Today, Raymond J. Keating, chief economist for the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council), released the following statement in response to the May employment data reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: "The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics continues to tell a mixed story on jobs and the U.S. economy. "The establishment survey pointed to an increase of only 69,000 in employment for the month of May, far below expectations and where job … [Read more...] about SBE Council Chief Economist on Latest Jobs Data
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Controversy Over Uranium Mining Heightened
SENATORS AND CONGRESSMEN INTRODUCE THE NORTHERN ARIZONA MINING CONTINUITY ACT Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators John McCain (R-AZ), Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Mike Lee (R-UT) and U.S. Congressmen Trent Franks (AZ-02), Rob Bishop (UT-01), Jeff Flake (AZ-06), Paul Gosar (AZ-01), David Schweikert (AZ-05) and Ben Quayle (AZ-03) today introduced the Northern Arizona Mining Continuity Act of 2011. This legislation will stop the U.S. Department of the Interior from banning mining in a vast area … [Read more...] about Controversy Over Uranium Mining Heightened
GPEC Deciding to Maintain Direction
The leadership of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council says they have persuaded current president, Barry Broome to continue with the organization. In an announcement released today, Chairman William Pepicello attributes much of the success of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council and the past year of corporate relocations and Arizona job creation to Broome's leadership. "In light of the successful completion of the past six years, and in reviewing the future strategic plans for growing … [Read more...] about GPEC Deciding to Maintain Direction
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
Governor’s Flagstaff Speech
(Governor Jan Brewer's speech in Flagstaff today, addressing the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce annual luncheon. These remarks were made at the High Country Conference Center at Northern Arizona University.) Good afternoon. Today I found out, I received a call on my cell phone from someone who said, 'Congratulations. You now have served two years as the governor of Arizona.' So I have an anniversary today. Anyway, I want to share with you today, some other really important milestones … [Read more...] about Governor’s Flagstaff Speech
