September 12th, 2023 In this past webinar, we dove into Arizona’s remarkable economic transformation one year after the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act. This legislation, along with accelerated advancements in battery technology and renewable energy, propelled Arizona into a new era of unprecedented job and manufacturing growth. Speakers: Blaise Caudill  Policy Advisor, Arizona Governor’s Office Steven Zylstra  President & CEO, Arizona Technology Council Joel Millman Workforce Development Manager, Pinal County Moderated by Kelly Barr Chair of the Board, Ar ..read more

February 21, 2023 Arizona’s corporate sector is driving demand for clean energy — setting carbon emission goals and developing strategies to reach them. And Arizona utilities are well underway in transitioning to clean energy and have set timelines to do so. Join us and learn more about the challenges and opportunities for utilities and corporations as we make this transition, and how federal support from the Inflation Reduction Act will help expedite the transition. Speakers: Johnathan Simkins Vice President, Planning & Administration Global Real Estate & Workplace Experience, Ameri ..read more

An extended drought. Blistering extreme temperatures. Ever-more-common wildfires. Couple any of these urgent realities with rising energy prices and inflation and it’s very clear: the time for Arizona to act responsibly is now, and with the recent U.S. Senate and House passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, we will be doing just that. We are grateful for this commitment from the federal government. It’s incredibly encouraging to see Congress pass the Inflation Reduction Act, which will keep Arizona’s economy strong and resilient, expand jobs and encourage clean and renewable, U.S.-produced en ..read more

October 5, 2021 What does the infrastructure bill mean for Arizona? Will it drive climate action and a clean energy economy in Arizona? Can we learn from Minnesota’s efforts to implement a statewide plan for a clean energy economy? Speakers: U.S. Congressman Greg Stanton, Keynote Speaker In his first term in Congress, Congressman Stanton has focused on increasing trade opportunities in Arizona, planning for the state’s water future, and investing in public transportation and infrastructure. Stanton is a member of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee and the Judiciary Committee. J ..read more

February 1, 2022 Electric Vehicle (EV) companies and suppliers in the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area and across Arizona are now referring to the region as the “Electric Valley”. While other states in the U.S. may produce more vehicles in total, Arizona is attracting the startup EV sector, bringing thousands of additional jobs and billions of capital investment to our state. But the question is: With fierce competition from other regions in the U.S., how can Arizona continue to the grow the EV manufacturing sector? What does this mean for Arizona in terms of associated tax revenue, investmen ..read more

February 1, 2022 Electric Vehicle (EV) companies and suppliers in the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area and across Arizona are now referring to the region as the “Electric Valley”. While other states in the U.S. may produce more vehicles in total, Arizona is attracting the startup EV sector, bringing thousands of additional jobs and billions of capital investment to our state. But the question is: With fierce competition from other regions in the U.S., how can Arizona continue to the grow the EV manufacturing sector? What does this mean for Arizona in terms of associated tax revenue, investmen ..read more

October 5, 2021 What does the infrastructure bill mean for Arizona? Will it drive climate action and a clean energy economy in Arizona? Can we learn from Minnesota’s efforts to implement a statewide plan for a clean energy economy? Speakers: U.S. Congressman Greg Stanton, Keynote Speaker In his first term in Congress, Congressman Stanton has focused on increasing trade opportunities in Arizona, planning for the state’s water future, and investing in public transportation and infrastructure. Stanton is a member of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee and the Judiciary Committee. J ..read more

Written by Stephen Anderson Stephen Anderson is a veteran zoning and land use attorney at the law firm Gammage & Burnham. His experience extends to due diligence and acquisitions related to utilities, transportation, and retail and residential projects. Stephen serves on the Board of Directors for Arizona Forward.  Good government is often invisible. It goes about its business without much notice or fanfare. Such is the role of the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG). Through the Regional Transportation Plan, and funding from a county transportation sale tax, MAG plans our free ..read more

April 29,  2021 Is Arizona fully prepared for climate risks that will affect our long-term water supplies? Hear from Arizona’s water supply experts on the answers to this critically important question. Learn what it means for you, your business and Arizona’s water future. Speakers Robert Anderson, Moderator Anderson is Shareholder and Director in the Natural Resources Practice Group at Fennemore. He is one of the Southwest’s most recognized water attorneys, focusing primarily on water rights and water resource issues, as well as water quality, wetlands, and endangered species. Cynthia Cam ..read more

April 29, 2021 Is Arizona fully prepared for climate risks that will affect our long-term water supplies? Hear from Arizona’s water supply experts on the answers to this critically important question. Learn what it means for you, your business and Arizona’s water future. Speakers Robert Anderson, Moderator Anderson is Shareholder and Director in the Natural Resources Practice Group at Fennemore. He is one of the Southwest’s most recognized water attorneys, focusing primarily on water rights and water resource issues, as well as water quality, wetlands, and endangered species. Cynthia Campbell ..read more