To kickoff the podcast, we’re pulling back the curtain on one of the boldest moves in Southern Arizona’s business history — the merger that created The Chamber of Southern Arizona. President and CEO, Joe Snell, joins Zach to walk through the why, the vision, and what this means for our region’s future.

What drove the decision to bring these legacy institutions, the Tucson Metro Chamber and Sun Corridor Inc., together and form The Chamber of Southern Arizona? Why now?

What are some things that have changed about what defines a competitive region? How is economic development changing?

What does this merger mean for our investors, business leaders, and community partners?

What does success look like a year from now? Five years? How will we know if this bold bet paid off?

Listen to hear the full conversation!