Gilbert Chamber Foundation

The Gilbert Chamber Foundation's Fall Fall 2026 Shadowing & Mentorship Program kick-off continues as our Banner mentors and students met last week! We are excited to see their growth and curiosity develop.

Thank you to our presenting sponsors, Arizona Public Service - APS and Gilbert Sister Cities for their support and making this program possible.

Discover how artificial intelligence can become a practical tool for your small business. Hosted in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, this hands-on training will introduce the fundamentals of AI and show how it can be applied to everyday business needs.

Whether you’re just getting started with AI or want to expand how you’re using it, join us on November 9th at Severson Center at HD SOUTH - Home of the Gilbert Historical Museum, for a session that will provide guidance and easy-to-apply strategies so you can make the most of today’s technology.

Register now and lock in your seat at business.gilbertaz.com/events/details/business-b-ai-sics-7197.

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By donating a raffle prize, gift certificates, or your products / services for the next Gilbert Chamber or Foundation event, your business gains an extra visibility boost and recognition.

Want to leave your mark at the next event? Contact [email protected].

In the recent CATALYST workshop, "The Human Approach to AI: Tools + Heart," presented by Desert Financial Credit Union and National Bank of Arizona, Stuart “Zero” Preston of Cingularis shared practical ways to use AI for everyday tasks.

From managing follow-ups and finding missed opportunities to organize information, this session emphasized the importance of giving AI meaningful context while keeping human judgment, expertise, creativity, and relationships at the center of the work. Read our biggest takeaways at https://gilbertaz.com/blog/ai-for-small-business-a-human-approach-to-getting-more-done.

Join the Gilbert Chamber Foundation and The CATALYST at some of our events next month. From leadership development to networking, we have something that everyone in the community can enjoy!

Thank you to our sponsors for making these events possible, we couldn't do it without your support. For full event details, please visit business.gilbertaz.com/events.

The Student Entrepreneurs Academy, is a hands-on, 16-week learning experience, designed for 6th-12th grade students who want to explore leadership, build real-world skills, and turn ideas into action. If you enjoy solving problems, creating new ideas, and helping people, joining Student Entrepreneurs Academy could be your opportunity.

To learn more about the program, presented by Arizona Public Service - APS and Unison Bank, and how you can get involved, visit gilbertaz.com/blog/big-ideas-start-here.

The Gilbert Chamber Foundation was so excited to kick off the Fall 2026 Shadowing & Mentorship Program, presented by Arizona Public Service - APS and Gilbert Sister Cities, last week! We can't wait to see what these amazing students will learn and accomplish over these next few months from their incredible mentors.

In today’s fast-paced world, meaningful communication takes more than simply getting your message across.

At The CATALYST’s recent Communicating for Connection Workshop, hosted by Mark Newman with Newman Realty Powered By Realty One Group and presented by Desert Financial Credit Union and National Bank of Arizona participants explored how intentional communication, authenticity, presence, and vulnerability can help build stronger relationships and become more effective leaders.

Read our top takeaways at https://shorturl.at/nrz2j.

Today, the Gilbert Chamber Foundation celebrates the contributions every entrepreneur and leader puts toward making our community stronger. Through leadership development, education, and opportunities for growth, we are proud to invest in the people who help shape our community’s future.

The Interview Skills Challenge on November 17th, presented by San Tan Ford, is a great opportunity for students to better their job readiness skills with mock interviews by business leaders.

Interested in being part of bettering the future workforce? You can help make an impact by signing up to be a judge, donating prizes, or becoming a sponsor. Contact [email protected] for more information.