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.
New Leader Brings Extensive Business, Policy and Legal Experience in Advancing Arizona Business PHOENIX (April 15, 2021)—The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry is pleased to announce Danny Seiden as its new President and CEO. Seiden was selected today at a meeting of the board of directors, following a search that attracted candidates from around…
Read MorePHOENIX (April 5, 2021)—Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry Interim President and CEO Garrick Taylor released the following statement regarding S.B. 1377, a liability protection bill signed into law on Monday by Gov. Doug Ducey: “For the past year, more than 100 industry organizations and community leaders have worked with the Arizona Legislature and Gov.…
Read MorePHOENIX (March 30, 2021)—Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry Interim President and CEO Garrick Taylor released the following statement regarding today’s state Senate passage of Senate Bill 1377, a bill to extend targeted liability protections to businesses and other entities: “For the past year, businesses, non-profits, health care organizations and educational institutions across the state…
Read MorePHOENIX (March 23, 2021) — Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry Interim President and CEO Garrick Taylor released the following statement on behalf of the Chamber and Arizona Manufacturers Council regarding H.B. 2321, an important economic development bill that passed the Senate and House on Monday with bipartisan support and was signed into law today by Gov. Doug…
Read MorePHOENIX (March 17, 2021) – Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry Interim President and CEO Garrick Taylor released the following statement on S.B. 1377, an important liability protection bill that passed the House Judiciary Committee today: “Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the healthcare community, businesses, educational institutions and nonprofits have been working tirelessly to safely serve…
Read MorePHOENIX (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,…
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