Arizona Forward
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Arizona Forward is a public interest coalition that seeks to influence environmental and quality of life decisions in the state of Arizona. Arizona Forward is an advocate for a balance between economic development and environmental quality, and convenes business, community and civic leaders in thoughtful public dialogue on critical sustainability issues.
Arizona Forward
8M ago
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
Arizona Forward
9M ago
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
Arizona Forward
1y ago
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
Arizona Forward
2y ago
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.
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Arizona Forward
2y ago
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
Arizona Forward
2y ago
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
Arizona Forward
2y ago
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
Arizona Forward
2y ago
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
Arizona Forward
2y ago
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
Arizona Forward
2y ago
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