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What is the Arizona-Mexico Commission?
The Arizona-Mexico Commission (AMC) is Arizona’s premiere cross-border nonprofit organization. Our mission is to improve the well-being and quality of life for residents of Arizona by promoting a strong, cooperative relationship with Mexico and Latin America through advocacy, trade, networking and information.
The AMC has 13 binational committees that act as industry and community advocates in partnership with the Comisión Sonora-Arizona (from Sonora, Mexico) to facilitate cross-border trade, business and community networking and binational information sharing. Through our work, and support of the Governor’s policy priorities, Arizona and the U.S. economy benefit from enhanced binational trade and an open relationship with Sonora’s public and private sectors.
Our History
Set in motion in 1959 by Governor Paul J. Fannin, who boldly stated, "God made us neighbors, let us be good neighbors," the AMC has evolved considerably over its nearly 50 years. Today, our vision of improving quality of life in the region continues to drive our efforts. We promote a strong, cooperative relationship with Mexico; facilitate the movement of goods, services, people and information through Mexico and Latin America; and encourage security and sustainable development within our border communities.
Commission membership consists of several hundred public and private sector leaders from throughout Arizona, including state agency directors, corporate executives, small business owners, healthcare and education professionals, lawyers, entrepreneurs, real estate and travel agents, brokers, artists, researchers, bankers, accountants, legislators and other professionals from all aspects of business and public service.
By serving on a committee of choice, members exercise their common desire to contribute to the exchange of ideas and information through cross-border communication and collaboration. Working in coordination with their Sonora-Arizona Commission counterparts, members enjoy the benefits of networking, participating in the facilitation of bilateral initiatives and contributing to the incubation of cross-border projects at the biannual Plenary Session, held each summer in Arizona and each fall in Sonora.
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