Tempe Chamber Hosts Gov. Jan Brewer at Business Luncheon

Posted on | October 20, 2009 | No Comments

Sean Donovan

We were proud to host Arizona Governor Janice K. Brewer at an informal business luncheon on Oct. 19 at the Bridgeview Condominiums at Hayden Ferry Lakeside.

Gov. Brewer, in her first informal lunch event with the chamber, addressed an audience of 30 representatives from the Tempe business community who gathered to hear her thoughts on the state’s economic environment and to offer their insights on how it can work at local levels to cultivate favorable conditions.

The governor addressed issues including protecting Arizona’s portion of federal stimulus funding, holding a special November legislative session to address underfunded agencies, working cooperatively with the state legislature to continue supporting the state’s social programs, and tax reform as she discussed her plans to balance the state budget and maintain Arizona’s fiscal integrity.

As a gateway city with more than 100,000 non-resident employees and visitors migrating to it each day, Tempe is an accurate barometer of the Valley’s economic climate. The Governor’s office recognizes the vital role that Tempe plays in the state’s overall growth and by sharing her time with its business leaders, Gov. Brewer reinforced the role that the Tempe Chamber plays in promoting a healthy economy.

Sean Donovan is the Communications Director at the Tempe Chamber of Commerce

Tempe Chamber Staff with Gov. Jan Brewer

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