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Tempe Arizona Crossroads describes describes Tempe's economic progress through its nearly one hundred and twenty five year history as a community captured in two words: diversity and vision. Founder Charles Trumbull Hayden envisioned the agricultural potential of land south of the Salt River. Acting on that vision in 1870 he helped divert water to the fields and his vision became reality.

Hayden established a ferry crossing and trading post on the Salt River, southest of Phoenix. On the south banks of the river, Hayden also started a water-powered flour mill, a general merchandise store, a blacksmith and carpenter's shops. In establishing these fledgling Tempe businesses, Hayden set an example of economic diversity that has been intentionally followed by the city to this very day.

Within a decade after World War II, the population of Tempe had grown to nearly fourteen thousand and the forerunner of Arizona State University, Tempe Normal School had an enrollment of more than five thousand students and was on its way to becoming a full-fledged university. Agriculture was beginning to give way to new housing, business, and industry as veterans of World War II came to attend ASU or make permanent homes in the state where they had come for military training. New military and civilian industries flourished in the aerospace and electronics industries, attracted by the area’s climate and proximity of Arizona State University soon flourished.

In the 1970’s Tempe grew in size and annexed more land to support it’s growing population, educational institutions and businesses. Today, Arizona Crossroads notes that “Tempe has more than 150,000 people, a land area of 38.4 square miles and a university with an on campus enrollment of more than 45,000 students.”

The City of Tempe official website can be found at www.tempe.gov Information about the City of Tempe including government services, citizen and business services and other useful information about the City of Tempe can be discovered on the site. The Tempe city web site provides extensive information to residents, and visitors across the world, interested in learning more about the City and Government of Tempe, Arizona. On the Tempe website you can find information on relocating and locating your residence or business to Tempe. The site has detailed information for business including info on the Tempe business climate, Tempe’s workforce, finding a business location and requirements to open a business or do commercial construction in Tempe.
For residents and homeowners, the Tempe.gov web site has extensive information on jobs with the City of Tempe, transportation and utilities, city housing codes, environmental and recycling info, bulk trash pickup schedules, volunteer info, crime prevention programs, information on Tempe libraries, parks, museums, recreation, arts, events, sports programs and leagues, golf courses and other recreational programs of interest to residents and visitors to Arizona’s City of Tempe.

The Tempe Chamber of Commerce is the fourth largest Chamber of Commerce in Arizona with over 1000 members. The Tempe Chamber is accredited by the United States Chamber of Commerce and is very active in the Tempe community.

Tom Kreitler, Chairman of the Tempe Chamber of Commerce notes that
“We all have a vested interest in Tempe and the Chamber is here to ensure the economic vitality of our community. Partnerships with the City, Arizona State University and other organizations that shape this community is vital and we will continue to foster these special relationships. Tempe has many changes going on now. We promise to work close with the city Government to ensure a smooth transition and continue the success of our community. We will continue to work close with Dr. Michael Crow and his team; the new superintendents of Tempe Union High School District and Tempe Elementary School District and continue with Dr. Maria Menconi at the Kyrene School District. A strong education foundation leads to a vibrant community with rewarding jobs, a thriving business climate and an overall increase in quality of life.

The Tempe Chamber will continue to work hard to bring many opportunities to your business from sponsorships, networking, advocacy and education. We stand behind our tagline, “Your Success is our Business.” We want you to get involved and meet contacts that will enhance your business goals. On the following pages of this directory, you will see the new committee chairs. This group of individuals will help the Chamber become a leader by developing business and educational groundwork, host various special events and provide you with programs and services that will enhance your bottom line. Our committees have a direct impact on the business community and so can you. Please take the time to join a committee that interests you because together we are strong. I encourage all of you to get involved”.

The Tempe Chamber of Commerce website can be visited at http://www.tempechamber.org

The Tempe Visitor and Convention Bureau seeks to provide information for residents, visitors, and businesses seeking to vacation or convention in Tempe. Their website has Internet links and information on Tempe attractions, arts and culture, resorts and hotels, sport stadiums and events, dining and nightlife, transportation and tours, convention events and facilities, travel planning and specials and other useful information. The Tempe Visitor and Convention Bureau website can be visited at http://www.tempecvb.com

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