
March 7, 2018 Weekly Newsletter
New Members Homes for Heroes - West USA Realty Rose Johnson Website HomesByRoseJohnson@gmail.com Join Date: 02/28/2018 Ridenow Goodyear Jay Connor Website jayc.ridenowgoodyear@gmail.com Join Date: 03/01/2018 Renewed Members A-Leo Termite & Pest Control Anthony Leo Website aleotermite@gmail.com Member Since: 02/08/2018 Renewed On: 03/05/2018 Desert Schools Federal Credit Union Adrina Meza adrina.meza@desertfinancial.com Member Since: 02/25/2015 Renewed On: 03/05/2018 AZ Firearms.com Cheryl Todd Website auctions@azfirearms.com Member Since: 10/17/2017 Renewed On: 03/05/2018 Fall Trip to Italian Vistas with Wickenburg Chamber FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Release Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce Invites Chamber and Community Members to Enjoy a Fall Trip to enjoy Italian Vistas The Wickenburg Chamber has announced today that it will be visiting irresistible vistas in Italy from September 18 – 30, 2018, and is inviting members, family, friends of chamber members and the general public to join them on this once in a lifetime experience. Rich in culture and stunning scenery, irresistible locations in Italy is the setting for this breathtaking journey. Enjoy a thirteen day journey back to the old country where you will explore not one, but many Italies. As one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, find yourself enjoying the highlights of Rome, Colosseum, Sorrento Coast, Isle of Capri, Florence, Academy Gallery to see the Statue of David, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Tuscan Winery, Venice, Murano Island, Verona to stroll the streets that were the backdrop for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, then crossing into Switzerland and the picturesque lakeside resort of Locarno for magnificent views, excellent shopping and a visit to Isola dei Pescatori’s beautiful scenery. On this remarkable trip you will also encounter the world famous archeological site of Pompeii. The beautiful trip awaits you with its great food, historical sites and beautiful architecture, providing an unforgettable Italian experience. “This is truly an amazing opportunity to participate in an international journey to irresistible Italy, where program participants can experience the country’s culture, learn about its business climate, and make new friends,” said Julie Brooks, Executive Director. Space is limited, so act fast. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to visit irresistible Southern Italy. A scheduled trip presentation is scheduled for March 6 at 5:30 p.m. in the chamber board room, 216 N. Frontier Street, Wickenburg, Arizona. For more information about this amazing trip please call The Chamber, (928) 684-0977or email events@wickenburgchamber.com Travel agency Collette is a member of the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce. Download our Mobile App Today! Did you know we have a mobile app? It’s a free, easy to use, and very helpful resource for Buckeye residents and businesses! You can find it in your App Store! Friend Us On Facebook Want to be mentioned, highlighted and supported through our social media platforms? Friend us! We can't link your business to our site if we aren't friends! Join today and let us help grow your business! Please click or cut and paste these links into your web browser! www.facebook.com/buckeyechamber/ www.instagram.com/buckeyevalleychamber Contact Us Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce 508 E. Monroe Avenue Buckeye, AZ 85326 623-386-2727 Office info@buckeyevalleychamber.org www.buckeyevalleychamber.org	Member of the Week Congratulations to Billy Brackett and Farmer’s Gin, our Business of the Week for March 5th! Farmer's Gin is finishing up a very busy and productive cotton ginning season, and is already planning for next year! We enjoyed catching up with you, Billy. Congratulations again! Join Us for our Upcoming Quarterly Breakfast Please join our Chamber for our Quarterly Breakfast, featuring guest speaker Scott Higginson, Executive Director, Interstate 11 Coalition. Please RSVP by March 12th! Response to The Arizona Republic's Article on the Financial Landscape of Arizona's Charter Schools Statement from The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Regarding Article In The Arizona Republic on March 1, 2018: "Our independent auditor saw no going concern in our 2017 audit. There were also no going concerns from the 2014, 2015 