New Leader Brings Extensive Business, Policy and Legal Experience in Advancing Arizona Business PHOENIX (April 15, 2021)—The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry is pleased to announce Danny Seiden as its new President and CEO. Seiden was selected today at a meeting of the board of directors, following a search that attracted candidates from around…
PHOENIX (April 5, 2021)—Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry Interim President and CEO Garrick Taylor released the following statement regarding S.B. 1377, a liability protection bill signed into law on Monday by Gov. Doug Ducey: “For the past year, more than 100 industry organizations and community leaders have worked with the Arizona Legislature and Gov.…
PHOENIX (March 30, 2021)—Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry Interim President and CEO Garrick Taylor released the following statement regarding today’s state Senate passage of Senate Bill 1377, a bill to extend targeted liability protections to businesses and other entities: “For the past year, businesses, non-profits, health care organizations and educational institutions across the state…
Arizona has a long history of wise water stewardship. Since the 1950s, we have reduced our water use even as our communities have grown. Arizona’s economy continues to thrive—even now, amid a global pandemic—precisely because we know how to adapt. And, over the past few decades, Arizona’s business community has played a critical role in…
PHOENIX (March 23, 2021) — Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry Interim President and CEO Garrick Taylor released the following statement on behalf of the Chamber and Arizona Manufacturers Council regarding H.B. 2321, an important economic development bill that passed the Senate and House on Monday with bipartisan support and was signed into law today by Gov. Doug…
PHOENIX (March 17, 2021) – Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry Interim President and CEO Garrick Taylor released the following statement on S.B. 1377, an important liability protection bill that passed the House Judiciary Committee today: “Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the healthcare community, businesses, educational institutions and nonprofits have been working tirelessly to safely serve…
Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry Job Opening: President & CEO Start Date: Immediate The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Chamber) Board of Directors is seeking diverse qualified candidates for the position of President & CEO. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative self-starter and have a background in legislative, executive and judicial branch…
PHOENIX (February 10, 2021)—The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry today announced that Garrick Taylor will serve as interim president and CEO of the organization effective February 18, 2021, the date of the Chamber’s next Executive Committee meeting. Current Chamber President and CEO Glenn Hamer is departing his position to become the next president and…
Kelly discusses policy priorities, expectations for Biden administration WASHINGTON (February 10, 2021)—In an exclusive interview, Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., speaks candidly on Total Spectrum Spotlight about his first impressions as a new member of the Senate, his policy priorities, and what to soon expect from the Biden administration. Sen. Kelly was sworn in as Arizona’s newest member…
Glenn Hamer to lead Texas Association of Business PHOENIX (February 1, 2021)—Glenn Hamer, who has served the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry as president and CEO since 2006 and who led the organization’s ascendence to become the state’s most influential business advocacy group, announced he will be departing his position to become the next…