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.
We’re pleased to share this news from our friends at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce that Arizona Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Glenn Hamer has been named as the new chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100. WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed 12 new executives to its Chamber…
Read MoreArizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry applauds Legislature, Gov. Ducey for adoption of Drought Contingency Plan CEO Hamer: “Arizona’s business community cannot overstate how important adoption of the Drought Contingency Plan is for our state’s future.” PHOENIX (January 31, 2019)—The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry applauded the Arizona state Legislature, Gov. Doug Ducey and…
Read MoreCEO Hamer: “Gov. Doug Ducey said in his State of the State address that his focus in 2019 would be on the things that matter. This budget proves he’s serious.” PHOENIX (January 18, 2019)—Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry President and CEO Glenn Hamer released the following statement regarding Gov. Doug Ducey’s Fiscal Year 2020…
Read MorePHOENIX (January 16, 2019) — The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry is pleased to announce that Mara Mellstrom will serve as the Chamber’s new director of public affairs. In this role, Ms. Mellstrom will oversee the Chamber’s policy and political campaign-related efforts, serving as the lead on the Chamber’s issue advocacy campaigns and election…
Read MorePHOENIX (January 14, 2019) – Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry President and CEO Glenn Hamer released the following statement regarding Gov. Doug Ducey’s State of the State address: “Gov. Ducey today once again proved why his approach to governing has proven so successful. He has outlined for the state a responsible vision that is…
Read MorePHOENIX (December 18, 2018) – The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry released the following statement following Gov. Doug Ducey’s appointment of Rep. Martha McSally to the U.S. Senate: “We congratulate Martha McSally for her appointment as Arizona’s next U.S. Senator. Gov. Ducey has chosen a trailblazer to represent our state. From her distinguished military…
Read MorePHOENIX (November 30, 2018) – Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry President and CEO Glenn Hamer issued the following statement upon the signing of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement—the USMCA—by each country’s head of state: “This is a good day for North America. The signing of the USMCA by each country preserves and modernizes the…
Read MorePHOENIX (November 12, 2018) – Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry President and CEO Glenn Hamer released the following statement regarding the result of the U.S. Senate race: “On behalf of Arizona’s business community, I want to congratulate Kyrsten Sinema on her historic victory. She earned this hard-fought win. I join all Arizonans who wish…
Read MorePHOENIX (November 6, 2018) – Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry President and CEO released the following statement regarding Gov. Doug Ducey’s reelection: “Congratulations to Gov. Ducey for a well-deserved victory. This result is a mandate from the people of Arizona to continue pursuing the pro-growth policies that have made Arizona’s economy one of the…
Read MoreAnalysis finds proposals are recipe for tremendous economic harm PHOENIX (November 1, 2018) – A new analysis prepared by economist Jim Rounds for the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry finds that the economic proposals of gubernatorial candidate David Garcia would do tremendous damage to the state’s economy. Rounds, the former senior economist and budget…
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