March 2015
Blazing Into The Future While Embracing The Past

Welcome New Members!

American Southwest Credit Union
Erin Brown
Website
benson@ascu.org
Join Date: 02/04/2015

Excelsior Mining Corporation
Stephen Twyerould
Website
info@gunnisoncopper.com
Join Date: 02/18/2015

Fat Possum Coffee House
Reagan Gutherie
Website
orders@fatpossumcoffee.com
Join Date: 02/18/2015

RikerTEK, Technical Consulting
Jared Riker
Website
jared@rikertek.com
Join Date: 02/24/2015

Arizona Saddle Blanket Co
Jeff Binkley
Website
Jeff@azsaddleblanket.com
Join Date: 03/12/2015

Gammons Gulch Old West Town
Jay & Joann Gammon
gammonsgulch@gammonsgulch.com
Join Date: 03/24/2015

Thank You Renewing Members!

G & F Pizza Palace
Mark Adams
madams1@theriver.com
Member Since: 01/01/2009
Renewed On: 02/24/2015

Cochise Terrace RV Resort
Rhonda Andrisko
Website
artbale@hotmail.com
Member Since: 01/01/2009
Renewed On: 02/13/2015

Arizona Lifeline
Alexa Bathe
alexa.bathe@amgh.us
Member Since: 03/11/2014
Renewed On: 03/24/2015

National Bank of Arizona
Cindy Batten
Website
cindy.batten@nbarizona.com
Member Since: 01/01/2009
Renewed On: 02/03/2015

Wal-Mart
Diane Bingham
dbingha.s03807.us@wal-mart.com
Member Since: 01/01/2009
Renewed On: 03/07/2015

Arizona Saddle Blanket Co
Jeff Binkley
Website
Jeff@azsaddleblanket.com
Member Since: 03/12/2015
Renewed On: 03/12/2015

Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative
David Bryan
Website
dbryan@ssvec.com
Member Since: 01/01/2009
Renewed On: 03/17/2015

Apache Nitrogen Products
Lyndon Denton
Website
ldenton@apachenitro.com
Member Since: 01/01/2009
Renewed On: 02/10/2015

Coldwell Banker
David Dipeso
Member Since: 02/17/2014
Renewed On: 02/05/2015

Dillon's Corral RV Sales & Storage
Jim & Diane Gray
Website
dillonsrvcorral@gmail.com
Member Since: 01/01/2009
Renewed On: 03/17/2015

AZ Workforce Connection-Cochise One Stop
Angelica Hernandez
Website
ahernandez@cpic-cas.org
Member Since: 03/13/2013
Renewed On: 03/24/2015

Butterfield RV Resort
Woody & Regina Johnson
Website
butterfieldmanager@yahoo.com
Member Since: 01/01/2008
Renewed On: 03/13/2015

Jones-Wilson Insurance & Investment Inc.
Troy Jones
Website
Troy@InsureBenson.com
Member Since: 01/01/2009
Renewed On: 03/11/2015

Long Realty - Benson
Mahlon MacKenzie
Website
longrealty@theriver.com
Member Since: 01/01/2009
Renewed On: 03/13/2015

San Pedro Valley Benson News-Sun
Venessa Nunez
Website
venessa.nunez@bensonnews-sun.com
Member Since: 01/01/2008
Renewed On: 03/17/2015

Healthcare Innovations, Inc.
Dorothy Porter
Website
melody@hciaz.com
Member Since: 01/01/2009
Renewed On: 02/17/2015

The Shop
Derrick Rogers
derrick.rogers66@yahoo.com
Member Since: 01/16/2014
Renewed On: 02/27/2015

Cowboy Way
Vicky Williamson
bensoncowboyway@gmail.com
Member Since: 01/01/2009
Renewed On: 03/24/2015

Hours of Operation

Debi Kilpatrick

The Chamber is open Tuesday - Thursday 8-2
520.265.8031
168 E. 4th Street
Benson, AZ 85602
info@bensonchamberaz.com

4th Street Farmers Market

The Benson Chamber of Commerce has been asked to sponsor a Farmers Market on 4th Street. We are accepting applications for the market to begin the beginning of April. The Farmers Market will be limited to anything edible (veggies, fruits, cheese, candy, nuts, honey, baked goods, herbs, etc)  and small stock, (such as bunnies, chickens, baby livestock critters,etc). and anything related directly to a farmers market.  No crafters, jewelry, and the like please. This is to be a true Farmers Market. For more information please contact Debi at the Chamber office.Cost is $15 per space, and spaces are limited

