FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
January 29, 2009


CHAMBER TO HOST “BACK TO BUSINESS 2009” SERIES
Events will provide Valley Entrepreneurs education and guidance

(PHOENIX) – The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) is helping businesses shift their focus from the bad news of 2008 to the opportunities of 2009, by offering a series designed to provide Valley business owners with solutions to critical business issues. The events will take place in a variety of locations and also online via webinars.

Mentor Match, a unique event where Valley entrepreneurs learned about the many mentoring programs available for their businesses, occurred today. Attendees learned about each program’s different requirements. The following four programs were highlighted:

- Academy for the Advancement of Small, Minority and Women Owned Enterprises (AAAME) offered by APS
- AthenaPowerlink offered by the GPCC
- Phoenix Mentoring Program offered by the NAWBO
- T.I.M.E offered by ASBA

Mentor Match kicked off the four part series. The upcoming events include:

Bidsource: Responding to a Federal Request for Proposal (RFP)
Friday, January 30, 9 – 11 a.m.
Chamber Boardroom
(This event is currently sold out, but a waiting list is available at phoenixchamber.com)

Website Optimization Webinar
Tuesday, February 17, 10 – 11 a.m.
Chamber Boardroom or online at offmadisonavenue.com

Options to Finance your Business
Wednesday, March 18, 11 a.m – 1 p.m.
Chamber Boardroom

“The Back to Business 2009 series is for Valley entrepreneurs who have made a New Year’s Resolution to improve their bottom line in 2009.” commented Katie Pushor, president and CEO, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce. “This series provides viable solutions to the critical issues Valley business are facing.”

The Back to Business events are free of charge and open to the public. However, seating is limited so all attendees must register at www.phoenixchamber.com. Questions should be directed to Marissa Law at mlaw@phoenixchamber.com or 602.495.6461.

About the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce
Representing 3,400 businesses across Metropolitan Phoenix, the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce is Arizona’s oldest and largest Chamber. The Chamber supports the growth and development of business by offering networking and marketing opportunities, money-saving programs and a voice in government, keeping its members informed, connected and prosperous.
The Chamber enhances members’ success by promoting economic development, entrepreneurship and a connection to the community with local chapters in Anthem, Deer Valley and South Mountain/Laveen.
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