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*LAST CHANCE *

Join us on April 20th at the 2018 Statespersons’ Luncheon

*Registration Closes Today at 5pm (4/13)*

Join us on Friday, April 20 for the 2018 Statespersons’ Luncheon sponsored by APS at EVIT Culinary Banquet Hall for a conversation between Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-5) and Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema (AZ-9) moderated by Jeff Guldner (APS). Individual tickets and table sponsorships are available.

Click here for additional event information and online registration.

**A special thank you to all of our current table sponsors: Alliance Bank of Arizona, AMR, Arizona Bank and Trust, Arizona Public Service Company, Arizona Republic, Arizona State University, Arizona Water Company, ASU Research Park, Banner Health, Blucor Construction, CenturyLink, City of Mesa, Copper Springs Health, Core Construction, Eastmark, Execute To Win, Intel Corporation, Maricopa Community Colleges, Mesa Community College, National Bank of Arizona, Resolution Copper, Salt River Project, Snell & Wilmer LLP, Southwest Gas Corporation, Times Media Group, Town of Gilbert, Town of Queen Creek, Wallace Plese + Dreher and Wells Fargo Bank.



Additional Events/ Meetings Happening Around the #PHXEastValley:

April 14 | Gilbert Global Village Festival | 9 am-2 pm @ 50 E. Civic Center Drive

Gilbert’s Global Village Festival is a multicultural celebration for all ages. The festival brings neighbors together in a friendly, educational way to learn more about each other. Community members, schools, non-profits and service organizations are invited to join us in 2018 for the 14th annual Gilbert Global Village Festival. This family event highlights some of the traditional and contemporary forms of dance, music, children’s activities, arts & crafts and ethnic foods from countries far away on the green open spaces of the Gilbert Civic Center North Campus. Click here to learn more.


April 14 | Eastmark AwesomeFest 2018 | 4-9pm @ The Eastmark Great Park

Join us at Eastmark’s annual community festival that features a community parade, art displays, live music, food trucks, children’s activities and more! General admission tickets are $10 presale and children younger than 5 are free. Day of event tickets are $15 at the gate. Click here to learn more.  


April 25 | East Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Media and Marketing Report | Arizona Golf Resort

On April 25, 2018, the EVHCC Media and Marketing Report will feature a luncheon presentation by the principals for the SkyBridge Arizona project. The event will take place at the Arizona Golf Resort at 425 S. Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85206 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Those interested in attending please contact Manny Frklich Director of Fund Development and Special Projects at 480.662.2160 or email at mannyfrklich@evhcc.org.


April 26 | 2018 Arizona Governors Prayer Breakfast | 7:30-9am Downtown Hyatt Regency Phoenix

Come share community and unity with fellow Arizonans, business leaders, and elected officials on April 26th. This will be a very special morning of shared vision in the spirit of goodness. The 2018 keynote speaker will be Mr. Steve Fedyski, COO of Pure Flix. Pure Flix is a Scottsdale company known for quality Christian and family films such as “God’s Not Dead” and “Case For Christ.” To purchase tickets visit.


April 28 | Family STEM Day | Apache Junction Public Library

Release your inner scientist, technician, engineer, and mathematician. Explore the Apache Junction Public Library open house with STEM gadgets, hands-on activities, and demos. Local guests include AJPD Forensic Unit, Superstition Mountain Astronomical League, Earthseed Tiny Home, SSS Rocketry, Central Arizona College, and more! For more information, or if you would like to participate as a presenter, contact the library at (480) 474-8555. This event is for all ages, free, and no registration is required. Learn more here.


May 1 | PHX East Valley Angel Investor Initiative — Gilbert, AZ
We are not done identifying, educating, and activating angel investors in the PHX East Valley. Are you or someone you know looking to diversify your investment portfolio? Join us on May 1st as we bring the PHX East Valley Angel Investor Initiative Free Workshops to Gilbert’s University Building. This is the first of three — two hour — workshops designed to give you the knowledge and tools necessary to start investing (wisely).  Learn more and register to attend.


***Upcoming EVP Committee Meetings Open to All Members***

April 17 | 10:30 AM: Advocacy & Government Relations Committee at University of Phoenix – Click here to RSVP via email

April 26 | 4 PM: Aviation & Aerospace Committee at Orbital ATK in Gilbert,AZ – Click here to RSVP via email

May 8 | 8 AM: Economic Development Committee Meeting – Click here to RSVP via email