Recent News About Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce
Greater Phoenix Chamber seeks graphic designer
By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018
The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce is seeking a graphic designer to coordinate the chamber's marketing, promotional materials and a variety of design and layout work.
Phoenix delegates address key issues with lawmakers in Washington
By Marian Johns | Jan 9, 2018
The 2017 Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Executive Dialogue delegation recently helped to represent Arizona's business community while meeting with law makers in Washington, D.C. and advocating for several key issues to support their region's economic growth.
Greater Phoenix Chamber honors 2017 ATHENA award recipients
By Marian Johns | Dec 20, 2017
The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce has recognized its 2017 ATHENA award recipients, marking the 30th year for the awards that honor women who serve as pioneer leaders in the community.
Greater Phoenix Chamber honors ATHENA Award recipients
By Marian Johns | Nov 22, 2017
The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce recently honored three individuals as their 2017 ATHENA Public Sector, Private Sector and Young Professional Award recipients.
Writer spotlights career transition for Greater Phoenix Chamber
By Marian Johns | Nov 20, 2017
Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce member Brenda Cunningham has used her experience of job loss to launch an outplacement business that is helping those faced with a layoff to transition and navigate their professional lives.
Phoenix's first female police, fire chiefs share insights
By Marian Johns | Nov 1, 2017
The first women to head Phoenix's police and fire departments shared their insights on leadership last month at the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce’s Professional Women’s Alliance luncheon.
Greater Phoenix Chamber aims to help fill state's 7,000 vacant cybersecurity jobs
By Marian Johns | Oct 23, 2017
The Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation (GPCF) has launched a website aimed at helping fill the state’s 7,000 vacant cyberpositions and addressing the talent gap for the growing cybersecurity industry.
Economic experts present good news at recent event in Phoenix
By Marian Johns | Oct 17, 2017
During the recent Economic Outlook 2018 Forecast event held in Phoenix, economic experts predicted good news for Arizona’s economy, saying state’s economic growth will continue and announcing an expected drop in the state’s unemployment rate.
GPCC urges talent-centric workforce approach for Arizona
By Carol Ostrow | Sep 25, 2017
Basing its blueprint on that of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the local Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) recently recommended the Talent Pipeline Management (TPM) model for business solutions.
Phoenix Chamber urges action from Congress following Trump's DACA decision
By Chandra Lye | Sep 7, 2017
The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce has asked Congress to develop an immigration solution in light of President Donald Trump’s recent decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
Arizona leaders rally for NAFTA alteration efforts
By Carol Ostrow | Sep 6, 2017
Because Mexico is Arizona’s top partner in international trade, almost 70 state business and political stakeholders traveled to the country recently as part of efforts to alter the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce names ATHENA Award finalists
By Carol Ostrow | Aug 29, 2017
The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) recently announced 11 area women as finalists for the 30th annual ATHENA Awards.
Goodwill donor director talks finding your passion at Professional Women's Alliance luncheon
By Kacie Whaley | Aug 17, 2017
At the Professional Women's Alliance luncheon on Aug. 8, Kimberly Hall, director of donor development at Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona, spoke about finding your passion and how she discovered her own.
GPCC underscores implications of proposed immigration bill
By Carol Ostrow | Aug 9, 2017
The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) said a proposed immigration bill that would limit low- and unskilled workers from entering the United States would cut in half legal immigration over the next decade.
Greater Phoenix Chamber seeks graphic designer
By Carol Ostrow | Aug 1, 2017
Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) is seeking a contract graphic designer to create print and online marketing materials for a two-month period beginning in September.
Greater Phoenix Chamber shares importance of reviewing health care data to hold down costs
By Ruth de Jauregui | Jul 26, 2017
The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce recently shared insights into the health care industry.
U & Improved CEO reframes ‘having it all’ at chamber's Professional Women’s Alliance meeting
By Carol Ostrow | Jul 20, 2017
Jodi Low of U & Improved told her audience that having it all is possible with the right skills and tools at the recent Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) Professional Women’s Alliance meeting.
GPCC to manage Arizona Chamber Executives
By Carol Ostrow | Jul 10, 2017
The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) embarked on an agreement with the Arizona Chamber Executives (ACE) to help the 60-member association meet its business goals.
Arizona Commerce Authority CEO credits state's focus on innovation for tech boom
By Chandra Lye | Jul 5, 2017
Technology companies have been moving to Arizona because of the state’s willingness to embrace new business models, according to the president and CEO of Arizona Commerce Authority.
Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce voices opposition to Prop 206
By Carol Ostrow | Jun 30, 2017
A Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) representative recently spoke out against Arizona’s Proposition 206, a law that requires every employer in the state to compensate workers for sick time, arguing against its administrative effectiveness.
