Coalition Partners

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Logo of Arizona Commerce Authority with black text and an orange circle containing a stylized 'A'.
Logo of Arizona Manufacturers Council featuring an abstract gear and orbit design with the organization's name.
The ARPA logo with black, white, and red colors.
Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry logo with a stylized gold cactus on top of a curved line.
Logo of the Greater Phoenix Chamber, featuring a stylized geometric phoenix symbol above the text 'Greater Phoenix Chamber' in bold dark font.
Valley Partnership logo featuring colored triangles and bold text
Wilmington logo in blue text with a black background
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Logo of Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce featuring a stylized mountain, river, and sun design with the organization's name.
Logo of the Arizona Mining Association with an orange outline of the state of Arizona and a white stylized mountain and mining pick symbols inside.
Logo of the Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association with the words 'Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association' and a yellow circle in the center.
Logo of Glendale Chamber with a stylized letter G and C in orange and blue.
The logo of The Chamber of Southern Arizona with the words 'The Chamber' in large black and gray letters and a blue 'M' in the middle.
Chandler Chamber logo with stylized 'C' in shades of blue, teal, and purple, adjacent to black text reading 'Chandler Chamber'.
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Logo for Arizona Realtors with stylized houses and the words 'Arizona Realtors'
Logo of Arizona Multihousing Association featuring stylized illustrations of a yellow house, blue apartment building, and gray building above bold black text 'AMA' with smaller text 'Arizona Multihousing Association' underneath.
Logo of Mesa Chamber featuring geometric shapes and the words 'Mesa Chamber' with the tagline 'Improve, Promote, Advocate'.
Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce logo with a blue text and an illustration of a fountain.
Logo for the Peak East Valley, featuring an orange and gray stylized mountain peak and text that reads "Peak East Valley" with the tagline "Talent, Growth, Opportunity."
Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce logo with green and black text and design elements.
Logo of the Marana Chamber of Commerce with stylized mountain and tree graphics in blue, beige, and cream.
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Julie Pastrick

President & CEO of the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce

Growth done right moves Flagstaff and our entire state forward. Job creators choose Arizona because of our pro-growth attitude and access to opportunity. So, it is vital that we continue to send the message that we are open for business, not closed. The Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce aligns with Better In My Backyard’s goal to embrace responsible economic development.

Rhonda Carlson

President & CEO of the Peoria Chamber of Commerce

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Zach Yentzer

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Michael Guymon

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Danny Seiden

President & CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Arizona’s economy is thriving because we’ve made smart, thoughtful decisions about how we build and expand. Unfortunately, we’re increasingly seeing an anti-growth movement that threatens our reputation as a state that welcomes jobs and investment. The Better in My Backyard campaign is about giving Arizonans positive, fact-based information about the benefits of responsible growth and highlighting the partners who are driving jobs, infrastructure, and stronger communities across the state.

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Sandra Watson

President & CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority

Over the past 25 years, Arizona has transformed from a destination known for retirees and the Grand Canyon into one of America’s greatest economic success stories—a thriving hub for technological innovation and advanced manufacturing. This transformation has been fueled by bold investments, forward-thinking policies, innovative partnerships, and a shared commitment to sustainable growth. With unprecedented momentum and new opportunities for our families and young people, Arizona’s success underscores the importance of advancing a smart, sustainable growth strategy built for long-term prosperity.

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Grace Appelbe

Executive Director of the Arizona Manufacturers Council

Arizona is home to a wide variety of manufacturers that drive innovation, create jobs, and make our state stronger. The Arizona Manufacturers Council is dedicated to ensuring our state continues to provide a globally competitive environment that promotes innovation and invites capital. We are steadfast in our support for smart growth and the Better In My Backyard coalition to ensure Arizona remains the best state to build and manufacture.

Smart, responsible growth strengthens Peoria’s future. Our team is proud to collaborate with job creators, organizations, and residents throughout our community to promote economic development and celebrate business investment in our state. The Better In My Backyard initiative is a great tool to keep Peoria and the entire state competitive and full of opportunity.

