Economic Development

Latest Maguire Report examines economic impact of military activities in state 

Governor Katie Hobbs recently released the latest version of the Military Economic Impact Report, also known as the Maguire Report, which assesses the substantial economic benefits that Arizona’s military bases and National Guard activities bring to the state’s economy. The report, backed by the state of Arizona and assisted by the Arizona Department of Emergency …

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Valleywise Health Medical Center nears 2024 opening

The Valleywise Health Medical Center is set to open its doors in April 2024, a state-of-the-art medical facility poised to revolutionize healthcare in Phoenix, Arizona. The new facility replaces the venerable, half-century-old legacy hospital currently at 24th Street and Roosevelt. Valleywise Health engaged in a workshop focused on climate resilience, adaptation, and mitigation in early …

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Ariz. Chamber and Manufacturers Council push back against federal regulatory overreach on air quality

In a recent letter sent to the White House, the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Arizona Manufacturers Council joined a coalition of business groups led by the National Association of Manufacturers in opposition to the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed revised regulation of air particles that are less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter, also …

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Arizona Chamber and CEO Seiden honored by the Common Sense Institute Arizona with Champion of Prosperity Award

The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry and President and CEO Danny Seiden were recently honored by the Common Sense Institute Arizona with the group’s Champion of Prosperity Award, which signifies a person or organization’s dedication to promoting job creation and economic freedom.  “There is no more effective voice at the Arizona Capitol on behalf …

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Phoenix Sky Harbor tops Wall Street Journal rankings of nation’s best airports

Phoenix Sky Harbor international airport was named the nation’s best airport by the Wall Street Journal in its latest rankings. Perks include a solid variety of flights and airlines, plenty of amenities, and a lack of weather-related flight cancellations. This honor comes from the Wall Street Journal’s annual ranking of the country’s busiest airports. Sky …

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Inaugural Game Changers Summit looks at intersection of sports and business

Hundreds gathered at Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix on Tuesday for the inaugural Game Changers Summit to hear from Arizona sports business leaders and legends about how the evolving sports marketplace is affecting the broader business environment.  Panels examined a wide range of topics, from sports’ positive effect on the Arizona economy, to leadership strategies, …

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New report highlights positive economic impact of Arizona sports industry, room for growth

Since 1996, Arizona has hosted four Super Bowls, two World Series, 27 Phoenix Open golf tournaments, and a litany of other enormous sports events. Beyond these mega-events, however, Arizona hosts a multitude of smaller-scale but nonetheless impactful events which not only contribute to the state’s burgeoning cultural capital, but to the state’s economic output. A …

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Boeing AH-64 Apache helicopter wins inaugural Arizona Manufacturers Council’s “Hottest Thing Made in Arizona” Award

The Boeing AH-64 Apache Helicopter was crowned the inaugural “Hottest Thing Made in Arizona” at a special reception last week hosted by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Arizona Manufacturers Council. Gov. Katie Hobbs was on hand to make the announcement and congratulate the winner and other finalists. The competition was part of …

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