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Cruise planner offers two getaways in Mexican Riviera and Caribbean Spring Break cruise in the Mexican Riviera Cruise Planners—American Express travel is offering a seven-night Spring Break 2014 Mexican Riviera cruise roundtrip from Los Angeles on March 16, 2014 with ports of call in Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta. Guests will enjoy 14 dinin g venues, two-deck ﬁtness centers and spa, a driving range, paddle tennis, horseshoes, volleyball and basketball courts, jet current exercise pool, indoor 60-foot lap pool and whirlpool, hydrotherapy facilities and more. This ship is child friendly with a huge children’s center complete with playroom, movie theater, video arcade, teen area, computer rooms, outdoor pool and a nursery and toddlers’ nap room. “More and more people are taking cruises every year,” says Maria Corchuelo, Cruise Planners travel

adviser in Chandler. “The cruising trend has changed and cruisers are more adventurous and youthful. There has also been the emergence of multigenerational cruisers—families that take their cruise vacations together. Cruises offer the most satisfying, convenient and value oriented way to travel. Cruise Planners has “Top Producer” status with virtually every cruise line, which enables me to provide my customers with the best prices along with my expertise and personalized service.” The price of the cruise begins at $659 per person based on double occupancy. Bookings are available with special discounts if booked by Fri., Nov. 15.

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ceremony in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, devoted to same-sex couples, is being offered by Cruise Planners— American Express Travel. The Sea of Love cruise will take place from Sept. 27, 2014 through Oct. 4, 2014 aboard the new Norwegian Getaway. The cruise will include the planning and coordination of a commitment ceremony on the shores of St. Thomas on Oct. 1, 2014. A chic reception, which includes a buffet, open bar, party costumes, champagne toast, steel pan band and a photographer will take place after the ceremony. Other destinations will include St. Maarten and Nassau. Exclusive parties and events, as well as signature ship features such as the AquaPark and Sports Complex, Ocean Blue restaurant by Food Network Chef Geoffrey

Zakarian and “Legally Blonde: The Musical” will also be included in the cruise. “This cruise and mass commitment ceremony is a result of the high demand we have seen in the market and we’re thrilled to be able to offer this cruise to our customers. It will surely make the most memorable life experience for the couples aboard,” explains Corchuelo. “We’ve offered same-sex commitment and wedding packages since we launched our weddings program last year.” Rates for the cruise begin at $2,599 per couple and $1,039 per guest. It includes cruise fare, beachfront ceremony and special onboard activities for couples and guests. For more information about either cruise, call Corchuelo at 480-219-7070.

Set the pace at Ocotillo Golf Course Golfers tired of playing ﬁve-hour rounds have an alternative at Ocotillo Golf Resort with Pacesetter Tee Times that offer preferred prices for rounds played in four hours or less on the 27hole Ted Robinson-designed course. “Your quick Pacesetter round will get you back to your family, back to work or leave you more time to enjoy dining Ocotillo Golf Course, Submitted Photo.

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Donaldson Watches & Repair offers in-house service BY ALISON STANTON

Christine and Dave Donaldson, co-owners of Donaldson Watches & Repair, have always had a vision to operate their own retail watch boutique and service center. Dave got his start working on watches when he was in the sixth grade, and was taught by a family friend who trained in Switzerland as a watchmaker. The couple, who worked on a wholesale level for Bailey, Banks & Biddle for some time before the stores closed, got the chance to achieve their dream when they opened their ﬁrst retail service center in Tempe in December 2009, and their second location in Gilbert this July. “We are an in-house watch repair service center performing many small repairs like battery changes, band sizings and replacing broken crystals to the movement exchanges and the full servicing on complicated mechanical watch movements,” Christine says, adding that her husband Dave has been a certiﬁed watchmaker and horologist for more than 20 years. “We work on all brands from Omega, Tag Heuer, Rolex, Breitling, Tissot, and Swiss watches to the fashion brands like Seiko, Citizen, Fossil and many more with everything in between.” As one of the few in-house service centers in the East Valley, Christine

