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.
Chamber 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.…
Read MorePHOENIX (April 8, 2019)—The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry applauded Arizona’s congressional delegation for its work to successfully pass the federal implementation of the Drought Contingency Plan. “I want to thank our congressional delegation for its bipartisan work to pass the Drought Contingency Plan, which is so vital to Arizona’s ability to continue to…
Read MoreCEO Hamer: “Closing the U.S.-Mexico border is the absolute wrong way to address the issue of increased migrant flows from Central America. President Trump’s decision not to close the border is the correct one.” PHOENIX (April 4, 2019)—Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry President and CEO Glenn Hamer released the following statement in response to…
Read MoreCEO Hamer: “A closure of the U.S.-Mexico border would be an economic catastrophe.” PHOENIX (March 30, 2019)—Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry President and CEO Glenn Hamer said the following about the evolving situation at the U.S.-Mexico border: ON THE REASSIGNMENT OF RESOURCES AWAY FROM PORTS OF ENTRY “The Department of Homeland Security has the…
Read MoreWe’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…
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