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Donate to the Flag Repurposing & Retirement Program
4/1/2020 - 1/7/2030
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Donate to the Maintenance of Thunderbird Flag
4/1/2020 - 1/7/2030
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Business After Hours - April
4/18/2024
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Chamber 101: A New Member Orientation
4/22/2024
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Business Over Breakfast - April 24th
4/24/2024
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Business Over Breakfast - May 1st
5/1/2024
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Lunch With Leaders - May 2nd
5/2/2024
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Business Over Breakfast - May 8th
5/8/2024
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Business Over Breakfast - May 15th
5/15/2024
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Business After Hours - May
5/16/2024
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Business Over Breakfast - May 22nd
5/22/2024
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Business Over Breakfast - May 29th
5/29/2024
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Business Over Breakfast - June 5th
6/5/2024
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Lunch With Leaders - June 6th
6/6/2024
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Marketing Committee Lunch & Learn Series - Results Driven SEO
6/11/2024
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Business Over Breakfast - June 12th
6/12/2024
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Business After Hours - June
6/20/2024
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Business Over Breakfast - June 26th
6/26/2024
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Lunch With Leaders - August 1st
8/1/2024
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West Valley Biz 2 Biz Expo 2024
8/7/2024
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Marketing Committee Lunch & Learn Series - Advantages of Outsourcing
8/13/2024
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Chamber 101: A New Member Orientation
8/26/2024
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Lunch With Leaders - September 5th
9/5/2024
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25th Annual Excellence in Education Golf Outing
9/20/2024
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Lunch With Leaders - October 3rd
10/3/2024
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Marketing Committee Lunch & Learn Series - Strategic Marketing Planning for 2025
10/8/2024
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Chamber 101: A New Member Orientation
10/21/2024
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31st Annual Online Auction Fundraiser
11/1/2024 - 11/10/2024
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Lunch With Leaders - November 7th
11/7/2024
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Lunch With Leaders - December 5th
12/5/2024
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Marketing Committee Lunch & Learn Series - Roadmap for Digital Success
12/10/2024
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Events in the next 90 days...
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4/5/2024
 -4/26/2024

https://www.facebook.com/shopthevillageatarrowhead

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4/18/2024
You and one guest are invited to join the Glendale Chamber for Business After Hours!

Each month, the Chamber partners with a valued member to offer a night of networking for our members. These events provide an opportunity for Chamber Members and their guests to come together in a relaxed atmosphere while sharing ideas, products and services offered.

Event Details:
Location - Charley's at The Lakes
Check-In & Networking - 5:00PM-6:20PM
Announcements Begin - 6:20PM
Program Ends - 7:00PM
*Adults only please
*RSVP is requested


Pricing:
  • Member Registration - No Guest: $25 & Includes Raffle
  • Member Registration & One Guest: $40 & Includes Raffle for yourself and your guest
  • Future Member Registration - No Guest: $60 (Cost can be applied to membership if joined within 45 days of event)
  • Future Member Registration & One Guest: $120 (Cost can be applied to membership if joined within 45 days of event)
*Please register your guest if applicable
*Additional guests can be registered by calling the Chamber at 623-937-4754. 

All event attendees by registering agree that their image and person may be photographed or videotaped as part of the audience. The Glendale Chamber reserves the right to use any images or video captured during its event for promotional purposes and marketing purposes.

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4/19/2024
 -4/21/2024

 
We are thrilled to celebrate our 1 Year anniversary with a 3-day "Dreams Do Come True" Extravaganza April 19-21 at PLAYzona!  We are incredibly grateful to you and our community for supporting us and we look forward to many more years of providing a safe and clean PLAY space for you and your family.
 
See below and attached for detailed information about the extravaganza!!  
We hope to see you next weekend!
 
RAFFLE PRIZES we are raffling off over $1200 in prizes!
Every day you come to PLAY (4/19-21) you will receive one raffle ticket per admission to enter to win one of seven prize baskets!!!  Checkout the attachment for detailed information about the prize baskets.
Want to increase your chances??? Additional tickets are only $1 each.  
Winning tickets will be selected on Monday, April 22 and winners notified by email.
 
DAY 1: Friday, April 19
Open for PLAY 9am - 3pm
  • Live Music & Balloon Art from 10am - 12pm
  • Sensory PLAY in the Creative Zone ALL DAY in collaboration with radish builds
  • Sunny Brew Coffee Cart outside PLAYzona starting at 9am ***1st 10 drinks are on us***
DAY 2: Saturday, April 20
Open for PLAY 9am - 3pm
  • Giggles & Glam Pop-up Shop from 9am - 1pm in the classroom
    • Spa Services for you and/or your mini include mini-manicure, mini-pedicure, hair, face mask, and makeup for $6.25 - $15. There's even a "Just for Boys" option for those of you with little boys!
    • To guarantee your service, please stop by PLAYzona or give us a call at (623) 440-6333.  We also welcome walk-ins pending availability.
  • Sensory PLAY in the Creative Zone ALL DAY in collaboration with Radish Builds
  • Kona Ice will be providing shaved ice treats outside PLAYzona from 1-2pm ***1st 25 treats are on us****
DAY 3: Sunday, April 21
Open for PLAY 9am - 3pm
  • Princess Tea Parties from 10am - 12pm
  • Sensory PLAY in the Creative Zone ALL DAY in collaboration with radish builds
  • Dessert Treat DIY Bar in the classroom from 1-3pm ($3 for 1 or 4 for $10) in collaboration with Bloom Bread & Bakeshop

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4/19/2024
Our Glendale WaFd Bank Office will be having a Ribbon Cutting event with the Glendale Chamber of Commerce to re-introduce our amazing team to the community and local businesses. Stop by to introduce yourself and network with us! Food, Fun and prizes! 