PRECISE AND PROFESSIONAL: Donaldson Watches & Repair is one of the few in-house watch service centers in the East Valley, says co-owner Christine Donaldson. Repairs are done right on the premises, and customers can meet the people who will be working on their time pieces. Submitted photo

says Donaldson Watches & Repair gives customers the opportunity to meet and deal directly with the people who are repairing their watches. She and her husband strive every day to live their company’s motto, which is “Time is precious...we won’t let you lose a second.” “We are not a jewelry store and most jewelry stores have to send out watches for repair—if they even offer that service any longer,” she says, adding that their customers never have to work with a middle man or wait months for their items to be returned. This personalized approach is deﬁnitely working, Christine says. It is not unusual for customers to drive from Tucson, the West Valley and neighboring mountain towns to have

their watches repaired. During the past two decades, Christine says she and Dave have noticed some deﬁnite changes in the watch repair industry. Thanks to technological advances, she says things that were only once a dream are now being accomplished with complicated movements like “minute repeaters, tourbillon escapements, GPS timepieces, blue-tooth technology and many more.” “The size of the watches these days have gotten much larger and are viewed as a status piece for most men,” she says, adding that the biggest change she and Dave have witnessed in the industry was the major comeback of the mechanical timepiece in the early 1990s after the quartz revolution

in the 1970s. “These types of movements are like a car with moving parts and synthetic oils that need to be routinely serviced to maintain the integrity of the watch to be able to pass the timepiece down to the next generation.” No matter what type of watch they are repairing or restoring, Christine says she and Dave especially enjoy how intricate their work can be, as well as helping to educate their customers. “Very few people can say they work with tolerances of 100th of a millimeter,” she says. “We love sharing our passion and knowledge of ﬁne timepieces with our customers. It is important to us for a customer to understand what it is they are purchasing and what to expect with their purchase or repair, as well as explaining in detail how the watch repair service in the future will maintain the integrity of their timepiece.” Donaldson Watches & Repair is located at 1840 E. Warner Rd., Suite 118, in Tempe, and at 1464 E. Williams Field Rd., Suite 103, in Gilbert. For more information, call 480-9637566 or 480-855-0839, or visit donaldsonwatchrepair.com. Alison Stanton is a freelance writer who lives in the East Valley. She can be reached at Alison@SanTanSun.com

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Owner: Yamit Armbrister, published author and columnist. Specialty: Creative writing for young authors, grades 2-6th. Unique features: Creative writing for young authors in second to sixth grade. Children create their own stories, and when the masterpiece is complete their stories are published for sale on Amazon. Sample book on Amazon is “Mufﬁn is Looking for a Bone.” Hours: Flexible. Private or small groups Phone: 480-800-9007 Email: yamitarmbrister@gmail.com Website: yamitarmbrister.com

Owners: Tyler Anderson and Marshall Reichert How long in business: New business, but the owners have 20-plus combined years in the industry. Specialty: Wood-ﬁred gourmet pizza Unique features: Fresh baked bread for sandwiches Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday. Address: 4040 S. Arizona Ave., Suite 17, Chandler Phone: 480-659-8170 Website: hhcitypizza.com

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Economic update, new member breakfast also scheduled The next Ostrich Festival may not be until March, but it’s an event that requires months and months of work and planning. So, the Ostrich Festival parade committee is meeting at 4 p.m. Tue., Sept. 24 in the large conference room at the chamber and invites interested persons to attend.

Economic Update “What’s happening in retail?” is the subject of the next economic update presentation, featuring Christina Lanoue from Macerich Corp., Marty DeRito from DeRito Partners and Economic Development Director Christine Mackay from the City of Chandler. The program will be held 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wed., Sept. 25 at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 905 N. 54th St., Chandler.

