WHO WE ARE
The East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance is a coalition of several Arizona East Valley Chambers of Commerce seeking to represent the interests and needs of the businesses within the region. We are among the largest business advocates in the state.
Each year, the EVCCA produces two reports on the legislative session, the first of which establishes legislative positions, and the second which rates legislators on their positions. The EVCCA has its own lobbyist, Tom Dorn.
The EVCCA seeks to inform members of bills that will be on an upcoming ballot and their projected effect. Business owners in the East Valley need to be informed on issues that can affect their business so they can take action accordingly.
MEET THE CHAMBER PRESIDENTS
MARY ANN PRZYBYLSKI
Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce
President & CEO
480-982-3141
ceo@ajchamber.com
STEVE FELD
Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce
President & CEO
480-488-3381
director@carefreecavecreek.org
SARAH WATTS
gilbert chamber of commerce
President & CEO
480-892-1103
sarah@gilbertchamber.com
SALLY HARRISON
mesa Chamber of Commerce
President & CEO
480-969-1307
sharrison@mesachamber.org
CHRIS CLARK
queen creek Chamber of Commerce
President & CEO
480-888-1709
president@queencreekchamber.com
MARK STANTON
Scottsdale area Chamber of Commerce
President & CEO
480-355-2709
mstanton@scottsdalechamber.com
COLIN DIAZ
Tempe Chamber of Commerce
President & CEO
480-736-4280
colin@tempechamber.org
Dorn Policy Group
The Dorn Policy Group has been lobbying federal, state, county, municipal and tribal government entities since 2000. At the core of Dorn Policy Group is a team with strong government relations. The firm’s principal lobbyists, Tom Dorn, Eric Emmert and Amanda Rusing, have 33 years combined of government relations and political consulting experience.
When monitoring the political dynamics associated with a client project, bill or ordinance, the Dorn Policy Group orchestrates strategic efforts ranging from grassroots advocacy campaigns to written testimony with specific messages tailored to secure the vote of a particular policymaker.
The Dorn Policy Group is skilled in bill and ordinance drafting, amendment preparation and the rules of various governmental bodies. Their personal relationships with Congressional members, state legislators, county supervisors, city council members, tribal council members and their staff provide access for their clients’ concerns to be conveyed in a timely and effective manner.
For more information regarding the firm, please visit www.dornpolicygroup.com.
Meet Tom Dorn
Tom Dorn, President of Dorn Policy Group Inc., has a diverse background in government and politics at the federal, state, county, municipal, district and tribal levels. His firm represents numerous multi-national corporations, trade associations and government entities.
Meet Eric Emmert
Eric W. Emmert joined Dorn Policy Group Inc. in October 2005 as the firm’s Vice President. The addition of Eric’s knowledge, experience, and professionalism catapulted Dorn Policy Group to one of the top public affairs firms in Arizona. Eric strategically works municipal, county, state and federal governments while skillfully incorporating government relations, media relations, lobbying, networking and issues management to meet clients needs.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE EVCCA
Listed below are the EVCCA members’ websites for further details on joining your local Chamber of Commerce, their regional functions, events, and other information.