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.
CEO 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…
Read MorePHOENIX (October 15, 2018) – The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry is pleased to announce that it has endorsed Steve Gaynor to be Arizona’s next Secretary of State. “The Arizona Chamber believes strongly that Steve Gaynor’s business acumen and vision for the office of Secretary of State has earned him our organization’s endorsement,” Chamber…
Read MorePHOENIX (October 1, 2018) – The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry is pleased to announce that it has endorsed Frank Riggs for state superintendent of public instruction in the upcoming election. “When we considered the nominees for superintendent and their qualifications for the position, it was not a close call,” Arizona Chamber President and…
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