Glenn Hamer

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

You blew it, Texas

Glenn Hamer On Wednesday I joined Gov. Jan Brewer, State Superintendent of Public Instruction John Huppenthal and education leaders from across the state at an event at Franklin Police and Fire High School to roll out Arizona’s new Common Core Standards. The adoption of these rigorous academic standards is the right move to set Arizona’s […]

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Arizona leaders ready to seize Mexico trade opportunities

Glenn Hamer With bags packed and passport in hand, I’m en route to Hermosillo, Sonora and later Mexico City as part of an all-star delegation to Mexico led by Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton and Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild to talk trade and cross-border business. Mayor Stanton deserves major kudos for making this trip, especially now

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Arizona Chamber Weighs in on Five Ballot Measures

  PHOENIX – The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry today announced that it has endorsed four propositions that will appear on the November ballot. The Chamber opposes another measure, the Quality Education and Jobs initiative, whose ballot status will soon be decided. Proposition 116 – Property Tax Exemptions – Support “The Arizona Chamber joins

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