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 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…
Read MorePHOENIX – Gov. Doug Ducey announced today that the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry and A for Arizona will provide technical assistance and guidance to the governor’s Classrooms First Initiative Council. The Chamber and A for Arizona join the Center for School Funding Portability at the Reason Foundation, the Arizona School Boards Association, the Foundation…
Read MoreArizona Chamber Foundation Selected by U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and USA Funds to Join Learning Network to Close the Skills Gap Arizona Chamber Foundation to Pilot-Test Talent Pipeline Management Practices WASHINGTON, DC— The Arizona Chamber Foundation was selected today as one of seven regional partners to participate in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s…
Read MoreArizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry Welcomes Gov. Scott Walker at First Leadership Series Luncheon Gov. Doug Ducey to provide welcoming remarks at event emceed by radio host Hugh Hewitt PHOENIX – Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker will headline the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Leadership Series Luncheon on Wednesday, March 25 at the Sheraton…
Read MorePHOENIX – The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry today announced its 2014 endorsements for statewide offices. The endorsed candidates are: Governor: Doug Ducey Secretary of State: Michele Reagan Attorney General: Mark Brnovich Treasurer: Jeff DeWit Superintendent of Public Instruction: David Garcia Corporation Commission: Tom Forese and Doug Little Mine Inspector: Joe Hart The Chamber’s…
Read MorePHOENIX – The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry today released its primary election endorsements for the state Senate and state House of Representatives. The Chamber is excited to endorse 23 Senate and 31 House candidates who share the Chamber’s pro-business, jobs-friendly agenda. The Chamber maintains a rigorous process for supporting individuals for elected office.…
Read MoreBusiness Community Comments on Proposed State Budget Dear Members of the Arizona Legislature: As leaders of Arizona’s business community, we recognize the enormous task it is to craft a fiscally sound spending plan that meets the core responsibilities of state government. We believe the spending blueprint currently under consideration in the Senate takes a positive…
Read MoreStatement by Business Leaders on SB 1062 PHOENIX – The CEOs of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, Greater Phoenix Leadership and the Southern Arizona Leadership Council released the following statement regarding Senate Bill 1062: “This morning we sent a letter to Governor Brewer requesting that she veto Senate…
Read MorePHOENIX – Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry President and CEO Glenn Hamer released the following statement on Arizona’s College and Career Ready Standards, the subject of a symposium held today at the state Senate: “A state’s education system is a critical element in its ability to compete economically. Arizona has some outstanding schools, but…
Read MoreFly-in features broad coalition of business, education, law enforcement and faith leaders WASHINGTON – Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry President and CEO Glenn Hamer is on Capitol Hill today leading a group of Arizonans urging the state’s congressional delegation to pass an immigration reform package this year. The group is meeting with all nine…
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