Five West Valley chambers, collectively known as the West Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance, have been advocating for properity in the West Valley for more than 20 years. 

Through the alliance, the Buckeye Valley, Glendale, Southwest Valley, Surprise Regional and Wickenburg chambers of commerce provide opportunities for their business leaders to influence civic, social and business initiatives that support community growth. 

“The collaboration between the five leading West Valley chambers of commerce allows us to have a broader impact on important issues affecting our business community,” said Robert Heidt, the Glendale Chamber of Commerce’s president and chief executive officer.

It produces programs that promote best practices by convening leadership from around the West Valley to advocate for pro-business solutions. 

In 2018, the alliance hired Alexis Glasscock of Fennemore to represent business interests at the state level as the group’s lobbyist. 

Each year, the alliance produces the Legislative Report Card, which represents the alliance’s positions as communicated to West Valley legislators throughout the year’s legislative session. 

In 2021, the alliance supported legislation pertaining to Western water and transportation infrastructure, reducing prescription drug costs, increasing educational credential attainment and funding, advancing workforce development, and supporting equality and fairness for all Arizonans. 

It hosts the West Valley Biz 2 Biz Expo each year; this year it is 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, at the Glendale Civic Center. West Valley businesses can showcase their products and services to thousands of decision makers at the event.

This story was originally published on Westvalleyview.com