Head of Global Business at Commerce joins national trade association board
Christina Stimpson, the Chief Executive Officer of the Alabama Department of Commerce’s Global Business Office, has recently been appointed to the board of the State International Development Organization (SIDO). This organization focuses on enhancing international trade and export initiatives for various U.S. states and territories. This appointment effectively positions Alabama at the center of national […]
We applaud Sedona City Council for funding Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center in Uptown
On March 11, Sedona City Council took a positive step towards funding the Uptown Visitor Centre at 80% of its costs and costs for the second consecutive year to repair relationships between the business community and workers. The Sedona Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors decided in April 2023 not to seek a service agreement […]
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Addresses Concerns DOGE Cuts Will Harm Economic Numbers
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick complained on Sunday that cuts identified by the Government Efficiency (DOGE) would harm economic indicators. Lutonic It appeared For Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures, we address concerns about Doge’s impact on economic measures that will reduce federal government size and spending. He said government spending will be separated from the GDP […]
David Key hired as president & CEO of the Greater Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau
The Greater Sedona Chamber of Commerce and Tourism is proud to announce David Key as our new President and CEO. “A dynamic leader with extensive experience in nonprofit management, business development, and workforce innovation, Mr. Key has the foresight to foster sustainable growth in Sedona’s business and tourism sectors,” the chamber said in a statement. […]
Trump Selects Howard Lutnick To Run Commerce Department
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he has selected Cantor Fitzgerald CEO and Trump transition co-chairman Howard Lutnick to be the next Secretary of Commerce. President Trump announced his selection on Truth Social and chose Lutnick over other candidates. rumored Candidates include Linda McMahon, another person responsible for the Trump transition. Lutnick is a billionaire […]
Seven Flagstaff City Council candidates participate in forum hosted by Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce | Local News
With an opportunity to come together approximately 40 days before the election, seven Flagstaff City Council candidates participated in the 2024 City Council Candidate Forum hosted by the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce. The six candidates officially listed on the ballot and one officially recognized write-in candidate gathered Wednesday night at the Little America Hotel […]
Meet the new face of the Yuma County Chamber of the Commerce
Yuma native Carrie Zaragoza has been appointed executive director of the Yuma County Chamber of Commerce. YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The Yuma County Chamber of Commerce has welcomed a new Executive Director, Carrie Zaragoza. Zaragoza has a lot of experience working with local communities and is eager to expand and share that expertise. “Starting […]
Alabama Secretary of Commerce Ellen McNair discusses state’s economic vision, threats from unionization effort
Alabama Secretary of Commerce Ellen McNair appeared on Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal last week to discuss her professional background in economics, her efforts in developing strategies and the ongoing efforts by the United Auto Workers (UAW) to unionize the Mercedes-Benz manufacturing plant outside Tuscaloosa. “My experience, I hate to use that figure, is 40 […]
Regions Bank receives prestigious export award from U.S. Department of Commerce for first time since 1968
Regions Bank on Tuesday received the 2024 Export Services Presidential “E” Award from the U.S. Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C., in recognition of the bank's efforts to provide its corporate banking clients with financing solutions that collectively increase the country's exports. of “E” Award Established by Presidential Order in 1961, the award is the […]
New Alabama Commerce secretary recruits heavy hitters for state economic development strategic plan
Alabama Secretary of Commerce Ellen McNair has only been in office for a month, but she's already working on a strategic plan that will shape the state's economic development for years to come. Mr. McNair is a former economic development director. Montgomery Area Chamber of CommerceI took the helm. Alabama Department of Commerce First of […]
