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Aug 21, 2026
Aug 18, 2026
The heat is on: Search begins for the 2026 Hottest Thing Made in Arizona
Manufacturer of the Year nominations also open as annual competitions celebrate Arizona-made ...
Jul 31, 2026
Statement from Arizona Chamber President and CEO Danny Seiden on the U.S. Department of the Interior's Colorado River decision
"The U.S. Department of the Interior's decision on future Colorado River operations places a deeply ...
Jul 01, 2026
Arizona Chamber installs Monica Coury as board chair Coury assumes chairmanship from APS’ Ted Geisler, new officers appointed
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry has installed Monica Coury, vice president of external affairs at Arizona Complete Health, as chair of its board of directors, as the organization begins its new fiscal year.
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry has installed Monica Coury, vice president of external affairs at Arizona Complete Health, as chair of its board of directors, as the organization begins its new fiscal year.
Jun 17, 2026
Arizona Chamber announces endorsements for 2026 primary election
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry today announced its endorsements for the 2026 primary election, backing a bipartisan slate of candidates for the Arizona Legislature, Congress, and the Arizona Corporation Commission.
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry today announced its endorsements for the 2026 primary election, backing a bipartisan slate of candidates for the Arizona Legislature, Congress, and the Arizona Corporation Commission.
Jun 09, 2026
Arizona Chamber welcomes Bailey Lloyd as senior director of programs and membership engagement
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry today announced the addition of Bailey Lloyd as senior director of programs and membership engagement, where she will oversee member-focused programming and help strengthen relationships with businesses and organizations across the state.
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry today announced the addition of Bailey Lloyd as senior director of programs and membership engagement, where she will oversee member-focused programming and help strengthen relationships with businesses and organizations across the state.
Apr 02, 2026
Arizona small businesses deserve a better deal on health care
Last week, the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry office was a hub of policy exchange as we ...
Mar 27, 2026
Arizona’s approach to innovation and economic growth draws interest from Missouri policymakers
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Goldwater Institute today hosted a delegation of Missouri policymakers for a discussion focused on economic competitiveness, innovation, and pro-growth policy. The meeting comes on the heels of the Chamber’s recent launch of the AZ AI Leadership Initiative, which is focused on strengthening Arizona’s leadership in emerging technologies and the broader digital economy.
The discussion brought together Arizona legislative leaders, policy experts, and partners from the Arizona Commerce Authority to share insights on how Arizona has built a competitive environment for emerging industries and long-term economic growth.
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Goldwater Institute today hosted a delegation of Missouri policymakers for a discussion focused on economic competitiveness, innovation, and pro-growth policy. The meeting comes on the heels of the Chamber’s recent launch of the AZ AI Leadership Initiative, which is focused on strengthening Arizona’s leadership in emerging technologies and the broader digital economy.
The discussion brought together Arizona legislative leaders, policy experts, and partners from the Arizona Commerce Authority to share insights on how Arizona has built a competitive environment for emerging industries and long-term economic growth.
Mar 23, 2026
Arizona Chamber hails major EPA ruling on Phoenix air quality
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry today celebrated a major victory for the state’s business community after the EPA approved Arizona’s Clean Air Act Section 179B ozone demonstration.
The ruling confirms that the Phoenix-Mesa region would have met federal air quality standards but for pollution drifting in from international sources and wildfires, factors entirely outside Arizona’s control. As a result, the region will not face a reclassification to a more stringent “Serious” nonattainment designation, sparing Arizona businesses from a wave of costly new regulatory requirements.
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry today celebrated a major victory for the state’s business community after the EPA approved Arizona’s Clean Air Act Section 179B ozone demonstration.
The ruling confirms that the Phoenix-Mesa region would have met federal air quality standards but for pollution drifting in from international sources and wildfires, factors entirely outside Arizona’s control. As a result, the region will not face a reclassification to a more stringent “Serious” nonattainment designation, sparing Arizona businesses from a wave of costly new regulatory requirements.
