Benson/San Pedro Valley Chamber of Commerce

Benson's 5th Annual Bluegrass in the Park

bluegrassband The Benson/San Pedro Valley Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce our 5th Annual Bluegrass in the Park event. The event will be held in Benson Arizona starting on April 23rd and ending on April 25th of 2010. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased on-line through PayPal using your credit card.

This year's event is going to a great event with top bluegrass bands such as the Goldwing Express, Cedar Hill, Lonesome Traveler, bluegrassband2 Bost Family Traditions and Jam PAC. In addition to the great live entertainment, the event will sponsor workshops, jam sessions, children's activities, and a wide variety of vendors.

With three full days of entertainment, this will prove to be an event that you just can't afford to miss. Many of the RV parks near by offer camping. Be sure to bring your lawn chairs and blankets and just sit back enjoy the bluegrass, visit the local vendors and have a fantastic time at this years Benson Bluegrass in the Park.

To buy your tickets on-line, simply select the ticket option you wish to purchase and complete your puchase through our secure PayPal site.

Download our Bluegrass Flyer "Click to Download"

Please print your receipt and bring to the event. Ticket receipt is required to enter.

Tickets will also be sold at the event.

Celebrate the Arts

Schedule of Events

Saturday, March 13

2:00 -- 9:00 Art Show open to the public

4:00 -- 9:00 Opening Reception (FREE)

4:00 Cochise College Guitar Ensemble

5:00 Keynote Speech, Dr. J. D. Rottweiler

Cochise College President

6:00 Benson & St. David High Schools Culinary Arts Presentation

Enjoy the beautiful and delicious foods created by our local high school culinary arts program under the direction of teachers Jean Gregory and Mia Cashman.

7:00 Duane Reilley Quartet -- Live Musical Performance

Duane Reilley has played the flute, clarinet and saxophone professionally for over 40 years. He received his formal education at Western Connecticut University. Recent highlights of his career include performances at Lincoln Center (NYC), and with the Nelson Riddle, Gene Krupa, and Jimmy Dorsey Orchestras as well as with Marvin Hamlisch, Diahan Carrol and Ben Vereen. He currently spends his time teaching, recording and freelancing in the Southwest.

Tonight's concert will be devoted to Dixieland and Swing music. Accompanying Duane will be Ray Templin (drums), Evan Dain (banjo) and Sly Slipetsky (Tuba).

Cochise College Course Offerings

Cochise College offers a wide variety of courses. To view some of our current offered courses simply click on the links below to open the current course flyers.

Computer Application Series

Introduction To Excel

Introduction To PowerPoint

Introduction To Microsoft Word

Introduction To Photoshop CS3

Membership Activities

Welcome New Members

During the month of February the Benson/San Pedro Valley Chamber of Commerce registered two new members to the Chamber. The Officers of the Chamber and the Board Members would like to take the time to recognize our newest members.

Solar Park Foundation
Sage Run Chiropractic

Thank you for becoming a member of our Chamber of Commerce and we look forward to seeing you at our Chamber Breakfasts, Luncheons, and Mixers.

Renewing Members

The Chamber would also like to recognize our renewing Chamber Members for the Month of February. These are members that continue to support the Chamber of Commerce and business in the Benson/San Pedro Valley area and as members we greatly appreciate their businesses in our community and the support they provide to the Chamber of Commerce.

Paperback Recycler
Long Realty
Apache RV Resort
Southeast Arizona Credit Union
AZMN (McDonalds)
GF Pizza
Dipeso Realty

Thank you for renewing your Chamber membership and we look forward to your continued support of our community and the Chamber of Commerce.

Chamber Benefits

Legislative Representation

The Chamber represents our business community on local, national and federal issues.

Local Political Issues

The Chamber has become more involved in the politics of Benson. The Chamber tracks city issues that ultimately affect the Business Community. We will devote an ever-increasing effort to form the kind of social mechanisms that can give other groups, as well as our businessman, an effective voice in determining our community’s future course. The Business Community makes up the largest force in Benson! Our Chamber is committed to making our community a better place to live, work, and do business!

Chamber Newsletter

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Benson/San Pedro Valley

(520) 586-2842

The Benson/San Pedro Valley Chamber of Commerce proactively supports and promotes our members' business success.