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Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce
Member of the Month
The Horny Toad restaurant has earned numerous awards for made from scratch famous Fried Chicken and homemade secret BBQ sauce. Other award winning specialties include the BBQ Chicken, Pork and Beef Ribs and mesquite grilled steaks including Porterhouse, Top Sirloin, Rib Eye, and Prime Rib. And save room for dessert as our Strawberry Shortcake was awarded Best Dessert by New Times Magazine.
The Horny Toad restaurant is the oldest, original restaurant in Cave Creek, Arizona and has been the location for many "Old West" movies and photo shoots. Enjoy the beauty of the Sonoran desert as you dine from the expanded patio or experience the multiple interior dining rooms and Saloon. Live entertainment and music is offered seasonally for those who want to kick their heels up.
With over 50 years of restaurant experience the Price family welcomes you to The Horny Toad with large food portions at affordable prices. The Horny Toad restaurant was purchased by the Price family in 1976 and now son Jeff Price is the managing partner with the managing staff of Pam Hurst, Jim Leonard and Tom Price. Chef Don Dantine has been with The Horny Toad restaurant for over 23 years overseeing an experienced kitchen staff that is dedicated to making your visit one you will not forget.
In an effort to get to know Jeff a little bit better, Patty Villeneuve, President/CEO of the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce recently asked Jeff three important questions. - If you could sit on a bench in a beautiful wooded area, who would you like sitting next you on the bench and why? Jeff answered "my soon to be wife-Tish, because I love her".
- If you were to create a slogan for your life, what would it be? Jeff answered "I wish I could turn back the clock, I'd find you sooner & love you longer".
- If you woke up tomorrow as an animal, what animal would you choose to be and why? Jeff answered "a grizzly bear so I could stand in a river and catch salmon all day long".
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History Highlights
From the Cave Creek Museum
Kraig Nelson, docent
The Desert Foothill's growth was ignited by fortune-seeking gold and silver miners, territorial status in 1863 (revenue from gold was important during the Civil War for President Lincoln), and Army protection from the marauding Tonto Apaches and Yavapais. The Army was locally garrisoned at Camp (later Fort) McDowell, established in 1865. There was another, sometimes overlooked factor, and that was the Desert Land Act of 1877 (part of the Homestead Act of 1862). Historian Dr. Patrick Grady states," I came to discover that homesteading was actually at the heart of Cave Creek's growth and settlement. Ultimately, over 100 homesteaders patented [received a U.S. government land-deed] nearly 37,000 acres in the Cave Creek area."
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Board Members
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Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate
Sonoran Desert Lifestyles
Jennifer McGirr, Immediate Past Chairwoman
National Bank of Arizona
Nick Stelfox, Incoming Chair
Carefree Outdoor Living
Lena McCoy, Secretary Gold Mine Thrift ShopEvelyn Johnson, Director Cave Creek Museum
Rustyn Sherer, Director
APS
Ron Welch, Director Karsten's Ace Hardware
Dr. Debbi Burdick, Ex-Officio
Cave Creek Unified School District
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Contact Us
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748 Easy Street Suites 2 and 4
PO Box 734
Carefree AZ 85377
Patty Villeneuve
President/CEO
Fax 480 488 0328Visitor Center HoursMonday - Friday9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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 Cave Creek Corner
Be Aware of Construction and Drive Carefully!
Start date is approximately October 2015 to January 2016
Cave Creek Road from Carefree Highway north to Skyline Drive; then east to the APS substation near the Cave Creek Museum
Important information:
a. Activities include survey, blue-stake and hole-digging for the installation of new poles.
b. APS will install new wires on the existing poles, located on the west side of Cave Creek Road.
c. New rust-colored steel poles will replace the existing wood poles along Skyline Drive, from Cave Creek Road to the substation.
d. Along Skyline Drive, APS will remove some vegetation in order to maintain safe operating clearances, access APS facilities, and complete hole-digging and installations. We will coordinate with property owners accordingly.
e. APS will make every effort to minimize travel restrictions and construction-related noise and disturbances.
f. Seven to 10 days before construction, we will communicate final construction-related details to customers and property owners directly impacted by the work.
