Category: Blog – CEO
Coming together to build the economy we need to support tomorrow’s growth
Last month, I watched proudly as the Greater Phoenix Chamber honored three elected officials as our Sentinel Award recipients for...
Breaking the mold, transforming our community
Margret Mead famously said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it...
What businesses need in our city leaders to move Phoenix forward
Last week Mayor Greg Stanton formerly announced his resignation from his role as Mayor of the City of Phoenix. As...
Inspiring valley businesses lead Phoenix forward
This week the Greater Phoenix Chamber is recognizing eight Valley businesses for the work that they do in our community....
Legislative session ends, but the work continues
At the beginning of this legislative session, I talked about the important role the Greater Phoenix Chamber plays as the...
20X2020 proposal long overdue plan that will move Arizona forward
Two weeks ago, Governor Doug Ducey announced his 20X2020 plan to provide Arizona’s teachers a 20% raise by 2020. On...
Working together to build a more collaborative, active community
Over the past year and a half, the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce has had the great opportunity to partner...
It’s time to fund the education system we want to grow our economy
Yesterday, the Arizona Legislature passed a measure to codify additional funding for Arizona’s education system. Proposition 301 (Prop 301) passed...
Phoenix Means Business
Exactly one week ago, the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) hosted Mayor Greg Stanton for his final State of...
Women mean business
Nearly half of all workers in the United States are women. Nearly 10 million businesses which collectively contribute $1.4 trillion...