Events
Environmental Issues Breakfast
WHAT: Held at the Mission Possible Cafe in Phoenix, Arizona on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:15 a.m., the environmental issues breakfast draws environmental policy experts and stakeholders to discuss a variety of topics and presentations relating to environmental issues.
WHEN: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:15 a.m.
WHERE: Mission Possible Cafe, 1516 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, AZ 85007
SPONSORSHIP & PRICING:
- Single breakfast: $20 member | $30 nonmember
- Eco-Friendly: $500 (single breakfast sponsorship)
- Good Steward: $1,500 (annual sponsorship)
- Presenting: $3,000 (annual sponsorship and opportunity to present)
Contact Andrea Corrales at acorrales@azchamber.com for sponsorship information.
Honoring Arizona manufacturers
On October 3rd, the Arizona Manufacturers Council (AMC) hosted the 2019 Arizona Manufacturing Summit, which featured keynote speakers in the industry and concluded with an awards ceremony honoring standout leaders in manufacturing.
In her opening remarks, AMC Chair Dawn Grove highlighted the many manufacturing firms making waves in the state and recognized others for their creation of thousands of jobs, including Intel, Raytheon, Nikola and more…
Environmental + Sustainability Summit | 2019
Date: July 24 – 26
Location: High Country Conference Center – Flagstaff, AZ
Complete schedule of Flagstaff manufacturing tours, Summit speakers and activities coming soon!
ESS 2019 Session Overview (subject to change)
| Wednesday, July 24th | |
|---|---|
| 1:00 – 1:30 | Registration |
| 1:30 – 1:45 | Welcome and Opening Remarks |
| Dawn Grove, Corporate Counsel, Karsten Manufacturing Corporation (PING) and Chairwoman of the Arizona Manufacturers Council | |
| Allison Gilbreath, Executive Director, Arizona Manufacturers Council | |
| 1:45 – 2:45 | 2020 Election Preview Presented by First Strategic |
| Kurt Davis, Partner, First Strategic | |
| Marcus Dell'Artino, Partner, First Strategic | |
| 2:45 – 3:00 | Break |
| 3:00 – 4:00 | Arizona's Biggest Environmental Challenge: The Air Apparent |
| Moderator : Steve Trussell, Executive Director, Arizona Rock Products Association | |
| Eric Massey, Director, Environment and Water Resource Management, Arizona Public Service | |
| Craig McCurry, P.E., Senior Environmental Engineer, Intel Corporation | |
| Hon. Bill Gates, Chairman, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors | |
| 4:00 – 5:00 | Sustainability: Powering the Future |
| Transforming the Use of Electricity: Scott Bordenkircher, Director, Technology Innovation & Integration, Arizona Public Service | |
| Vehicle Electrification: Marc Campbell, Manager, Sustainability Policy & Programs, Salt River Project | |
| Remarks from Boyd Dunn, Commissioner, Arizona Corporate Commission | |
| 5:00 – 5:30 | Free Time |
| 5:30 – 7:30 | AMC Cocktail Reception |
| The McMillan | |
| 2 W Historic Rte. 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (transportation provided) | |
| Use Uber code e4p5iua. (Good for two rides up to $10 each.) | |
| Thursday, July 25th | |
| 7:00 – 8:15 | Breakfast |
| 8:15 – 8:30 | Opening Remarks |
| Dawn Grove, Corporate Counsel, Karsten Manufacturing Corporation (PING) and Chairwoman, Arizona Manufacturers Council | |
| Lorna Romero, Executive Director, Chamber Business News | |
| Amanda Reeve, Environmental & Regulatory Policy Advisor, Snell & Wilmer LLP | |
| 8:30 – 9:15 | Reaching New Heights: Drones and Their Many Uses |
| Patrick Paul, Partner, Snell & Wilmer LLP | |
| 9:15 – 9:30 | Break |
| 9:30 – 10:45 | Securing Arizona's Water Future |
| Moderator : Sarah Porter, Director, Kyl Center for Water Policy, Morrison Institute, Arizona State University | |
| Tom Buschatzke, Director, Arizona Department of Water Resources | |
| Ted Cooke, General Manager, Central Arizona Project | |
