PHOENIX, ARIZ. – REIAC Southwest is pleased to announce that Arizona Congressman David Schweikert will be the featured speaker at its 2021 Signature Event Dec. 16 at the Westin Kierland, 6902 E. Greenway Parkway in Scottsdale.
The event begins at 3:30 p.m. with registration and networking. The program begins at 4:30 p.m., followed by a networking reception at 5:30 p.m.
Rep. Schweikert, who represents the 6th District of Arizona, is serving his sixth term in the U.S. Congress. He holds a seat on the Ways and Means Committee, having previously served on the Financial Services Committee. He also sits on the bicameral Joint Economic Committee, serving as the Senior House Republican Member, Co-Chairs the Valley Fever Taskforce, is the Republican Co-Chair of the Blockchain Caucus, Co-Chair of the Tunisia Caucus, and Co-Chair of the Tele Health Caucus.
“The Congressman is one of the most knowledgeable on Capitol Hill on matters of commercial real estate,” said REIAC Southwest Program Chair Richard J. Lund. “We are thrilled and honored to have him as our 2022 speaker.”
As a strong advocate for efficiencies in the 21st-century economy, Rep. Schweikert collaborates with entrepreneurs and innovators in Arizona and around the world on ways to increase trade and drive economic growth. He has long championed technological innovations as the solution to the problems of over-burdensome government regulations.
Rep. Schweikert holds a seat on the Tax and Health Policy Subcommittees on the House Ways and Means Committee, where he is able to use his expertise in tax and health policy to lend his voice towards pressing issues such as meaningful tax reform and crashing the price of healthcare.
The event is open to the public and registration fee is $30 for non-REIAC members. The event will include a meet and greet with ASU MRED and Junior Achievement students. Register here.