Event Details:
Location – WaFd Bank Glendale Office 
Check-In & Networking -12:00PM
Ribbon Cutting & Introductions- 1:00pm
Networking - 2:00PM-2:45pm


All event attendees agree that their image and person may be photographed or videotaped as part of the audience. The Glendale Chamber & WaFd Bank reserves the right to use any images or video captured during its event for promotional purposes and marketing purposes.


https://www.wafdbank.com/locations/arizona/glendale

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4/21/2024
Come join WHAM Art for a fun, festive celebration at their annual fundraiser, Swing "FORE" The Arts. Enjoy an afternoon of fun, community, and creativity, all while making a meaningful impact on the arts in our community. Bid on fabulous items in the silent auction or take your chance with the punch drawing. 

Together, let's drive passion and support for the arts forward, one swing at a time!

Sunday, April 21
2 pm - 6 pm
Topgolf Glendale

Register.
 

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4/22/2024
As a new member of the Glendale Chamber of Commerce, the Glendale Chamber's Ambassador Committee would like to extend a special welcome by inviting you to our New Member Orientation, Chamber 101! Existing members are welcome to attend if you'd like to find ways to reengage with the Chamber and take your benefits to the next level!

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet other members and find out about the benefits, programs, and services the Chamber offers in a fun and engaging environment. Attendees will also learn how to maximize their Chamber benefits.

Food will be provided by Chick-fil-A.

This event is generously sponsored by AZ Perfect Comfort!

Pricing:
Complimentary to attend

Event Times:
5:00pm Check-In
5:30pm - 7:00pm Program

All event attendees by registering agree that their image and person may be photographed or videotaped as part of the audience. The Glendale Chamber reserves the right to use any images or video captured during its event for promotional purposes and marketing purposes.

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4/23/2024

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4/24/2024
Business Over Breakfast is a weekly event that features great opportunity for members to come together over breakfast, make new connections, hear from excellent speakers, exchange leads and referrals, and build relationships to help grow their business.

Pricing:
Quarterly Member Pricing: $175 (BEST VALUE) Includes this one and the next 8 events
Member Pricing: $25 (One Time Attendance) if registered by Monday week of event 
Member Pricing: $30 (One Time Attendance) if registered Tuesday or Wednesday week of event
Future Member Pricing: $60 (One Time Attendance) easily applied to membership if you join within 45 days

*Annual & Quarterly subscribers may bring a potential future member as their guest for $20 if they pre-register & pre-pay, please call our office at 623-937-4754.

Event Details:
Location
- Charley's Sports Grill
Check-In & Networking - 7:00AM
Program Begins - 7:30AM
Program Ends & Networking - 9:00AM

Be sure to bring business cards, flyers and/or other marketing materials from your company. Attendees are also able to donate a raffle item for the drawing.

For additional information, please call the Glendale Chamber at 623-937-4754.

All event attendees by registering agree that their image and person may be photographed or videotaped as part of the audience. The Glendale Chamber reserves the right to use any images or video captured during its event for promotional purposes and marketing purposes.

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4/24/2024
  • Do you know how to find Veteran talent?
  • Understand military culture?
  • Use Veteran-hiring best practices?

If you answered "No," you're NOT alone!

If you want loyal, productive and diverse talent... hire mlitary Veterans!

According to the Society of Human Resource Management:

  • 68% of employers say Veterans are "better than" if not "much better than" employees than their civilian peers
  • 91% of all employers report that Veterans have the same or higher retention rates as civilians

Yet, over half of human resource professionals say they need advice and tools for recruiting and retaining Veterans.

In this course, you'll learn these Veteran-hiring fundamentals to jump-start your company's Veteran Talent Strategy:

  • Why Veterans Make Great Employees
  • Distinctions of Military Culture
  • The Truth About Prevailing Myths
  • How to use Military Skills Translators & Interview
  • Where to Find Veteran Talent

Ideal participants include C-Suite executives, human resources and talent acquisition professionals, recruiters, hiring managers, and Veteran Employee Resource Group leaders.


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4/25/2024

Join the Maricopa Corporate College on April 25, 2024 at the Impact Breakfast for an engaging panel discussion focused on hiring beyond traditional channels.

Representing organizations that serve diverse populations including refugees, veterans, people with disabilities, and previously incarcerated individuals, our panelists will shed light on the value these groups bring to the workforce.

Discover why these populations are excellent talent pools, the common barriers they face in securing employment, and actionable strategies for employers to address these challenges.

Our discussion will cover a range of topics, including:

- Practical steps employers can take to alleviate these barriers and foster inclusivity

- Resources available for employers seeking to connect with and hire individuals from these communities

- Anticipated changes in demand for these populations over the next 5-10 years

- Current incentives for hiring from these communities

- Critical competencies and skill sets employers should prioritize when hiring from these populations

- Additionally, our panelists will debunk common misconceptions surrounding the impact and contributions of these individuals in the workforce, providing insight into the reality of their capabilities.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and tools to enhance your hiring practices and drive positive change in your organization.

Mark your calendars for April 25 and join us for an enlightening discussion that promises to reshape your approach to talent acquisition. This is a free event. Registration is required.

Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-panel-discussion-on-hiring-beyond-traditional-channels-tickets-705487842127


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4/27/2024

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4/28/2024

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4/29/2024
 -4/30/2024

DigiMarCon Pacific Northwest 2024 is your chance to ...