Denise Bowls

President & CEO of the Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce

Responsible development supports small businesses, creates opportunities for families, and helps our region plan for the future. That’s why the Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to support Better In My Backyard and its focus on smart, community-driven growth.

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Steve Trussell

Executive Director of the Arizona Rock Products Association & Arizona Mining Association

Strong communities depend on responsible economic development. Arizona’s mining and rock products industries know the value that well-planned projects bring to jobs, the workforce, supply chains, and long-term prosperity. That’s why the Arizona Mining Association and the Arizona Rock Products Association are proud to welcome new opportunities and support the Better In My Backyard coalition.

Arizona is resilient because we are home to a wide range of industries and job opportunities. At Willmeng, we are proud to play a role in supporting many of the job creators and innovators that choose to build in Arizona. It is vital that we continue to drive economic momentum and embrace smart growth right here in our backyard.

Vice President of Economic Development & Infrastructure at Willmeng

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Jimmy Lindblom

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Todd Sanders

President & CEO of the Greater Phoenix Chamber

As the Valley continues to grow, Arizonans are experiencing new opportunities, exciting industries, and a dynamic economy. The Greater Phoenix Chamber is dedicated to promoting intentional economic growth that strengthens our communities and supports prosperity. The Better In My Backyard coalition embodies this vision by championing steady growth that keeps our region and state competitive and resilient.

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Clark Princell

President & CEO of Valley Partnership

The Greater Phoenix area thrives because of our balanced, responsible approach to growth. Valley Partnership is proud to champion our community’s development real estate industry as more businesses and families choose the Valley of the Sun to call home. Growth is good - and we stand with the Better in My Backyard coalition to advance the thoughtful development that strengthens Arizona’s economic momentum.

The West Valley is home to an array of businesses and opportunities for families. Our team at the Glendale Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to supporting these job creators and residents by embracing responsible growth that strengthens our communities. We are proud to join the Better In My Backyard coalition to help drive opportunity in Glendale and across the state.

President & CEO of the Glendale Chamber of Commerce 

The tourism industry is rooted in welcoming people and creating vibrant places and experiences. Better in My Backyard reminds us that thoughtful development supports the workforce, amenities, and infrastructure that make Arizona a place people want to visit, and a place people want to live. Efforts to block new investments, including hotels and resorts, don’t strengthen communities; smart, responsible growth does.

President and CEO of the Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association 

Kim Grace Sabow

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As southern Arizona faces an economy that is not living up to its fullest potential, it is critical that we continually identify barriers and obstacles to success, and implement common-sense solutions. We are dedicated to supporting our region’s economic growth and are proud to support efforts like Better In My Backyard to welcome and drive greater business investment.

Chief Advocacy Officer of the Chamber of Southern Arizona

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Tim Beaubien

Senior Director of Government Affairs at Arizona REALTORS®

Arizonans thrive when our communities embrace responsible growth, prioritize job creation, and welcome new opportunity. At Arizona REALTORS®, we know smart development supports housing availability and economic vitality for our state. We will continue to support business investment that meets the needs of Arizonans, and we are proud to support the Better In My Backyard mission.

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John Lewis

President and CEO of the PHX East Valley Partnership

The East Valley’s growth story is one of collaboration and thoughtful planning. Communities across the region understand that responsible development brings jobs, infrastructure and investment. The Better In My Backyard campaign reflects this approach by illustrating how smart growth strengthens communities and supports economic opportunity statewide. We are proud to lend our voice to this effort and to the policies and projects that keep the East Valley and Arizona competitive.

Terri Kimble

President & CEO of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce

Arizona thrives when we embrace responsible growth. The Chandler Chamber supports economic development that helps local businesses grow and invites new companies to make Chandler their home. We are proud to support Better In My Backyard as we continue building a strong, innovative future for our community and for our state.

Coalition partners support the Better In My Backyard campaign to promote economic growth in Arizona.

It is not an endorsement of every project and/or article listed on the website. 

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