This special gathering brought together the Greater Phoenix Chamber, the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation, and the Valley Young Professionals boards for a day of insightful discussions, meaningful connections, and forward-focused leadership. With presentations from local officials and community leaders, the retreat offered valuable perspective on the key issues shaping the future of our region.
Weâre especially grateful to Mayor Kate Gallego for kicking off the day with her vision for the Valley and Jennings Imel, Vice President at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, for sharing national business and policy trends. Thank you to Supervisor Tom Galvin of Maricopa County and Jeff Guldner, former Chairman & CEO at APS, for their thoughtful insights on leadership and regional progress. Thank you to Chad Makovsky, Director of Aviation Services at Phoenix Sky Harbor, for discussing global connectivity, and panelists Lucas Shaw, Director at SRP, and Doug Dunham of EPCOR USA for discussing Arizonaâs water future.
Thank you to APS for sponsoring our retreat and Mullet Arena for hosting us.
We are also grateful for Shannon Butler, Executive Director of CVS Health, Susan Anable, Phoenix Market Vice President of Cox Communications, and Joe Hughes, Managing Director of Global Government Affairs at American Airlines, Franics McAllister, Vice President of Land & Water at Freeport-McMoRan, and Stacy Derstine, Vice President External Affairs at APSÂ for skillfully facilitating key conversations throughout the retreat.
Thank you to our engaged board members for your continued commitment to driving Greater Phoenix forward! We look forward to whatâs to come in the year ahead!
