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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260818T180000
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SUMMARY:AUGUST JOINT PROGRAM AND MIXER
DESCRIPTION:Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International – Arizona ChapterandNational Association of Catering & Events – Arizona Chapterpresent….. \n AUGUST JOINT PROGRAM AND MIXER \nBEYOND IMPRESSIVE: Show Up\, Stand Out\, and Book More Business! \nPresented by Rita Goodroe \n Tuesday August 18\,  20266:00-9:00pmHilton Garden Inn Tempe University Research Park7290 South Price Rd\, Tempe\, AZ 85283 \nWant to book more business without chasing every lead or having to shout louder than your competition? The best hospitality professionals don’t sell harder; they attract smarter. \nRight now\, people are drowning in options and overwhelmed by information. With dozens of proposals\, tours\, and “quick follow-ups” hitting their inbox every week\, being memorable is what closes the deal. \nRita Goodroe shows you how to do exactly that. A former attorney turned viral dating coach who built two award-winning communities\, Rita now works with hospitality and event professionals across the country to sell in a way that feels natural\, not forced. \nIn this fast-paced\, humorous\, session\, you’ll discover how to turn what makes you unique into your strongest competitive edge\, communicate in a way people can’t forget\, and create experiences that lead to faster yeses\, stronger relationships\, and a steady stream of referrals. \nATTENDEES WILL LEARN HOW TO: \n•  Identify what truly makes them stand out in a crowded market \n•  Sell confidently by using their natural strengths \n•  Build trust quickly with prospects\, clients\, and partners \n•  Communicate in a way that reduces hesitation and speeds up decisions \n•  Create a client experience that leads to repeat business and referrals \n•  Stop chasing leads – and start attracting the right clients \nAGENDA: \n6:00pm-7:00pm … Registration\, Cocktails\, Networking & Raffle Sales \n7:00pm-7:15pm … Welcome & Announcements \n7:15pm-8:30pm … Dinner and Education Program \n8:30-9:00pm … Raffle Drawings and Conclusion \nPARKING: \nComplimentary Self-Parking \nPRICING: \n(Ticket pricing includes program\, dinner and one drink ticket) \n$55 HSMAI/NACE Member Early Bird by 8/7 / $65 after 8/7 \n$65 Guest of Member Early Bird by 8/7 / $75 after 8/7 \n$80 Future Member Early Bird by 8/7 / $85 after 8/7 \nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS \n \n    \nABOUT OUR SPEAKER \nRita Goodroe is an award-winning sales & marketing strategist\, keynote speaker\, and emcee who helps organizations and professionals move Beyond Impressive™ to influential by focusing on the human side of how people communicate\, connect\, and act. \nKnown for her energetic storytelling\, humor\, and highly interactive sessions\, including the viral “35 Dates in 35 Days” experience\, Rita gives audiences strategies they can put to use right away to build trust\, communicate more clearly\, and strengthen the relationships that matter most. \nShe has worked with Fortune 500 companies like Kellogg’s and Volvo Group\, as well as global organizations including MPI\, NACE\, and CMAA\, and is recognized in the hospitality\, events\, and experience-driven industries. \nAs the founder of two award-winning communities \, Rita has worked with thousands of professionals to increase influence\, build stronger networks\, and turn connection into measurable outcomes. Her work has been featured in The Washington Post\, on NBC\, CBS\, and Great Day Washington\, and she received the Change-Maker Award at the United State of Women Summit during President Obama’s administration. \nRita serves as the Director of Community Relations for the National Speakers Association Georgia Chapter. She lives in Savannah and can often be out on the water with her husband. \nABOUT OUR HOST VENUE: \n   \nLocated off Route 101\, the Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Tempe University Research Park is within four miles of Discovery Business Campus\, Kiwanis Park\, and Chandler Fashion Center\, with a free\, five-mile radius shuttle for nearby transportation. Arizona State University is a 10-minute drive\, and Mill Avenue District is nine miles away. Enjoy our all-day dining\, pool\, hot tub\, and evening room service.  Our on-site restaurant offers a variety of culinary delights for every meal. Breakfast and dinner are served daily in a casual environment. \nREGISTER NOW!
