The Arizona Construction Association’s Board of Directors approved a Public Policy Partner agreement with the Arizona Chamber of Commerce at last week’s board meeting. This partnership will enhance AZCA’s political presence and will offer members increased information on legislation pertaining to business in Arizona. Click Here for Press Release.
AZCA Releases its Public Policy & Economic Development Principles
Events Sixth Annual Tribal Casino & Hotel Development Conference taking place at Casino Del Sol, Tucson, AZ on February 21st & 22nd, 2013. For the past five years we’ve been thrilled to have over 500 individual Tribal members from over 200 unique Tribes attend.
We would love to have you participate in this year’s conference, to view the agenda please click here.
Keep in mind you can save $300 off the standard rate of $795 if you register by the early bird date of November 16th. Hope to hear from you soon and please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Industry News
Construction outlook 2013: 3 economists look into their crystal balls http://smartblogs.com/finance/finance-c-suite/2012/11/12/the-construction-industry-now-2013-beyond-3-economists-look-crystal-balls/
Economic Development News Arizona Chamber Foundation Releases New Report
Report Examines Economic Opportunities for Arizona Veterans
The Arizona Chamber Foundation today released a report highlighting the importance of veteran employment and providing specific policy recommendations for Arizona.
The report, prepared for the Foundation by Borns Solutions AZ, finds that an estimated 76,000 Second Gulf War veterans call Arizona home. According to national unemployment numbers for August 2012, unemployment for the general population was 8.1 percent; yet for veterans of the Second Gulf War, the rate was 10.9 percent.
Arizona veterans serve as an untapped resource that can grow and help diversify Arizona’s economy. The benefits and opportunities for employers hiring veterans are substantial, but frequently overlooked. Military service prepares veterans with work ethic, teamwork and analytical skills. There are clear economic opportunities and synergies between the skills veterans bring to the workforce and the needs of private industry.
The report finds that in order to harness this skilled talent, business and elected leaders must adopt best practices for hiring and retaining veterans. Leaders can also enact policies to help facilitate veterans’ transition from military to civilian life and streamline the wealth of public, private and non-profit resources available to the veteran community.
In addition to this report, the Arizona Chamber’s Veterans and Military Affairs Committee has put together a resource toolkit to help veterans and employers navigate the wide array of resources available.
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The Industrial Commission of Arizona (“Commission”) is extending an invitation to all interested persons to attend the Commission’s legislative stakeholders’ meeting that will take place on November 28, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. in the Commission’s first floor auditorium located at 800 West Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona. The stakeholders’ meeting will be held as part of the Commission’s scheduled meeting for that day.
The purpose of this stakeholders’ meeting is to provide interested parties an additional opportunity to comment on issues or to recommend the introduction of legislation regarding any aspect of the Industrial Commission’s operations. We look forward to seeing you there.
To view the official notice of this meeting, please click here.
Environment & Sustainability
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