Glenn Hamer

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

In Case You Missed It: Careful how we renegotiate NAFTA

In Case You Missed It: Careful how we renegotiate NAFTA     Sen. John McCain, Sen. Jeff Flake, Glenn Hamer  February 1, 2017 I’m pleased to share this column, which appeared in the The Arizona Republic, that makes the case for a strengthened, modernized North American Free Trade Agreement. I am especially grateful to join Sen. John McCain and

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Hamer Times: Gov. Ducey’s 2017 State of the State: K-12 education results driven by teachers, resources and reforms

In his third State of the State address today, Gov. Doug Ducey detailed the opportunity climate that is Arizona. He talked about growth in the economy and his many successes in reducing red tape and regulations that kill innovation and economic expansion. He plans to do more here. But in devoting the bulk of the speech

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Hamer Times: Why we’re challenging Proposition 206

The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry and several representatives from across Arizona’s business community, including the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce and the Yuma County Chamber of Commerce, are challenging the constitutionality of Proposition 206, a ballot measure adopted in November that

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Hamer and Keegan: Board of Ed Standards Decision Spurs on National Achievement Gains

by Glenn Hamer and Lisa Graham Keegan The Arizona State Board of Education yesterday took another step forward in raising the bar for student achievement. By approving revised standards for English Language Arts (ELA) and math, the Board continues to fuel Arizona’s momentum in education gains. Our special thanks go to Superintendent Diane Douglas and Board

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