Glendale earns best city for business in Arizona award
The following Glendale representatives celebrated the city winningas the “Best City for Business” by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry June 3. They are, front row from left: Council member Bart Turner, council member Leandro Baldenegro, council member Lupe Conchas, Vice Mayor Lauren Tolmachoff, Mayor Jerry Weiers, council member Ray Malnar, council member Diana Guzman, Director of Communications Sue Breding, Assistant City Manager Vicki Rios and Deputy Director of Economic Development Lori German. Back row, from left: Deputy City Manager Brent Stoddard, Assistant City Manager Jamsheed Mehta, Development Services Transportation Director Ryan Lee, City Manager Kevin Phelps, Development Services Director Ryan Lee, Glendale Chamber of Commerce Director Randy Higgins, Joshua Gunn and Interim Economic Development Director Trent Dutry.
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Glendale City Manager Kevin Phelps, left, and Glendale Mayor Jerry P. Weiers flank Danny Seiden, president and CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry, after the city won the Best City for Business award.
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The city of Glendale won the Best City for Business award from the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
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Glendale Mayor Jerry P. Weiers speaks after receiving the Best City for Business award during the annual Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry awards June 3 in Phoenix.
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Tuesday night, the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry honored the city of Glendale as the Best City for Business at the chamber's annual awards ceremony.
This recognition is given annually by the chamber to a single city that has gone above and beyond to enhance the state’s global competitiveness and advance the priorities of Arizona's business community.
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Glendale earns best city for business in Arizona award
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The following Glendale representatives celebrated the city winningas the “Best City for Business” by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry June 3. They are, front row from left: Council member Bart Turner, council member Leandro Baldenegro, council member Lupe Conchas, Vice Mayor Lauren Tolmachoff, Mayor Jerry Weiers, council member Ray Malnar, council member Diana Guzman, Director of Communications Sue Breding, Assistant City Manager Vicki Rios and Deputy Director of Economic Development Lori German. Back row, from left: Deputy City Manager Brent Stoddard, Assistant City Manager Jamsheed Mehta, Development Services Transportation Director Ryan Lee, City Manager Kevin Phelps, Development Services Director Ryan Lee, Glendale Chamber of Commerce Director Randy Higgins, Joshua Gunn and Interim Economic Development Director Trent Dutry.
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Glendale City Manager Kevin Phelps, left, and Glendale Mayor Jerry P. Weiers flank Danny Seiden, president and CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry, after the city won the Best City for Business award.
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The city of Glendale won the Best City for Business award from the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
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Glendale Mayor Jerry P. Weiers speaks after receiving the Best City for Business award during the annual Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry awards June 3 in Phoenix.
Tuesday night, the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry honored the city of Glendale as the Best City for Business at the chamber's annual awards ceremony.
This recognition is given annually by the chamber to a single city that has gone above and beyond to enhance the state’s global competitiveness and advance the priorities of Arizona's business community.
“We’ve known for some time that Glendale is the most business-friendly city in Arizona. What makes this award especially meaningful is that it validates that belief, not just internally, but from the Arizona Chamber of Commerce, the state’s leading voice for the business community,” stated Glendale City Manager Kevin Phelps in a press release.
The chamber’s unanimous vote for Glendale reflects the city’s economic development efforts, strategic business partnerships and continued commitment to creating an environment for positive relationships.
“From attracting new investment to supporting existing employers, Glendale continues to make smart decisions that drive jobs and long-term economic growth. We’re proud to recognize them as our 2025 Best City for Business.” stated said Danny Seiden, president and CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry, in a press release.
Glendale is focused on establishing the city as a major employment and entertainment hub. In the past six years, nearly 13,000 jobs have come to Glendale across all industries and there is currently more than $1.5 billion in investment projects under development in the Sports and Entertainment District in southern Glendale just east of Loop 101.
Mayor Jerry P. Weiers and city officials were on hand to receive the award at the ceremony in Soth Phoenix.
“This award is a credit to the continued efforts of our incredible economic development team, our business partnerships, and our City Council,” Weiers stated. “In Glendale, we strive to be the most business-friendly and family-friendly city in the region, and this award demonstrates we are doing just that.”
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