Hear from Vice Chief Justice Ann A. Scott Timmer, as she shares her background, experience, and journey to becoming an Arizona Supreme Court Justice. Justice Timmer breaks down challenges currently facing Arizona’s Judicial System and solutions to addressing them. Furthermore, hear what the business community can do to support our justice system. 

In this episode, hear from Stacy Derstine, Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation’s Chairwoman and Vice President of External Affairs at APS. Stacy discusses the Foundation’s impactful achievements in FY23 and goals for the new fiscal year. Hear how her leadership is helping the Foundation maximize workforce development and key issues Phoenix is facing today. 

In this episode, hear from Scott Smith, Greater Phoenix Chamber Chairman and Managing Partner of TowerHunter. Scott discusses goals for the Chamber’s fiscal year 2024, and how he plans to lead the organization in maximizing business memberships. As a long-time leader in human resources and executive recruitment, Scott addresses key issues he believes Phoenix is facing today and shares his thoughts on how the Chamber is helping to address these challenges. 

Tune in today for the first episode of Season 2 of the Greater Phoenix Chamber's podcast, Let's Talk Business Phoenix, with host Todd Sanders, President and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Chamber.  

In the kick-off to Season 2, hear the latest from Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone with updates on public safety, school safety, border control issues, homelessness, and more. The Sheriff also discusses his journey to lead the nation’s fourth-largest county law enforcement agency and how he suggests businesses support his office. 

In this episode, hear from recently retired Mike Hummel, former General Manager and CEO at SRP, as he reflects on his time and leadership. Mike discusses his thoughts on the future of water conservation and utility usage in the Valley alongside advice for other business leaders impacting the region’s economic prosperity.

In this episode, hear from Chad Makovsky, City of Phoenix Director of Aviation Services, as he shares his leadership style and vision for the future of aviation services in the City of Phoenix. Find out how he is addressing the increasing demand for air travel while managing issues such as congestion, capacity limitation, and infrastructure constraints at regional airports. 

In Episode 25, hear from Daniel Cervantes, Senior Vice President, National Expansion & Strategic Initiatives, Skills for America’s Future, as he discusses the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation’s new initiative, Connect to Work AZ. The jobs-first program will help unemployed and underemployed individuals from underserved communities connect with careers in healthcare and financial services. 

Ahead of the 2023 IMPACT Awards, hear from Kevin Danzeisen, Owner of Danzeisen Dairy, the 2016 IMPACT Awards Small to Medium Community Champion Business of the Year. Hear how Danzeisen Dairy has become an Arizona staple for 60 years and is attributing and benefiting from being a part of the “5 Cs of Arizona”, specifically cattle, as a driving force behind the state’s economy and overall economic security.

In this episode, the Chamber honors Mental Health Awareness Month by featuring Erik Osland, Co-Founder of evolvedMD. According to Mental Health America, Arizona ranks 49th in the nation for higher prevalence of mental illness and lower rates of access to care. Hear how evolvedMD is tackling this harrowing statistic head-on by being a radically different “disruptor” in the behavioral health industry. Osland makes the business case for prioritizing mental health and explains how business leaders can build a culture based on psychological safety for their employees. 

In this episode, hear from Northern Arizona University’s President, Dr. José Luis Cruz Rivera. After two years as the 17th President of NAU, Dr. Cruz describes the University’s vision as the “leading engine of opportunity, the vehicle of upward mobility, and driver of social impact” and the steps taken to fulfill it. In addition, hear about NAU’s focus on allied healthcare education to face Arizona’s nursing shortage and the first state University to launch a Spanish-language website.