Category: Blog – CEO

Workforce development through strategic partnerships

By 2020, Arizona’s employment is expected to increase by more than 165,000 new jobs. These jobs will be opening across...

05/06/2019

It’s time to move forward with the USMCA

Approximately seven months ago, the United States, Mexico, and Canada agreed to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The time has...

04/22/2019

Chamber led delegation to D.C. to talk business

For the fourth consecutive year, I was proud to lead the Greater Phoenix Chamber’s business delegation to our nation’s capital....

10/23/2018

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...

05/31/2018

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....

05/21/2018

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...

05/08/2018

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...

04/24/2018

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...

04/10/2018

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...

03/23/2018

Phoenix Means Business

Exactly one week ago, the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) hosted Mayor Greg Stanton for his final State of...

03/13/2018