Glenn Hamer

Glenn Hamer is the president and CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

Hail to the chiefs: Former presidents of Mexico and Costa Rica come to the Chamber

What a thrill it was today to welcome to a packed house in the board room of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry two former presidents who altered the course of history in their countries and in the Americas. Joining us for a roundtable with Arizona business leaders were former Mexico President Vicente Fox

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In the Click of a Mouse: County Attorney Bill Montgomery taking on trade secret theft

Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery stopped by the Chamber today for a roundtable discussion about a new law his office and the Chamber collaborated on during the 2014 legislative session to help protect employers from the theft of trade secrets. The bill was sponsored by Rep. Justin Pierce, who has a really good handle on

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Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry Announces Endorsements for Statewide Offices

PHOENIX – The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry today announced its 2014 endorsements for statewide offices. The endorsed candidates are: Governor: Doug Ducey Secretary of State: Michele Reagan Attorney General: Mark Brnovich Treasurer: Jeff DeWit Superintendent of Public Instruction: David Garcia Corporation Commission: Tom Forese and Doug Little Mine Inspector: Joe Hart The Chamber’s

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Russian hackers, cybercrime and what you need to know to protect your business in the 21st century

Last week, Russian hackers stole more than a billion network passwords – that’s like the data equivalent of the great Gardner art heist. In light of this and other recent high profile data breaches, here’s what you need to know about cybersecurity: What is at risk here? Cybercrime that results in a data breach affects

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NLRB puts franchises and thousands of small businesses at risk

Glenn Hamer and Steve Chucri Need convincing that the National Labor Relations Board is an agency in desperate need of a management change? The NLRB, which ostensibly is charged with protecting workers’ rights and remedying unfair labor practices, has morphed into an arm of organized labor. Consider the board’s hit parade of the last few

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Rising tourism numbers a reminder of importance of Arizona’s brand

Glenn Hamer The latest data on Arizona’s tourism industry says that business is on the upswing, which is good news for a state looking to put the Great Recession in its rearview mirror. According to the Arizona Office of Tourism, the number of people visiting Arizona has surged back to pre-recession levels, providing a much

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The Cure for the Common Core: Messaging for GOP candidates who support school standards and accountability

There’s leading. And then there’s leading with your chin. Candidates for statewide and legislative office would be wise to know the difference as they meet with voters and attend forums this summer and fall. As an example, I’ll point to Common Core, now known as Arizona’s College and Career Readiness Standards (ACCRS). The Arizona Chamber

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