– Hear from some of the most audacious and thought-provoking speakers in the digital marketing, media and advertising industry.
– Gain insight into emerging strategies, the latest innovative technologies, and best practices to move your business to the next level.
– Network with thought leaders, reunite with your peers, and build your professional network.
 
The 3rd annual DigiMarCon Pacific Northwest, the Premier Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition in the Pacific Northwest Region, returns April 29th and 30th, 2024 to The Westin Seattle Hotel in Seattle, Washington. Join your peers in-person or online for 2-days jam-packed with digital marketing best practices, latest trends, practical solutions, strategy, and networking, also check out the next generation of technology & innovation; Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech & SaaS Technology. 
 
Expand your knowledge on the following topics: Artificial Intelligence & ChatGPT, Marketing Automation, Account-Based Marketing, Behavioral & Neuromarketing, Content Marketing, Conversational Marketing, Conversion Rate Optimization, Data Science & Big Data, Email Marketing, Geo-Targeting & Proximity Marketing, Growth Hacking, Inbound & Outbound Marketing, Influencer Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Native & Contextual Advertising, Omnichannel Marketing, Paid Search Marketing, Personalization & Privacy. 
 
You’ll also learn the following: Podcast & Webinar Marketing, PR & Cause Marketing, Predictive Analytics & Attribution, Programmatic Advertising, Sales & Marketing Automation, Search Engine Optimization, Shopper Marketing, Marketing & Customer Experience, Social Commerce, Social Media Marketing, UI / UX Design, User-Generated Content, Video Marketing, Viral & Buzz Marketing, Visual & Voice Search, Web Analytics, and much more!
 
At DigiMarCon Pacific Northwest 2024, you will receive all the elements you need to achieve digital marketing success! Conventional thoughts will be challenged, and new ways of thinking will emerge. You will leave with your head, notebooks, and professional toolkit full of action items and ideas to lead and supercharge your agency/team/account to even greater success.
 
Be a part of DigiMarCon Pacific Northwest 2024 and discover how to thrive and succeed as a marketer in a rapidly evolving digital world. Top keynotes, case studies, strategy sessions and networking!
 
See why people keep coming back year after year to this must-attend event! Register and secure your seat today.
 
For more details visit https://digimarconpacificnorthwest.com.

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5/1/2024
Business Over Breakfast is a weekly event that features great opportunity for members to come together over breakfast, make new connections, hear from excellent speakers, exchange leads and referrals, and build relationships to help grow their business.

Pricing:
Quarterly Member Pricing: $175 (BEST VALUE) Includes this one and the next 7 events
Member Pricing: $25 (One Time Attendance) if registered by Monday week of event 
Member Pricing: $30 (One Time Attendance) if registered Tuesday or Wednesday week of event
Future Member Pricing: $60 (One Time Attendance) easily applied to membership if you join within 45 days

*Annual & Quarterly subscribers may bring a potential future member as their guest for $20 if they pre-register & pre-pay, please call our office at 623-937-4754.

Event Details:
Location
- Charley's Sports Grill
Check-In & Networking - 7:00AM
Program Begins - 7:30AM
Program Ends & Networking - 9:00AM

Be sure to bring business cards, flyers and/or other marketing materials from your company. Attendees are also able to donate a raffle item for the drawing.

For additional information, please call the Glendale Chamber at 623-937-4754.

All event attendees by registering agree that their image and person may be photographed or videotaped as part of the audience. The Glendale Chamber reserves the right to use any images or video captured during its event for promotional purposes and marketing purposes.

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5/2/2024
 -5/3/2024

Where Business, Tech and Innovation Collide in San Diego!

TECHSPO San Diego 2024 is your chance to …
– Check out exhibitors showcasing the next generation of technology & innovation.
– Be inspired, amazed and educated on how these evolving technologies will impact your business for greater growth.
– Interact with technology enthusiasts, build your network and reunite with your peers.

The 3rd annual TECHSPO San Diego, two-day technology expo returns May 2nd and 3rd, 2024 to the luxurious Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina Hotel in San Diego, California. TECHSPO San Diego brings together some of the best developers, brands, marketers, technology providers, designers, innovators and evangelists looking to set the pace in our advanced world of technology. Watch exhibitors showcase the next generation of advances in technology & innovation, including; Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech and SaaS technologies. Be prepared to be inspired, amazed and educated on how these evolving technologies will impact your business for greater growth.

As part of TECHSPO San Diego is a limited attendance event, DigiMarCon California 2024 Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference (https://digimarconcalifornia.com). If the conference is where the learning, theory and inspiration happens, then the TECHSPO floor is where the testing, networking and product interaction takes place.

For complete details visit https://techsposandiego.com.

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5/2/2024
Explore a diverse range of relevant topics led by influential Arizona leaders. Attendees will gain valuable insights each month, discovering the impact of the featured presenter on their area of expertise. Alongside compelling presentations and a delightful lunch, the event concludes with an exciting raffle and a 50/50 drawing, contributing to the chosen charity of the month.

