Garrick Taylor

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

Former Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Jaime Molera to chair campaign to defeat income tax increase initiative

PHOENIX (June 19) – Former Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Jaime A. Molera will serve as chairman of Arizonans for Great Schools and a Strong Economy, a committee established by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry to oppose an initiative that would dramatically increase the state income tax. Molera, a school finance expert, helped author […]

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Arizona Chamber CEO: Rep. Stringer unfit for office, should resign

PHOENIX (June 14) – Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry President and CEO Glenn Hamer released the following statement regarding recent comments by state Rep. David Stringer: “Rep. Stringer’s comments are those of someone morally unfit for public office. “As the spouse of an immigrant, I found his remarks personally offensive. Immigrants make our country

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Arizona Chamber, Foundation Hire New Director of Development

PHOENIX (June 13, 2018) – The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry has named Laura Ciscomani as its new Director of Development. Ciscomani will also serve the Arizona Chamber Foundation in this same role. Working directly with Chamber members, Ciscomani will maximize the ability of members to amplify their work and engage them on leadership

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Arizona Chamber CEO: Misguided trade policy once again puts economic growth at risk

Chamber CEO Hamer says tariffs on autos will hurt manufacturers and consumers PHOENIX (May 24) – Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry President and CEO Glenn Hamer released the following statement regarding the Trump administration’s plans to open a section 232 investigation of automotive imports:   “Once again, the Trump administration is putting at risk

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CBP and Mexico customs officers process first air cargo shipment at SkyBridge Arizona

Arizona business leaders, trade advocates and government officials gathered today at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (PMGA) to celebrate the operational launch of SkyBridge Arizona, the world’s first international air cargo hub to house both Mexican and United State customs. SkyBridge CEO, Ariel Picker, vice mayor of the City of Mesa, David Luna and Administrador General de

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Arizona and Sonora, More Than Neighbors

2018 Unity Dinner Presented by The Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association Honoring Governor of Arizona Doug Ducey and Governor of Sonora Claudia Pavlovich The Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association celebrated 80 years of advocacy, collaboration, and education at the 2018 Unity Dinner. This year’s event gathered a historic turnout of top Arizona lawmakers, business executives,

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Arizona Chamber, U.S. Chamber pledge cooperation in advancing commercial ties between Arizona and Israel

PHOENIX (May 9, 2018) – The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S.-Israel Business Initiative today signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) pledging to work together to support ongoing initiatives and activities to strengthen the economic and commercial ties between Arizona and Israel.    “I am so pleased that the

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Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry files committee to oppose income tax hike on small businesses

Arizonans for Great Schools and a Strong Economy focused on preserving K-12 funding, state’s competitiveness PHOENIX (May 9, 2018) – The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry has filed a committee to oppose an initiative that would harm Arizona small businesses, jeopardize teacher pay, and damage the state’s competitive standing.   Arizonans for Great Schools and

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Arizona Chamber will oppose initiative to raise income taxes

PHOENIX (April 27, 2018) – Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry President and CEO Glenn Hamer released the following statement regarding an initiative to raise income taxes:   “The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry believes strongly that Arizona’s teachers deserve a raise. That’s why our organization and several others across the broader business community

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