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.
PHOENIX – The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce today announced their endorsement of Rep. Jeff Flake for the U.S. Senate. At a press conference this morning, Arizona Chamber President and CEO Glenn Hamer called Flake “the clear choice” in the race to fill the seat currently occupied…
Read MoreThe Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry has joined representatives of Arizona’s business community in issuing a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding their proposed Federal Implementation Plan (FIP). Read the joint letter here.
Read MorePHOENIX – The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry today announced that it has endorsed four propositions that will appear on the November ballot. The Chamber opposes another measure, the Quality Education and Jobs initiative, whose ballot status will soon be decided. Proposition 116 – Property Tax Exemptions – Support “The Arizona Chamber joins…
Read MoreHensley & Company’s Doug Yonko to chair Chamber board for 2012-13 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 and the installation of a new chairman and a slate of new officers:…
Read MoreI-11 to Foster Economy, Boost Tourism and Promote Trade PHOENIX – Governor Jan Brewer today celebrated the inclusion in the federal Transportation Bill of the Interstate 11 corridor, a concept she has aggressively pursued to better link Arizona to national and international trade routes. Congressional language in the Transportation Bill, expected to be approved…
Read MorePHOENIX – Leading Arizona business organizations today released the following statement following the Supreme Court of the United States’ recent ruling on Senate Bill 1070: “With today’s ruling upholding a portion of SB 1070, we are confident that police agencies across the state, under guidance…
Read MoreNew National Assoc. of Manufacturers report says Ariz. poised to lose over 100,000 jobs PHOENIX – Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry President and CEO Glenn Hamer released the following statement in reaction to a National Association of Manufacturers report released today that finds that Arizona could lose over 100,000 jobs over an eight…
Read MorePHOENIX – The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry today released its primary and general election endorsements for the State Senate, State House of Representatives and Arizona Corporation Commission. The Chamber is excited to endorse 23 Senate, 33 House and three ACC candidates who share the Chamber’s pro-business, jobs-friendly agenda. The Chamber maintains a…
Read MorePHOENIX – At its annual Manufacturer of the Year Awards luncheon today, the Arizona Manufacturers Council recognized outstanding Arizona companies and individuals for their excellent work and advocacy on behalf of Arizona industry. The award winners for 2012 are: Manufacturer of the Year: SuntronOutstanding Small/Medium Manufacturer: CMC Steel ArizonaExcellence in Innovation: Larson CamouflageExcellence in…
Read MoreGreater Phoenix Black Chamber and Tucson Hispanic Chamber newest P3 partners PHOENIX – The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry is proud to announce the Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce and the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as its two newest Public Policy Participants (P3). These agreements further unite the Arizona business community…
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