Garrick Taylor

Garrick Taylor is Executive VP of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry announces 2024 legislative endorsements

Chamber endorses bipartisan slate of pro-business candidates committed to keeping Arizona economy competitive and growing PHOENIX (June 18, 2024)—The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry has made its legislative endorsements for the 2024 primary election. “The Chamber is proud to endorse a bipartisan slate of candidates who will be strong champions for job-creating polices that […]

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Arizona Chamber of Commerce Industry statement on President Biden visit to Arizona

Great day for Arizona Example of Arizona Commerce Authority’s excellent work    PHOENIX (March 20, 2024)—Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry President and CEO Danny Seiden released the following statement: “What a great day for Arizona. President Biden got an up-close look at why we believe Arizona is the best state for business and why

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New poll shows voters overwhelmingly reject government attempt to overregulate business

PHOENIX (March 14, 2024)—The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry today released results of a new survey highlighting a majority of Arizona voters are opposed to efforts by the state Legislature that would open the door for government regulation of private businesses. The poll, which was conducted by Cygnal from February 27 – 28, 2024

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Arizona Chamber responds to new EPA air quality mandate

PHOENIX (Feb. 7, 2024)—Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry President and CEO Danny Seiden released the following statement regarding the EPA’s finalization of a standard on fine particulate matter—or PM 2.5—that will push Maricopa County into a non-attainment designation: “The entire premise of the Clean Air Act is one of cooperative federalism, where the federal

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County Supervisors Assoc. of Arizona urges continuation of Ariz. Commerce Authority

In a letter to the Arizona Legislature, the County Supervisors Association of Arizona called for the continuation of the Arizona Commerce Authority. “To support business recruitment, retention and expansion, the ACA partners with local entities to understand the unique local strengths, assets and challenges and provides important  guidance, technical assistance, and project support. Very importantly,

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Arizona Chamber announces hire of environmental policy pro Tim Franquist

Franquist to serve as Director of Regulatory Affairs PHOENIX (Jan. 23, 2024)—The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry is pleased to welcome to its team Tim Franquist to serve in a new role as Director of Regulatory Affairs. The hiring of Franquist comes as the EPA continues to ramp up job-killing federal air quality regulations

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Arizona Chamber of Commerce, coalition of business industry leaders urge state legislators to continue Arizona Commerce Authority

PHOENIX (January 16, 2024) — The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry, joined by a coalition of more than 100 business leaders and growing throughout the state, today sent a letter to Arizona legislators expressing strong support for the continuation of the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA). The agency, established by former Gov. Jan Brewer in

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Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry responds to State of the State address

PHOENIX – Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry President and CEO Danny Seiden released the following statement: “Arizona job creators agree with Gov. Hobbs that the strong working relationship between the public and private sectors has produced a robust, resilient economy that is attracting new investment from across the country and around the world. We

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Statement from Arizona Chamber President and CEO Danny Seiden on Biden administration’s latest drug price control scheme

PHOENIX — Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry President and CEO Danny Seiden released the following statement in response to the Biden administration’s release of a proposal that would make it easier for the government to misuse the “march-in” provision of the 1980 Bayh-Dole Act to seize patent rights for innovative treatments and technologies. “The proposal released by

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Statement from Arizona Chamber President and CEO Danny Seiden on the Biden administration’s closure of the Lukeville port of entry

PHOENIX — Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry President and CEO Danny Seiden released the following statement in response to the Biden administration’s sudden and indefinite closure of the Lukeville port of entry during the busiest time of year for cross-border trade and travel:    “The federal government’s mismanagement of our border has reached a

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