URL:https://hsmai-az.org/event/august-joint-program-and-mixer/
LOCATION:AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260923T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260923T180000
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SUMMARY:September Education Program & Mixer
DESCRIPTION:“Own Your IMPRINT: The Power of Lasting Impressions”\n\nPresented by Jennifer Blackmon\, CCXP\, EmpowerAble\n Wednesday\, September 23\, 2026 • 4:00-6:30pm \n\nHosted by\nPhoenix Convention Center & Venues\nRoom North 121 in the North Building\n100 North 3rd Street\, Phoenix 85004 \n  \nREGISTER NOW!\n  \nUnderstand the power of lasting impressions. Your IMPRINT is your signature\, the feeling people carry with them after every interaction\, and it shows up in trust\, loyalty\, and performance. Dive into the IMPRINT Method and uncover practical moves to create moments of intention that build your personal brand. \nKey takeaways: \n\nPersonal branding\nHow to create intention\nWhy trust drives everything\nDecisions that strengthen relationships\n\nPLEASE NOTE: for this student-focused program\, we are encouraging students to join us complimentary. If you are a current student and would like to apply for an HSMAI student membership scholarship GO HERE. If you are a professional and would like to sponsor and mentor a student for $50\, GO HERE. \nAGENDA:\n4:00pm-4:30pm … Registration\, Hosted Mocktails\, Networking & Raffle Sales\n4:30pm-4:45pm … President’s Welcome & Announcements\n4:45pm-5:45pm … Education Program\n5:45pm-6:15pm … Networking with Appetizers and Mocktails\n6:15-6:30pm … Raffle Drawings and Conclusion \nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: \n\nABOUT OUR SPEAKER \nJennifer Blackmon is the Founder and President of EmpowerAble\, a speaking and consulting firm. She brings passion\, energy\, and expertise to anyone with a desire to Own Their IMPRINT and create a better experience for their customers\, staff\, and stakeholders. \nFor over 15 years\, Jennifer has inspired and worked with hundreds of respected brands across the globe like Mercedes Benz\, Chick-fil-A\, Marriott Hotels and Resorts\, Keller Williams\, Providence Health\, Sodexo\, Sola\, American Express\, Salesforce\, Vogue\, Wells Fargo\, Lego\, Mayo Clinic\, Nike\, Goldfish Swim\, Stretch Zone\, and United Airlines. \nAs a CCXP\, Certified Customer Experience Professional\, and longtime hospitality executive\, Jennifer doesn’t just talk a good game\, she has done the work and knows what it takes firsthand to deliver an experience that builds loyalty. \nJennifer spent nearly 25 years with the Ritz-Carlton brand as an Executive\, Senior Advisor\, and Public Ambassador. For more information: https://www.jenniferblackmonspeaks.com/ \nABOUT OUR HOST VENUE: \n   \nThe Phoenix Convention Center is a premier\, award-winning events venue located in the heart of downtown Phoenix. \n\nTotal Size: Features nearly 1 million square feet of flexible meeting and exhibition space.\nLayout: Features an interconnected campus comprising North\, West\, and South buildings. The North and West buildings are connected by an underground exhibit hall and a skyway bridge over Third Street.\nKey Features: Includes a 312\,500-square-foot main exhibition hall\, multiple large ballrooms\, 99 meeting rooms\, and an IACC-certified Executive Conference Center.\nDesign: Inspired by Arizona’s natural slot canyons and the vibrant colors of the Southwest.\n\nMore information is at: https://www.phoenixconventioncenter.com/ \nREGISTER NOW!\n 
URL:https://hsmai-az.org/event/september-education-program-student-focus-date-tbd/
LOCATION:AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261009T160000
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SUMMARY:Community Outreach Event: "Trunk or Treat"
DESCRIPTION:HSMAI Arizona Chapter presents our inaugural\n“TRUNK OR TREAT ” EVENT\nBenefiting the Children of Harvest Compassion Centers\n4:00 – 7:00 pm \nHosted By\n \nEmbassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix-Scottsdale\, Phoenix\n4415 E. Paradise Village Parkway South\nPhoenix\, AZ 85032 \n  \nREGISTER NOW!\n  \n🎃 Trunks\, Treats & Teamwork!\nGet ready for a spooktacular Friday evening of community\, connection\, and Halloween fun! Join fellow HSMAI members\, guests\, sponsors\, and the wonderful families of Harvest Compassion Centers for a festive Trunk or Treat community outreach event. \nWe’ll transform the parking lot at Embassy Suites into a Halloween wonderland\, with sponsor-decorated vehicles loaded with treats\, goodies\, and plenty of fun for the kids. 