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.
Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomes Whitney Chapa as new vice president of education policy and budget PHOENIX (Nov. 17, 2016) – The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced that Whitney Chapa has joined the Chamber team as the organization’s new vice president of education policy and budget. Chapa…
Read MoreNew Arizona Chamber Foundation paper recommends using lessons learned in supply chain management to address teacher shortage PHOENIX (November 1, 2016) —The Arizona Chamber Foundation, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and A for Arizona today released a case study proposing a new approach to addressing the teacher shortage…
Read MoreArizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry names Brandy Wells as new vice president of external affairs and business development PHOENIX (October 10, 2016) – The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry today announced that Brandy Wells will be joining the Chamber staff as the organization’s new vice president of external affairs and business development. Prior to…
Read MoreArizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry launches campaign committee in opposition to Proposition 206 Protecting Arizona Jobs – No on 206 to be be chaired by Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce CEO Lea Marquez Peterson PHOENIX (September 20, 2016) – The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry today announced its formation of Protecting Arizona Jobs – No…
Read MoreArizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry statement on minimum wage initiative decision PHOENIX (August 30, 2016) – Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry President and CEO Glenn Hamer released the following statement regarding the Arizona Supreme Court’s decision on Proposition 206: “I want to thank the Arizona Restaurant Association for its willingness to challenge the validity…
Read MoreArizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry announces legislative endorsements Bipartisan assortment of incumbents and challengers all committed to fostering better environment for business PHOENIX (June 27, 2016) – The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry has made its 2016 primary election endorsements for the state Legislature. The Chamber is excited to endorse 18 Senate and 35…
Read MoreArizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry to oppose anti-business ballot initiatives Chamber CEO: Voters should reject attempts by out-of-state interests to damage Arizona’s competitiveness PHOENIX (April 26, 2016) – The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry today announced that it will oppose several proposed anti-business ballot initiatives that would harm the state’s competitive standing. Based on…
Read MoreArizona Chamber Foundation looks at the ins and outs of the State Land Trust As proposals circulate to change distributions to increase K-12 funding, Chamber Foundation provides Trust backgrounder PHOENIX — Amidst the statewide conversation over how best to fund Arizona’s K-12 education system, the Arizona Chamber Foundation today released a policy brief that…
Read MoreNew Chairman and Officers Installed at Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry Intel’s Jason Bagley to chair Chamber board for 2015-16 PHOENIX – Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry President and CEO Glenn Hamer released the following statement in anticipation of the July 1 start of the Chamber’s next fiscal year…
Read MoreArizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry just says “no” to legalization of recreational marijuana Chamber to oppose all legalization efforts ahead of 2016 ballot PHOENIX – The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry today announced its opposition to any efforts to legalize recreational marijuana that might appear on the 2016 statewide ballot. The decision to…
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