Jennifer Bongiovanni Karas

The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit, membership-driven organization representing 1400+ member businesses and individuals. The company is the 2nd largest chamber in the state and committed to their community, committed to serving members and committed to business success. VISION The Chamber is guided by a vision of building a vibrant and prosperous community through business leadership. MISSION Mission is to provide partnership opportunities through programs and services designed to help their members meet their business goals. ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES EXCELLENCE: Meeting the highest expectations STEWARDSHIP: Respecting and protecting community resources INTEGRITY: Honest and trustworthy in action and intent VISION: Imagining the possibilities INCLUSIVENESS: Respecting and valuing broad participation in community dialog and decision-making COURAGE: Acting with strength of conviction even in the face of adversity STAFF VALUES Team holds itself to the highest standards of excellence! ACCOUNTABILITY Being responsible to themselves, each other and to the organization CREATIVITY: Thinking about different ways of doing things HONESTY: Communicating the facts without judgment or bias RESPECT: Acknowledging each other's value and contribution TEAMWORK Working together cooperatively towards a common goal TRUST: Believing in each other's success and ability FUNDING The Chamber is a private organization funded by membership dues and corporate investments. MEMBERSHIP Membership is open to all businesses that maintain a voluntary annual dues investment. Benefits of membership include networking opportunities, community involvement, image enhancement, political advocacy, information access, numerous discounts and benefits and heightened credibility.