At a sold-out State of the City address at the Tempe Center for the Arts, Tempe Mayor Corey Woods highlighted a year marked by public safety gains, rapid disaster recovery and continued economic growth. Woods pointed to a notable decline in violent crime, crediting strengthened community policing, targeted safety initiatives and close collaboration between law enforcement and … [More]
Honoring Service, Strengthening Community: Tempe’s Red, White & Blue Awards
The Tempe Chamber of Commerce’s annual Red, White & Blue Awards, presented by the Chamber’s Military Affairs Committee (MAC), stood as a powerful tribute to the men, women and organizations whose service strengthens both community and country. Held in a spirit of gratitude, the ceremony brought together business leaders, public safety professionals, active-duty and reserve … [More]
Tempe Chamber Presented Senator Ruben Gallego for a Federal Briefing at Rio Salado Conference Center
The Federal Briefing, hosted at the Rio Salado College Conference Center, brought together business and community leaders to discuss the 2026 federal outlook and its potential impact on workforce development, healthcare, small businesses and veterans across Arizona. U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego addressed the economic pressures facing younger Americans, particularly the challenge of … [More]
Tempe Chamber NextGen Student Fellowship
The Tempe Chamber welcomed its first cohort of the NextGen Student Fellowship — a semester-long professional development program connecting Arizona college students with the Tempe business community. The program was set up to be a strategic advantage for college students — particularly in a university city like Tempe, where business, innovation and civic leadership are … [More]
Robin Arredondo-Savage Honored with the Howard Pyle Vocational Service Award
Robin Arredondo-Savage, president and CEO of the Tempe Chamber of Commerce, was presented with the Howard Pyle Vocational Service Award during the Tempe South Rotary’s annual charter night. The award is annually presented to an individual or couple who has, through his or her vocation, exemplified the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self” as well as providing meritorious … [More]
From Campus to Cleanroom: Tempe’s Rise in the Semiconductor Race
Tempe, Arizona — best known as the home of Arizona State University — is quickly becoming a key location in the global semiconductor industry. While nearby cities like Chandler and Phoenix often grab headlines, Tempe quietly hosts several companies and research centers that are critical to the design, packaging and innovation of microchips used in everything from smartphones to … [More]
Tempe Chamber Presents the 2025 ASU Sun Devil Football Kickoff Luncheon
The Tempe Chamber of Commerce recently hosted the 2025 ASU Sun Devil Football Kickoff Luncheon presented by San Tan Ford. The Luncheon was held at the San Tan Ford Club perched high above the Mountain America Stadium. Amidst a sea of maroon and gold, the event was packed full of fun and special guests as Sun Devil Football builds momentum for the start of Coach Kenny … [More]
Tempe’s Business Community Shines at Annual Excellence Awards Luncheon
Tempe is more than just a city — it’s a thriving hub of innovation, resilience and community spirit. That energy was on full display at the sold-out Business Excellence Awards Annual Luncheon, hosted by the Tempe Chamber of Commerce and presented by Southwest Airlines. Held at Culinary Dropout and emceed by AZFamily’s Nicole Crites, the event celebrated the incredible … [More]
Tempe Business License Applications Now Open
The City of Tempe Business License went into effect August 1, 2025. Applications for the license are now open. Businesses are encouraged to apply before the end of the year to receive waived fees through Jan. 1, 2027. Why did Tempe establish a business license? The license will provide a single point of intake for information and establish a more complete database to better … [More]
Leadership through the Tempe Chamber: Guiding Today, Leading Tomorrow
Tempe Chamber Mentorship Program The Tempe Chamber’s Mentoring Program, presented by the Women in Business Council, kicks off its 2025 cohort this October. Designed to support both women and men, the program empowers participants to achieve their personal and professional goals in a supportive, success-driven environment. Mentorship remains one of the most impactful ways to … [More]
Busch Group Expands with 60,000-Square-Foot Service Center in Tempe
Busch Group, a global manufacturer of vacuum and overpressure technology, is expanding its U.S. footprint with a new 60,000-square-foot service center in Tempe, scheduled to open in October 2025. The facility is designed to strengthen regional support for key industries, including semiconductors, industrial manufacturing, medical technology and environmental services. The … [More]
Tempe Chamber State of the City with Mayor Corey Woods
Pictured (left to right): Mayor Corey Woods and Robin Arredondo-Savage President/CEO The Tempe Chamber of Commerce recently hosted the 26th Annual State of the City Breakfast with Tempe Mayor Corey Woods in marking more than a quarter-century of collaboration between the Chamber and the city. This highly anticipated, sold-out event took place at the Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU, … [More]
Tempe Chamber Hops into the Craft Ale Ring with Local Tempe Brewery for Charity
Raise a glass for a great cause
Pictured: Toast at Tempe Chamber Beer for Career Ready Tempe On Tuesday, February 4th, local Tempe brewery Catalyst Crafted Ales began the brewing process for the Tempe Chamber of Commerce charity beer. Tempe Chamber President/CEO Robin Arredondo-Savage explains, “We’re thrilled to partner with Catalyst Crafted Ales to bring this special brew to our community in support of the … [More]
Tempe Chamber of Commerce Names Robin Arredondo-Savage President/CEO
Pictured: Robin Arredondo-Savage President/CEO The Tempe Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced Robin Arredondo-Savage as the organization’s President/CEO in December of 2024. She had previously been serving in an interim capacity since July. Arredondo-Savage offers extensive experience, a deep understanding of the Tempe community and a proven leadership track … [More]
Looking forward to Career Ready Tempe 2025 Summer Internships
Career Ready Tempe (CRT) is a workforce program by the Tempe Chamber Foundation in collaboration with the City of Tempe Economic Development Department that connects low-income high school juniors and seniors with paid internships, bridging the skills gap and preparing them for in-demand careers. CRT provides students with hands-on experience, career pathway exploration and … [More]
2025 Economic Outlook
Pictured (left to right): Economic Outlook: Jim Rounds, Tim Bourcet, Robin Arredondo-Savage, Mike DiDomenico, Sandra Watson, Rosa Inchausti, Arlene Chin, Tom Binge Recently, the Tempe Chamber of Commerce presented a thought-provoking economic forecast packed with information and data business owners can use to navigate the coming year. The event presented expert insights into … [More]
Tempe Chamber of Commerce Names Interim CEO Robin Arredondo-Savage
The Tempe Chamber of Commerce announced the appointment of Robin Arredondo-Savage as the interim chief executive officer, effective immediately. Arredondo-Savage, a respected community leader with a long history of service in Tempe, will lead the Chamber during this transitional period. Arredondo-Savage brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served on the Tempe City … [More]
High Schools Students Gain Experience through Career Ready Tempe
Career Ready Tempe is a youth-workforce pilot program, funded by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Career Readiness Lab Grant and the City of Tempe’s Innovation Fund. The program aims to prepare Tempe youth to participate in the future workforce and to develop the youth-talent pipeline in the City of Tempe so that it aligns with industry needs. This year, 19 students … [More]
