 | ▼  96th Town Hall on Economic Development Begins Sunday |
 |  |
The 96th Arizona Town Hall on Economic Development "Building Arizona's Future: Jobs, Innovation & Competitiveness" will take place in Tucson at the Doubletree Tucson Reid Park Hotel.
Monday's lunch will feature remarks by The Honorable Jan Brewer, Governor of Arizona; and the featured speaker is Senior Economist Joseph P. Kalt of Compass Lexecon. Click here to read Mr. Kalt's biography.
Speaking at Monday's dinner is Robert E. Lang, Ph.D., UNLV Director, Brookings Mountain West; Interim Director, Lincy Institute; and Professor of Sociology at University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Click here for Professor Lang's biography.
Founder of Building Communities, Inc. Brian Cole will make a presentation at Tuesday's breakfast entitled Calculating Your Top Economic Development Strategies. Click here to read more about Mr. Cole.
Download a brief agenda for this Town Hall here.
As they have so often done for past Arizona Town Halls, the University of Arizona has prepared a detailed and informative report that will provide a unique resource for Town Hall panel sessions. Hard copies of this 181-page report are provided to all participants prior to the Town Hall. You may download a copy here. |
| ▼ Arizona Sales Tax Referendum Town Hall on May 6 |
|
 | |
Arizona Town Hall & Partners in Project Civil Discourse Join Republican, Democratic and Libertarian Parties in Public Forum on Proposed One Cent Sales Tax Increase
On May 6 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., partners in Project Civil Discourse will hold an Arizona Sales Tax Referendum Town Hall. The event, which is being held in collaboration with the Arizona Republican, Democratic, and Libertarian parties, will address the proposed Arizona state sales tax increase, also known as Proposition 100.
The event is free and open to the public. However, seating is limited and preregistration is required. For more information, visit www.projectcivildiscourse.com. |
| ▼ Arizona Communities Respond to the State's Budget Crisis |
|
|
|
Arizona Communities Support Temporary Sales Tax Increase & Reform of Goverment and Tax Systems
In programs held around the state to follow up on the fall 2009 Town Hall titled "Riding the Fiscal Roller Coaster: Government Revenue in Arizona", Arizona communities supported the proposed 1 cent state sales tax that will be on the ballot May 18. While generally supportive of the tax increase, these communities also expressed the need for tax reform that ultimately reduces the reliance on sales taxes as a revenue source. Finally, participants expressed frustration with current financial and government systems that have led to the state's current budget crisis.
Read the Community Discussion Summary Statements from these programs on our website.
|
| ▼ 2009 Annual Report |
 | |
Hitting mailboxes this week is our 2009 Annual Report. This report features full-page photos from last year's events, as well as a synopsis of the 94th and 95th Town Halls, acknowledgement of contributors, and statewide members.
Keep this publication handy to locate other Arizona leaders in your area.
|
| ▼ Save the Dates: Annual Meeting and Fall Luncheon |
|
|
|
Annual Meeting and Selection of Topics - June 18, 2010
Town Hall members will gather on June 18th from 11:30 - 4:00 p.m. for the 2010 Annual Meeting and selection of future Town Hall topics. The meeting will convene at Rio Salado College Conference Center in Tempe. Top topics being considered are Leadership, Getting the Arizona We Want, and Energy. Additional information about the meeting will be sent to Town Hall members soon.
Fall Luncheon - September 23, 2010
The Fall Luncheon this year will be held at the Wyndham Hotel in downtown Phoenix. The featured speaker will be Frances Hesselbein, Chairman of the Board of Governors, Leader to Leader Institute, and Founder of The Peter F. Drucker Foundation.
This year, the Arizona Town Hall will be partnering with several other organizations for a day of events focused on leadership and civic action. The day will culminate with a dinner event, featuring both Francis Hesselbein and Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. |
|
▼ Upcoming Events | |
| |
▼ Spring Town Hall
April 25-28, 2010, Economic Development, Tucson
▼ Annual Meeting of Members
June 18, 2010, Tempe
▼ Fall Luncheon
September 23, 2010, Phoenix
▼ Fall Town Hall
November 7-10, 2010, Arizona's Governmental System, Grand Canyon
Interested in sponsoring or participating in a Town Hall? Contact the Arizona Town Hall office at 602-252-9600. |
|
▼ Quick Links | |