Calendar Submissions

Please remember to submit your events and specials to the calendar. I can email them out to everybody so everyone knows the interesting things going on!
Also, please remember to get your business cards, brochures, and promo items into the Chamber office!
Thanks,
Debi

 

Wine Tasting at The City Grille

The Wine tasting and dinner last Saturday night at the San Pedro Golf Course City Grille went well. 3 differant local wineries came, Around 50 people, mostly couples, or adult family units, were there, and it was a very nice evening. A very big "Thank You" to the Wineries:
Bodega, Zarpara, and Pillsbury,
who are all local Willcox wineries.

There were quite a number of wonderful door prizes donated, and we would really like to thank our door prize sponsors:
Benson Feed & Supply, The Shop/ Derrick Rogers, Galleano's, 86 Cafe, Wild Dogs,
 G & F Pizza, Keasts Computer World, Tractor Supply, Pawlished Pup, Quarles Art Gallery, Junction Express, Cowboy Way, and Old Benson Ice Cream Stop.

This event was sponsored and organized as a multi purpose event. Sponsors were: Southeast Arizona Economic Development Group had the idea to do a Winter Visitor Appreciation Day, to thank our Winter Visitors for coming to Benson, Elicia, at The City of Benson  owned "City Grille", liked the idea, and wanted to do something in conjunction with advertising that the Grille is open now for evening dinners, and the Chamber of Commerce, of course, helps with anything that supports commerce and economic growth in the area. A very big shout out goes to Elicia at The City Grille, for the wonderful job she did organizing her part of this event. Neither she nor Debi had any prior experience doing a wine tasting, but between them, it turned out to be a very nice evening, and gave the residents a nice "date night" opportunity, with potential at offering other opportunities in the area, for the future.

BMW Benson Ironhorse Motorcycle Rally

 Ironhorse BMW of Tucson is sponsoring a BMW Rally for Benson. The event will take place April 17, 18, and 19th at Lions Park in Benson, AZ.  Vendors, tent camping on site, music, (DJ and bands), door prize drawings, bike display (new,antique and specialty bikes), off road demonstrations, and day rides. Proceeds to benefit the Cochise County Senior Meals Program. 
Contact: 
Debra at bensonironhorserally@gmail.com or
Brian at craftsinbenson@hotmail.com
For immediate assistance call 520.221.0961
visit the website at www.ironhorsebmwrally.com 

Chamber Breakfasts at Galleano's

I would like to remind everyone about the Chamber's monthy breakfasts. It is a great time to introduce yourself to other members, network, let everyone know what you have going on, find out what all is going on with other business members, and various promotions, what is going on in the political arena, Sometimes there are guest speakers.All of our members are always welcome, and are encouraged to come! It is a great way to meet other members. People will always do business with other people they know, and like, first. It is a great way to offer member 2 member discounts as well, and establish member 2 member referrals. Mark your calendars for every third Thursday at 7 a.m.!

Butterfield Days Save The Date

Debi Kilpatrick

We just want to remind our members and sponsors that the Butterfield Days Rodeo and Car Show is rocking and rolling! As we all know, good events take months to plan, so Heather Floyd and Debi Kilpatrick have already started!
Rodeo: Heather Floyd
The award for the region's S.E. AZ Rodeos' top prize will be awarded at our Butterfield Rodeo! The 3rd Rodeo Queen will be crowned, and the rodeo will go for 2 days, as always!
Car Show: Debi Kilpatrick
The car show has some changes. It will be moved to Saturday, to start right after the parade! Antique tractors & enigines are being added, as well as antique tractor pulls! It will end at 2, right before the rodeo starts. Raffle prizes and 50/50 drawing. If anyone would like to donate for the raffle, they are being accepted now, as well as sponsorships for both events! Sponsoring in any way, is always great advertising for your business! 
To contact the organizers:
Heather Floyd: 520.586.5431 or hfloyd@ssw.coop
Debi Kilpatrick: 520.265.8031 or debikilpatrick@gmail.com
 
Benson | San Pedro Valley News - March 2015