activities · 15
what they do
direct service · 6
- Arizona Heritage Award Program State-Level Lifetime Achievement AwardsEstablishes and annually presents the Arizona Heritage Award to individuals who have made significant contributions across various sectors in Arizona, including business, politics, arts, athletics, and civic life.
- Arizona Heritage Award Program State-Level Lifetime Achievement AwardsEstablishes and annually presents the Arizona Heritage Award to individuals who have made significant contributions across various sectors in Arizona, commissioning a permanent trophy for the award.
- Business News Publication Local News & Investigative ReportingOperates a digital news platform, Chamber Business News, which reports on business news across Arizona.
- Business News Publication Local News & Investigative ReportingOperates a digital news platform, Chamber Business News, that reports on business news across Arizona.
- National Civics Bee Competition Youth Civic Leadership TrainingManaged Arizona's inaugural National Civics Bee competition in 2024 through the Arizona Chamber Foundation.
- National Civics Bee Competition Management Youth Civic Leadership TrainingManaged Arizona's inaugural National Civics Bee competition in 2024 through the Arizona Chamber Foundation.
advocacy · 4
- Advocacy for Arizona Businesses Industry-Specific Business AdvocacyRepresents the collective voice of the Arizona business community by setting legislative goals through policy committees, outlining public policies within its annual business agenda, and influencing public policy at both the state and federal levels to champion free-market principles.
- Advocacy for Business-Friendly Public Policy Industry-Specific Business AdvocacyRepresents the Arizona business community by setting legislative goals, outlining public policies in an annual business agenda, and influencing public policy at state and federal levels to champion free-market principles and support business growth.
- Political Action Committee (PAC) Operations Industry-Specific Business AdvocacyOperates a "Mega PAC" to financially support and help elect business-friendly candidates to public office who align with the Arizona Chamber Business Agenda.
- Political Action Committee (PAC) OperationsOperates a Political Action Committee (PAC) with "Mega PAC" designation to financially support and help elect business-friendly candidates to public office who align with the Arizona Chamber Business Agenda.
research · 3
- Business Research and Resources Economic Impact Research and Sector DevelopmentConducts research on issues that sustain and expand Arizona businesses and provides downloadable PDF resources on various topics, including occupational licensure and the sports industry impact.
- Business Research and Resources Economic Impact Research and Sector DevelopmentConducts research on issues that sustain and expand Arizona businesses and provides downloadable PDF resources on various topics, including occupational licensure and the sports industry's economic impact.
- Research and Resource Provision Economic Impact Research and Sector DevelopmentConducts research on issues that sustain and expand Arizona businesses and provides downloadable PDF resources on various topics, including occupational licensure and the sports industry's economic impact.
capacity building · 2
- Business Leader Development Program Leadership Fellowship ProgramsDevelops business leaders through the Arizona Industry Fellows program, a non-partisan educational initiative that explores the impact of public policy on the economic landscape.
- Business Leader Development Program Leadership Fellowship ProgramsDevelops business leaders through the Arizona Industry Fellows program, a non-partisan educational program that explores the impact of public policy on the economic landscape.
strategies · 27
how they think
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- Advancing a Globally Competitive Tax System tax_policy_advocacyThe organization advocates for a globally competitive, fair, consistent, transparent, and easily administered state and local taxation system. It supports a broad tax base with low rates to stimulate economic growth and capital investment, promoting policies that enhance the global competitiveness of the manufacturing sector.
- Advocating for Free Market Healthcare and Water Resource Management free_market_advocacyThe organization advocates for free market principles in healthcare delivery and payment to promote competition, efficiency, quality, and affordability, while also developing solutions to reduce the number of uninsured individuals. It is also dedicated to ensuring sustainable management of Arizona's water resources and natural assets by advocating for policies that balance economic growth with responsible stewardship.
- Advocating for Free Market Principles in Healthcare free_market_healthcare_advocacyThe organization advocates for free market principles in healthcare delivery and payment to promote competition, efficiency, quality, and affordability. It also works to develop solutions to reduce the number of uninsured individuals and supports a market-driven healthcare system that simplifies the provision of health insurance benefits by employers.
