PHOENIX (April 10, 2019) – Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry President and CEO Glenn Hamer released the following statement regarding the passage of universal occupational licensing legislation: “It’s always a pleasure to attend a bill-signing ceremony that will make it easier for hardworking Arizonans to earn a living. That’s what happened today when Gov.…
PHOENIX (April 8, 2019)—The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry applauded Arizona’s congressional delegation for its work to successfully pass the federal implementation of the Drought Contingency Plan. “I want to thank our congressional delegation for its bipartisan work to pass the Drought Contingency Plan, which is so vital to Arizona’s ability to continue to…
CEO Hamer: “Closing the U.S.-Mexico border is the absolute wrong way to address the issue of increased migrant flows from Central America. President Trump’s decision not to close the border is the correct one.” PHOENIX (April 4, 2019)—Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry President and CEO Glenn Hamer released the following statement in response to…
CEO Hamer: “A closure of the U.S.-Mexico border would be an economic catastrophe.” PHOENIX (March 30, 2019)—Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry President and CEO Glenn Hamer said the following about the evolving situation at the U.S.-Mexico border: ON THE REASSIGNMENT OF RESOURCES AWAY FROM PORTS OF ENTRY “The Department of Homeland Security has the…
We’re pleased to share this news from our friends at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce that Arizona Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Glenn Hamer has been named as the new chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100. WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed 12 new executives to its Chamber…
Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry applauds Legislature, Gov. Ducey for adoption of Drought Contingency Plan CEO Hamer: “Arizona’s business community cannot overstate how important adoption of the Drought Contingency Plan is for our state’s future.” PHOENIX (January 31, 2019)—The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry applauded the Arizona state Legislature, Gov. Doug Ducey and…
On behalf of the organizations listed below, we support the Joint Resolution authorizing the ADWR on behalf of the State of Arizona to sign the interstate DCP Agreement, and we support the consensus legislation that will facilitate the agreement. We urge their passage by the Arizona Legislature by the January 31st deadline. We used the following…
CEO Hamer: “Gov. Doug Ducey said in his State of the State address that his focus in 2019 would be on the things that matter. This budget proves he’s serious.” PHOENIX (January 18, 2019)—Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry President and CEO Glenn Hamer released the following statement regarding Gov. Doug Ducey’s Fiscal Year 2020…
PHOENIX (January 16, 2019) — The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry is pleased to announce that Mara Mellstrom will serve as the Chamber’s new director of public affairs. In this role, Ms. Mellstrom will oversee the Chamber’s policy and political campaign-related efforts, serving as the lead on the Chamber’s issue advocacy campaigns and election…
PHOENIX (January 14, 2019) – Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry President and CEO Glenn Hamer released the following statement regarding Gov. Doug Ducey’s State of the State address: “Gov. Ducey today once again proved why his approach to governing has proven so successful. He has outlined for the state a responsible vision that is…