February 2014
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
1
Art League Miniature Art
Show @ Visitor’s Center. All
month long
Manhattan Dolls @ the
Willcox Historic Theater
2
3City Council
4Chamber Lunch- 5Ag Day @ Comeon T/A
9
10
11
16
17City Council
23
24
munity Center All
Day
6
7
12Chamber Board 13Historical Soci- 14Valentines Day
Meeting
ety Noon @ the
Library
18
19
20
21
25
26
27
28
Phone: (520) 384-2272
Fax: (520) 384-0293
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site:
www.willcoxchamber.com
Staff—
Alan Baker, Executive Director
Lois Voss, Accountant
Teresa Palmer, Receptionist
MISSION/VISION
STATEMENT
Bringing a growing community
together...By building community,
encouraging economic development
and attracting and providing
for visitors
WILLC OX CH AMB ER OF CO MMERC E
& AGR IC U LTU R E
CHAMBER
NEWS
8Wine and Chocolates @ Coronado
Vineyards
15
22
For further dates check out the Community Calendar on our web site www.willcoxchamber.com
1500 N. Circle I Rd.
Willcox, AZ 85643
2014
Executive Director
2013 BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Brenda Haas, President
Holiday Inn Express
520-384-3333
Ron Bastian, Treasurer
Radio Shack
520-384-2520
BOARD
Bob Cutlipp
Willcox United Methodist Church
520-384-3482
Gary Clement
Willcox Historic Theater
520-766-3334
Richard Tretanier
Medicine Shoppe
520-766-1299
Scott Dahmer
Aridus Winery
520-766-9463
Juanita Buckley
Friend of Marty Robins Museum
520-766-1404
Kelly Stamback
Stamback Septic
520-384-4468
Kim Lockhart
Pioneer Title
520-384-4205
Cheryl Moss
Maid Rite Feeds
520-384-4688
EX-OFFICIO
Roland Knox
Dr. Richard Rundhaug
Ted Soltis
February
February is a very historic month, it is amazing the things that happened.
Yes, Arizona became a State in the United States on February 14th, 1912
but a few other things happened too. Some of those things are; on February 4th 1782 George Washington was appointed President of the Constitutional Convention, February 22nd, 1951 the 22nd Amendment was ratified., and February 20th, 1962 John Glenn became the first American to
orbit the earth. There are many more historical facts and figures about the
month of February that could be used in a game of trivia including the history of Valentines Day. So February is a historic month .
So what does that have to do with me or my business? Nothing maybe, or
it may be an opportunity. An opportunity to see what great accomplishments have been done in the middle of winter. The United States Constitution gave people freedom. The 22nd Amendment limited power from being
consolidated in one person. This even could be a great model for your organization a regular rotation of leadership helps growth. Imagine or remember the challenges and excitement of space exploration. Think big and
go where no one has gone before. What about Saint Valentine? Someone
who was strong enough to stand up against an immoral government. Gave
up his life for it too. Let the history of February inspire you too and your
business to go to the next level.
What’s Happening
February 1-28
Business to Business
Miniature Art Show
Visitor’s Center
8am—5pm
The Art League is having their Annual Miniature Art
Show on display at the Chamber building 1500 N Circle I
Rd. Come on out and see the incredible detail of the tiny
art.
February 1
WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK!
The Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors are interested in what you want
from your Chamber and the Board.
Please send us an email or call us on the phone. We are here to give you a
voice. We want to help make your business more successful.
We want to make our community the place to call home as well as a place people want to visit. Our many attractions, the history of our town and the natural
beauty of our area draw many people here, creating a boost to our economy. What can we do for you? Please send us an email or call us. Your feedback is important to the future of Willcox.
Brenda Haas-520-384-3334 [email protected]
Manhattan Dolls
Historic Theater
6pm
It looks like a great time to get out and have a lot of fun. It
Starts on January 31st
February 4
Chamber Luncheon
Country Pride T/A
1130am-1pm
This month’s meeting we will be having Paul Hagar from
Cellar 433 giving us a presentation on why the Viticulture
Area designation is important to the area.
February 5
Ag Day
Community Center
8am-4pm
Come on out and see what is happening n our major industry-Agriculture. There will be seminars and displays.
Great networking opportunity for you
February 13
Since the 1950’s, the Arizona Chamber Executives have provided an avenue for chambers across the state to work together
on issues at the state and federal level. This annual legislative
agenda is one way Arizona chambers of commerce stand together to advocate for Arizona Businesses.
Historical Society
Library
Noon
Come on by the Library and have an adventure. You will
get to learn so much about the place you are.
February 8
Wine & Chocolate
Coronado Vineyard
10am
February 15
Elks Charity Ball
Elks Lodge
6pm– 8pm
Looks like $25 gets you a Prime Rib Dinner and nice
evening of dancing
Here is the second portion of our legislative agenda
Create a Competitive and Sustainable Economic Development Environment
Be sure to enter the Parade and promote your business
And have some fun!!
 Support the permanent repeal of the state equalization property
tax.
 Support long-term tax reforms designed to spur job creation and
retention.
 Support prospectively equalizing the property tax assessment ratio.
 Support reform of the current litigation system including tort reform and greater use of alternative dispute resolution to reduce costs
to business.
 Support the Arizona Commerce Authority in implementing a longterm business development plan focusing on economically sustainable, high-wage growth industries.
 Support programs and policies which will make Arizona an obvious
choice for continued investment by the Department of Defense and
private corporations in the defense research, development and production sector.
 Place a priority on tax policies that create jobs and facilitate economic growth.
mercial space travel within Arizona.
 Support legislation authorizing municipalities to form revenue
allocation districts for their potential as an economic development
tool which can pledge increases in both property tax and sales tax
revenue to secure bonds issued to benefit the district.
 Support continued efforts to address business concerns regarding
the implementation of the recently passed TPT legislation.
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