| Dave Roberts, Associate General Manager, Water Resources, Salt River Project | |
| Paul Orme, Special Counsel, Pinal County Irrigation Districts | |
| 10:45 – 11:00 | Break |
| 11:00 -11:30 | Let Them Work: Arizona's New Landmark Occupational Licensing Law |
| Moderator : Steve Rakowski, Haley & Aldrich | |
| Hal Pittman, Director of Military and Veteran Engagement, Arizona Public Service | |
| Katie Fisher, Office of Governor Doug Ducey | |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Plastics: Imagining A World Without Waste |
| Michael Bernier, Director, Sustainability and Environmental Affairs, Swire Coca-Cola, USA | |
| 12:00 – 12:45 | Networking Lunch |
| 12:45 – 1:15 | AMC Environment Committee Update |
| Luke Narducci – Co-Chair, Environment Committee | |
| Eric Massey – Chair, Air Quality Subcommittee | |
| Steve Rakowski – Chair, Waste Subcommittee | |
| Jeff Homer – Chair, Environmental Issues Breakfast and ESS Planning Committee | |
| 1:15 – 2:45 | Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Directors Panel |
| Michael Keyack, Deputy Director | |
| Amanda Stone, Director of Intergovernmental & Community Affairs | |
| Daniel Czecholinski, Air Quality Division Deputy Director | |
| Laura Malone, Waste Programs Division Director | |
| Trevor Baggiore, Water Quality Division Director | |
| 2:45 – 3:15 | Free Time / Networking |
| 3:15 – 3:30 | Depart High Country Conference Center / Travel to NAU Ecological Restoration Institute (optional) |
| 3:30 – 4:30 | NAU Eco Tour (optional) |
| 4:45 – 5:00 | Depart NAU / Travel to Weatherford Hotel |
| 5:00 – 7:00 | Sponsor Reception hosted by Snell & Wilmer, LLP |
| Weatherford Hotel Zane Grey Bar & Ballroom, 23 N Leroux St., Flagstaff, AZ 86001 | |
| Friday, July 26th | |
| 7:15 – 8:15 | Breakfast |
| 8:15-8:30 | Welcome Remarks |
| Glenn Hamer, President and CEO, Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry | |
| Dr. Rita Cheng, President, Northern Arizona University | |
| 8:30 – 9:00 | Remarks: Natural Resources |
| Daniel Seiden, Government Affairs Manager, Intel Corporation and Treasurer, Arizona Manufacturers Council | |
| Hunter Moore, Policy Advisor for Natural Resources, Office of Governor Doug Ducey | |
| 9:00 – 9:15 | Remarks from the Department of Forestry and Fire Management |
| David Tenney, Director, Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) | |
| 9:15 – 10:15 | Losing Sight of the Forest for the Trees: The Importance of Forest Health |
| Moderator: Rod Ross, Senior Government Affairs Representative, Arizona Public Service | |
| Moderator: Megan Martin, Senior Government Relations Representative, Salt River Project | |
| Hon. David Tenney, Director, Department of Forestry and Fire Management | |
| Hon. Jason Whiting, Supervisor, Navajo County and Board Member, Eastern Arizona Counties Organization | |
| Elvy Barton, Senior Policy Analyst, Salt River Project | |
| 10:15 – 10:30 | Break |
| 10:30 – 11:30 | Federal Rules Update |
| Moderator: Maribeth Klein, Senior Attorney, Salt River Project | |
| Designation of the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area: Carolyn Loder, Manager, Mineral Rights & Public Lands, Freeport McMoRan Inc. | |
| Better Living Through Chemistry: Jeff Homer, Corporate Director, Environmental, Health & Safety, SUMCO | |
| Engaging Proactively with EPA and Supply Chain on TSCA Implementation: Jeff Mieth, Senior Manager, Environment, Health & Safety, Boeing Mesa | |
| 11:30 – 1:00 | Lunch and Keynote Speaker |
| Henry Darwin, Acting Deputy Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | |
| 1:00 – 1:05 | Closing Remarks |
| Amanda Reeve, Environmental and Regulatory Policy Advisor, Snell & Wilmer LLP | |
Manufacturing Summit and Awards Luncheon | 2018
Date: Friday, October 5, 2018
Location: Renaissance Phoenix Downtown | 100 N 1ST ST | Phoenix AZ 85004
Complete schedule of Manufacturing Month tours, Summit speakers, Luncheon keynotes, agendas and more coming soon!
