“Today, I proudly signed into law a conservative and comprehensive budget plan that adds real resources to our State’s most critical programs, while setting aside dollars for the fiscal challenges that lay ahead. I applaud and commend legislators of both chambers who worked with me in good faith to make this possible. “It is worth remembering how far we’ve come together. When I took office in January 2009, the State of Arizona faced an estimated budget deficit of nearly $3.5 billion … [Read more...] about Governor Signing State Budget
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Group Aiming to Strengthen AZ Workforce
As we enter a new year, Arizona’s labor force and economy faces its steepest competition not only from international rivals who have been the recipients of the outsourcing trend of the last decade, but also from domestic large and mid-sized metropolitan areas that are using economic incentives and training grant programs for their benefit to lure businesses and encourage expansion. One group serving as a valuable resource for Arizona in this competition is the Economic Incentives Advisory … [Read more...] about Group Aiming to Strengthen AZ Workforce
Governor Names Board of Commerce Authority
Governor Jan Brewer today announced the selection of 17 of Arizona’s premier business leaders to serve as members of the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) Board of Directors. The Commerce Authority, established with the passage of the Arizona Competitiveness Package earlier this year, is playing a critical role in the state’s recruitment and retention of quality employers and jobs. Board members come from across the state and virtually every key sector of the economy, including real estate, … [Read more...] about Governor Names Board of Commerce Authority
Governor Announces Economic Competitiveness Package
PHOENIX – Governor Jan Brewer today called the Legislature into Special Session for the consideration of a comprehensive plan to put Arizona back to work. Known as the Arizona Competitiveness Package, the proposal includes a mix of targeted business incentives and broad tax reforms designed to rev the Arizona economy. “The Competitiveness Package will make Arizona a magnet for business expansion, relocation, capital formation and investment,” said Governor Brewer. “This is our roadmap for … [Read more...] about Governor Announces Economic Competitiveness Package