Mar 18, 2026
Wiring Arizona for the digital economy
Arizona didn't become a national leader in semiconductor manufacturing, advanced aerospace, and automotive innovation by accident. It happened because business and civic leaders made deliberate choices about infrastructure, tax policy, and the regulatory climate that made Arizona an attractive place to build, hire, and invest. The question now is whether we will make those same deliberate choices as artificial intelligence reshapes the global economy.
Arizona didn't become a national leader in semiconductor manufacturing, advanced aerospace, and automotive innovation by accident. It happened because business and civic leaders made deliberate choices about infrastructure, tax policy, and the regulatory climate that made Arizona an attractive place to build, hire, and invest. The question now is whether we will make those same deliberate choices as artificial intelligence reshapes the global economy.
Mar 17, 2026
Arizona Chamber Foundation, ACA release ArizonaW1NS, a competitiveness playbook for sustaining Arizona’s economic momentum
As states across the country compete aggressively for talent, investment, and jobs, the Arizona Chamber Foundation and Arizona Commerce Authority today unveiled ArizonaW1NS, a comprehensive competitiveness playbook designed to help Arizona sustain economic growth, strengthen its advantages, and expand opportunity statewide over the next decade.
As states across the country compete aggressively for talent, investment, and jobs, the Arizona Chamber Foundation and Arizona Commerce Authority today unveiled ArizonaW1NS, a comprehensive competitiveness playbook designed to help Arizona sustain economic growth, strengthen its advantages, and expand opportunity statewide over the next decade.
Mar 16, 2026
Arizona Chamber launches initiative to strengthen the state’s leadership in AI and the digital economy
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry today announced the launch of the AZ AI Leadership Initiative, a coalition of industry experts, business leaders, and policymakers working to strengthen Arizona’s leadership in next-generation technology, digital infrastructure, and workforce development.
The initiative will focus on advancing smart technology policy, bolstering the infrastructure that powers the digital economy, and ensuring Arizona’s regulatory environment keeps pace as artificial intelligence and emerging technologies transform industries across the state.
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry today announced the launch of the AZ AI Leadership Initiative, a coalition of industry experts, business leaders, and policymakers working to strengthen Arizona’s leadership in next-generation technology, digital infrastructure, and workforce development.
The initiative will focus on advancing smart technology policy, bolstering the infrastructure that powers the digital economy, and ensuring Arizona’s regulatory environment keeps pace as artificial intelligence and emerging technologies transform industries across the state.
Mar 13, 2026
Arizona Chamber statement on veto of HB 4115
"Arizona had a chance with HB 4115 to bring real transparency to how out-of-state groups use the ...
Mar 02, 2026
Arizona Chamber leads statewide business coalition against proposed Colorado River cuts
Today, the Arizona Chamber joined 40 business organizations in submitting formal comments calling on the Department of Interior to withdraw and revise its draft Colorado River operational guidelines, which would impose disproportionate water cuts on Arizona in violation of established water law.
Today, the Arizona Chamber joined 40 business organizations in submitting formal comments calling on the Department of Interior to withdraw and revise its draft Colorado River operational guidelines, which would impose disproportionate water cuts on Arizona in violation of established water law.
Feb 10, 2026
Arizona Chamber calls for commonsense reforms to local initiative system
The Arizona Senate Judiciary and Elections Committee will hear Senate Bill 1489 on Wednesday, legislation that strengthens transparency and accountability in Arizona’s initiative process. The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry is urging lawmakers to advance the bill, citing its role in improving disclosure, consistency, and voter confidence at the local level.
The Arizona Senate Judiciary and Elections Committee will hear Senate Bill 1489 on Wednesday, legislation that strengthens transparency and accountability in Arizona’s initiative process. The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry is urging lawmakers to advance the bill, citing its role in improving disclosure, consistency, and voter confidence at the local level.