Valley Forward Association is a public interest organization that promotes a balance between economic development/environmental quality and convenes business, community and civic leaders in thoughtful public dialogue on critical sustainability issues. Its members include large and small businesses, government jurisdictions, education, non-profit communities and others. The organization has membership with the Arizona Business Magazine, Arizona Capitol Times, Arizona Community Tree Council, Arizona Conservation Partnership and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. Its issue committees include resources, energy, land use, transportation and water management, among others.