Let’s Talk Business Phoenix

New podcast episodes will be added to our website, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, and Spotify on the 2^nd and 4^th Wednesday of each month. Each episode addresses important issues and subjects affecting businesses, our community, and Arizona today. Through relevant, timely topics, this podcast serves as the business community’s voice with the mission of championing business growth, identifying problems that restrict economic development, and convening community leaders to move Phoenix forward.

With the 2024 General Election just weeks away, this episode of Let’s Talk Business Phoenix’s “Election Insider Series: Voices of the Vote” spotlights the perspectives of key influences in the upcoming vote. Join John Moody, Attorney at Peters, Cannata & Moody PLC and Greater Phoenix Chamber PAC Board Chair, alongside Mike Huckins, Sr. Vice President of Public Affairs and IT Operations, as they dive into the Chamber’s role in endorsing pro-business candidates across Arizona. They explain the PAC’s rigorous candidate vetting process and its commitment to fostering a strong business climate and share key insights into the most competitive races this election cycle. Discover which candidates earned the Chamber’s backing and why their Voter Guide is a must-read for Arizona voters.

In the next episode of its Let’s Talk Business Phoenix’s Election Insider Series: Voices of the Vote, we hear from Pam Kehaly, President and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and Co-Chair of Connect Maricopa. Learn more about Prop 479 and why funding transportation infrastructure, roads, and freeways is important for Maricopa County and Arizona. What are some of the future projects that will be funded by Prop 479 if passed this November? How will Prop 479 impact residents in Maricopa County and economic development in the region? What is at risk if Prop 479 fails? Tune in to hear those answers and more as we head into the final few months ahead of the General Election.

In this episode of Let’s Talk Business Phoenix, Chad Makovsky, Aviation Director for the City of Phoenix, gives us an inside look into the current state of air travel in the Valley and how his experience has evolved since becoming the City of Phoenix’s Aviation Director in March 2021. Hear details about the capital improvement program and the recent Economic Impact Study results. We also dive into how Phoenix Sky Harbor’s new concourse and Southwest Airlines’ new hangar facility impacted overall customer experience and economic impact. Tune in to hear the strategies they are implementing to enhance the passenger experience at Phoenix airports.

In this episode of Let’s Talk Business Phoenix, Latasha Causey, President, at NASCAR’s Phoenix Raceway, gives us an insight into racing in the Valley alongside her professional journey and leadership style. How is Phoenix Raceway contributing to the region’s economic impact and the growth and popularity of motorsports in the U.S.? How does Phoenix Raceway engage with the local business community, and what impact do they hope to achieve? Tune in to hear those answers and more!

As the Greater Phoenix Chamber kicks off its Let’s Talk Business Phoenix Election Insider Series, Maricopa County Supervisor Bill Gates joins us to discuss Maricopa County’s growth and his impact as the county’s Supervisor. What is the significance of elections and ensuring their integrity? What measures has the County implemented to ensure transparency in this year’s elections, encompassing investments in electoral infrastructure, procedural enhancements, and staffing initiatives? Tune in to hear those answers and more!

In episode 5 of Season of Let’s Talk Business Phoenix, Laura Lynn Smith, Division Vice President and General Manager at ADP and the Chamber’s new Board Chairwoman, discusses her goals for the Chamber’s new fiscal year and why your Chamber membership is vital for businesses.

In this episode of Let’s Talk Business Phoenix, Sharon Harper, Chairman & CEO of Plaza Companies, joins us to discuss their operations, including ownership, development, leasing, management of nearly 13 million square feet of Arizona urban transformational projects, medical healthcare companies, senior living communities, and bioscience centers. Tune in to hear more about Plaza Companies’ role in Arizona’s economic development, community engagement, and future growth and expansion efforts.

In this episode of Let’s Talk Business Phoenix, hear from Jessica Pacheco, CEO & Co-Founder at Horizon Strategies. Find out more about the inspiration that started the company and how they are working to help businesses and organizations around the Valley through their strategy, public relations, and policy work.

In this episode of Let’s Talk Business Phoenix, Jennifer Mellor, Chief Innovation Officer for the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation, shares key accomplishments of the Foundation that are significantly impacting Arizona’s workforce. Hear more about the Arizona Economic Insights Dashboard, the latest resource offered to the community, and how companies are using it to grow their businesses.

The Greater Phoenix Chamber is proud to announce the launch of season 3 of our podcast, Let’s Talk Business Phoenix, with host Todd Sanders, president and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Chamber. In the first episode of the season, released on Wednesday, July 3^rd, hear the latest from Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego as she discusses key initiatives and goals halfway through the year. As election season approaches, hear the mayor’s thoughts on how she is making investments in Phoenix to ensure it remains the best place to live, work, and raise a family. Mayor Gallego also discusses the city’s expenditure limitation (Home Rule), which Phoenix voters will be asked to vote on this November.