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By: Breanna Pope, Director of Marketing & Communications, Glendale Chamber of CommerceNetworking: the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups or institutions; specifically: the cultivation of productive relationships for employment or business— Merriam-Webster.​If you’re looking to grow your business or stay relevant in your community, building relationships is KEY. Regularly attending networking events will allow you to create meaningful relationships [...]

By: Breanna Pope, Director of Marketing & Communications, Glendale Chamber of CommerceThe Glendale Chamber of Commerce holds over 100 dynamic events each year! These events are designed to connect and showcase businesses in the community. When local companies have connected, they are more likely to do business with one another, resulting in a stronger more prosperous economy. As a Chamber of Commerce, it is our mission to be a dependable resource for business referrals, and our events help u [...]

By: Erica Francis, Readyjob.org​Ready to get your career rolling? Still stuck in high school or college? Relax. You can definitely make your career dreams come true without sacrificing focus on your education. All you need to get going are some motivation, a little time, and these tips for future career success. Start Your Very Own Small Business  Think this sounds crazy? Well, you should think again! Side gigs and e-commerce sites make it easier than ever to begin a busines [...]

By: Breanna Pope, Director of Marketing & Communications, Glendale Chamber of CommerceImagine if each of our 1,200 members spent $20 at a local business on the 20th of each month...That would equal $24,000 in just one day, increasing local sales by $288,000 each year. Here's why it's so important to #ShopLocal:Studies have shown that money spent with Arizona's local businesses stay in the local economy and community longer than money spent with non-local businesses. This extra money in [...]

By: Breanna Pope, Director of Marketing & Communications, Glendale Chamber of CommerceGreat leaders have comprised the Glendale Chamber Board of Directors for the past 91 years. They have helped us to become one of the top Chambers in the metro area.  Each year we welcome in a new Chair of the Board.  We’d like to recognize these influential women who have served as Chair of the Glendale Chamber of Commerce:• 2018: Maria Brunner  – OneAZ Credit Union&bull [...]

By: Katy Engels, Director of Downtown Development, Glendale Chamber of CommerceDiscover Downtown Businesses Bringing Healthy Options to Our CommunitySmall businesses offering health-conscious options are transforming our downtown’s landscape. Downtown Glendale is home to a fabulous farmers market, home to the only vegan grocery store in the Southwest, home to the only organic apothecary in the West Valley and, now, home to a vegan restaurant and an organic vegan meal-delivery service. We i [...]

​Leveraging Facebook Groups for Your BusinessBy: Ryan Caracciolo, President, Striventa, Co-Chair Glendale Chamber Marketing CommitteeOnline engagement is at a record high and now, more than ever, engaging your ideal customer in the right way is of the utmost importance. With ads and marketing campaigns bombarding your customers everywhere, every interaction that a potential customer has with your business is critical. To create an environment where you can provide value to your customers c [...]

​By: Katy Engels, Director of Downtown Development, Glendale Chamber of CommerceWhether it’s watching a play, eating at one of our many restaurants, or just shopping at one of our many shops, Downtown Glendale is the heart and soul of our city. Our downtown is graced with over 80 unique shops, boutiques, restaurants and services that are independently owned and operated and are located within walking distance of each other, with plenty of free parking available. Often the person who [...]