In late 2007 a small group of business owners and business professionals met for breakfast at Hacienda del Lago. All of them interested in growing their businesses close to home. Vail held a special place in the hearts of each of them, and they wanted to see it thrive and grow. The Vail Business Professionals group was born.

The VBP group met through most of 2008 each Wednesday morning. The goal was to help each other succeed in doing business in Vail. Over time, with a dwindling economy, the group saw the need to change their focus and their structure. The idea for a Chamber of Commerce in Vail was born.

A small planning committee was formed and the launch of the Greater Vail Chamber of Commerce is now upon us in the second quarter of 2009.

Our mission is to:

1. Promote business interests in our community and encourage Supporting Locally Owned Businesses. "S.L.O.B."
2. Advocate on a City, State and Federal Level the business interests of Vail businesses and residents with respect to taxes and other regulatory interests.
3. Attract new businesses to the community.
4. Promote and sponsor social functions in our community.
5. Create when possible collective buying power opportunity for members.

GVACC Monthly Mixer

Thursday, July 29th, 2010
5:30-7pm

Host: Kent Prescott, Academy Villas at Academy Village

Location:
13775 E Langtry Ln
Tucson AZ 85747
520-647-7500

Please RSVP here.

GVACC Breakfast Meeting

Thursday, August 12th, 2010
7-8:30am

Featured speaker: JJ Lamb with the Vail Preservation Society

Cost: $15.00/person for members w/RSVP. $20.00/person guests & walk-ins. No-shows will be billed. Please RSVP to 520-261-VAIL (8245) or email: office@greatervailchamber.com

Vail Steak House Cafe & Diner
13005 E Benson Hwy
Vail, AZ 85641