activities · 24
what they do
direct service · 13
- Business Marketing and Communication Member Business Promotion ServicesOffers marketing exposure and annual marketing credits for member businesses, manages social media channels with over 57,000 followers, and maintains a website with over 36,000 monthly visitors for advertising opportunities. It also publishes targeted e-newsletters to inform and engage specific business audiences.
- Business Marketing and Visibility Services Member Business Promotion ServicesProvides marketing exposure and annual marketing credits for member businesses to enhance community visibility. This includes advertising opportunities on its website, which receives over 36,000 unique visitors monthly, and promotion through social media channels with over 57,000 combined followers.
- Connecting Unemployed and Underemployed Individuals to JobsConnects qualified unemployed and underemployed candidates directly to hiring managers in historically underserved communities in Phoenix, with over 50% of placed candidates previously unemployed and achieving an average salary 36% higher than the Maricopa County minimum wage.
- Federal Contract Matchmaking Women-Owned Business Certification & DevelopmentOrganizes events like the "National Small Business Matchmaking Series" to connect small businesses with federal contract opportunities.
- Member Information and Networking Services Member and Industry Directory ServicesProvides an online Member Information Center (MIC) for businesses to manage profiles, update directory listings, create deals, and submit events. It also connects leaders and offers opportunities for networking and growth for over 2,400 member businesses.
- Member Information and Networking Services Member Business Promotion ServicesProvides member businesses with access to an online portal (Member Information Center) to manage company profiles, directory listings, deals, and events. It also facilitates networking opportunities and offers marketing exposure through various channels, including e-newsletters, website advertising, and social media promotion, for over 2,400 member businesses.
- Providing Member Information and Networking Services Member and Industry Directory ServicesOffers an online Member Information Center (MIC) for managing company profiles, directory listings, deals, and event submissions. It also connects leaders and businesses for networking and growth opportunities, serving over 2,400 member businesses.
- Small Business Federal Contract Matchmaking Women-Owned Business Certification & DevelopmentOrganizes a "National Small Business Matchmaking Series" to connect small businesses with federal contract opportunities.
- Small Business Federal Contract Matchmaking Women-Owned Business Certification & DevelopmentOrganized the "National Small Business Matchmaking Series" to connect small businesses with federal contract opportunities.
- Targeted E-Newsletter Publication Member Newsletter & Magazine DistributionPublishes several targeted e-newsletters, including BusinessBuzz (bi-weekly), Economy In Focus (monthly), Policy In Focus (monthly), Valley Young Professionals (monthly), and Women in Focus (monthly), to inform and engage specific business audiences.
- Workforce Development and Education Initiatives Career Pathways Development & Workforce AlignmentOperates ElevateEdAZ to prepare individuals for college and careers by aligning education, business, and community. This includes partnering with schools for career and technical education, connecting students to internships, and leading charitable and education initiatives focused on education, workforce development, wellness, and research.
- Workforce Development and Education Initiatives Career Pathways Development & Workforce AlignmentOperates ElevateEdAZ to prepare individuals for college and careers by aligning education, business, and community, including connecting students to internships and supporting career and technical education programs. It also leads charitable and education initiatives focused on education, workforce development, wellness, and research, and connects unemployed/underemployed candidates with hiring managers.
- Workforce Development and Education Initiatives Career Pathways Development & Workforce AlignmentOperates ElevateEdAZ to prepare individuals for college and careers by aligning education, business, and community. This includes partnering with schools to promote career and technical education, connecting students to internships, and placing unemployed/underemployed candidates into jobs with higher-than-minimum-wage salaries.
advocacy · 3
- Advocacy for Business-Friendly Public Policy Industry-Specific Business AdvocacyAdvocates for public policies and a regulatory environment favorable to businesses and owners at city and state levels, monitoring legislative processes, vetting political candidates, and evaluating ballot measures. This includes supporting specific bills and opposing others, with a track record of bills signed into law and opposed bills defeated.
- Advocacy for Business-Friendly Public Policy Industry-Specific Business AdvocacyAdvocates for public policies and a regulatory environment favorable to businesses at the city and state levels, including monitoring legislative processes, vetting political candidates, evaluating ballot measures, and employing dedicated lobbyists. This includes supporting and opposing specific bills and achieving a high success rate for endorsed candidates.
