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.
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Arizona Manufacturers Council, Greater Phoenix Chamber, Greater Phoenix Economic Council, and Greater Phoenix Leadership sent this letter to the congressional delegation urging the preservation of the Optional Practical Training program. The letter says, in part, “The ability to attract the globe’s most talented individuals to the U.S. has…
Read MorePHOENIX (May 4, 2020)—Glenn Hamer, president and CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry, released the following statement: “Arizona, step by step, is safely and responsibly reopening parts of the economy that have been closed. We’re headed in the right direction on the percentage of positive tests, while dramatically ramping up testing, and…
Read MorePHOENIX (April 29, 2020)—Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry President and CEO Glenn Hamer released the following statement regarding today’s announcement by Gov. Doug Ducey of a revised stay-at-home order: “Today’s announcement by Gov. Ducey is another example of his administration continuing to curb the spread of Covid-19, but also taking prudent steps to reopen…
Read MorePHOENIX (April 27, 2020)—In a letter to Arizona Commerce Authority President and CEO Sandra Watson, the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry has outlined a set of broad recommendations for Arizona leaders to consider as the state approaches April 30, the original end-date of Gov. Doug Ducey’s stay-at-home order. Watson is coordinating the governor’s efforts…
Read MoreAs we move to the phase of breathing more oxygen into our economy, it’s clear from a recent Public Opinion Strategies poll that Governor Doug Ducey has the confidence of Arizonans. In my book, the poll’s lead author, Bill McInturff, is the best in the nation. He has been the GOP mainstay of the NBC/Wall…
Read MorePHOENIX (March 25, 2020)—Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry President and CEO Glenn Hamer released the following statement: “Arizona’s entire congressional delegation is performing superbly under incredibly difficult conditions. I commend each of them for their service and for their accessibility to the state’s job creators during this unprecedented time in the nation’s history. Each…
Read MorePHOENIX (March 23, 2020)—Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry President and CEO Glenn Hamer released the following statement regarding an Executive Order issued today by Gov. Doug Ducey that identified those businesses and operations that are deemed “essential” by the state: “Arizona’s workforce and its job creators thank Gov. Ducey for taking this proactive step…
Read MoreCustomers Overwhelmingly Want Option of Natural Gas as an Energy Source PHOENIX –Last week, Governor Doug Ducey signed House Bill 2686 into law. The bipartisan legislation, which passed the Arizona House of Representatives and Senate last week, was supported by a diverse coalition of Arizona businesses and associations. House Bill 2686 was designed to safeguard…
Read MorePHOENIX (February 5, 2020) – The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Greater Phoenix Chamber are sharing key findings of a recent customer survey highlighting that 92 percent of respondents statewide prefer having the choice of using natural gas in their home. The poll, which was conducted by OH Predictive Insights from November…
Read MoreBudget ensures continued excellent fiscal health, while making smart investments in critical areas PHOENIX (January 17, 2020) –Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry President and CEO Glenn Hamer released the following statement regarding Gov. Doug Ducey’s Fiscal Year 2021 Executive Budget: “When Gov. Doug Ducey’s gubernatorial tenure began, the state was facing a daunting $1…
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