WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Schweikert released the following statement applauding local businesses participating in the Inaugural COVID-19 Consortium event in the Valley. 

“I am pleased to see our local businesses coming together to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community and highlight the new technologies we have available to create a safer and healthier society. This event is a great example of local businesses working to combine resources in order to best serve our community during these unprecedented times. I want to thank each of the businesses for their selfless donations across our community, and I hope that I can join you at the event next year.”

Background: 

The Arizona COVID-19 Consortium, a private sector collaboration of Phoenix-based companies, is holding an intervention today to portray their collaborations with other companies to showcase resources and innovations designed to help combat and slow the spread of COVID-19. This private sector consortium of Valley businesses was developed to fortify selected locations and demonstrate how technology and innovation will allow a safer return to daily life.