Pricing:
Member/Member Guest Pricing: $30 (One Time Attendance) if registered by Monday week of event 
Member/Member Guest Pricing: $35 (One Time Attendance) if registered Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday week of event
Future Member Pricing: $60 (One Time Attendance) easily applied to membership if you join within 45 days

Event Details:
Location
- Glendale Chamber of Commerce in the Pendergast Community Center
Check-In & Networking -11:00AM
Program Begins - 11:30AM
Program Ends & Networking - 1:00PM
Lunch: Enjoy a delicious pasta bar featuring Marina sauce, Wild Mushroom sauce, Meatballs, Chicken and Caesar salad!
Event Topic: Mother In Business Awards
*The Glendale Chamber of Commerce will acknowledge and award a total of (3) mothers in business from various categories including: Mom Entrepreneur, Mom Manager, and Mom Executive at Lunch With Leaders



Renee Arellano
Director of Academics and Career Services | Arizona Automotive Institute
Mom Executive Winner



Teri Roberts
Owner | AZOPT & Kids Place
Mom Manager Winner



Amanda Maes
Owner | 11 Bravo Mobile Auto Glass
Mom Entrepreneur Winner


For additional information, please call the Glendale Chamber at 623-937-4754.

All event attendees by registering agree that their image and person may be photographed or videotaped as part of the audience. The Glendale Chamber reserves the right to use any images or video captured during its event for promotional purposes and marketing purposes.

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5/7/2024
Make new connections and join us for fabulous fun at the Celebrate Influential Women Lunch sponsored by First Things First. Attendees will have an opportunity to highlight a woman who has inspired them. Register.

We are excited to welcome our meeting sponsor, First Things First, and learn how they support early childhood education here in Arizona.

Tuesday, May 7
11:30 am - 1:15 pm
Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Ln., Peoria
WVW Members $34
Non-WVW Members $38
Register

Reservations close Friday, May 3.

West Valley Women, where one can experience the Art of Networking. Come join us!

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5/7/2024
The Rolling Stones are going back on the road with a brand-new tour stopping at State Farm Stadium on May 7, 2024. Fans can expect to experience Mick, Keith and Ronnie play their most popular hits ranging from Start Me UpGimme ShelterJumpin’ Jack FlashSatisfaction and more, as well as fan favorite deep cuts and music from their new album HACKNEY DIAMONDS.

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5/8/2024
Business Over Breakfast is a weekly event that features great opportunity for members to come together over breakfast, make new connections, hear from excellent speakers, exchange leads and referrals, and build relationships to help grow their business.

Pricing:
Quarterly Member Pricing: $175 (BEST VALUE) Includes this one and the next 6 events
Member Pricing: $25 (One Time Attendance) if registered by Monday week of event 
Member Pricing: $30 (One Time Attendance) if registered Tuesday or Wednesday week of event
Future Member Pricing: $60 (One Time Attendance) easily applied to membership if you join within 45 days

*Annual & Quarterly subscribers may bring a potential future member as their guest for $20 if they pre-register & pre-pay, please call our office at 623-937-4754.

Event Details:
Location
- Charley's Sports Grill
Check-In & Networking - 7:00AM
Program Begins - 7:30AM
Program Ends & Networking - 9:00AM

Be sure to bring business cards, flyers and/or other marketing materials from your company. Attendees are also able to donate a raffle item for the drawing.

For additional information, please call the Glendale Chamber at 623-937-4754.

All event attendees by registering agree that their image and person may be photographed or videotaped as part of the audience. The Glendale Chamber reserves the right to use any images or video captured during its event for promotional purposes and marketing purposes.

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5/9/2024
1 in 83 mothers requires a blood transfusion during childbirth. Honor a mother by giving blood at our event before Mothers’ Day.

Donors will be entered to win one of 83 gift cards worth $83 each courtesy of Vitalant! Donors must have an online donor account with Vitalant and be opted into the Donor Rewards program to qualify for this specific drawing. Find out more here

Thursday, May 9, 2024
11:00am - 4:00pm
Glendale Chamber of Commerce in the Pendergast Community Center Building
Multipurpose Room
10550 W. Mariposa Street
Phoenix, AZ 85037
*Light refreshments for donors will be provided by Bitzee Mamas, The Blue Corn Cafe & Bakery, and Cafe Zupas

In addition, all donors at this event on May 9th will receive a complimentary Cobblestone Auto Spa Car Wash coupon plus other gift cards courtesy of the Glendale Chamber of Commerce in an effort to say Thank-You (while supplies last).

Visit www.vitalant.org (Blood Drive Code: 10055480) or click here to schedule your lifesaving appointment.

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5/9/2024

Aventura is bringing their Cerrando Ciclos Tour to Glendale on May 9! 


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5/11/2024

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5/15/2024
Business Over Breakfast is a weekly event that features great opportunity for members to come together over breakfast, make new connections, hear from excellent speakers, exchange leads and referrals, and build relationships to help grow their business.

Pricing:
Quarterly Member Pricing: $150 (BEST VALUE) Includes this one and the next 5 events
Member Pricing: $25 (One Time Attendance) if registered by Monday week of event 
Member Pricing: $30 (One Time Attendance) if registered Tuesday or Wednesday week of event
Future Member Pricing: $60 (One Time Attendance) easily applied to membership if you join within 45 days

*Annual & Quarterly subscribers may bring a potential future member as their guest for $20 if they pre-register & pre-pay, please call our office at 623-937-4754.

Event Details:
Location
- Charley's Sports Grill
Check-In & Networking - 7:00AM
Program Begins - 7:30AM
Program Ends & Networking - 9:00AM

Be sure to bring business cards, flyers and/or other marketing materials from your company. Attendees are also able to donate a raffle item for the drawing.

For additional information, please call the Glendale Chamber at 623-937-4754.

All event attendees by registering agree that their image and person may be photographed or videotaped as part of the audience. The Glendale Chamber reserves the right to use any images or video captured during its event for promotional purposes and marketing purposes.

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5/16/2024
You and one guest are invited to join the Glendale Chamber for Business After Hours!

