By Victoria Harker | Chamber Business News
The construction industry, a cornerstone of Arizona’s economy, is one of the essential services that can continue operating under Gov. Doug Ducey’s stay-at-home order issued this week.
As signs of distress are emerging for the industry as commerce slows, construction advocates are counting on the governor’s order and the nation’s new $2.2 trillion economic stabilization package to help.
“Obviously, public safety is the most important thing and how we support people who are displaced at this time, but we need to focus as well on recovery in an appropriate manner,” said Cheryl Lombard, CEO and president of the non-profit Valley Partnership that represents developers in the Phoenix region.