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What is it? What do they do? Why is it important to my business? What is the return on investment for my business?
In 2014 the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce was invited to become a member of EVCCA. Besides Patty Villeneuve, President/CEO of Carefree Cave Creek Chamber, the Alliance includes Chamber Executives from Fountain Hills, Scottsdale, Tempe, Gilbert, Mesa, Apache Junction, Chandler and Queen Creek. In addition to the Chamber Executives the Alliance also includes up to two appointed volunteers from each of the Chambers mentioned. These volunteers almost always serve on the Board or other leadership capacity of each of the Chambers.
The EVCCA advocates for sound principles of economic competitiveness. We believe that regulations and policies must promote economic growth and prosperity, Government must operate efficiently to maximize service, Government rules should enhance safety while not being overly burdensome, tax policy must enhance the business environment to promote job growth, diversification and business expansion, an educated workforce directly impacts business attraction and retention, infrastructure improvements are critical to growth and competitiveness and Arizona's image impacts business.
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Chamber's Intern Scholarship Program
Do you know about the Chamber's Intern Scholarship program? It was established in 2010 by one of the Chamber's Past Board Chairmen, Noah Kendrick. It is a great partnership between Cactus Shadows High School, The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce and our local business community.
Each year 600 raffle tickets are sold raising $6000. Fifty percent of the money goes to a lucky winner in the 50/50 drawing. The other fifty percent goes to a winner (or winners) of the scholarship.
To be eligible to apply for the scholarship the student must attend Cactus Shadows High School, participate in the Career & Technical Education (CTE) program and be interning at a Chamber member business.
The winners of past scholarships include students that have gone on to four year universities to study Business, Finance, Mechanical Engineering and Fashion Design, to name a few.
Are you interested in learning more about how one of these interns can be a benefit to your business? You are invited to attend a special presentation and meeting on Tuesday November 16 from 3:00-5:00 PM at Cactus Shadows High School. Several students will be presenting in the areas of marketing, finance, management, film, TV, journalism, entrepreneurship, etc.
Space is limited so please RSVP to the Chamber office at 480 488-3363 before November 9th if you would like attend this event.
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Welcome to our New Members
Kenn Cross Concepts
Black Mountain Business Consultants
Brix Wines
PSB Consulting
Orenda Force
Alberto Ristorante
Liesa Harkness-Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
ProMusica Arizona Chorale & Orchestra
Eric C. Solberg, DDS PC
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Ambassador Committee
Do you enjoy meeting new people?
Are you looking for networking opportunities?
Would you like to introduce new members to others in the Chamber?
Does helping out at our events sound like fun?
The Ambassador Committee members assists with welcoming new businesses to the community, help with ribbon cuttings and work at various Chamber functions. It is an excellent opportunity for face time and becoming known to the membership at large.
We would love to invite you to the next Ambassador Committee meeting on Thursday, November 5 at 8AM in the Chamber of Commerce office. . We meet on the first Thursday of every month at 8 AM. We are sensitive to your time...meeting lasts one hour. Please call the Chamber office at 480 488-3363 to RSVP.
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10+ years!
Manship Builders- 17 years
Cave Creek Trailrides - 16 years
Christ Anglican Church - 16 years
Jane Ceasor Insurance - 14 years
5-9 years!
Pima Norte Office Suites Whitestone REIT - 8 years
Advanced Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor
-Mary Pusateri - 7 years
Foothills Focus - 7 years
Softwater Plus, Inc.- 6 years
Foothills Granite - 5 years
1-4 years!
