“It’s all about partnerships and working together, supporting one another, planning for the future and empowering one another.”
“Aloha, it’s more than a hello and goodbye but a warm recognition of the heart and a luau is an opportunity to celebrate,” said APS Community Affairs Manager and Cottonwood Greater Chamber of Commerce Board Chair Darla Deville. “This is a very special occasion because tonight the Greater Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce celebrates 76 years of service to our community and all of Verde Valley. It’s all about partnerships and working together, supporting one another, planning for the future and empowering one another.”
The Greater Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce was established in 1948 and just recently received approval from the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) to change its name to Greater Verde Valley Chamber of Commerce. “We have always been a regional chamber,” said President and CEO Christian Oliva del Rio. I’m very blessed to be working with an amazing group of influential individuals.”
The celebration on Friday, July 19, included a silent auction, balloon pop, wheel spin, door prizes and island-style buffet.
“We are humbled and honored to be able to host this event,” said Cliff Castle Casino Interim General Manager Larry Resick. “The Yavapai Apache Nation makes a good effort to be good corporate citizens here in the Verde Valley and we appreciate everyone coming together in the spirit of partnership and cooperation. We really had a great turnout.”
The Greater Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce has 453 members across the Verde Valley. QCBN
By V. Ronnie Tierney, QCBN
Photo Caption: Greater Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce members include Patty Pike of Credit Union West, Jamie Burrus with Verde Valley Homeless Coalition, CofC Vice Chair Cindy Crossett of Crossett Financial Services, Kelly Cathcart with American National Insurance Companies, CofC Treasurer Tania Simms of Verde Valley Habitat for Humanity, Lorena Marquez of National Bank of Arizona, CofC President and CEO Christian Oliva Del Rio and Board Chair Darla Deville with APS.
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