- Advocating for Pro-Business Policies and Economic Growth policy_advocacyThe organization serves as a unified voice for Arizona's business community, championing policies at state and federal levels that drive economic growth, innovation, and competitiveness. This includes advocating for lower taxes, reduced regulatory burdens, free-market principles, and policies that retain existing businesses while stimulating new growth and job creation.
- Advocating for Pro-Growth Policies and a Favorable Business Climate policy_advocacyThe organization serves as a unified voice for Arizona's business community, championing policies at state and federal levels that drive economic growth, innovation, and competitiveness. This includes advocating for lower taxes, reduced regulatory burdens, free-market principles, and policies that retain existing businesses, stimulate new growth, and create jobs.
- Advocating for Sustainable Resource Management and Infrastructure sustainable_resource_infrastructure_advocacyThe organization is dedicated to ensuring sustainable management of Arizona's water resources, natural assets, and energy infrastructure. It advocates for policies that balance economic growth with responsible stewardship, prevent excessive regulatory burdens on industry, and strengthen essential infrastructure including transportation, healthcare, and communications.
- Advocating for Workplace Flexibility and Employer Needs workplace_flexibility_advocacyThe organization advocates for federal labor policies that encourage workplace flexibility and reflect the needs of employers, aiming to improve the overall business environment.
- Advocating for a Globally Competitive Tax and Regulatory Environment competitive_tax_regulatory_advocacyThe organization champions policies that create a globally competitive, fair, consistent, transparent, and easily administered state and local taxation system, supporting a broad tax base with low rates to stimulate economic growth and capital investment. It also advocates for policies that limit unnecessary regulatory burdens and promote state primacy in environmental and safety regulations.
- Developing a Skilled Workforce and Robust Education System workforce_education_advocacyThe organization is committed to advancing a well-designed P-20 education system that serves students and delivers a talented workforce prepared for future job markets. This includes advocating for an employer-aligned, accountable, transparent, and results-focused education system, promoting state investment in career and technical education, and fostering workforce system-industry collaboration.
- Developing a Skilled Workforce and Robust Education System workforce_development_advocacyThe organization is committed to advancing a well-designed P-20 education system that serves students, fosters community development, and delivers a talented workforce prepared for future job markets. It advocates for an employer-aligned, accountable, transparent, and results-focused education system, promoting policies that educate and attract a quality workforce and supporting investment in career and technical education.
- Developing a Skilled Workforce and Robust Infrastructure workforce_and_infrastructure_developmentThe organization advocates for policies that advance a well-designed P-20 education system, foster community development, and deliver a talented workforce prepared for future job markets. This includes promoting state investment in career and technical education, supporting employer-aligned and accountable education systems, and strengthening essential infrastructure like transportation, healthcare, water, and communications.
- Electing Business-Friendly Candidates through Non-Partisan Advocacy electoral_advocacyThe organization aims to elect business-friendly candidates to public office, supporting them regardless of political party affiliation, to promote policies that support businesses and economic prosperity in Arizona. This non-partisan approach is driven by research and focuses on candidates who champion free-market principles and pro-growth policies.
- Experiential Learning for Future Leaders experiential_learningThe organization immerses program fellows in industries driving economic opportunity in Arizona, including an international experience focused on cross-border trade, to develop future leaders.
- Fostering International Trade and Global Competitiveness international_trade_competitivenessThe organization promotes new free trade agreements to strengthen relationships with trading partners and bolster the state's economy. It also opposes federal regulations that reduce Arizona's global economic competitiveness and aims to make Arizona a destination for re-shoring manufacturing jobs and attracting investment.
- Fostering International Trade and Global Competitiveness international_trade_advocacyThe organization promotes new free trade agreements to strengthen relationships with trading partners and bolster the state's economy. It opposes federal regulations that reduce Arizona's global economic competitiveness and immerses program fellows in industries driving economic opportunity, including international experiences focused on cross-border trade.
- Improving Workers' Compensation System workers_compensation_improvementThe organization works to improve Arizona's workers' compensation system to enhance employee care and ensure cost-efficient use of employer funds, supporting a balanced approach that protects consumers and fosters competition.
