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

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

October

• “Downtown Glendale, Experience It” logo was debuted

September

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

​August

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

November

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

September

• Launched Downtown landing page on Glendale Chamber website

August

• Debuted Downtown eNewsletter

July

• Debuted Chamber 101
• Launched Downtown Strategic Leadership Advisory Group

March

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

January

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

December

• Debuted new Chamber website
• Launched Downtown Beautification Advisory Group

November

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

October

• Chamber hits the 1,200 member mark

September

• Chamber holds first Membership Appreciation Night

June

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

May

• Glendale Chamber awarded Downtown Manager Contract

March

• Glendale Chamber PAC formed

January

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

​September

• Chamber Team began taking Spanish courses through Arizona State University

June

• Chamber hits the 1,000 member mark

March

• Chamber officially began endorsing pro-business candidates

February

• 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

• Chamber launched an Ambassador Committee

December

• 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

• Chamber launched a Military & Veteran Affairs Committee 

July

• Chamber launched a new Marketing & Communications Committee

June

• Chamber launches a new Prescription Drug Savings Program

April

• Debuted the Arizona Coyotes Media Room at the Chamber Offices 

February

• Chamber launched ADP Savings Program

December

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

October

• Hosted Candidate Forum for Glendale City Council 

April

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

February

• Chamber launches new Community & Business Magazine 

January

• Chamber launches a Public Policy Council

December

• Jim Peyton joins the Chamber Team as Director of Operations 

October

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

July

• 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