Each month, the Chamber partners with a valued member to offer a night of networking for our members. These events provide an opportunity for Chamber Members and their guests to come together in a relaxed atmosphere while sharing ideas, products and services offered.

Event Details:
Location - Bobby Q
Check-In & Networking - 5:00PM-6:20PM
Announcements Begin - 6:20PM
Program Ends - 7:00PM
*Adults only please
*RSVP is requested


Pricing:
  • Member Registration - No Guest: $25 & Includes Raffle
  • Member Registration & One Guest: $40 & Includes Raffle for yourself and your guest
  • Future Member Registration - No Guest: $60 (Cost can be applied to membership if joined within 45 days of event)
  • Future Member Registration & One Guest: $120 (Cost can be applied to membership if joined within 45 days of event)
*Please register your guest if applicable
*Additional guests can be registered by calling the Chamber at 623-937-4754. 

All event attendees by registering agree that their image and person may be photographed or videotaped as part of the audience. The Glendale Chamber reserves the right to use any images or video captured during its event for promotional purposes and marketing purposes.

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5/22/2024
Business Over Breakfast is a weekly event that features great opportunity for members to come together over breakfast, make new connections, hear from excellent speakers, exchange leads and referrals, and build relationships to help grow their business.

Pricing:
Quarterly Member Pricing: $125 (BEST VALUE) Includes this one and the next 4 events
Member Pricing: $25 (One Time Attendance) if registered by Monday week of event 
Member Pricing: $30 (One Time Attendance) if registered Tuesday or Wednesday week of event
Future Member Pricing: $60 (One Time Attendance) easily applied to membership if you join within 45 days

*Annual & Quarterly subscribers may bring a potential future member as their guest for $20 if they pre-register & pre-pay, please call our office at 623-937-4754.

Event Details:
Location
- Charley's Sports Grill
Check-In & Networking - 7:00AM
Program Begins - 7:30AM
Program Ends & Networking - 9:00AM

Be sure to bring business cards, flyers and/or other marketing materials from your company. Attendees are also able to donate a raffle item for the drawing.

For additional information, please call the Glendale Chamber at 623-937-4754.

All event attendees by registering agree that their image and person may be photographed or videotaped as part of the audience. The Glendale Chamber reserves the right to use any images or video captured during its event for promotional purposes and marketing purposes.

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5/25/2024

The Arizona Rattlers take on the Duke City Gladiators at Desert Diamond Arena on Saturday, May 25.


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5/29/2024
Business Over Breakfast is a weekly event that features great opportunity for members to come together over breakfast, make new connections, hear from excellent speakers, exchange leads and referrals, and build relationships to help grow their business.

Pricing:
Quarterly Member Pricing: $100 (BEST VALUE) Includes this one and the next 3 events
Member Pricing: $25 (One Time Attendance) if registered by Monday week of event 
Member Pricing: $30 (One Time Attendance) if registered Tuesday or Wednesday week of event
Future Member Pricing: $60 (One Time Attendance) easily applied to membership if you join within 45 days

*Annual & Quarterly subscribers may bring a potential future member as their guest for $20 if they pre-register & pre-pay, please call our office at 623-937-4754.

Event Details:
Location
- Charley's Sports Grill
Check-In & Networking - 7:00AM
Program Begins - 7:30AM
Program Ends & Networking - 9:00AM

Be sure to bring business cards, flyers and/or other marketing materials from your company. Attendees are also able to donate a raffle item for the drawing.

For additional information, please call the Glendale Chamber at 623-937-4754.

All event attendees by registering agree that their image and person may be photographed or videotaped as part of the audience. The Glendale Chamber reserves the right to use any images or video captured during its event for promotional purposes and marketing purposes.

more info...
6/5/2024
Business Over Breakfast is a weekly event that features great opportunity for members to come together over breakfast, make new connections, hear from excellent speakers, exchange leads and referrals, and build relationships to help grow their business.

Pricing:
Quarterly Member Pricing: $75 (BEST VALUE) Includes this one and the next 2 events
Member Pricing: $25 (One Time Attendance) if registered by Monday week of event 
Member Pricing: $30 (One Time Attendance) if registered Tuesday or Wednesday week of event
Future Member Pricing: $60 (One Time Attendance) easily applied to membership if you join within 45 days

*Annual & Quarterly subscribers may bring a potential future member as their guest for $20 if they pre-register & pre-pay, please call our office at 623-937-4754.

Event Details:
Location
- Charley's Sports Grill
Check-In & Networking - 7:00AM
Program Begins - 7:30AM
Program Ends & Networking - 9:00AM

Be sure to bring business cards, flyers and/or other marketing materials from your company. Attendees are also able to donate a raffle item for the drawing.

For additional information, please call the Glendale Chamber at 623-937-4754.

All event attendees by registering agree that their image and person may be photographed or videotaped as part of the audience. The Glendale Chamber reserves the right to use any images or video captured during its event for promotional purposes and marketing purposes.

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6/6/2024
Explore a diverse range of relevant topics led by influential Arizona leaders. Attendees will gain valuable insights each month, discovering the impact of the featured presenter on their area of expertise. Alongside compelling presentations and a delightful lunch, the event concludes with an exciting raffle and a 50/50 drawing, contributing to the chosen charity of the month.

