About the Arizona Commerce Authority
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is an aggressive new organization that has a laser focus on recruitment of quality companies and jobs for Arizona as well as the expansion of companies already here. The ACA, formerly the Arizona Department of Commerce, has been re-created as a streamlined, business-savvy organization focused on producing results that benefit businesses and the Arizona economy.
The ACA is overseen by a new public-private sector board comprised of Arizona leaders in business and policy. The board is overseen by Arizona Governor Jan Brewer and co-chaired by Jerry Colangelo, partner of JDM Partners and chairman of USA Basketball. Joining them on the board is a group of prestigious private-sector business leaders, elected officials and university presidents.
The ACA's executive management team drives the
organization's day-to-day operations, ensuring it maintains focus on the
recruitment of quality companies and jobs to the state of Arizona. Led by
President and CEO Don Cardon, this team brings together the best and brightest
in economic development, management and communications.
The ACA takes seriously its commitment to remain accountable and transparent to the state, its citizens and to those looking at doing business in Arizona. Our accountability is mandated by policies put in place to ensure that we maintain the very highest standards of disclosure and business ethics.