News
Government Affairs news below:
Legislature
Governmental Affairs representatives from the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce have been at the state capitol securing votes on key legislation that affects business. Lobbying efforts have been for passage of the Arizona Temporary Worker bill, improvements to impact fee legislation, R&D Tax Credit, limiting regulation on Green House Gas Standards and support of the […]
» Read more...DC Fly-in
Chamber executives from all over Arizona participated in the yearly Chamber of Commerce DC Fly-in. Meetings were scheduled with all Arizona members of Congress along with U.S. Senator Jon Kyl. TMCC president Jack Camper participated in a panel discussion with Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords on immigration. Over 30 top congressional aides and the press were informed on […]
» Read more...Water
The Tucson Regional Water Coalition met at the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce to discuss and formulate a plan to address water sustainability for our region. The Chamber, along with representatives from other concerned organizations, have been meeting for several months to have proactive involvement in what government and private water providers do to address […]
» Read more...Upward Bound Program
Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce staff members attended the kickoff meeting of Pima Community College’s Upward Bound program. The Upward Bound program supports low-income and first-generation students considering college through one-on-one advising and mentoring and career exploration. Upward Bound participants take enrichment classes in literature, writing, math and science.
» Read more...Chamber, PCC and Job Path Join Forces
Chamber staff met with Job Path and Pima Community College representatives to finalize plans for a certification and Associates Degree program for Office Administrators and Office Managers. Based on the ever-increasing demand for qualified office personnel, the Chamber and Job Path have been working with PCC staff to craft a curriculum that, upon completion, will provide graduates with a broad […]
» Read more...Concerned Groups Unite for Positive Immigration Initiative
Arizona Chambers of Commerce, Businesses, Contractors, and others have united to spearhead an initiative for a state-based immigration policy. Supporters believe that pro-active efforts should be made toward sound immigration enforcement that promotes business and the economy while securing our borders. The public is encouraged to Take Action Now! by contacting their elected officials to voice their […]
» Read more...Town of Oro Valley General Election
Ballots for the Town of Oro Valley General Election have been mailed to Oro Valley residents who are registered voters. Incumbents Terry Parish and Barry Gillaspie are in a runoff for the remaining Council seat. The voter registration deadline for this election was April 21, 2008. All ballots must be returned no later than Tuesday, May 20, 2008 […]
» Read more...2008 Legislative Agenda
All of the current State policy positions of the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce can be found in the 2008 Legislative Agenda.
Click here to view, print or download the document in Adobe Acrobat format.
CANAMEX Task Force
Chamber staff attended the Governor’s CANAMEX Task Force meeting in Phoenix on May 1st. The task force approved the use of up to $200,000 in CyberPort funds to assess the feasibility of developing a major multi-modal logistics center to facilitate trade with the planned Punto Colonet Port on the Baja. The task force also supported the […]
» Read more...New Employee Verification Act
Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords invited Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs staff to participate in a video teleconference from Washington, DC on the New Employee Verification Act. On April 30, 2008, the House Ways and Means Committee will be hearing testimony about this legislation. Jack Camper, Chamber president, has been invited to address the Committee […]
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