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Platinum Sponsorship | $7,500
Prominent Platinum Sponsor logo recognition in print, online and throughout event
Access for 10 to morning summit
Premier luncheon table placement and seating for 10
Opportunity to host an elected official or VIP
Gold Sponsorship | $3,000
Gold Sponsor logo recognition in print, online and throughout event
Access for 10 to morning summit
Preferred luncheon table placement and seating for 10
Opportunity to host an elected official or VIP
Silver Sponsorship | $1,500
Silver Sponsor name recognition in print, online and throughout event
Access for 10 to morning summit
Luncheon table for 10
Opportunity to host an elected official or VIP
Table Sponsorship | $950
Access for 10 to morning summit
Luncheon table for 10
Individual | $95 Member, $120 Non-Member
Admission for 1 to summit and luncheon
Individual (Luncheon Only) | $65 Member, $80 Non-Member
Admission for 1 to luncheon
Environmental and Sustainability Summit | 2018
Date: August 20-22, 2018
Location: Prescott Resort & Conference Center | 1500 AZ-69 | Prescott AZ 86301
MONDAY, AUGUST 20 | 10 AM – 4:30 PM Elections Preview • Enforcement Panel • EPA Region IX Update • Lunch & Networking • Water and Energy Panels • Legislative Overview | 5 PM Reception hosted by the Arizona Manufacturers Council
TUESDAY, AUGUST 21 | 8 AM – 3:15 PM Breakfast • Energy Panel • ADEQ Presentation • EPA Keynote • Lunch & Networking • Sustainability Panel | Reception hosted by Snell & Wilmer and Haley & Aldrich to follow
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22 | 7:30 AM-3 PM Breakfast • Golf Tournament • Lunch & Prizes | Stone Ridge Golf Course • 1601 N. Bluff Top Drive• Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
Overnight Accommodations: (888) 657-7855 • Group G6845
2017 Arizona Manufacturing Summit & Awards Luncheon
Time: 8:00 AM Registration | 9:00-11:30 AM Summit | 11:45AM – 1:30 PM Lunch & Awards
Location: Arizona Biltmore, 2400 E. Missouri, Phoenix AZ 85016
Rates & Registration: www.azchamber.com/events
2017 Environmental & Sustainability Summit
Presentations are now LIVE! Click here to view all presentations, or look below at the agenda for each individual PowerPoint.
Location: Prescott Resort & Conference Center 1500 AZ-69 • Prescott AZ 86301
Rates & Registration: www.azchamber.com/events
Overnight Accomodations: (888) 657-7855 | $92/Night | Code G6321 | Deadline July 14
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9
10AM – 3PM | Industry Panels – ADEQ Presentation – Lunch – Networking
ADEQ State of the Agency Update
5 PM | Evening reception hosted by the Arizona Manufacturers Council
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10
8AM – 3PM |Breakfast – Legislative Panel – EPA Region IX Presentation – Keynote Speaker – Lunch – Networking
Arizona Emissions Bank – Tim Franquist, ADEQ presentation | Phil McNeely, MCAQD presentation
Sustainability of Water and Power Consumption via Water Reuse and Power Conservation – Todd Brady, Intel presentation
ADWR Update – Clint Chandler, ADWR presentation
Federalism & What States Can & Cannot Do – Brett Johnson, Snell & Wilmer L.L.P presentation | Video of presentation
Federalism Case Studies – Travis Bruner, Grand Canyon Trust presentation | Elvy Barton, SRP presentation | Amanda Reeve, Snell & Wilmer L.L.P presentation | Video of panel
6 PM | Evening reception hosted by Snell & Wilmer and Haley & Aldrich
FRIDAY, AUGUST 11
8AM-3PM | Breakfast – Keynote Speaker – Golf Tournament Presented by PING – Lunch
May 2016 Environmental Issues Breakfast
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Registration & Breakfast : 7:00 AM
Program: 7:30 AM
Speaker: Rosanne Albright, City of Phoenix
Topic: Brownfields Program Land Recycling Program, City of Phoenix
Roseanne Albright oversees the Brownfields Land Recycling Program for the City of Phoenix. The City of Phoenix is focused on providing assistance to city departments and private developers to redevelop sites for beneficial use. Roseanne Albright will provide an overview of the program and how it works and a profile of some of the most recent redevelopment projects.
Speaker: Steve Rakowski, Haley & Aldrich
Topic: TSCA Chemical Data Reporting
Under the Toxic Substance Control Act, manufacturers and importers of chemicals must report to the EPA production and use information for chemicals used in large quantities in commerce once every four years. The last reporting was in 2012 and the next reporting is due this year. Steve Rakowski will provide an overview of this reporting requirement and the details associated with who and what must be reported.