Welcome new members Prospective and new members are invited to a free welcome breakfast 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Thu., Sept. 26. Bring brochures, literature and business cards to distribute. Employers with a new employee or a member that would like to meet new members are also invited.

Contact the Chamber Meetings are held at the Chandler Chamber of Commerce, 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201, Chandler, unless otherwise speciﬁed. For more information and to register for these programs, call 480963-4571, visit chandlerchamber.com or meetup.com/ChandlerChamber.

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Economic Update Series Luncheon Wed., Sept. 25 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $25 for members, $35 for nonmembers The topic for this Economic Update will be “What is Happening in Retail?” Speakers include Christine Mackay, James Smith and Christina Lanoue. Come and ﬁnd out what’s happening in the City of Chandler, and learn more about important issues that impact us all here in Arizona. Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar 905 N. 54th St., Chandler

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Public Policy Meeting Fri., Sept. 27 8-9:30 a.m. No fee to attend SRP Power Lines and the Price Road Corridor project will be the topic of discussion for this meeting. Public Policy Meetings are open to all members to discuss issues which are vital to the success of local businesses. Chandler Chamber of Commerce 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201, Chandler

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Tue., Oct. 1 8:30-9:30 a.m. Free The Women’s Council was created by women to promote personal and professional development programs. On Oct. 1 expert Mike Hayashi, M.Ed., will speak about self-defense in a program titled “Take Control Self-Defense: Safety & Security for Women.” Chandler Chamber of Commerce 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201, Chandler

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East Valley Business Expo Wed., Oct. 2 2-6 p.m. Free with a business card Arizona’s Business Show and Networking Event—Businesses can reserve a booth space (starting at $425 for members of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa and Tempe Chamber of Commerce; $675 for nonmembers). For more information or to register go to: eastvalleybusinessexpo.com Mesa Convention Center 201 N. Center St., Mesa

Thur., Oct. 3 2-3p.m. Free Come and join the Chandler Chamber in planning Holiday Enchantment, a community holiday party where you can also sample food from local restaurants. Holiday Enchantment is on Nov. 8. Chandler Chamber of Commerce 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201, Chandler

Networking @ 9 Fri., Oct. 4 8:45-10:30 a.m. No cost to attend, but pre-registration required Networking @ 9 is held on the ﬁrst Friday of every month. Each month’s meeting will feature a guest speaker, discussing a wide range of business topics. Plus, Networking @ 9 offers a chance to network with businesses and individuals in the community. Topic for October is “Belief Systems” Chandler Chamber of Commerce 25 S. Arizona Pl., Suite 201, Chandler

Ribbon Cutting: State Farm—Tara Poaletti Ribbon Cutting—ClearCall Wed., Oct. 2 Solutions 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free Join us in welcoming Tara Poaletti’s State Farm Insurance to our community. 300 N. Gila Springs Blvd., Suite 150 Chandler.

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ribbon-cutting ceremony. ClearCall Solutions 2150 E. Germann Rd., Suite 1, Chandler

Success Dynamics Leads Group Mon., Sept. 23, 30 7:30-8:30 a.m. First two visits are free This leads group meets every Monday morning to help our business members network and grow their businesses. Each member is given the opportunity to give the group information on their company, talk about upcoming events and sales that they are running. Brunchies 17 E. Boston St., Chandler

Chandler Business Connection Leads Group Tue., Sept. 24, Oct. 1 7:30-8:30 a.m. First two visits are free Chandler Business Connection Leads Group meets every Tuesday to help our business members network and grow their businesses. Each member is given the opportunity to give the group information on their company, talk about upcoming events and sales that they are running. BLD 1920 W. Germann Rd., Chandler

The Sun Lakes Networking Group Wed., Sept. 25, Oct. 2 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. First two visits are free

This leads group will focus on building business relationships in the Sun Lakes area with the support of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce. Our mission of this group is to develop trustworthy relationships in the Sun Lakes community while promoting ethical business and returning to the basics of doing business with a handshake. Pecan Grove Restaurant 4960 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler

