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 (June 7, 2019)—Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry President and CEO Glenn Hamer released the following statement following the announcement by President Trump that new tariffs would not be imposed on imports from Mexico: “This is the right outcome, and we welcome it. We know that tariffs on imports from Mexico were going to…
Read MoreAnalysis finds that tariffs will hit Arizonans in the wallet, weaken economy PHOENIX (June 6, 2019)—An analysis by respected Arizona economist Jim Rounds reinforces the urgency of avoiding the imposition of a 5% tariff on goods imported from Mexico. Rounds estimates that a 5% tariff would cost each Arizona resident $60 on an average annual…
Read MorePHOENIX (June 5, 2019)—Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry President and CEO Glenn Hamer released the following statement regarding today’s meeting between United States and Mexican officials on the subject of the planned imposition of a 5% tariff on goods imported from Mexico: “While we were hopeful that an agreement could have been reached that…
Read MoreHAMER: “The president’s announcement is baffling and, if carried out, will be terribly damaging.” PHOENIX (May 30, 2019)—Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry President and CEO Glenn Hamer released the following statement regarding President Trump’s tweet stating that the U.S. will implement tariffs on goods imported from Mexico: “The president’s announcement that he’ll impose a…
Read MorePHOENIX (May 30, 2019)—Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry President and CEO Glenn Hamer released the following statement regarding the appointment of Lea Marquez Peterson to the Arizona Corporation Commission and Andy Tobin being named as the next director of the Arizona Department of Administration: “Gov. Doug Ducey has made an excellent, trailblazing selection in…
Read MoreLocal and state business leaders cite billions in tax contributions and economic growth as they urge Congress to act now PHOENIX (May 30, 2019)—The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry is among 60 chambers of commerce from 26 states calling on congressional leadership to pass the Dream and Promise Act to give a path to…
Read MoreChamber CEO Hamer: “Arizona and Israel are a great match.” PHOENIX (May 27, 2019) – The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry is cheering the passage of a new state budget that includes funding for the establishment of an Arizona trade office in Israel. The new office will strengthen the already deep ties between Arizona…
Read MoreAdoption of pro-growth budget concludes session marked by adoption of bills to improve business environment, education funding, initiative process PHOENIX (MAY 27, 2019)—Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry President and CEO Glenn Hamer released the following statements following the state Legislature’s passage of a fiscal year 2020 budget: “The state Legislature should be applauded for…
Read MorePHOENIX (May 20, 2019)—The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry is taking to social media this week to thank legislators for their support of legislation to dramatically improve transparency and reporting around the estimated 1.4 million square feet of empty and underutilized school facilities. The ads on social media thank legislators for their support of Senate…
Read MorePHOENIX (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.…
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