👻🍬 \nWhether you’re looking to sponsor a trunk\, join individually\, network with fellow hospitality professionals\, or simply enjoy a fun night with the community\, there’s a place for you! \nAs an added treat\, guests can enjoy the hotel’s happy hour from 5:30–7:00 p.m.\, with food and drinks also available for purchase. \nCome dressed for the occasion\, bring your Halloween spirit\, and help us make this a memorable night for families in our community! \n🎃 Sponsor a trunk. 🍭 Bring the treats. 🤝 Make connections. ❤️ Give back. \n  \nAGENDA:\n1:00pm … Parking lot opens for vehicles to set-up\n4:00pm-4:30pm … Registration\n4:00pm …Trunk or Treating Begins\n5:00pm … Kids Buffet opens for HCC Families\n5:30pm … Hotel’s Happy Hour begins in Tatum’s Lounge\n6:45pm … Raffle Drawings\n7:00pm – Trunk or Treating and Hotel’s Happy Hour conclude \nThe Embassy Suites if offering a special room rate of $79 plus tax for the night of October 9th.\nPlease contact Stephanie Willson to make these arrangements … (602) 765 5804. \n  \nCOST: \n\n$20 Per Individual Attendee … includes one drink ticket and one raffle ticket\n$100 Per Vehicle Sponsor … for up to four people\, includes one drink ticket and one raffle ticket per person. If you register by 9/23 you will get an extra raffle ticket!\nStudents are Complimentary\n\nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: \nEmbassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix/Scottsdale \n  \nABOUT OUR CHARITY:\n\n\n\nHarvest Compassion Center was launched in 2011 to immediately serve the needs of children and their families through our ‘Food Banking Reimagined’ model. Our goals are simple: reduce food insecurity for children and families living in poverty\, improve their overall quality of life in the home\, and improve their school readiness and academic achievements\n\n HCC embodies a commitment to providing clients with an exceptional shopping experience\, emphasizing authentic connections\, and cultivating genuine client relationships\, while also being dedicated to sharing referral services\, creating lasting\, impactful change! For more information visit https://harvestcompassioncenter.org/\nABOUT OUR HOST VENUE: \n  \n  \nLocated at the junction of Scottsdale\, Paradise Valley and Phoenix\, the Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix-Scottsdale is a top-rated\, resort-style hotel offering a relaxed yet refined setting featuring: \n\nSweeping views of Piestewa Peak and Camelback Mountain\nSpacious 660 sq. ft. two-room suites\, originally designed as condominiums\n12\,609 sq. ft. of flexible event space including the 700-person Painted Mountain Ballroom\n18 holes of championship golf at StoneCreek Golf Clubadjacent to the hotel\nProximity to the newly reimagined PV Phoenix Entertainment District\n\nMore information is available here \n  \n  \nREGISTER NOW!\n 
URL:https://hsmai-az.org/event/community-outreach-event-haunted-cabanas-date-tbd/
LOCATION:AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261119T160000
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SUMMARY:November Education Program
DESCRIPTION:November Education Program & Mixer\nTime and Location TBD
URL:https://hsmai-az.org/event/november-education-program-date-tbd/
LOCATION:AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261207T180000
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SUMMARY:Community Outreach Event: Holiday Caroling Event
DESCRIPTION:Community Outreach Event:\nHoliday Caroling Event\nScottsdale Senior Living Homes \nMore details as they become available
URL:https://hsmai-az.org/event/community-outreach-event-holiday-caroling-event/
LOCATION:AZ
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261215
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SUMMARY:Chapter Annual Leadership Retreat
DESCRIPTION:HSMAI AZ Chapter Leadership Retreat\nBest Western Arroyo Roble Resort Oak Creek\nSedona\, AZ\nFor 2027 chapter leaders – by invitation only
URL:https://hsmai-az.org/event/chapter-annual-leadership-retreat-date-tbd/
LOCATION:AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20270115T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20270115T213000
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SUMMARY:Annual Awards Gala and Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Annual Awards Gala and Celebration\n5:00 – 9:30pm\nThe Camby\, Phoenix
URL:https://hsmai-az.org/event/annual-awards-gala-and-celebration/
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