Go-Getters Leads Group Thur., Sept. 26, Oct. 3 7:30–8:30 a.m. First two visits are free The Go-Getters meet every Thursday to help our business members network and grow their businesses. The GoGetters Leads Group is a business referral network that helps businesses interact and network. Mimis Cafe 2800 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler

The Friday Cafe Leads Group Fri., Sept. 27, Oct. 4 7:30–8:30 a.m. First two visits are free The Friday Café Leads Group meets every Friday to help our members interact and grow their businesses. Each member is given the opportunity to give the group information on their company, talk about upcoming events and sales that they are running. Chompie’s Delicatessen Restaurant 3481 W. Frye Rd., Chandler

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Annual About Care event targets homebound, disabled A wine-tasting and art auction are part of the third annual About Care’s Veterans’ Day/Holiday event, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Fri., Nov. 8. Held at the Vision Gallery in the City of Chandler building, 10 E. Chicago St., homebound elderly and disabled in Chandler and Gilbert are invited to attend. Last year, About Care’s more than 160 volunteers provided more than 23,000 services, donated 60,000 hours and drove 220,000 miles. The nonproﬁt organization’s mission is to deliver free caring and compassionate support services using trained volunteers. About Care is looking for donations of local art for the event. Cost for the event is $25 per person and includes beverages and light appetizers. To obtain a volunteer application or ﬁnd out more, call 480-802-2331, email information@aboutcare.org or visit aboutcare.org.

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Immerse preschoolers in Spanish at Carebear Preschool Full immersion Spanish classes are being offered at Carebear Preschool starting this fall, under the direction of Ana Lay, a local teacher with years of experience and a love of foreign languages. The students will begin the year with instruction in English and Spanish, and as they progress and become more proﬁcient in the second language, classes will gradually shift to 100% Spanish instruction at Lay’s discretion. The half-day classes, open to students ages 3 and older, will follow the same curriculum as Carebear, including math, science, computers and other subjects, but with the key difference that instruction will be given primarily in Spanish. “The beneﬁts of learning a second language from such a young age have been widely proven and in today’s world it is more important than ever to give children this advantage as early as possible,” Lay says. Lay brings her expertise back to Carebear Preschool after years of experience teaching in her native

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Costa Rica, the United States, and most recently, at the Dalian American International School in China. She has taught children from all over the world using both English and Spanish as the language of instruction with great success. Studying a foreign language not only supports brain development, but it has also been linked to higher test scores, greater conﬁdence, and more advanced reading and language skills in the child’s own language as well; not to mention an expanded view of the world and greater opportunities for the child’s future. Studies show that when children are exposed to a foreign language at such an early age, the information is stored in the same part of the brain as their native tongue and they are more likely to be completely ﬂuent later in life. Carebear Preschool is located at 244 W. Chandler Heights Rd., in the Fulton Ranch Marketplace. To learn more about the bilingual preschool program, contact Spanish 4 Kids at Carebear Preschool at 480-802-0058 or email at spanish4kids@ carebear.com.

Introduction to Yoga will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sat., Sept. 21 at Inner Vision Yoga, 1949 W. Ray Rd., Chandler. Master-level teacher Patricia Melodista will teach the workshop that will explore common fundamental poses, relaxation techniques and all the stress relieving beneﬁts yoga can provide. The workshop is $35.

Led Zeppelin Cardio Vinyasa & Power Flow Led Zeppelin Cardio Vinyasa & Power Flow workshop will take place from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sat., Sept. 28 with master-level registered yoga teacher Josh Rothman. The up-tempo, heart and lung strengthening cardiovinyasa workshop will ﬂow to the music of Led Zeppelin. If registered by Mon., Sept. 23 the workshop is $25 or $35 thereafter. Registration for all classes can be done by visiting InnerVisionYoga.com or by calling 480-632-7899.

