Tempe Chamber Endorses Monti for Mayor; Foreman, Granville, Woods for Council

We at the Tempe Chamber believe the best candidates to represent the business community are Michael Monti for Mayor, and Dick Foreman, Kolby Granville and Corey Woods for City Council.

Put the Brakes on Overregulation

Washington seems to be stuck in neutral when it comes to some of the most basic responsibilities of government, like reauthorizing core transportation programs or extending key tax provisions. In stark contrast, it is in regulatory overdrive. This administration is churning out significant new rules and regulations at a breathtaking pace—many designed to accelerate an ideological agenda.

If You Can’t Beat ’Em, Silence ’Em?

The nation is debating some of the most consequential issues of our time. As America’s job creators, businesses must have a voice in the debate. They must be allowed to engage in the political and government contracting processes without being subject to litmus tests or fearing retribution. And they must expect fair and open union organizing rules.

Report Card Time! EVCCA Releases Report on Legislature

The East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance has published the 2011 Legislative Report Card. It rates our state senators and representatives on issues relating to business, and also summarizes bills in the legislature.

Congressman David Schweikert to Present Federal Update

The Tempe Chamber of Commerce presents State of the District: A Federal Update with Congressman David Schweikert on March 22. Join our audience of community, educational, political and civic leaders as Congressman Schweikert shares his impressions as a newly elected member of Congress, along with his vision for the future of our district, state and country.

With Elections Over, Work Can Begin

The 2010 elections are finally over, and I feel the great need for a hot, cleansing bath. I don’t know that the political ads were that much more aggressive than in past years, but the unintended consequence of early balloting is that the campaign runs that much longer. In fact, it often felt like a good example of infinity.

Tempe Chamber Announces Candidate Endorsements

The Tempe Chamber of Commerce has announced its endorsements for candidates in the Aug. 24 election of representatives to the State Legislature.

US Congressman Harry Mitchell to Give Federal Update to Tempe Chamber, Community

The Tempe Chamber of Commerce welcomes US Congressman Harry Mitchell as he delivers the State of the District: A Federal Update address on Friday, Jan. 29.

Tempe Chamber Hosts Gov. Jan Brewer at Business Luncheon

The Tempe Chamber of Commerce was proud to host Arizona Governor Janice K. Brewer at an informal business luncheon on Oct. 19 at the Bridgeview Condominiums at Hayden Ferry Lakeside.

Come on Legislators, Take the Plunge!

Arizona is currently challenged by the deepest economic crisis to face it since it joined the United States of America nearly a century ago. Its citizens are looking to the leaders of this great state to steer a course through this storm.