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Arizona Chamber of Commerce
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| Arizona Chamber of Commerce | |
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| Basic facts | |
| Location: | Phoenix, Ariz. |
| Type: | 501(c)(6) |
| Year founded: | 1974 |
| Website: | Official website |
As of 2016, the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry was a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization that, according to its website, aimed to support free-market policies in Arizona.[1]
Mission
According to its website, the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry had the following mission:[2]
| “ | The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry is committed to advancing Arizona's competitive position in the global economy by advocating free-market policies that stimulate economic growth and prosperity for all Arizonans.[3] | ” |
History
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry was established in 1974. In 2007, the Arizona Capitol Times newspaper named the chamber what it called a public policy leader.[2]
Work
As of 2016, the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry was a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization. According to its website, the chamber operated following these guiding principles:[4][2]
- Promote a globally competitive tax climate
- Decrease the regulatory burden on business
- Sustain a strong workforce
- Maintain a strong infrastructure
- Support economic development and diversification
Political activity
Lobbying
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry has been a registered lobbyist with the Arizona Secretary of State.[5]
Ballot measure activity
Overview of ballot measure support and opposition
The following table details Arizona Chamber of Commerce's ballot measure stances available on Ballotpedia:
| Ballot measure support and opposition for Arizona Chamber of Commerce | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballot measure | Year | Position | Amount contributed | Status |
| Arizona Education Finance Amendment, Proposition 123 (May 2016) | 2016 | Supported | $590,275[6] |  Approved
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| Arizona Marijuana Legalization, Proposition 205 (2016) | 2016 | Opposed | N/A |  Defeated
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| Arizona Sales Tax Renewal Amendment, Proposition 204 (2012) | 2012 | Opposed | N/A |
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| Arizona First Things First Program Repeal, Proposition 302 (2010) | 2010 | Supported | N/A |
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| Arizona Medical Marijuana Question, Proposition 203 (2010) | 2010 | Opposed | N/A |
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| Arizona Save Our Secret Ballot Amendment, Proposition 113 (2010) | 2010 | Supported | N/A |
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| Arizona Signature Filing Amendment, Proposition 112 (2010) | 2010 | Supported | N/A |
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| Arizona Lieutenant Governor Amendment, Proposition 111 (2010) | 2010 | Supported | N/A |
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| Arizona State Trust Lands Question, Proposition 110 (2010) | 2010 | Supported | N/A |
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Leadership
As of January 2016, the following were the leaders of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry:[7][8]
- Glenn Hamer, President and Chief Executive Officer
- John Rogan, Chief Operating Officer
- Katie Fischer, Director of Legal and Federal Affairs
- Emily Gullickson, Program Director of A for Arizona
- Cylee Gutting, Director of Events
- Brittney Kaufmann, Vice President of Public Affairs & Advocacy
- Doran Miller, Senior Policy Advisor
- Jim Norton, Contract Lobbyist
- Garrick Taylor, Sr. Vice President of Government Relations & Communications
- Erica Wrublik, Vice President of Membership
- Jason Bagley,Chair of the Board
Finances
The following is a breakdown of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry's revenue and expenses for 2010-2013:
| Annual revenue and expenses for the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry, 2010-2013 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tax Year | Total Revenue | Total Expenses |
| 2013[9] | $1,990,066 | $1,835,720 |
| 2012[9] | $1,901,426 | $1,586,875 |
| 2011[4] | $1,651,634 | $1,524,055 |
| 2010[4] | $1,670,451 | $1,420,650 |
Affiliated groups
Arizona Chamber PAC
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry had a super PAC called the Arizona Chamber Political Action Committee. With the PAC, the chamber aimed to "represent the business community in the political process." The PAC was nonpartisan and supports "state and local candidates who share the principles and priorities outlined by the Arizona Chamber."[10]
Recent news
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry, "About," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry, "Mission," accessed January 15, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 GuideStar, "Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry IRS Form 990 (2011)," accessed January 17, 2016
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "Arizona Secretary of State Lobbyist System," accessed January 15, 2016
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "2016 Financial Disclosure Statements," accessed May 19, 2016
- ↑ Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry, "Staff," accessed January 15, 2016
- ↑ Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry, "Board of Directors," accessed January 17, 2016
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 GuideStar, "Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry IRS Form 990 (2013)," accessed January 17, 2016
- ↑ Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry, "Arizona Chamber PAC," accessed January 17, 2016
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