View the latest press releases from the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Click on the links below to view media alerts from each year.
PHOENIX (February 10, 2021)—The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry today announced that Garrick Taylor will serve as interim president and CEO of the organization effective February 18, 2021, the date of the Chamber’s next Executive Committee meeting. Current Chamber President and CEO Glenn Hamer is departing his position to become the next president and…
Read MoreKelly discusses policy priorities, expectations for Biden administration WASHINGTON (February 10, 2021)—In an exclusive interview, Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., speaks candidly on Total Spectrum Spotlight about his first impressions as a new member of the Senate, his policy priorities, and what to soon expect from the Biden administration. Sen. Kelly was sworn in as Arizona’s newest member…
Read MoreGlenn Hamer to lead Texas Association of Business PHOENIX (February 1, 2021)—Glenn Hamer, who has served the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry as president and CEO since 2006 and who led the organization’s ascendence to become the state’s most influential business advocacy group, announced he will be departing his position to become the next…
Read MoreChamber cites vaccine distribution, economic recovery, immigration reform and more as areas for collaboration PHOENIX (January 20, 2021)—The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry congratulates President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on their inauguration and is looking forward to working with the new administration on several federal issues of importance to the state’s…
Read MorePHOENIX (January 15, 2021)—Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry President and CEO Glenn Hamer released the following statement regarding Gov. Doug Ducey’s Fiscal Year 2022 Executive Budget: “Gov. Ducey once again has begun the annual budget process with a smart, prudent spending plan that makes critical investments to make Arizona a better place to live,…
Read MorePHOENIX (January 15, 2021)—The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry is applauding the release of a final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) by the U.S. Forest Service for the Resolution Copper project near Superior, Ariz., which will be the nation’s largest once operations begin. “Today marks the welcome end of a thorough, years-long process that will…
Read MoreArizona Chamber statement on Gov. Doug Ducey’s State of the State address Chamber CEO Hamer says “plenty of reasons to cheer” for plans outlined by governor PHOENIX (January 11, 2021)—Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry President and CEO Glenn Hamer released the following statement: “Gov. Ducey’s State of the State address hit all the right…
Read MoreJoint statement from Greater Phoenix Chamber and Arizona Chamber PHOENIX (January 6, 2021)— Greater Phoenix Chamber President and CEO Todd Sanders and Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry President and CEO Glenn Hamer released the following joint statement: “What we are seeing today on Capitol Hill is shameful and wrong. We urge a stop to…
Read MoreHome and healthy for the holidays Arizona Chamber and Arizona Medical Assoc. urge Arizonans to stay healthy this holiday season PHOENIX (December 22, 2020)–The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Arizona Medical Association encourage Arizonans to take steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and stay healthy this 2020 holiday season. December…
Read MorePHOENIX (November 13, 2020)—Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry President and CEO Glenn Hamer released the following statement: “Arizona’s job creators congratulate Capt. Mark Kelly on becoming the state’s next U.S. senator. We look forward to working with him on policies that will strengthen the country and state’s economies. Many Arizona businesses are struggling during…
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