Pricing:
Member/Member Guest Pricing: $30 (One Time Attendance) if registered by Monday week of event 
Member/Member Guest Pricing: $35 (One Time Attendance) if registered Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday week of event
Future Member Pricing: $60 (One Time Attendance) easily applied to membership if you join within 45 days

Event Details:
Location
- Glendale Chamber of Commerce in the Pendergast Community Center
Check-In & Networking -11:00AM
Program Begins - 11:30AM
Program Ends & Networking - 1:00PM
Charity of Choice - Soldier's Best Friend
Lunch: Enjoy a delicious slider bar with Cheeseburger or Pulled Pork protein and a mixed green salad!
Event Topic: Hiring Veterans 101
“Educate, Equip and Empower Glendale-area employers to hire currently serving military & Veterans based upon their experience, value and potential; bridging cultural and skills gaps.”

Key Takeaways
  • Learn the skills, qualities, and attributes that military/Veterans bring to the civilian workforce, and what’s in it for employers to evaluate their potential and hire for aptitude
  • Understand key distinctions of military vs. civilian cultures and discover tips for resolving communication style differences.
  • Acquire suggestions for enhanced support employers can offer military/Veteran job candidates and their employees once hired.
  • Gain accommodation ideas that employers can adopt for military/Veteran employees who struggle or have Post Traumatic Stress.

Moderator:

LtCol (Ret) Kathy Lowrey Gallowitz, U.S.A.F. Veteran
Retired LtCol Kathy Lowrey Gallowitz is an award-winning businesswoman with first-hand experience hiring Veterans who coaches employers on how to boost productivity and reduce turnover by hiring and retaining Veterans.  She helps companies become “Veteran-Ready” through the creation of a Veteran Talent Strategy. Her “Veteran Talent Academy” equips employers to find, hire, and leverage Veterans’ skill sets.  Kathy is the Founder & CEO of Vanguard Veteran, LLC, author of “Beyond ‘Thank You For Your Service,’ The Veteran Champion Handbook” for Civilians, and has Masters degrees in Nursing and Political Science. She grew up as a Navy ‘brat,’ served nearly 30 years as an Air Force Officer, and is married to an Army combat Veteran. Kathy also equips volunteer faith community leaders to build Military Ministries to cultivate mutual support, a sense of belonging, and spiritual resiliency for military-connected people.

Military Career Experts:

Yolanda Pinera-Arquette, MSgt, USAFR 
Yolanda Pinero-Arquette is a Resilience Program Manager for the 944th Fighter Wing Reserve unit at Luke AFB for 800 Airmen. I have a combined experience spanning over 30 years in Transportation and Logistics, Administrative, Customer Service, and HR management experience as well as 19 years of military experience (Army & Air Force).  I am team-oriented, conscientious, flexible professional, who can manage multiple responsibilities.  A disciplined approach, coupled with the ability to anticipate potential obstacles, contributing to a record of excellence while maintaining confidentiality. Results oriented, with proven ability to accomplish business objectives, motivated for long-term organizational achievement.  I'm known for my strong decision making, problem solving, and creating resilient inclusive work teams. In my free time, I enjoy exercising, spending time with my family, and my new found skill, painting vibrant flower pots.


Donald Suiter Jr., CW4, U.S. Army, Retired
Donnie Suiter Jr recently retired from the US Army in May, 2023 as a Chief Warrant Officer Four with almost 26 years of active duty service.  He entered the active-duty Army in 1997 as a Private and after making his way up the ranks to a Sergeant First Class, was selected to go to Warrant Officer Candidate School.  His military experience includes service as a Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic, Shop Foreman, Maintenance Control Sergeant, Battalion Maintenance Technician, and a Capability Developer.  Donnie has three deployments to Iraq and one deployment to Afghanistan totaling four combined years of time spent in combat.  He also deployed to Albania and completed a rotation to Kuwait.  Since retiring in May of 2023, Donnie has been working as a Sales Representative for both Red Hill Mobility Group LLC and Laine Industries.  Donnie has four year old twins named Luke and Olivia and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Management from American Military University in 2019.


Olga Tipton-Tucker Sgt, US Army
Olga Tipton-Tucker served in the Army from 2004-2012 as a Motor Transport Operator, with one deployment to Iraq during OIF-IV. Her military experience includes operating a wide range of military vehicles, transporting goods, coordinating training, and managing troop personnel. After the Army, she received an Associate’s in Applied Science-Paramedicine and served as a medic for a high call volume 911 service. Olga became disabled in 2017 and medically retired. Currently, she works as the Business Development Manager for Packages From Home, a nonprofit that sends comfort and care packages to service members who are deployed.  

Hiring Professional Experts:

APS - Anthony Herrera

Anthony Herrera is a human resources leader with over 20 years of experience, specializing in talent acquisition, talent management, and project management. Anthony joined APS in 2012 and currently serves as the Manager of Talent Acquisition, where he is responsible for the company's overall hiring strategy and talent pipeline programs. As a former United States Marine, Anthony is passionate about serving the military community and has worked to implement a variety of programs at APS aimed at supporting veterans. Anthony received a Bachelor of Science in Business and Human Resource Management from Western Governors University and holds over 20 professional certifications in human resources and project management.


Aqua Therapy Tubs - Derek Rogers
Derek Rogers was born in Saginaw, Michigan and was raised in a small town called Alma until he was 10 years old.  His family decided to move out west and we landed in Arizona.  This has been his home for 37 years and he has fallen in love with all this state has to offer.  Derek earned a business degree at NAU and bought his first company upon graduating.  His grandfather was a WWII Veteran and a proud man.  In his later years, Derek would help him bathe.  He realized the need for safe and accessible bathrooms for seniors so, in 201, Derek started Aqua Therapy Tubs.  Their team has had the honor to serve hundreds of Seniors, disabled Veterans, and children with physical limitations.  They are committed to their mission: To allow every person the ability to age in their homes safely, comfortably and with the dignity they deserve.  They look forward to serving our community for many years to come.  


