Gilbert Leader to Chair East Valley Chamber of Commerce Alliance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 2, 2011

GILBERT LEADER TO CHAIR EAST VALLEY CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE ALLIANCE

GILBERT – Gilbert resident and business owner JW Rayhons began his term has Chairman of the East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance (EVCCA) in July. The EVCCA is an alliance of eight East Valley chambers of commerce advocating on behalf of businesses in Apache Junction, Ahwatukee Foothills, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Queen Creek, Tempe, and Scottsdale.

“It is a privilege to serve as this year’s EVCCA chair,” said JW Rayhons, owner of Rayhons Financial Solutions with ING Financial Partners. “The EVCCA is a unique partnership between eight chambers that serves as a model for regional partnerships nation-wide. The benefit of this alliance is the ability to serve as an agent of change through consensus and trust.”

Rayhons also serves as Chairman of the Board to the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce. CHW – East Valley Foundation Board member, Town of Gilbert Industrial Development Authority committee member, and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish Finance Council member.

While the EVCCA is only 12 years in existence, it has earned the reputation of taking tough stands on protecting the business community’s interests and is sought out to participate in many high level meetings. It is not unusual to be called upon for the EVCCA’s position prior to legislation being introduced or amended on the floor thanks to the excellent representation provided by our lobbying group, Dorn Policy Group.

The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit, membership-based organization with more than 540 members ranging from home-based businesses to large corporations and representing more than 51,700 employees. The Chamber proactively serves as a business advocate to strengthen the business climate in Gilbert. To learn more about or join the Chamber, please contact (480) 892-0056 or visit www.gilbertaz.com.

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