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CORPORATE CHRONICLES MVP Zone at 2460 E. Germann Rd. in Chandler, is hosting a second anniversary customer appreciation event from noon to 3 p.m., Sun., Sept. 29, featuring free food and great deals. For more information, visit mvpzoneaz.com.

Chandler Physical Therapy, which offers comprehensive physical therapy services for chronic and acute conditions and injuries, exceeds national patient outcome averages across the board, approaching 100% according to web-based assessment system Focus On Therapeutic Outcomes. “We’ve used FOTO to track our patient outcomes for several years and have consistently seen scores higher than national averages,” says Chandler Physical Therapy co-owner and therapist Eric Christensen, DPT. “Many people choose a physical therapist based on convenience, but it’s also important to ask about patient outcomes. Whether or not patients are getting better is a great indication of the quality of therapy.” Located at 5590 W. Chandler Blvd., Suite 4 in Chandler, Chandler Physical Therapy also specializes in dry needling, Graston Technique, custom orthotic prescription and ﬁtting, balance training and vestibular rehabilitation. Info: 480-786-4969 or visit chandlerpt.net.

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Golf course management, development and marketing company Troon appoints Chandler resident Kris Strauss vice president for sales and marketing. He will have sales and marketing oversight of resort and dailyfee properties and will be charged with continuing to develop new strategic partnerships that create rounds and revenues. Strauss Kris Strauss, Submitted photo was previously vice president of sales and marketing for OB Sports Golf Management. Prior to that, he served in various sales and marketing leadership positions for Troon as a corporate sales and marketing manager. He has a bachelor’s degree in recreation management from Arizona State University and is active in various civic and community service organizations. MinuteClinic opens a clinic in Chandler at 2995 E. Chandler Heights Rd. Nurse practitioners and physician assistants specialize in family health care and can diagnose, treat and write prescriptions for common family illnesses such as strep throat and ear, eye, sinus, bladder and bronchial infections. Minor wounds, abrasions and joint sprains are treated, and common vaccinations such as inﬂuenza, tetanus, pneumonia and Hepatitis A & B are available at most locations. Walk-in camp, sports, college and DOT

physicals are available daily. No appointments are required and most health insurance is accepted. Info: MinuteClinic.com. Jimmy Fox of Evergreen Turf in Chandler is elected to a three-year term on the Board of Trustees of Turfgrass Producers International, an organization with nearly 800 members in more than 40 countries comprised of turfgrass sod and seed producers, equipment manufacturers and suppliers, and various individuals involved in education and/ Jimmy Fox, Submitted or turf-related research. He photo has been a member of TPI for more than a decade and has been active in a wide variety of green industry associations, including serving on the boards of the Arizona Nursery Association and the Cactus and Pine Golf Course Superintendents Association. He is also active in the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, Sports Turf Managers Association, Arizona Landscape Contractors Association, Golf Course Builders Association of America and also serves on the Mesa Community College Education Advisory Committee. He studied geological engineering at University of Arizona. Info: TurfGrassSod.org.

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Retail space available at Crowne Plaza San Marcos Resort Historic space includes 7,000 square feet

HISTORIC SPACE: The San Marcos Resort opened in 1913 to much fanfare and served as a playground for the rich and famous. With Arizona’s ﬁrst grass golf course, it played host to the likes of Frank Lloyd Wright, Errol Flynn and other personalities. In the 1970s, the San Marcos transformed itself into a hip destination, again drawing Hollywood elite. Submitted photo

Retailers and restaurateurs looking for space in the heart of Downtown Chandler have an opportunity at the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Resort, which is offering a portion of its historic property for commercial lease for the first time in more than 15 years. “This is a rare opportunity for businesses looking to enter this market,” says Teri Killgore, Chandler’s downtown redevelopment manager. “It doesn’t get much more unique than an historic speakeasy, or 7,000 square feet on the first floor, so I can’t wait to see what

