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2 Tempe Chamber of Commerce 2019-2020 Annual Report
As we celebrate another year with the Tempe Chamber of Commerce and reflect on our journey, I am simply honored, amazed and proud to have served as the Board Chair. Of
course, this year has been uniquely different with the COVID pandemic, economic uncertainty, and social unrest. But even in the face of all these challenges the Tempe Chamber has continued to deliver on its core values of advocacy, visibility, and connection for our business community.
The Tempe Chamber’s influence on the local, state, and national policy is evident in our strategic partnerships with the City of Tempe, EVCCA, Small Business Association, the U.S. Chamber and local non-profit organizations. All of which proved to be vital in providing access to information, legislative processes and capital sources to assist our business community in their
time of need. In dealing with such a fluid situation and economic climate, it’s important we continue to be a resounding voice, advocate and lighthouse within our community. Our strategic partnerships have been an excellent catalyst for the development of innovative programs ranging from workforce development to emergency loan programs.
The most remarkable aspect of serving has been the opportunity to work with so many brilliant individuals within our community. As our previous Board Chair Jenna Rowell described, “the spirit of this community runs deep; it’s a real thing you can feel and build on when you get involved here; and it’s rooted in the culture of living, playing and doing business here.” Those words are even more evident today as we charter into what is considered the new normal.
Thank you to our valued members and business community, Board of Directors, President and CEO Anne Gill, and the Tempe Chamber Staff for your astonishing leadership, collaboration and support through these challenging times. Again, it has been an absolute honor and pleasure to serve as your Board Chair. On this journey I have found great encouragement in our collective resiliency and shared purpose to build a stronger business community and a stronger chamber.
Jihan Cottrell, Cox Business
Letter from the Outgoing Board ChairBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Officers
Jihan Cottrell, Board Chair Cox Business
Chad Akin, Incoming Chair State Farm Insurance
Jenna Rowell, Past Chair APS
Raveen Arora, Treasurer The Dhaba
Mark Holthaus, Vice Chair Edward Jones
Marshall Hunt, Vice Chair Davis Miles McGuire Gardner
Kyle McIntosh, Vice Chair MAC6
Directors
Jayashree Ganesan TCH – The Centers
for Habilitation
Suzy Greenwood Arizona Tax Advisors
Clark Landrum Waste Management
Megan Martin SRP
Jennifer Ochoa Wells Fargo Bank
Deborah Ostreicher Phoenix Sky Harbor
Joe Theiss CenturyLink
Ex-Officios
Stephen Alexander Tempe Leadership
Kate Borders Downtown Tempe Authority
Andrew Ching City of Tempe
Robert Cox Arizona State University
Brian McCartin Tempe Tourism Office
COMMITTEESAmbassadors Committee
George Gadzik
Business Development Council Nicole Spracale
Business Excellence Awards Jihan Cottrell
Business Owners Forum Brian Stinson
Economic Development Committee Robert Cox
FUEL Young Professionals Committee Jake Hutchins
Government Relations and Transportation Anthony W. Contente-Cuomo
Military Affairs Committee Bobby Zavala
Tempe Leadership Council Shereen Lerner
Women in Business Council Suzy Greenwood
TEMPE CHAMBER FOUNDATIONThe Tempe Chamber Foundation carries out the charitable and education objectives of
the Tempe Chamber that positively impact Tempe’s quality of life. Tempe Leadership is
a program of the Tempe Chamber Foundation, and more than 700 dedicated individuals
have participated since its inception in 1985. Tempe Leadership also offers the Tempe Youth
Leadership program and Tempe Cares. In addition, the Foundation is a key stakeholder
in the Career Ready Tempe youth workforce initiative which completed its first student
cohort this year.
Jihan Cottrell Cox Business
3Tempe Chamber of Commerce 2019-2020 Annual Report
WE
B
81%
Membership Retention Rate
85
NEWMEMBERS
Digital Marketing Efforts
18,946UNIQUE USERS
(19% Increase)
65,617PAGE VIEWS
(9% Increase)
EM
AIL
S 262 Email Campaigns Sent
23% Open Rate
11%Click Thru Rate
Social Media
Followers 1,771526% increase
in followers
Followers 8,035112% increase in engagement
Followers 3,4147.6% increase in engagement
Followers 1,616137% increase in engagement
673Active
Members
EXPENSES
REVENUE
56%
Membership Dues
42%
Programs & Events
2%
Fees,Interest & Other
15%
OfficeSupport
66%
MembershipSupport
19%Programs& Events
Chamber by the Numbers
269,809 Recipients
185Events
& Programs
=5,018
Business Professional
Attendees
Advocacy
• Days of session: 135• # bills introduced: 1,607• # bills signed into law: 90*• # chamber-supported
bills signed into law: 7
*Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a record low of only 5% of introduced bills were signed into law.
4 Tempe Chamber of Commerce 2019-2020 Annual Report
CHAMBER STAFF
Anne Gill, IOM
President/CEO
Sukki Jahnke, CMP
Vice President of Marketing &
Programs
Erika Acorn
Vice President of Business
Development
Mark Tarabori
Membership Relations
Specialist
Julie Flanigan, CPA
Director of Finance
Ayrianna Drayton
Marketing & Event
Coordinator
The Tempe Sustainability Pledge is
a growing community of businesses
committed to reducing their
environmental footprint. Sustainability
helps businesses manage resources and
cut costs. Taking the pledge is
free and offers a useful information
on how your business can take
steps to improve our community
through sustainable practices.
Thank you to our
Sustainability Supporters
1438 W. Broadway Rd., Ste. 213Tempe, AZ 85283
Phone: 480-967-7891Email: info@tempechamber
Website: www.tempechamber.org
For more information on this program contact Sukki Jahnke.
COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS
GOLD LEVEL
PLATINUM LEVEL
COMMUNITY INVESTORS
COMMUNITY LEADERS
APS
Arizona Coyotes
Canopy by Hilton Tempe Downtown
CenturyLink
Dignity Health
MAC6
Markitors
OneAZ Credit Union
TechData
The PEAK Fleet
United Dairymen of Arizona
Versum Materials
Viasat
Tom RodriguezTJR DESIGNS [email protected]