- Advocating for Business-Friendly Legislation Industry-Specific Business AdvocacyAdvocates for public policies and a regulatory environment favorable to businesses at the city and state levels, including monitoring legislative processes, vetting political candidates, evaluating ballot measures, and employing dedicated lobbyists. This includes supporting and opposing specific bills and achieving a high success rate for endorsed candidates.
research · 3
- Policy Research and ForumsPublishes presentations, whitepapers, and letters illustrating the Chamber’s positions on public policies and hosts policy forums to convene business leaders, elected officials, and community stakeholders on regional issues.
- Policy Research and PublicationPublishes presentations, whitepapers, letters, and other documents that illustrate the Chamber’s positions on public policies.
- Public Policy Research and PublicationsPublishes presentations, whitepapers, letters, and other documents to illustrate the Chamber’s positions on public policies.
capacity building · 5
- Capacity Building for Businesses Workforce Collaborative ConveningConvenes employer-led workforce collaboratives to address skills gaps, organizes initiatives for economic development, and provides professional development activities for member teams. It also offers members a voice in crafting policy priorities through issue committees.
- Member Engagement through Issue CommitteesOffers members a voice in crafting policy priorities for the business community through participation in issue committees.
- Policy Priority Crafting for MembersOffers members a voice in crafting policy priorities for the business community through issue committees.
- Workforce Development and Economic Vitality Initiatives Workforce Collaborative ConveningConvenes six employer-led workforce collaboratives to address skills gaps, hosts an annual Workforce Summit, and organizes initiatives that promote economic development and professional development for member teams, contributing to the region's economic vitality.
- Workforce and Economic Development Capacity Building Workforce Collaborative ConveningConvenes employer-led workforce collaboratives to address skills gaps, hosts an annual Workforce Summit, and organizes initiatives that promote economic development and professional development for member teams. It also engages emerging leaders in civic education, community service, and professional development through the Leadership Phoenix program.
strategies · 14
how they think
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- Advocating for a Pro-Business Environment pro_business_advocacyThe organization promotes sustainable economic growth and prosperity by actively advocating for businesses, influencing policymakers, and representing business interests in government to foster a conducive business environment, economic growth, innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development.
- Advocating for a Pro-Business Environment pro_business_advocacyThe organization advocates for policies and political candidates that support business interests, economic growth, innovation, and sustainable development, believing that this creates a conducive environment for businesses to thrive and contributes to regional prosperity.
- Aligning education with workforce needs education-workforce alignmentThe organization acts as an intermediary to align educational training with job skills and industry needs, preparing individuals for college and careers. This involves connecting students, educators, and employers, promoting career awareness, and championing scalable workforce solutions, particularly for underrepresented populations.
- Catalyzing Regional Prosperity through Policy and Talent Development regional_prosperity_developmentThe organization catalyzes regional prosperity by focusing on forward-thinking public policy, intentional economic growth strategies, and the development of a diverse and prepared talent pool.
- Catalyzing regional prosperity through integrated development regional prosperity through policy and talent developmentThe organization catalyzes regional prosperity by combining forward-thinking public policy, intentional economic growth strategies, and the development of a diverse and prepared talent pool. This integrated approach ensures sustainable economic growth and a robust workforce.
- Convening and Catalyzing Stakeholders for Community and Economic Development stakeholder_conveningThe organization fosters growth and thriving businesses by connecting diverse businesses, leaders, and advocates, and by convening and catalyzing business, education, and community stakeholders to enhance college and career readiness, develop a stronger workforce, and build healthier communities.
- Convening and Catalyzing Stakeholders for Regional Development stakeholder_convening_and_catalysisThe organization acts as a convener and catalyst, bringing together business, education, and community stakeholders to foster collaboration, enhance college and career readiness, strengthen the workforce, and build healthier communities. This cross-sector approach is believed to drive regional economic and social progress.
- Convening and catalyzing stakeholders for community and workforce development convening and catalyzing stakeholdersThe organization convenes and catalyzes business, education, and community stakeholders to enhance college and career readiness, develop a stronger workforce, and build healthier communities. This approach fosters connectivity and collaboration among diverse groups to drive economic and workforce development.
- Cultivating Leadership for Regional Change leadership_pipeline_developmentThe organization develops a pipeline of informed, connected, and community-minded leaders through a leadership development model, believing that these individuals are essential to driving regional change and addressing economic and social challenges.
- Employer-Led Workforce Development and Alignment employer_led_workforce_developmentThe organization convenes employer-led collaboratives and uses an employer-driven Talent Pipeline Management (TPM) model to align educational outcomes and training with employer talent demands, address skills gaps, and create sustainable talent pipelines. This approach ensures that workforce development efforts directly meet the needs of the business community.