DeCio Pasta takes a bite of the glutenfree market

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A line of gluten-free pasta that exceeds new FDA labeling requirements a full year ahead of regulatory enforcement is being produced by DeCio Pasta. The Tempe-based company produces handmade naturally ﬂavored pasta. “Our pasta is produced in a dedicated gluten-free, stand-alone, state-ofthe-art facility,” says Scott Morrison, DeCio Pasta chief and CEO. “It took some time, but we are proud to have

Food, family-friendly activities, cash and prize opportunities are included in the September grand opening of ProSource Wholesale Floorcoverings, 1719 W. University Dr., Suite 187, Tempe. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat., Sept. 21. Charitable contributions will also be taken to benefit the Prescott Fire Department firefighters involved in fighting the Yarnell Fire. ProSource is a members-only

gone the extra mile to offer one of the most innovative and delicious products available anywhere in the gluten-free marketplace.” DeCio’s initial gluten-free pasta line includes seven products, which include several fettuccine, linguini and orzo. For more information, visit deciopasta.com.

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Clean ‘N Fresh has a recipe for helping others Nonperishable food donations are needed

FOR FOOD BANK: The last time Clean ‘N Fresh collected food to help United Food Bank, Norma McCormick’s crews gathered more than 430 pounds of nonperishable goods, providing nearly 900 meals. Submitted photo

Donations of nonperishable items for Mesa’s United Food Bank are being accepted through Sept. 30. Donors will receive a 15% discount on carpet, upholstery or tile and grout cleaning at Chandler resident Norma McCormick’s Clean ‘N Fresh Cleaning business if food items fill up a brown bag. “What we’re doing is being able to save our clients some money, but also at the same time raise some nonperishable items for the food banks,” McCormick says. Donations can be dropped off at the Chamber of Commerce, 4435 E. Chandler Blvd.; State Farm, Lynn Hennessy’s Office, 4645 E. Chandler Blvd.; Edward Jones, Jeff Schenk’s Office, 3646 E. Ray Rd., Suite 6; Rapacz’s Dental at 3646 E. Ray Rd.; Kbella Salon at 1339 E. Chandler Blvd. or at Clean ‘N Fresh, 15815 S. 46th St. For more information, call 480-821-1481 or visit cleannfreshcleaning.com.

Save the date for East Valley Business Expo One of the largest networking events in the East Valley, the East Valley Business Expo, is 2 to 6 p.m. Wed., Oct. 2 at the Mesa Convention Center, 201 N. Center St., Mesa. More than 1,000 business professionals and 100 exhibitors are expected. Hourly door prizes will be announced. Exhibitor space is going quickly. For more information, visit

EastValleyBusinessExpo.com.

Morning networking A Chamber Chat is being held 7:30 to 9 a.m. Wed., Oct. 16 at the Apple Dumpling Cafe, 3076 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Suite 101, Gilbert. The informal gathering is a fun way to share conversation with other professionals and learn more about businesses in the community.

No admission is charged. Individuals are responsible for the cost of their own meal. RSVP for purpose of seating estimate only. The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce is located at 119 N. Gilbert Rd., Suite 101, Gilbert. For more information or registration, call Annette Sellers at 480-941-6320 or visit gilbertaz.com.

Peer into the future at annual economic forecast The business community will get insight into the Valley’s economic health in the year ahead when the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce and Cox Communications unveil their annual research and analysis forecast at Economic Outlook 2014 on Fri., Sept. 27 at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa. The event, which routinely draws nearly 1,000 local business people, will feature presentations by international and national experts Dr. Paul Thomas of Intel Corp., Jim Huntzinger of BOK Financial and Elliott Pollack of Elliott D. Pollack & Co. This year’s Economic Outlook will address whether the nation really avoided significant impact from the “fiscal cliff” or if it was masked by economic growth and if Arizona’s housing rebound is sustainable or if not is another bubble approaching. Member cost is $85. Nonmember cost is $95. Registration closes at 5 p.m. on Mon., Sept. 23. For more information or to register, visit phoenixchamber.com/ eo2014.

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