- Promoting Free Market Principles in Key Sectors free_market_advocacyThe organization advocates for free market principles across various sectors, including healthcare, insurance, and the legal system, to foster competition, efficiency, quality, and affordability. This approach aims to reduce regulatory burdens, ensure fair dispute adjudication, and promote innovation while balancing economic vitality with responsible stewardship.
- Promoting International Trade and Global Competitiveness international_trade_advocacyThe organization promotes new free trade agreements to strengthen relationships with trading partners and bolster the state's economy. It also advocates for a globally competitive environment for the manufacturing sector in Arizona to attract capital, promote innovation, and encourage investment in research and development, while opposing federal regulations that reduce Arizona's global economic competitiveness.
- Promoting Non-Partisan Electoral and Policy Advocacy non_partisan_advocacyThe organization employs a non-partisan approach to support candidates and policies that align with its mission, regardless of political party affiliation. It aims to elect business-friendly candidates to public office to promote policies that support businesses and economic prosperity in Arizona.
- Promoting a Competitive and Balanced Regulatory Environment regulatory_advocacyThe organization advocates for cost-effective environmental regulations based on sound science and consensus-based stakeholder processes, balancing environmental stewardship with economic vitality. It also champions policies that limit abuse in workers' compensation, foster competition in insurance, and alleviate unnecessary regulatory burdens across various sectors, including manufacturing and environmental matters.
- Promoting a Globally Competitive and Efficient Taxation and Regulatory Environment regulatory_reform_advocacyThe organization advocates for a globally competitive, fair, consistent, transparent, and easily administered state and local taxation system with broad tax bases and low rates to stimulate economic growth and capital investment. It also champions policies that alleviate unnecessary regulatory burdens, promote cost-effective environmental regulations based on sound science, and ensure a balanced approach to insurance and workers' compensation.
- Research-Driven Policy Analysis research_driven_analysisThe organization uses a non-partisan, research-driven approach to analyze issues impacting Arizona’s economy, ensuring its advocacy efforts are grounded in sound data and analysis.
- Shaping Policy through Committee Structure and Stakeholder Engagement policy_committee_structureThe organization utilizes a structured approach with eight policy committees, each focusing on specific areas relevant to the business community. Policy recommendations are grounded in input from these committees and industry stakeholders, ensuring that advocacy efforts address critical issues like taxation, regulation, education, workforce development, infrastructure, and international trade.
- Shaping Policy through Committee Structure and Stakeholder Engagement policy_committee_stakeholder_engagementThe organization utilizes a structured approach with eight policy committees, each focusing on specific areas relevant to the business community. Policy recommendations are grounded in input from these committees and industry stakeholders, addressing critical areas like taxation, regulation, education, workforce development, infrastructure, and international trade. This collaborative process informs an annual business agenda to guide advocacy efforts.
- Shaping Policy through Committee Structure and Stakeholder Engagement stakeholder_engagementThe organization utilizes a structured approach with eight policy committees, each focusing on specific areas relevant to the business community. Policy recommendations are grounded in input from these committees and industry stakeholders, ensuring a collaborative and informed process for advancing policies that foster economic growth and a thriving business environment.
- Strengthening Infrastructure for Economic Competitiveness infrastructure_advocacyThe organization promotes policies that strengthen essential infrastructure, including education, transportation, health care, water, electricity, and communications. It advocates for the development of a multi-modal transportation system, more efficient border ports, and the removal of barriers to public infrastructure investment to facilitate economic activity and attract manufacturing businesses.
- Supporting Business-Friendly Candidates and Non-Partisan Electoral Engagement electoral_advocacyThe organization aims to elect business-friendly candidates to public office to promote policies that support businesses and economic prosperity in Arizona. It operates as a non-partisan entity, supporting candidates regardless of political party affiliation, based on their alignment with the organization's mission and pro-growth principles.
named programs · 8
what they call their work
Arizona Chamber Legal Center
Provides legal counsel and support, likely focusing on business litigation, appellate litigation, government contracting, administrative law, regulatory compliance, healthcare law, and political and election law.
Arizona Manufacturers Council (AMC)
Represents the manufacturing community in Arizona, advocating for policies that promote a positive business climate, attract investment, and improve workforce development for the sector. It is the official state affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM).
Environment Policy Committee
Dedicated to streamlining environmental policies and regulations in Arizona, ensuring they are science-based, consensus-driven, and cost-effective for businesses.
