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Our Alliance

The Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce regularly collaborates with the East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance, which includes the Chambers of Commerce from Apache Junction, Carefree, Cave Creek, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, and Tempe.

Every year the EVCCA meets with all of its member chambers. This is when the members create a legislative agenda, which lays out its positions and policy priorities, and a legislative report card, which measures local lawmakers votes and actions from previous years. Both of these reports can both be found below and on the EVCCA website.

Our Mission

The Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce advocates for policies that sustain and grow our vibrant business community in Queen Creek.

The Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce has a commitment to advocating for policies that will create a better business environment for your company or organization. These policies fall under the following areas: business and economic development, education, energy, utilities, water rights, government processes, land use, transportation, and workplace relations.

Learn About Our Stance By Clicking Any Of The Issues Below

Business & Economic Development

We work to ensure a business-friendly climate that grows, attracts, and retains businesses and provides economic vitality.

Education

We encourage policies that improve education systems, resulting in workforce ready graduates.

Energy, Utilities & Water Rights

We support environmental policies and legislation that is tailored to Arizona’s needs.

Governmental Processes

We support policies that result in transparent and efficient government.

Land Use & Resources

We support the rights of property owners while recognizing the need to preserve key strategic residential and commercial areas for economic development.

Transportation & Infrastructure

We support the improvement of roadways and the development of cost-effective mass-transit and other multi-model transportation options.

Workforce

We support the development of a labor force that meets the needs of Arizona employers.

Business & Economic Development

  • Town regulations should not exceed state or federal laws
  • Businesses should be able to operate without excessive government or external organization interference
  • Queen Creek should not be an expensive community to do business in
  • We oppose unnecessary fees, such as fundraising fees
  • A grand opening signage code should be developed for new businesses
  • Encourage the use of technology on a town-wide basis to support economic development
  • Support economic development tools that protect and improve Arizona’s competitive position for attracting businesses

Education

  • An emphasis on STEAM and civics curriculum
  • Funding for CTED options
  • A comprehensive K-12 funding formula that adequately provides for the classroom
  • Equitable funding of state universities                       
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  • We are working:
  • For growing school districts to not be penalized by SFB policies

Energy, Utilities & Water Rights

We support:

  • Water policies consistent with long-term growth and sustainability
  • Responsible Colorado River and Lake Mead water management policies
  • Policies that provide stable, cost-efficient energy markets
  • The continued maintenance and development of statewide energy infrastructure
  • Green energy implemented through free enterprise, not government mandates

Governmental Processes

  • Legislation, policy making, and appropriations should be done by elected officials
  • Government processes, such as permitting, should be easy, transparent, & efficient
  • Voter initiatives should be reauthorized every 10 years to allow any unforeseen, unintended, or negative consequences to be amended or reversed
  • Funding of recurring obligations should be evaluated before any reductions are made through tax breaks
  • Taxes should be used only for their intended purpose

Land Use & Resources

  • The town should identify and preserve key strategic areas for future economic opportunities
  • It is critical to protect the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport from encroachment that may inhibit economic development

 

We support:

  • Support strategic open space preservation
  • State Land Department processes and policies that maximize economic benefit to State Trust Land Beneficiaries
  • Forest heath through active management and thinning to protect watersheds
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Transportation & Infrastructure

We support:

  • The reauthorization of the voter-approved Regional Transportation Plan
  • The development of cost-effective mass transit and other transportation options when feasible
  • The continued progress on SR-24 / Gateway Freeway
  • The continued intergovernmental cooperation with Pinal and Maricopa transportation agencies


We are working:

  • To expedite the North-South Freeway in the western corridor alignment

Workforce

  • We promote and defend capitalism

We support:

  • Maintaining the “right-to-work” and “employment-at-will” status of Arizona
  • Policies that promote career training and industry certification programs
  • Improvements that make state unemployment insurance programs more effective and reduce the burden on businesses

Queen Creek’s official Chamber of Commerce since 2002.

A 501C(6) organization

Queen Creek’s official tourism center. Visit explorequeencreek.com to find activities and day trips.

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22246 S Ellsworth Rd,
Queen Creek, AZ 85142

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