Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry Blog

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. 

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. 

New natural gas facility marks major milestone for Arizona’s reliable and competitive energy future

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.  

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 - 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.  

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. 

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.

Arizona’s leading business organizations are urging the state’s congressional delegation to reject potential cuts to Medicaid in the budget reconciliation bill currently under debate on Capitol Hill.