Committees and Events

At the AFCC we work to help your business succeed. But as a member-driven organization, we do so only with the help of hundreds of volunteers. We invite you to participate in your Chamber by joining one of our many member committees. Get involved and volunteer for a committee! You’ll make the most of your membership by helping us develop the programs and services that will benefit your business! Please contact the Chamber at 480-753-7676 for more information..

The Networking Group

Meets twice a month at noon at the Chamber offices.

Chamber Ambassadors

Attend Ribbon cuttings, welcome new members, and represent the Chamber at events and functions. Ambassadors meet at the Chamber offices monthly.

Monthly Morning and Evening Mixers

Morning business mixers are held  once a month and offer members a chance to speak about their business and benefit from a guest speaker. Evening mixers present business owners with a chance to showcase their business and host this event. The cost is $5.00 for members and $15.00 for guests.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies

The AFCC helps new businesses celebrate the grand opening of their business with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Chamber Ambassadors welcome the new members with a short speech followed by a ceremonial ribbon cutting featuring the Chamber’s four -foot long golden scissors. A photo of the event and your business information goes into The Forum, the Chamber’s newsletter to introduce the membership to you and your business. If you would like to schedule a ribbon cutting, contact the Chamber office at 480-753-7676.

Annual State of the Chamber Luncheon

Each year the Chamber hosts a Chamber Day Luncheon in May and presents the “Spirit of Ahwatukee Award” to honor a member of our community. Each luncheon is designed to be an educational and entertaining event for Chamber members and guests. Contact the Chamber if you are interested in being a sponsor or volunteer for the luncheon.

Evening of Dreams: Spotlight

Evening of Dreams: Spotlight is an annual event usually in November, which brings together community members and business from Ahwatukee and the surrounding communities. Past events have featured a Monte Carlo Night, Texas Hold’em Tournament, and Ahwatukee Idol Talent Search. A portion of the proceeds benefit a community charity.

Women in Business luncheons

These informative luncheons are held quarterly throughout the year and provide programs and opportunities in leadership development, education and networking for women in business. Each year a “Business Woman of the Year” award is presented to an outstanding Chamber business woman. For more information please contact the Chamber at 480-753-7676.

Ahwatukee Has Heart

The Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the first annual, “Ahwatukee Has Heart” whole-health festival February 16th, 2008. This event is meant to target the area’s 88,000 community members and give them the opportunity to sample the Chamber’s business members who have a medical or wellness association. Featured during this event is a 5K Walk, Roll and Run and a Family Fun and Fit Fest.

Tukee Home Tour

The Chamber showcases their building/remodeling members with a home tour April 5th, 2008. Each home will be sponsored by a Chamber member who has remodeled or built some section of the home. The businesses get to display first hand their ability to turn dreams into reality.

Chamber Annual Golf Tournament

The golf tournament is a special event held yearly in the spring. It is a fabulous day of golf, followed by dinner, several raffle prizes and awards. A portion of the proceeds go to a local charity.

Women in Business Luncheon/Trade Show

The WIB luncheon/Trade show is in April of 2009 and features a business showcase and the Palo Verde Award winner which recognizes a Chamber member businesswoman and her individual achievements in business. By shining a light on these entrepreneurs, the Chamber hopes to advance business and personal networking opportunities for women while providing them with significant visibility.  To obtain a Palo Verde Award Application click here.

Progressive Dinner

A very popular event, this is a delectable culinary journey to some of Ahwatukee’s finest restaurants. Four courses, four restaurants for the love of food, friends and charity. Contact the Chamber for dates and times.