Mayor Kate Gallego delivered her annual State of the City Address, providing an update on the city’s trajectory and outlining her vision. She highlighted how record levels of investments are having a seismic effect on the local economy, creating thousands of high-wage jobs and supporting the middle class. The mayor also discussed critical next steps the city and Valley at large will need to take to ensure Phoenicians are healthy, safe, and thriving for decades to come. Read Full State of the City Speech The post Mayor Gallego delivers 2024 State of the City Address appeared first on Gre ..read more

Cox reaches its zero-to-landfill goal becoming the first U.S.-based, enterprise-wide company verified by Green Circle Certified to reach this milestone PHOENIX – Cox has announced the achievement of its ambitious goal to send Zero Waste to Landfill by 2024. Cox is the first U.S.-based, enterprise-wide service company to be verified by GreenCircle Certified as achieving a 92% waste diversion rate. This achievement meets Zero Waste USA’s definition of a zero-waste business. “When our Chairman Emeritus Jim Kennedy set us on the path to zero waste, he did so because he kne ..read more

On January 22, 2024, Heliae Development, LLC, was awarded a USDA Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) grant in the amount of $2,257,469. This grant was one of 42 awards for independent business owners to help them modernize equipment, adopt new technologies, build production plants and more. This funding helps boost domestic fertilizer production, strengthen competition and lower costs for U.S. farmers. We are thrilled to announce this significant funding milestone in our commitment to provide sustainable agriculture solutions to more rural communities across the country. These funds ..read more

The Education & Workforce Committee works to enhance academic achievement and accountability while offering appropriate skills training that answers employment needs to create a more effective workforce. Hear from the Committee’s Co-Chair Jay Kaprosy, Director, Veridus, to learn more about the committee’s work to tackle top legislative issues and challenges this session. The post Education & Workforce Committee Updates appeared first on Greater Phoenix Chamber ..read more

The Finance Advisory Committee (FAC) met earlier this month and updated state revenue projections. FAC reported that revenues had improved marginally since the January FAC meeting, and as a result, the shortfall has declined to about $(1.3) B over FYs 2024 and 2025. If the legislature opts to continue $369 M of traditional “ongoing one-time” spending, that shortfall number increases to $(1.8) B. Forecasts still show shortfalls through FY 2027. To read the complete update, please click here. The post Forecasting Numbers appeared first on Greater Phoenix Chamber ..read more

The Greater Phoenix Chamber’s Board approved support for three measures that will be on the General Election ballot this November: Connect Maricopa (Prop 479) would extend the current one-half cent sales tax in Maricopa County that provides funding for transportation and infrastructure. Maricopa County Community College District Aggregate Expenditure Limitation is currently based on FY 1979-80 expenses. If approved by Maricopa County voters, this funding formula would be adjusted for FY 2023-24 expenses. SCR 1015 (Initiative; Referendum; Signatures; Legislative Districts) is a referral sent t ..read more

The last week for bills to be heard in committee have concluded, and budget discussions are commencing. The Chamber’s Public Affairs team has been focusing on renewing Prop 123 and getting a balanced budget passed by the legislature and signed by the Governor by the June 30th The Chamber’s Issue Committee meetings continue with an update from the U.S. Chamber and a representative explaining Prop 123. These discussions will continue into the summer to stay apprised of the Chamber’s focus issues. The Public Affairs team is also having Political Action Committee (PAC) discussions and starting ..read more

In the heart of Phoenix lies an area undergoing a remarkable transformation — a metamorphosis fueled by innovation, education, and healthcare. Recently designated as the PHOENIX MEDICAL QUARTER, this vibrant hub is poised to become a cornerstone of bioscience advancement and medical excellence in the region. At the nucleus of this burgeoning medical district is Park Central, a historic landmark undergoing a revitalization effort spearheaded by Plaza Companies and Holualoa Companies. Once a premier shopping destination, Park Central is now evolving into a dynamic center for bioscience, educatio ..read more

Scholarship Funding Available to Arizona Minority Residents to Further Educational Goals SCOTTSDALE, AZ (April 15, 2024) – Having helped fund the educational goals for nearly 100 Arizonans over the last four years, the Fiesta Bowl Organization and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona have again partnered to provide the Empowering Diversity Scholarship ahead of the 2024-25 school year. The Empowering Diversity Scholarship presented by Fiesta Bowl and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona supports the dreams of Arizona minorities in their educational journeys, as part of the organizations’ commitm ..read more

Media Contact: Anna E. Walp Marketing Manager (602) 530-8019 anna.walp@gknet.com PHOENIX, Ariz. and Santa Fe, NM (April 15, 2024) – Gallagher & Kennedy is pleased to welcome Samantha H. Catalano to its Sante Fe, New Mexico office. Samantha’s practice focuses primarily in the regulatory areas of civil litigation, environmental and natural resources, and oil and gas law. She successfully handles motions and trial preparation and appears before regulatory bodies such as the Oil Conservation Division. In addition to her legal experience, Catalano brings a unique scientific perspective to her p ..read more