In The Know - Growth, Opportunity & What’s Next for 2026 GVS Chamber of Commerce (Aired 12/22/2025)

In this episode of In the Know, Andy Taylor sits down with Randy Graf, President and CEO of the Green Valley Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce, to reflect on a strong and productive year while looking ahead to continued growth in 2026.Randy shares highlights from 2025, including record attendance at cornerstone events such as the Business Expo & Taste of the Valley, the Annual Dinner, the Golf Classic, and the Sahuarita State of the Town Luncheon. With hundreds of attendees and strong member participation, the Chamber continues to play a vital role in supporting local businesses, networking, and advocacy throughout one of Arizona’s fastest-growing communities.The conversation also spotlights several exciting initiatives we saw in 2025, including the ElevateEd AZ Workforce Development Program, which connects high school CTE students with local businesses through job shadowing, internships, and career exploration. Andy and Randy discuss the rise of young entrepreneurs, how the Chamber supports them, and why Chamber membership remains one of the best returns on investment for small businesses—offering visibility, credibility, and direct access to local consumers through its highly used member directory.Looking ahead, Randy outlines plans for 2026, including the expansion of leadership development programs, the popular new Woven women’s entrepreneurship roundtables, continued workforce development efforts, and another big year of events—starting with the Business Expo & Taste of the Valley in January. The episode wraps with a reminder to support local businesses, shop Chamber members, and get involved in strengthening the regional business community.Plus, a reminder to support local this holiday season—and get ready for the Business Expo & Taste of the Valley coming up in January!Learn more and get involved at greenvalleysahuarita.com