Arizona Professional Care Services - 4 years
Farm Bureau Financial Services - 4 years
Magic Bird Festivals - 4 years
Pam Williams - 3 years
Reliance Refrigeration, Inc.-2 years
Parkway Bank - 2 years
Cognitum School of Languages - 1 year
Sesame Inn - 1 year
Stagecoach Village - 1 year
Watson's Hat Shop - 1 year
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Carefree Corner
Town of Carefree Update
Burying APS Lines under Carefree Drive at its intersection with Cave Creek Road: As a follow-up to the recent Town Council decision to have gateways constructed at two primary locations, the Council authorized $98,000, plus a 20% contingency, in order to bury the APS electrical lines under the pavement at the gateway location on Cave Creek Road. APS will handle this construction project, which may start as early as within a week. Anticipated completion timing is two to three weeks.
Additionally, Council Member Melissa Price identified that local businessman and building contractor, Gale Totten, has generously agreed to donate the construction of the foundations under both of the new gateways.
Note: The next regular meeting of the Carefree Town Council is scheduled to be at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, November 10th, 2015, a week later due to the November Election Day. The Agenda for this meeting will be published on the Carefree Town Website: www.Carefree.org.
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Don't Forget to Vote
November 3, 2015
Election Facts:
15% Maintenance and Operations Override Election
Will generate approximately $4.2 million dollars
100% of dollars will go to the classroom: Teachers, Programs, Materials
This is to replace the over 3 million in charter dollars that were eliminated by the Legislature last session and the reserves depleted by insurance and inflation costs.
Tax burden increase is less than $10 per month on the average homeowner with a $400,000 home.
With the removal of the tax for the charter dollars at approximately $8.00 per month on an average home, the net tax is $2.00 per month on an average home.
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El martes, 3 de noviembre 2015
Una elección de sobrepaso de presupuesto de "Mantenimiento y Operaciones" de 15%
Generará aproximadamente $4.2 millones de dólares
100% de los dólares son para las escuelas: Maestros, Programas, Recursos
Es para sustituir más de $3 millones de dólares que fueron eliminados por la legislatura en su última sesión parlamentaria, así como las reservas agotadas por el seguro y el costo de la inflación.
El promedio del aumento de la carga fiscal para un dueño de casa con valor de $400,000.00 es menos de $10 al mes.
Con la eliminación de aproximadamente $8 al mes, del impuesto de los dólares "chárter" para una casa corriente, el impuesto neto será $2 al mes.
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Realty Reality
Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service Data (ARMLS)
Phoenix-
- Sales volume (dollar amount) was 24.23% higher; active listings were 15.93% lower; and the median sold price ($194,950) was 8.31% higher, compared to one year ago.
- Average days on market were 64.
Carefree-
- Sales volume (dollar amount) was 127.00% higher; active listings were 2.94% higher; and the median sold price ($740,000) was 9.46% higher, compared to one year ago.
- Average days on market were 255.
Cave Creek-
- Sales volume (dollar amount) was 12.75% higher; active listings were 7.02% higher; and the median sold price ($427,500) was 2.64% higher, compared to one year ago.
- Average days on market were 86.
Scottsdale-
- Sales volume (dollar amount) was 10.90 higher; active listings were 2.48% lower; and the median sold price ($385,000) was 10.79% higher, compared to one year ago.
- Average days on market were 94.
Kraig's Comments-
- Distressed sales (short sales and lender owned) represent 6.10% of the total sales volume. This is down 35.00% from one year ago.
- There is a 3.20 month supply of residential inventory in the Phoenix Metro Area. A balanced market for buyers and sellers is considered to be about 6 months.
- Total residential inventory is 17.10% lower than one year ago.
- Entire Phoenix Metro Area: median sold price is $212,000; 9.84% higher than one year ago. Average days on market were 75.
- Average sold price compared to original list price is 96.35% in the Phoenix Metro Area. This means a home listed for $100,000 sells for about $96,000.
October data, current metrics are from the previous month
Compiled by Kraig Nelson, Associate Broker
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Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce
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