Sheraton Phoenix Airport Hotel
1600 S. 52nd Street, Tempe, 85281
Members: $40 | Non-Members: $55
2016 Environmental and Sustainability Summit – August 10-12, 2016
Name: 2016 Environmental and Sustainability Summit
Date: August 10-12, 2016
Event Description:
Join us August 10-12 as we return to Prescott for the Arizona Manufacturers Council’s annual Environmental and Sustainability Summit. The 3-day summit will include the Air Quality Conference, the Environmental Conference, a trade show, numerous receptions, and finally a golf tournament.
August 10 | Air Quality Conference + Welcome Receptions
August 11 | Environmental Conference + Tradeshow
August 12 | Golf Tournament
Location: Prescott Resort and Conference Center 1500 AZ-69, Prescott, AZ 86301
Please check back soon for more details. You may direct any questions or sponsorship inquiries to Erica Wrublik: ewrublik@azchamber.com | 602-248-9172 x110
View event page on Chamber website here.
Manufacturing Summit and Awards Luncheon – Oct. 30, 2015
Mark your calendar for one of our best fall events – the Arizona Manufacturing Summit and Awards Luncheon taking place on Friday, October 30, 2015 at the Arizona Biltmore.
This two-part event kicks off with a morning trade show and summit featuring industry experts and panelists discussing manufacturing issues and opportunities. The day concludes with a luncheon and panel discussion with members of Arizona’s congressional delegation.
At the luncheon, leaders from Arizona’s manufacturing community will be recognized with awards for:
- Manufacturer of the Year (Small/Medium)
- Manufacturer of the Year (Large)
- Excellence in Innovation
- Excellence in Sustainability
Manufacturer interested in hosting a trade show booth? Contact Cylee Gutting at 602.248.9172 x123 or cgutting@azchamber.com.
You won’t want to miss this year’s Arizona Manufacturing Summit & Awards Luncheon!
MANUFACTURERS MONTH | TOURS & EVENTS
October 1 – October 30, 2015
Please contact Erica Wrublik at ewrublik@azchamber.com or 602-248-9172 x110 to RSVP for a tour or event listed below.
TOURS
- FRI, OCT 2 8:50-11 AM “Manufacturing Day” – Karsten Manufacturing, world-class American manufacturer of golf equipment, will host us for a PING tour that you won’t want to miss.
- FRI, OCT 16 8:30-10 AM – Local Motors will open its doors for a microfactory tour in Chandler, followed by a 3D-printing facility tour in Tempe where the world’s first fleet of 3D-printed cars is being produced:
- Closed-toed shoes required
- 8:30 AM – Part I @ 1576 S. Nelson Road, Suite B, Chandler, 85226
- 9:30 AM – Part II @ 9185 S. Farmer Ave, Suite 101, Tempe, 85284
- TUES, OCT 20 9-10:30 AM – DIRTT (“Doing It Right This Time”), the AMC’s 2013 Excellence in Sustainability award winner, is leveraging technology to revolutionize the construction industry, and has invited us for a Green Learning Center and factory tour, and an ICE software demonstration:
- 836 E. University Dr, Phoenix, 85034
- FRI, OCT 23 8:30-10:30 AM – Sub-Zero will host us for a tour of the Goodyear facility in partnership with the City of Goodyear. Join us for light snacks at 8:30, followed by a brief presentation and visit to the shop floor where visitors will see the start-to-finish production of world-class refrigeration and wine preservation products.
- Closed-toed shoes and pants required
- 4295 N. Cotton Lane, Goodyear 85037
- MON, OCT 26, 11:30-4 PM – The Kingman and Mohave Manufacturing Association (KAMMA) in partnership with McKee Foods will host us for a roundtable luncheon in Kingman, Arizona, followed by a tour of McKee Foods Kingman Distribution Center – Little Debbie’s gateway to the West.
- Details TBA
- FRI, OCT 30, 8 AM–2 PM – The Arizona Manufacturers Council hosts the Arizona Manufacturing Summit and Awards Luncheon at the Arizona Biltmore presented by SUMCO Phoenix Corporation. Awards will be presented for Excellence in Innovation, Excellence in Sustainability, Manufacturer of the Year (Small/Medium), and Manufacturer of the Year (Large). REGISTER HERE.
- MONTH LONG – Four Peaks Brewing Company – birthplace of the famed Pumpkin Porter – is offering tours of its 8th Street Brewery on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays for the entire month of October, and Wilson Street Brewery on Fridays. REGISTER HERE.
FIND MORE MANUFACTURING EVENTS: For statewide Manufacturing Month events with partners and friends of manufacturing, please visit http://manufacturingrevolution.com/.
Happy Manufacturers Month!
