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ANTHEM AREA CHAMBER
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Our Mission

THE MISSION of the Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce is to be a member-driven chamber of influence, leading cooperative action to enhance business development, community investment, and tourism attraction in the North Valley and surrounding High Sonoran Desert region.

Our Vision

THE VISION of the Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce is to be the premier voice of business and a destination marketing organization, acting as a catalyst for economic growth and fostering the development of tomorrow’s business and community leaders.

Meet Your Director

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Sawana is an Arizona native, devoted wife, and proud mother of three boys. Her deep roots in the community and passion for local entrepreneurship have guided her longstanding involvement with the Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce. Over the last seven years, she has served on the Chamber’s Board of Directors, stepping into leadership roles including Chamber President. During that time, she co-created the Anthem Area Leadership Academy and served as its Program Director for two years, helping to empower and shape future community leaders.

​Beyond her Chamber commitments, Sawana has held presidential roles in multiple local networking groups, always championing collaboration and relationship building among small business owners. As the successful owner of three thriving local businesses, she understands firsthand what it takes to navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and grow sustainably. Her dedication to fostering strong connections, promoting innovation, and supporting fellow entrepreneurs continues to drive the Chamber’s mission forward and strengthen the Anthem area business community.
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Board of Directors 

Scott Yath, President
Wendy Davison, Vice President
John Salem, Past President
Erik Verryden, Treasurer
Jennifer Merrill, Secretary
Chuck Finzer, Director
Sharon Bykerk, Director

Ambassadors

Matthew Word
Bonnie Smith
Sallyann Martinez
Lisa Hallman
Alfie Kraus
Nicholas Corsello
Manny Chazan
Bill Black
Megan Austin

Code of Conduct
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Link to Public Comment Form
To submit public comment in advance of the meeting, please click on the link above to complete the form no later than 5pm the evening prior to the monthly board of directors meeting which are held the first Tuesday of every month at 830am. Your comment, up to 3 minutes in length, will be read during the public comment section of the meeting.

Please visit the following link to be reminded of AZ Open Meeting Laws:
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Board Meeting Minutes & Agendas

Meeting Minutes 5-6-25
Meeting Agenda 5-6-25
Meeting Minutes 4-1-25
Meeting Agenda 4-1-25
Meeting Minutes 3-4-25
​Meeting Agenda 3-4-25
Meeting Minutes 2-4-25
Meeting Agenda 2-4-25 
Meeting Minutes 1-7-25
Meeting Agenda 1-7-25
Meeting Minutes 12-10-24
​Meeting Agenda 12-10-24
Meeting Minutes 10-30-24
Meeting Agenda 10-30-24
Meeting Minutes 10-17-24
Meeting Agenda 10-17-24
Meeting Minutes  10-1-24
Meeting Agenda 10-1-24
Meeting Agenda 9-10-24
Meeting Minutes 8-6-24
Meeting Agenda 8-6-24
Meeting Minutes 7-9-24
Meeting Agenda 7-9-24
Meeting Minutes 6-27-24
Meeting Agenda 6-27-24
Meeting Minutes 6-11-24
Meeting Agenda 6-11-24
Meeting Minutes 5-14-24
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