Public Policy & Government Relations Committee Meeting

Description

Now that the votes have been tallied and the general election is behind us, what’s next for Arizona's economy? We are excited to welcome leading economist Jim Rounds to break down the results. Tune in as Jim provides a clear-eyed expert perspective on how the election outcomes, shifting local policies, and ongoing market trends will impact Arizona's business community and future growth.

Guest Speaker: Jim Rounds, President / CEO at Rounds Consulting Group, Inc.

Jim Rounds is a prominent Arizona economist and a trusted strategic advisor to state policymakers, including the Governor’s Office, Arizona House and Senate leadership, mayors, city councils, and county boards. Throughout his distinguished career, his work has focused on designing impactful tax law changes, creating economic development programs, conducting transportation analyses, and driving meaningful regulatory reforms.

Widely recognized for introducing the innovative concept of designing public policy around a positive return on investment (ROI) for state taxpayers, Jim has helped shape an approach embraced by lawmakers across Arizona.

He began his career as a Senior Economist and Senior Budget Analyst with the Arizona Joint Legislative Budget Committee, building a deep foundation in state finance and public policy. Jim holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Economics from Arizona State University.

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The Chamber’s Public Policy Committee monitors policies and legislation that impact the Tempe business community, supports policies that assist in the development of opportunities for job creation and business growth, and opposes regulations that negatively affect business.

Facilitators:

Committee Chair: Matthew Heil, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Jonathan Shuffield, Government Relations Director, City of Tempe

Eric Emmert, Senior Vice President, Dorn Policy Group

Staff Liaison: Robin Arredondo-Savage, Tempe Chamber President and CEO

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Tempe Chamber members in good standing are welcome to attend each month's meeting.

2026 Public Policy Legislative Priorities:

To learn more, click on the link: https://tempechamber.org/policy-agenda/