of Directors for Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Learn more

November

     The Glendale Chamber of Commerce Wins Small Business Spotlight

Small Business Spotlight - Glendale Chamber of Commerce - V1 Watch video here

September

     Glendale Chamber launches an App for Downtown Glendale Learn more

August

     Glendale Chamber CEO Robert W. Heidt, Jr. recognized by One Community as a “Local Hero” Learn more

July

     Glendale Chamber partners with Phoenix Sky Harbor on new discounts for members Learn more

     Glendale Chamber launches new Education Committee  Learn more

June

     The Chamber returns to a limited number of in-person events and programming

May

     Glendale Chamber Champions the City of Glendale for a city-wide Non-Discrimination Ordinance Learn more

     Glendale Chamber Leader Selected For Leadership Diversity Program Learn more

     Chamber Advocacy - Glendale Now as the 9th City in Arizona to Adopt an Inclusive Non-Discrimination Ordinance Learn more

April

     Glendale Chamber partners with Maricopa Corporate College on support program for working adults, businesses, etc.  Learn more

     Glendale Chamber partners with American Express on new credit card program for business

March

     Glendale Chamber produces year-end video in lieu of Annual Meeting/State of the City Watch video here

February

     Kate Kochenderfer of Salt River Project (SRP) takes over as Chair of the Board

January

     Glendale Chamber CEO, Robert Heidt named as CFO for Upcoming Youth Annual Conference Learn more

November:

• Glendale Chamber debuts video on the impact of the Chamber’s work Learn more

September:

• Glendale Chamber & City of Glendale Launch the “Glendale Gold Star Pledge” to help keep businesses safe and prosperous Learn more

July:

• Yvonne Knaack, Former Vice-Mayor named Chair of the Chamber’s Policy Committee
• Glendale Chamber announces endorsements for Glendale City Counci Learn more
• Glendale Chamber & Economic Development launch partnership on #ShopGlendale campaign to support local spending Learn more

April:

• Glendale Chamber and City partner on community-wide donation drive for supplies in need for COVID-19 Learn more
• Glendale Chamber continues robust program of work to support the community during COVID-19

March:

• Chamber worked to produce COVID-19 website, resources, and advocacy for our members & community

February:

• Chamber produces the largest State of the City event for the City of Glendale

November 2019

• Military & Veterans Affairs Committee debuted the flag retirement incinerator at the 17th Annual Veterans Day event

October 2019

• “Downtown Glendale, Experience It” logo was debuted

September 2019

• Chamber Team attended the Arizona Chamber Executives Conference in Flagstaff, Arizona

​August 2019

• Shea Kinkead joins the Chamber Team as the Special Projects Coordinator
• Chamber hosted a Special Reception to honor and thank Community Partners and Investors.

May 2019

• The Military & Veterans Affairs Committee hosted the first biannual military application breakfast in May 2019 to honor 10 service members who go above and beyond the call of duty

March 2019

• Debuted the new Glendale Chamber logo
• Hosted a West Valley Caucus of Elected Officials on the value of our Foreign Trade Zone
• Chamber lead our first Business & Community Leaders trip to Washington, D.C. to advocate for business at the Federal Level
• Chamber partnered with Cirque on the performance of Amaluna hosted in Glendale, AZ

February 2019

• Chamber Team attended and presented at the Western Association of Chamber Executives Conference in Anaheim, California
• Chamber led a delegation of business and civic leaders to advocate for business at the Arizona Capital

December 2018

• West Valley Chamber Alliance partners with Fennemore Craig to advocate for West Valley Businesses

November 2018

• Glendale Chamber Military & Veterans Affairs Committee hosts Flag Raising Ceremony, placing a permanent flag atop the highest peak in Glendale at Thunderbird Mountain 

September 2018

• Launched Downtown landing page on Glendale Chamber website

August 2018

• Debuted Downtown eNewsletter

July 2018

• Debuted Chamber 101
• Launched Downtown Strategic Leadership Advisory Group

March 2018

• Launched Downtown Marketing & Branding Advisory Group
• Debuted Glendale LIVING

January 2018

• Launched Downtown Events Advisory Group
• Business Over Breakfast expands to larger venue, Old Country Buffet

December 2017

• Debuted new Chamber website
• Launched Downtown Beautification Advisory Group

November 2017

• Downtown Merchant Group launched
• Facebook page hits 2,000 likes

October 2017

• Chamber hits the 1,200 member mark

September 2017

• Chamber holds first Membership Appreciation Night

June 2017

• Debuted the BNC National Bank Conference Room at the Glendale Chamber of Commerce

May 2017

• Glendale Chamber awarded Downtown Manager Contract

March 2017

• Glendale Chamber PAC formed

January 2017

• Jackie Peyton joins Chamber Team as Director of Member & Visitor Relations

​September 2016

• Chamber Team began taking Spanish courses through Arizona State University

June 2016

• Chamber hits the 1,000 member mark



March 2016

• Chamber officially began endorsing pro-business candidates

February 2016

• Hosted the 65th Annual State of the City with nearly 500 in attendance 
• Harry Shapiro marks 25 years of service on the Glendale Chamber Team 

January 2016

• Chamber launched an Ambassador Committee

December 2015

• Monika Nylund retires after serving the Chamber for more than 25 years 
• Engaged over 7,000 business and community leaders in our program of work throughout 2015 
• Chamber welcomes 222 new members in 2015, over 900 members strong 

October 2015

• Chamber launched a Military & Veteran Affairs Committee 

July 2015

• Chamber launched a new Marketing & Communications Committee

June 2015

• Chamber launches a new Prescription Drug Savings Program

April 2015

• Debuted the Arizona Coyotes Media Room at the Chamber Offices 

February 2015

• Chamber launched ADP Savings Program

December 2014

• Chamber welcomes 204 new members throughout 2014, over 750 members strong 

October 2014

• Hosted Candidate Forum for Glendale City Council 

April 2014

• Chamber opposes increased sales tax, advocating for the business community 
• Chamber launches the Office Depot/Office Max Savings Program 

February 2014

• Chamber launches new Community & Business Magazine 

January 2014

• Chamber launches a Public Policy Council

December 2013

• Jim Peyton joins the Chamber Team as Director of Operations 

October 2013

• Robert Heidt takes over as the new President & CEO
• Don Rinehart retires after serving as President & CEO for 16 years 

July 2013

• Chamber moves to new headquarters at 5800 W. Glenn Drive

March 2012

• Chamber opposes an increase in city sales tax 
• Partner with the City’s Economic Development Department and other agencies to implement a business retention program for Glendale businesses

January 2009

• Partnered with the City of Glendale and other entities to promote the Luke Air Force Base, “Luke Forward” campaign to help secure the F-35 fighter jet training program at Luke

January 2008

• Debuted New Chamber Logo in partnership with the Phoenix Art Institute 

January 2007

• Led the initiative to form the West Valley Chamber Alliance 

January 1998

• Don Rinehart takes over as President & CEO February

1991

• Harry Shapiro joins the Chamber Team as a Membership Consultant

November 1990

• Monika Nylund joins the Chamber Team as the Administrative Assistant 

May 1990

• Jack Nylund takes over as President & CEO 

January 1967

• Reached 200 Members