April’s Copper Basin Chamber attendees.
Veronica Bracamonte, the new director of the Copper Basin Chamber of Commerce, was on hand to welcome new, old, and prospective members at the first chamber dinner at the West End Café in Kearny on Thursday, April 26. Board president Ginger Bentley outlined some of the chamber’s recent accomplishments, and the whole gathering participated in a round of introductions and time for questions and answers.
The West End Café, which is a new member, prepared a meal of red and green enchiladas. Door prizes were awarded and special notice was given to Rosalind Padilla, long-time board member, who continues to serve the Copper Basin so well.
Speakers during the question and answer period underscored the chamber’s continuing commitment to sponsoring area events such as Pioneer Days, and a deeper commitment to serving the business community through events, promotions, publicity and coordinated business actions. Director Veronica Bracamonte is coordinating the development of a new budget and the implementation of a new accounting system.
A chamber mixer for current and prospective members will be held at the General Kearny Inn in early June, and all members are encouraged to reserve Saturday, June 16 for a day of planning at the Copper Basin Chamber’s annual retreat.
The Copper Basin Chamber represents Hayden, Winkelman, Kearny and the surrounding area. The chamber office is open Monday through Friday10 am to 3 pm in the newly-named Kelly Haddad Administrative Center on Alden Road in Kearny. The telephone number is 520-363-7607 and the website is www.copperbasinaz.org.