- Employer-Led Workforce Development and Talent Pipeline Management employer_led_workforce_developmentThe organization addresses skills gaps and builds a sustainable talent pipeline by convening employer-led workforce collaboratives and applying supply chain principles to align educational outcomes with employer talent demands, focusing on a jobs-first approach and connecting students, educators, and employers.
- Employer-led workforce development to address skills gaps employer-led collaborativesThe organization addresses skills gaps and builds a sustainable talent pipeline by convening employer-led workforce collaboratives. This approach ensures that educational outcomes and training align with the specific demands and hiring needs of employers, applying supply chain principles to talent management.
- Pro-business advocacy and representation pro-business advocacyThe organization advocates for a pro-business environment by influencing policymakers, representing business interests in government, and developing member-driven policy initiatives. This multi-faceted approach includes research, stakeholder engagement, direct advocacy, and coalition building to foster economic growth, innovation, and sustainable development.
- Strategic employer partnerships for quality job opportunities employer partnership criteriaThe organization partners exclusively with employers that offer quality benefits and opportunities for career advancement, focusing on recruiting diverse job seekers who are unemployed or underemployed to fill these positions.
named programs · 1
what they call their work
Key Bills & Issues Tracking
Monitors and takes positions on legislative bills in the Arizona State Legislature that impact the business community and economic development, including bills related to water resources, financial regulations, healthcare, education, transportation, and taxation.
relationships · 34
who they work with
- Adelante Healthcare Partner — Featured as a "Premier" organization by the Greater Phoenix Chamber.
- American Student Assistance Partner — Published an original post on medium.com written by American Student Assistance.
- Arizona School Boards Association (ASBA) Partner — Featured in a video from ASBA regarding ElevateEdAZ's work at Betty H. Fairfax.
- Betty H. Fairfax Partner — ElevateEdAZ is helping connect classroom learning to real-world opportunity at Betty H. Fairfax.
- Boys & Girls Club of Metro Phoenix Partner — Featured as a "Premier" organization by the Greater Phoenix Chamber.
- City of Phoenix Partner — Collaborated with the City of Phoenix on joint initiatives related to urban development and economic inclusion.
- Comcast Partner — Featured as a "Premier" organization by the Greater Phoenix Chamber.
- Concord General Partner — Featured as a "Premier" organization by the Greater Phoenix Chamber.
- Cox Communications Partner — Susan Anable, from Cox Communications, serves as the Public Affairs Committee Chair.
- Duffy Group Partner — Featured as a "Premier" organization by the Greater Phoenix Chamber.
- Elontec Partner — Member of the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce.
- Exact Sciences Partner — Featured as a "Premier" organization by the Greater Phoenix Chamber.
- Fennemore Partner — Presented at the Workforce Summit.
- Fry's Food Partner — Member of the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce.
- Governor Hobbs Government — Applauded Governor Hobbs for signing HB 2938.
- Grad Solutions Partner — Featured as a "Premier" organization by the Greater Phoenix Chamber.
- Greater Phoenix Chamber Partner — The Foundation leads the charitable and education initiatives of the Greater Phoenix Chamber.
- Hawaiian Airlines Partner — Featured as a "Premier" organization by the Greater Phoenix Chamber.
- Maricopa County Partner — Partnered with Maricopa County on workforce development and regional policy forums.
- Mayo Clinic Partner — Provided an internship opportunity for a student supported by ElevateEdAZ.
- Mind 24-7 Partner — Featured as a "Premier" organization by the Greater Phoenix Chamber.
- Northern Trust Partner — Featured as a "Premier" organization by the Greater Phoenix Chamber.
- REDW Partner — Featured as a "Premier" organization by the Greater Phoenix Chamber.
- Ready to Hire Partner — Featured as a "Premier" organization by the Greater Phoenix Chamber.
- SSC Underground Partner — Featured as a "Premier" organization by the Greater Phoenix Chamber.
- ScholarPath Partner — Featured as a "Premier" organization by the Greater Phoenix Chamber.
- Skills for America Partner — Connect to Work AZ is powered by Skills for America, a jobs-first program.
- The Stile Group Partner — Featured as a "Premier" organization by the Greater Phoenix Chamber.
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce Partner — Presented at the Workforce Summit.
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Partner — Subscribes to their employer-driven Talent Pipeline Management™ (TPM) model.
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