Arizona Automotive Institute (AAI) - Renee Arellano-Jones
With over 22 years of experience in the post-secondary education sector, Renee Arellano-Jones has held various key roles including Career Development Coach, Director of Career Services, Director of CS and Academics, and Interim Executive Director. Throughout her career journey, she has amassed invaluable expertise across multiple business fields and has contributed significantly to supporting Ancora Education campuses nationwide. Renee earned her Bachelor's degree in Business Management/Operations from AIBT in Phoenix, Arizona, in 2003. Actively involved in her community, she has been a longstanding member of the Glendale Chamber of Commerce, where she serves on the Chamber Education Committee, demonstrating her commitment to the organization's noble causes.

For additional information, please call the Glendale Chamber at 623-937-4754.

All event attendees by registering agree that their image and person may be photographed or videotaped as part of the audience. The Glendale Chamber reserves the right to use any images or video captured during its event for promotional purposes and marketing purposes.

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6/11/2024
Join us at the Glendale Chamber Marketing Committee (GCMC) Lunch & Learn With Marketing Pro’s Series where you'll learn practical tools to help grow your business. We encourage you to join the live roundtable discussions, interactive in-person instruction, hands-on training, and pro tips from GCMC experts as they present an upcoming series of topics such as Artificial Intelligence, SEO Fundamentals, Outsourcing, Email Marketing, Marketing Goals, and More! 

2024 Dates and Topics
Tuesday, Jun 11– Results Driven SEO
Tuesday, Aug 13 – Advantages of Outsourcing
Tuesday, Oct 8 – Strategic Marketing Planning for 2025
Tuesday, Dec 10 – Roadmap for Digital Success

Pricing: Complimentary to attend

Mark your calendar for the 2nd Tuesday of every other month!

*Refreshments will be provided by the Glendale Chamber of Commerce.


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6/12/2024
Business Over Breakfast is a weekly event that features great opportunity for members to come together over breakfast, make new connections, hear from excellent speakers, exchange leads and referrals, and build relationships to help grow their business.

Pricing:
Quarterly Member Pricing: $50 (BEST VALUE) Includes this one and the next event
Member Pricing: $25 (One Time Attendance) if registered by Monday week of event 
Member Pricing: $30 (One Time Attendance) if registered Tuesday or Wednesday week of event
Future Member Pricing: $60 (One Time Attendance) easily applied to membership if you join within 45 days

*Annual & Quarterly subscribers may bring a potential future member as their guest for $20 if they pre-register & pre-pay, please call our office at 623-937-4754.

Event Details:
Location
- Charley's Sports Grill
Check-In & Networking - 7:00AM
Program Begins - 7:30AM
Program Ends & Networking - 9:00AM

Be sure to bring business cards, flyers and/or other marketing materials from your company. Attendees are also able to donate a raffle item for the drawing.

For additional information, please call the Glendale Chamber at 623-937-4754.

All event attendees by registering agree that their image and person may be photographed or videotaped as part of the audience. The Glendale Chamber reserves the right to use any images or video captured during its event for promotional purposes and marketing purposes.

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6/14/2024
 -6/23/2024

400 Teams, NCAA Final Four Stadium, 12 Wood Floors, 700+ college coaches.  The competition will be fierce, the opportunity will be great, college coaches will be in attendance. The future awaits this June and we can't wait to see you there.

Watch the best high school basketball teams in West in front of 500+ college coaches, Section 7 is the place to be June 14-23, 2024.


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6/15/2024

The Arizona Rattlers take on the Northern Arizona Wranglers at Desert Diamond Arena on Saturday, June 15.


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6/20/2024
You and one guest are invited to join the Glendale Chamber for Business After Hours!

Each month, the Chamber partners with a valued member to offer a night of networking for our members. These events provide an opportunity for Chamber Members and their guests to come together in a relaxed atmosphere while sharing ideas, products and services offered.

Event Details:
Location - The Vig - Park West
Check-In & Networking - 5:00PM-6:20PM
Announcements Begin - 6:20PM
Program Ends - 7:00PM
*Adults only please
*RSVP is requested


Pricing:
  • Member Registration - No Guest: $25 & Includes Raffle
  • Member Registration & One Guest: $40 & Includes Raffle for yourself and your guest
  • Future Member Registration - No Guest: $60 (Cost can be applied to membership if joined within 45 days of event)
  • Future Member Registration & One Guest: $120 (Cost can be applied to membership if joined within 45 days of event)
*Please register your guest if applicable
*Additional guests can be registered by calling the Chamber at 623-937-4754. 

All event attendees by registering agree that their image and person may be photographed or videotaped as part of the audience. The Glendale Chamber reserves the right to use any images or video captured during its event for promotional purposes and marketing purposes.

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6/26/2024
Business Over Breakfast is a weekly event that features great opportunity for members to come together over breakfast, make new connections, hear from excellent speakers, exchange leads and referrals, and build relationships to help grow their business.

Pricing:
Member Pricing: $25 (One Time Attendance) if registered by Monday week of event 
Member Pricing: $30 (One Time Attendance) if registered Tuesday or Wednesday week of event
Future Member Pricing: $60 (One Time Attendance) easily applied to membership if you join within 45 days

*Annual & Quarterly subscribers may bring a potential future member as their guest for $20 if they pre-register & pre-pay, please call our office at 623-937-4754.