Health Care Policy Committee
Works to ensure statewide access to high-quality health care, develop solutions for the uninsured, address government cost-shifting, and advocate for free market principles in health care delivery.
Infrastructure, Innovation & Competitiveness Policy Committee
Champions policies that retain existing businesses, diversify industry sectors, stimulate new business growth, and advocate for infrastructure improvements and access to modern technologies.
Insurance & Workers’ Compensation Policy Committee
Advocates for policies that limit abuse, maintain competitive workers’ compensation insurance premiums, and foster a competitive and innovative insurance regulatory environment.
Legal, Labor & Regulatory Affairs Policy Committee
Champions policies that alleviate unnecessary regulatory burdens, enhance Arizona’s legal system, and strengthen the employee-employer relationship while protecting right-to-work status and private property rights.
Taxation Policy Committee
Advocates for a state and local taxation system that is globally competitive, fair, consistent, and transparent.
relationships · 52
who they work with
- APS Partner — Ted Geisler, Chair of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry, is from APS.
- Amazon Partner — Rebecca Butler from Amazon chairs the Taxation Policy Committee.
- Amazon Partner — Rebecca Butler is a board member from Amazon.
- Arizona Chamber Foundation Partner — Ali Bates helps manage the Arizona Chamber Foundation and worked as a Program Director for Arizona’s inaugural National Civics Bee competition.
- Arizona Chamber PAC Government — Political Action Committee associated with the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
- Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry Government — The PAC supports candidates who share the principles and priorities outlined in the Arizona Chamber Business Agenda.
- Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry Partner — Works in partnership to accelerate the priorities of the business community.
- Arizona Complete Health Partner — Monica Coury, Chair-elect of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry, is from Arizona Complete Health.
- Arizona Complete Health Partner — Monica Coury, from Arizona Complete Health, provides a testimonial on the Chamber's advocacy efforts.
- Arizona Diamondbacks Partner — Derrick Hall is a board member from Arizona Diamondbacks.
- Arizona State University Partner — Courtney Coolidge served as the Senior Director for State Relations at Arizona State University.
- Arizona State University Partner — Danny Seiden serves as an adjunct professor at Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.
- Association of State Chamber Professionals Partner — Tom Ducey serves as a Board Member at the Association of State Chamber Professionals.
- Axon Partner — Chris Camacho from Axon co-chairs the Infrastructure, Innovation & Competitiveness Policy Committee.
- Banner Health Partner — Jason Bezozo from Banner Health co-chairs the Health Care Policy Committee.
- Banner Health Partner — Jason Bezozo is a board member from Banner Health.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Partner — Chuck Bassett from Blue Cross Blue Shield co-chairs the Health Care Policy Committee.
- Boeing Partner — Mark Gaspers, Immediate Past Chair, is from Boeing.
- CalPortland Partner — Matt Hinck is a board member from CalPortland.
- CalPortland Partner — Matthew Hinck from CalPortland chairs the Environment Policy Committee.
- CopperPoint Insurance Partner — Mark Kendall from CopperPoint Insurance chairs the Insurance & Workers’ Compensation Policy Committee.
- Copperpoint Insurance Companies Partner — Mark Kendall is a board member from Copperpoint Insurance Companies.
- Fennemore Craig Partner — Alexis Glascock from Fennemore Craig co-chairs the Infrastructure, Innovation & Competitiveness Policy Committee.
- Freeport-McMoRan Partner — Richard Bark, Vice Chair of Public Affairs for the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry, is from Freeport-McMoRan.
- Grand Canyon University Partner — Dana Drew Shaw from Grand Canyon University chairs the Workforce, Talent Supply & Education Policy Committee.
- Grand Canyon University Partner — Dana Drew Shaw is a board member from Grand Canyon University.
- Greenberg Traurig Partner — Danny Seiden was a shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, chairing the Phoenix office government law and policy practice.
- Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting Partner — Ali Bates is actively involved with the Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting.
- Intel Partner — Danny Seiden previously worked at Intel.
- Intel Corporation Partner — Angela Creedon, Chairman of the Arizona Manufacturers Council, is from Intel Corporation.
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