Arizona has spent years positioning itself as a state that punches above its weight — a place where innovation and talent translate directly into economic competitiveness. Few leaders have had a bigger hand in shaping that trajectory than Dr. Michael Crow.
Dec 18, 2025
Dec 04, 2025
Why Michael Crow’s leadership deserves recognition
Nov 04, 2025
Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry welcomes Vanessa Pomeroy as chief counsel of the Arizona Chamber Legal Center
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry today announced the addition of Vanessa Pomeroy as chief counsel of the Arizona Chamber Legal Center, where she will help lead the Chamber’s legal and policy efforts to promote a competitive business environment and protect Arizona employers from burdensome regulation and litigation.
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry today announced the addition of Vanessa Pomeroy as chief counsel of the Arizona Chamber Legal Center, where she will help lead the Chamber’s legal and policy efforts to promote a competitive business environment and protect Arizona employers from burdensome regulation and litigation.
Oct 30, 2025
Arizona Chamber backs APS plan for new Desert Sun Power Plant
New natural gas facility marks major milestone for Arizona’s reliable and competitive energy future
New natural gas facility marks major milestone for Arizona’s reliable and competitive energy future
Oct 21, 2025
Arizona needs its next water giant
Never has it been more important to have a strong, steady advocate for Arizona on water policy at the federal level. We need a voice in Washington pushing for the resources, collaboration, and long-term planning that will secure our water future—not just for today’s economy, but for the generations that will inherit it.
Never has it been more important to have a strong, steady advocate for Arizona on water policy at the federal level. We need a voice in Washington pushing for the resources, collaboration, and long-term planning that will secure our water future—not just for today’s economy, but for the generations that will inherit it.
Oct 03, 2025
Chamber calls on AZ senators to end government shutdown
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry has long opposed federal government shutdowns, regardless of which party initiates them. Read our recent letter to Sens. Kelly and Gallego.
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry has long opposed federal government shutdowns, regardless of which party initiates them. Read our recent letter to Sens. Kelly and Gallego.
Sep 30, 2025
New report warns of costly legislation that could undermine Arizona’s economic growth
A new analysis from the Arizona Chamber Foundation and Common Sense Institute Arizona (CSI) finds that dozens of bills introduced during the 2025 legislative session could have derailed Arizona’s economic momentum, threatening jobs, incomes, and the state’s competitiveness.
A new analysis from the Arizona Chamber Foundation and Common Sense Institute Arizona (CSI) finds that dozens of bills introduced during the 2025 legislative session could have derailed Arizona’s economic momentum, threatening jobs, incomes, and the state’s competitiveness.
Sep 26, 2025
New laws taking effect today boost Arizona’s economic competitiveness
New laws passed during the 2025 legislative session officially take effect today, including several Chamber-backed priorities that will strengthen the economy, create jobs, and advance innovation.
New laws passed during the 2025 legislative session officially take effect today, including several Chamber-backed priorities that will strengthen the economy, create jobs, and advance innovation.
Aug 28, 2025
Arizona Chamber applauds state Supreme Court rule update on third-party litigation funding
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry today cheered the adoption by the state Supreme Court of an amendment to the rules of civil procedure that will dramatically increase the transparency over who is funding litigation.
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry today cheered the adoption by the state Supreme Court of an amendment to the rules of civil procedure that will dramatically increase the transparency over who is funding litigation.
Aug 26, 2025
Arizona can't afford L.A.-style dysfunction
Arizona’s job creators are resilient, but they need policymakers at all levels of government to stand firm and defend our pro-jobs environment, and call out efforts, no matter how cleverly disguised, that would weaken it.
Arizona’s job creators are resilient, but they need policymakers at all levels of government to stand firm and defend our pro-jobs environment, and call out efforts, no matter how cleverly disguised, that would weaken it.
Aug 11, 2025
Turning up the heat: Arizona kicks off "Hottest Thing Made in Arizona" contest, seeks nominees for 2025 Manufacturer of the Year
PHOENIX—The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Arizona Manufacturers Council today kicked off the third annual Hottest Thing Made in Arizona competition, a statewide contest spotlighting the most innovative products made in the Grand Canyon State.
Open to manufacturers of all sizes, from global brands to small businesses and artisan producers, the contest is designed to celebrate the diversity and strength of Arizona’s fast-growing manufacturing sector.
PHOENIX—The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Arizona Manufacturers Council today kicked off the third annual Hottest Thing Made in Arizona competition, a statewide contest spotlighting the most innovative products made in the Grand Canyon State.
Open to manufacturers of all sizes, from global brands to small businesses and artisan producers, the contest is designed to celebrate the diversity and strength of Arizona’s fast-growing manufacturing sector.
Aug 06, 2025
Arizona business community applauds Transwestern Pipeline Company’s new interstate natural gas pipeline to support Arizona’s economic and energy growth
PHOENIX - A broad Arizona business community coalition on Wednesday expressed its strong support for the recently announced interstate natural gas pipeline project to be constructed, owned, and operated by Transwestern Pipeline Company. This essential infrastructure initiative will provide Arizona with enhanced natural gas capacity necessary to secure the state’s energy future.
PHOENIX - A broad Arizona business community coalition on Wednesday expressed its strong support for the recently announced interstate natural gas pipeline project to be constructed, owned, and operated by Transwestern Pipeline Company. This essential infrastructure initiative will provide Arizona with enhanced natural gas capacity necessary to secure the state’s energy future.
Jun 12, 2025
Growth isn't the problem—it's the answer
Arizona has experienced a bonanza of population and job growth over the last five years, and it's ...
Apr 25, 2025
Leadership is a long game
ESPN hot take veteran Stephen A. Smith says Mat Ishbia is on the verge of being the “worst owner in NBA history.”
Here in Arizona, we see something different: an owner who’s invested more in his teams, his players, and his city in two years than most do in a lifetime.
Let’s be clear: the Suns didn’t fall apart overnight, and no one’s above criticism — not even Mat. But to call him an “atrocity” of an owner? That’s a bad take even by Stephen A.’s standards.
ESPN hot take veteran Stephen A. Smith says Mat Ishbia is on the verge of being the “worst owner in NBA history.”
Here in Arizona, we see something different: an owner who’s invested more in his teams, his players, and his city in two years than most do in a lifetime.
Let’s be clear: the Suns didn’t fall apart overnight, and no one’s above criticism — not even Mat. But to call him an “atrocity” of an owner? That’s a bad take even by Stephen A.’s standards.
Apr 01, 2025
Poll: Strong bipartisan support for Axon campus project and SB 1543 among Arizona voters and in Scottsdale
A new poll shows that Arizona voters overwhelmingly support Axon's proposed international headquarters project and legislation to boost economic development through campus-based housing.
A new poll shows that Arizona voters overwhelmingly support Axon's proposed international headquarters project and legislation to boost economic development through campus-based housing.