16 Dec. 19, 2009 - Jan. 8, 2010
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Chandler Chamber president resigns
Jerry Bustamante, president and CEO for the Chandler
Scott Nordlund accepted the position of vice president
Chamber of Commerce resigned his position effective
of new venture and partnership development for the Catholic
immediately, according to a Chamber news release.
Healthcare West system. Nordlund will work in collaboration
Bustamante started in the position in May 2008.
with local leadership in Arizona, Nevada and California to
lead marketing, communication, government relations, public
“It is with a heavy heart that I choose to resign as
relations, strategy and business development for CHW. Nordlund president/CEO of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce,”
served previously as chief strategy offi cer for St. Joseph’s
Bustamante says in a statement released at press time.
Hospital and Medical Center and as CHW vice president of
“With my family still in Tucson and the time away from
strategy for Arizona and Nevada. Info:
www.chwhealth.org.
home having taken its toll, I’ve decided that it’s best
Wells Fargo Community Partners presented $50,000 to Jerry Bustamante
Scott Nordlund
that I return to Tucson to spend more time with my wife
16 Arizona nonprofi t agencies that promote the welfare of the
and four children. I wish to thank the Board of Directors
state’s children, young adults and families. Individual grants of
up to $4,000 were given to agencies in Phoenix, Peoria, Prescott, Tucson and Yuma. This
for allowing me the opportunity to serve the Chamber and the wonderful
year’s agencies were chosen for providing help for people entering the workforce or who
membership and Chamber staff for their support. It has been a privilege
are unemployed. Phoenix recipient organizations include Fresh Start Women’s Foundation, serving Chandler’s business community.”
HomeBase, Phoenix Rescue Mission and UMOM. Info:
www.wellsfargo.com/about/csr.
In the immediate interim, Cathy Beard of BobCat Studios, chair of the
Chandler Chamber of Commerce’s Executive Committee of the Board of
Directors, will oversee the operations of the organization until a permanent
president is hired.
“Jerry is leaving behind a talented staff that will
6th Annual Flotilla Boat Parade
continue to work diligently to fulfi ll the Chamber’s
mission which is to support business and our community
Area residents can watch holiday decorated boats and other fl oating devices
by providing vital programs and services that attract and
in the 6th Annual Flotilla Boat Parade in the Ocotillo area.
retain business while embracing diversity,” notes Beard.
Ocotillo resident Ken Barnett organizes the fl otilla, which will be seen from
The Chandler Chamber of Commerce is a membership
6 to 7:30 p.m. Sun., Dec. 20, Fri., Dec. 25 and Thu., Dec. 31.
business organization serving Chandler and the East Valley
He says Santa will be on board Dec. 20 and 25, and the best place for the
with business programs, public policy and networking.
public to view the parade is at the tennis courts at Lakeside Park on Jacaranda
For more information about the Chandler Chamber of
Parkway near Alma School and Pennington in Ocotillo.
Commerce, visit
www.chandlerchamber.com or call
Residents who live on the water and want to light up their boats may join
480-963-4571.
Cat Beard
the parade. For more information, contact Barnett at
kenbarnett@cox.net or
602-524-8964.
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