Chamber’s Networking Breakfast Returns Nov. 13; Army Presentation, Local Spotlights
The Yuma Chamber’s monthly networking breakfast returns Thursday, Nov. 13 at the Four Points by Sheraton with a program presented by U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground. The event, sponsored by Avenir Financial, offers business networking, a military presentation of local relevance, and one‑minute soapbox slots for firms to share announcements — with early‑bird member pricing available through Nov. 7.
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The Yuma Chamber of Commerce will reconvene its monthly networking breakfast Thursday, Nov. 13, bringing business leaders, civic organizers and military representatives together at the Four Points by Sheraton. Doors open at 7:00 a.m., and breakfast service begins at 7:30 a.m. The program presentation will be delivered by the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground, and the event is sponsored by Avenir Financial.
The breakfast is positioned as a practical forum for local economic exchange: attendees can hear directly from the Army testing facility that plays an important role in the region, and local businesses can purchase a 1‑minute soapbox slot to make announcements to the assembled audience. Early‑bird member pricing is in effect through Nov. 7, encouraging early registration from Chamber members.
For Yuma County, the gathering carries several concrete implications. First, the Yuma Proving Ground presentation connects private-sector firms with a major regional employer and procurement actor, which can translate into subcontracting opportunities, service contracts and workforce alignment. Second, the soapbox slots provide a low-cost, time-limited platform for small businesses to announce hiring needs, product launches, service expansions or upcoming community events to a concentrated local audience. Third, the Chamber-hosted format fosters relationship-building that supports supply-chain links and local spending, both of which help stabilize the county’s business climate.
From a market perspective, routine convenings like this help reduce information frictions between buyers and suppliers in the local economy. When private firms and public entities regularly share plans and needs, small businesses can adjust staffing and inventory decisions more quickly, and regional service providers can better target marketing and investment. Sponsored events also channel private-sector support into networking infrastructure; sponsorship by Avenir Financial reflects local financial-industry engagement with business development activities.
Organizers emphasize timeliness: businesses seeking the early-bird price should register before Nov. 7. The event’s morning schedule and centralized hotel location make it accessible to a range of employers, from downtown retailers to agricultural suppliers that dominate much of Yuma County’s economy.
As the Chamber resumes its monthly breakfasts, these gatherings contribute to longer-term economic resilience by sustaining the regular flow of local intelligence and contacts that small firms rely on. For residents and business owners alike, the Nov. 13 meeting offers a concentrated opportunity to connect with a major regional institution and with peers who can help translate local demand into new contracts and jobs.
