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Pinnacle West plays an important role as a community leader in our service territories. These activities strengthen our communities and build important relationships with our stakeholders.
Pinnacle West enjoys a tradition of supporting employees who hold  elected office in their communities and who serve on the boards of non-profit organizations across the state. We have a high number of employees who serve their communities in these activities, and in many other community boards, commissions and organizations.
Company representatives work to strengthen business alliances throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area, including membership in the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), Greater Phoenix Leadership (GPL), WESTMARC and the East Valley Partnership. In addition, APS is involved in the Valley Business Council, which consists of representatives from all the Phoenix-area chambers of commerce.
The Pinnacle West Government and Federal Affairs department gives APS and Pinnacle West a voice in the law-making process at all levels. The Government Affairs staff over the years has played an important role in a number of issues that have paid and will continue to provide substantial benefits to Arizona. These include a number of critical sustainability issues on our community such as transportation, environment, education and energy.
Pinnacle West is also active in alliances with governors, legislative leaders, trade groups and associations in the West, which focus on western-specific issues. Examples include West Connect, West Associates, Western Business Roundtable and the Western Regional Air Partnership.
The company also funds and supports civic organizations and sponsors events in a number of areas, including the arts and culture, community and economic development, education, the environment, and health and human services. These are discussed in the Charitable Giving section of this report.
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