The Glendale Chamber of Commerce reached a momentous milestone, reaching and exceeding 1,000 members.

“Achieving 1,000 plus members is a great accomplishment for our Chamber and community as a whole,” said Chamber President and CEO Robert Heidt. “We take great pride in the fact our members bear witness to the value in not only belonging to our organization but for their support of the program of work we strive to achieve and deliver. It is an incredible yet humbling feeling to have reached this 1,000 plus member milestone, we truly do represent an amazing multitude of professional, committed and highly active member supporters.”

“The Glendale Chamber has achieved a major milestone in our nearly 100-year history in reaching and surpassing 1,000 members. We made a commitment to the business community we would do this and now we have. This reflects the efforts of the staff and the leadership of Robert Heidt,” said Jeff Blake 2016 Chairman of the Board. “It also reflects the strength and commitment of the Board of Directors and the enthusiasm for the Chamber by our members. The Chamber has become a great asset for the City of Glendale, the City’s businesses, and the residents in our community. Congratulations to everyone who has contributed to this achievement!”

“I want to congratulate Robert Heidt and the entire team at the Glendale Chamber for this tremendous accomplishment. This is another sign of Glendale’s positive momentum as the economic engine of the West Valley,” said Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers, who serves on the Chamber Board of Directors. “Our Chamber is setting the standard in Arizona in many ways, including a very strong partnership with the city of Glendale. I’m proud of the leadership that is being demonstrated, from the staff to the volunteer committees and the board of directors.”