Welcome to the Scottsdale Chamber Podcast - Your Source for Local Business Insights and Expertise!
Join us as we explore Scottsdale’s business community through conversations with entrepreneurs, business owners, and industry leaders. Hosted by the Chamber’s President and CEO Mark Stanton, this podcast provides insightful interviews and valuable resources to help your business thrive.
A free benefit for Advantage level members and above, the Scottsdale Chamber Podcast is a powerful tool for networking, promotion, and education.
Produced in partnership with Star Worldwide Networks, this podcast is the perfect way to stay informed, inspired, and engaged.
To highlight your business and schedule your interview, contact the Chamber at info@scottsdalechamber.com or call 480.355.2700 TODAY!
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Recent Podcast Episodes
March 25, 2025 - In this episode, host Mark Stanton welcomes Matthew Benson, Partner at Veridus LLC and Immediate Past Chair of the Scottsdale Chamber Board of Directors, alongside Joan Fudala, Official Historian of the City of Scottsdale. They discuss the upcoming 30th Annual Scottsdale History Hall of Fame, scheduled for Thursday, April 10th, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at The Scottsdale Resort & Spa. The conversation delves into the selection process for inductees, which involves a committee of past chairs who nominate and vote on worthy honorees. Joan shares anecdotes about past honorees, emphasizing the personal stories and connections that make the event so special.
The podcast underscores the communal pride and recognition of individuals who have made significant impacts through their volunteerism, business leadership, and community engagement. The episode concludes with an invitation to participate in the upcoming gala event, which benefits the Scottsdale Historical Society and highlights the enduring legacy of Scottsdale's rich history.
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March 11, 2025 - In this episode, host Mark Stanton welcomes Vernon Bridges, Director of Enterprise Managed Solutions at Comcast Business, a position he began over a year ago. Vernon highlights Comcast's commitment to expanding its enterprise services within the Arizona market, emphasizing the company's dedication to providing innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of businesses in the region.
Comcast is currently expanding their presence in Arizona, with openings for dynamic leaders to drive growth in the Phoenix and Tucson markets. This expansion reflects Comcast's strategic focus on enhancing its enterprise offerings and strengthening its presence in key Arizona markets.
Also featured is Drake Stanton, a junior at Jones-Gordon High School, where he helps run their podcast program.
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In this episode, host Mayra Bennett welcomes Amy "Emiko" J. Hever, Executive Director of the Major League Baseball Players Trust, who shares her journey in social responsibility and professional sports philanthropy, beginning with early career experiences at the Smithsonian and an international upbringing in Japan that broadened her perspective. She explains how her diverse background—from working in arts, culture, and disaster recovery, to a pivotal role with the 76ers and New Jersey Devils—led her to join the Players Trust, an organization dedicated to empowering athletes to maximize their philanthropic impact both on and off the field. They discuss innovative initiatives like a baseball-inspired board game developed with Learn Fresh, which has engaged over 25,000 students, as well as the upcoming Playmakers Classic in Phoenix on February 18th at Warehouse215, an event featuring non-stop entertainment, interactive competitions, tastings, and appearances by over 100 professional baseball players, all designed to celebrate community, legacy, and meaningful change through sport.
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