or 2016 audits, additionally, the auditor sees no going concern for the 2018 audit. The charter board took it upon themselves to arbitrarily assign a going concern based on one managers' note in, that we as a management team voluntarily provided, the auditor. Odyssey has no financial concerns and was able to easily sell $45 million of tax-exempt municipal bonds in November of 2017 to refinance our elementary schools at a low-interest rate, saving Odyssey hundreds of thousands of dollars over the life of the bond. The Arizona Republic never called us for comment, nor did they in our opinion, have any right to name the school as a school that is in danger of closing. Additionally, the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools never informed us that they had decided to apply a going concern to our audit nor have they asked for a corrective action plan which would be mandatory if our audit had actually shown a legitimate going concern." The Odyssey Preparatory Family of Schools http://odyprep.com/ A Note From MCDOT The Closure of Sun Valley Pkwy will be from the west side of Desert Oasis Blvd to the north side of Tartesso Pkwy. Residents from both Sun City Festival and Tartesso will have access to/from Sun Valley Pkwy. There will be Sherriff’s Deputies stationed in advance and at each Closure. If Emergency Personnel from Police, Fire, MCSO etc. need to get into the Closure; the Deputies will assist them and notify the other Deputies along Sun Valley Pkwy what is taking place in case they need to notify the participants of the Event. The VMS boards are outside the area that will be closed because MCDOT wanted to notify vehicles prior to them driving all the way to the Closure and having to turn around. The intent was to have the VMS verbiage changed to be more specific on where the road will be closed after the weekend so we could inform as many drivers as possible that use the road on weekends only. Input Needed For Sundance Park Phase II March 6, 2018 For more information, please contact Robert Wisener at 623-349-6621 or rwisener@buckeyeaz.gov Input needed for Sundance Park Phase II Residents are invited to provide their input and feedback on the conceptual designs of the Sundance Park Phase II expansion project on March 21 at 6 p.m. at the Coyote Branch Library, 21699 W. Yuma Road. The concepts and amenities being presented at this meeting are a direct result of the more than 2,300 responses received from a survey conducted during the summer of 2017. The top five amenities include: · A splash playground · Large, shaded, multi-purpose area for programs · Picnics ramadas for large groups (50 or more people) · An extreme walking path · A bicycle course The city is also evaluating the possibility of a 5-acre urban fishing lake in Phase II. Sundance Park is located on the southwest corner of Rainbow and Lower Buckeye roads and features softball and baseball fields, a multi-use field for soccer or football, a large covered playground, dog park, volleyball courts, small ramada/picnic areas, a perimeter walking path and restrooms. Phase II of the park is located on 35 acres just west of the existing park. Input from this meeting will be incorporated into the park’s Master Plan. Construction plans will take approximately one year to complete. Construction of the park will occur once funding becomes available. More details on Buckeye’s Parks and Recreation Programs can be found at buckeyeaz.gov/parks. Upcoming Events Desert Financial Business Fair 03/07/2018 Buckeye Union High School CTE Showcase Night 03/07/2018 Buckeye Leadership Class XII 03/08/2018 Buckeye Business Connection 03/13/2018 Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Breakfast 03/14/2018 Quarterly Breakfast 03/14/2018 Benevilla Caregiver Connect 03/14/2018 Buckeye Leadership Class XII 03/15/2018 Concert in the Park 03/16/2018 Buckeye Business Connection 03/20/2018 Estrella Foothills High School CTE Showcase Night 03/21/2018 Buckeye Leadership Class XII 03/22/2018 Spring Celebration and Easter Egg Hunt 03/24/2018 Wild West Casino Night 03/24/2018 Buckeye Business Connection 03/27/2018 Buckeye Leadership Class XII 03/29/2018 Buckeye Business Connection 04/03/2018 Opportunity Fair - Estrella Mountain Community College 04/04/2018 Buckeye Leadership Class XII 04/05/2018 Concert in the Park 04/06/2018 51st Annual Melodrama 04/06/2018- 04/07/2018 Bike Buckeye- Learn the Sport of Mountain Biking! 04/07/2018
News from the Chamber - March 7, 2018