Event Details:
Location
- Charley's Sports Grill
Check-In & Networking - 7:00AM
Program Begins - 7:30AM
Program Ends & Networking - 9:00AM

Be sure to bring business cards, flyers and/or other marketing materials from your company. Attendees are also able to donate a raffle item for the drawing.

For additional information, please call the Glendale Chamber at 623-937-4754.

All event attendees by registering agree that their image and person may be photographed or videotaped as part of the audience. The Glendale Chamber reserves the right to use any images or video captured during its event for promotional purposes and marketing purposes.

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6/29/2024

The Arizona Rattlers take on the Iowa Barnstormers at Desert Diamond Arena on Saturday, June 29.


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7/2/2024

blink-182 is headed to Glendale on July 2, 2024 with special guest Pierce The Veil.


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7/7/2024

The Arizona Rattlers take on the Tucson Sugar Skulls at Desert Diamond Arena on Sunday, July 7.


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7/8/2024
 -7/9/2024

DigiMarCon Silicon Valley 2024 is your chance to ...

– Hear from some of the most audacious and thought-provoking speakers in the digital marketing, media and advertising industry.
– Gain insight into emerging strategies, the latest innovative technologies, and best practices to move your business to the next level.
– Network with thought leaders, reunite with your peers, and build your professional network.

The 3rd annual DigiMarCon Silicon Valley, the Premier Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition in Silicon Valley, returns July 8th and 9th, 2024 to the luxurious Grand Hyatt Hotel at SFO in San Francisco, California. Join your peers in-person or online for 2-days jam-packed with digital marketing best practices, latest trends, practical solutions, strategy, and networking, also check out the next generation of technology & innovation; Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech & SaaS Technology.

Expand your knowledge on the following topics: Artificial Intelligence & ChatGPT, Marketing Automation, Account-Based Marketing, Behavioral & Neuromarketing, Content Marketing, Conversational Marketing, Conversion Rate Optimization, Data Science & Big Data, Email Marketing, Geo-Targeting & Proximity Marketing, Growth Hacking, Inbound & Outbound Marketing, Influencer Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Native & Contextual Advertising, Omnichannel Marketing, Paid Search Marketing, Personalization & Privacy.

You’ll also learn the following: Podcast & Webinar Marketing, PR & Cause Marketing, Predictive Analytics & Attribution, Programmatic Advertising, Sales & Marketing Automation, Search Engine Optimization, Shopper Marketing, Marketing & Customer Experience, Social Commerce, Social Media Marketing, UI / UX Design, User-Generated Content, Video Marketing, Viral & Buzz Marketing, Visual & Voice Search, Web Analytics, and much more!

At DigiMarCon Silicon Valley 2024, you will receive all the elements you need to achieve digital marketing success! Conventional thoughts will be challenged, and new ways of thinking will emerge. You will leave with your head, notebooks, and professional toolkit full of action items and ideas to lead and supercharge your agency/team/account to even greater success.

Be a part of DigiMarCon Silicon Valley 2024 and discover how to thrive and succeed as a marketer in a rapidly evolving digital world. Top keynotes, case studies, strategy sessions and networking!

See why people keep coming back year after year to this must-attend event! Register and secure your seat today.

For more details visit https://digimarconsiliconvalley.com.

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7/10/2024
A Day To Remember is bringing The Least Anticipated Album Tour to Glendale on July 10 with special guests The Story So Far, Four Year Strong, and Scowl!

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7/11/2024
 -7/12/2024

DigiMarCon Texas 2024 is your chance to ...
– Hear from some of the most audacious and thought-provoking speakers in the digital marketing, media and advertising industry.
– Gain insight into emerging strategies, the latest innovative technologies, and best practices to move your business to the next level.
– Network with thought leaders, reunite with your peers, and build your professional network.

DigiMarCon Texas, the Premier Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition in Texas, returns July 11th and 12th, 2024 to the Omni Dallas Hotel in Dallas, Texas. Join your peers in-person or online for 2-days jam-packed with digital marketing best practices, latest trends, practical solutions, strategy, and networking, also check out the next generation of technology & innovation; Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech & SaaS Technology.

Expand your knowledge on the following topics: Artificial Intelligence & ChatGPT, Marketing Automation, Account-Based Marketing, Behavioral & Neuromarketing, Content Marketing, Conversational Marketing, Conversion Rate Optimization, Data Science & Big Data, Email Marketing, Geo-Targeting & Proximity Marketing, Growth Hacking, Inbound & Outbound Marketing, Influencer Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Native & Contextual Advertising, Omnichannel Marketing, Paid Search Marketing, Personalization & Privacy.

You’ll also learn the following: Podcast & Webinar Marketing, PR & Cause Marketing, Predictive Analytics & Attribution, Programmatic Advertising, Sales & Marketing Automation, Search Engine Optimization, Shopper Marketing, Marketing & Customer Experience, Social Commerce, Social Media Marketing, UI / UX Design, User-Generated Content, Video Marketing, Viral & Buzz Marketing, Visual & Voice Search, Web Analytics, and much more!

At DigiMarCon Texas 2024, you will receive all the elements you need to achieve digital marketing success!
Conventional thoughts will be challenged, and new ways of thinking will emerge. You will leave with your head, notebooks, and professional toolkit full of action items and ideas to lead and supercharge your agency/team/account to even greater success.

Be a part of DigiMarCon Texas 2024 and discover how to thrive and succeed as a marketer in a rapidly evolving digital world. Top keynotes, case studies, strategy sessions and networking!

See why people keep coming back year after year to this must-attend event! Register and secure your seat today. For more details visit https://digimarcontexas.com.

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