You might say we’re making headway on the freeway leading toward our future. The biggest imprint left by technology in Arizona this year were players of the new passenger economy. We’re all sharing this great ride as our entire economy is expected to continue its upward trajectory, thanks to technology.
Benchmark partners with all types of space technology companies, from bold new startups to industry mainstays like NASA-JPL, to provide miniaturization solutions for challenging space applications.
Tucson serves as Arizona’s center for defense activity. The Tucson metropolitan area is where most of the state’s defense contract spending happens, as well as most of the spending for defense personnel, according to the U.S. Department of Defense. That makes Southern Arizona attractive for companies to secure a Tucson aerospace and defense lease or investment of commercial real estate.
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The University of Arizona is rolling out a new cybersecurity degree program, the Biodesign Institute receives $1.5 million to develop early-warning system for flu outbreaks, a new Maricopa IT Institute to open at Phoenix College, Tucson-based QuakeWrap earns EPA research funding, Tucson-based Paragon Space Development Corporation wins $5M in government contracts, and more.
When it comes to technology talent, Tucson can’t yet compete with giants like San Francisco and Seattle. But Tucson recently got on the map- literally- as an up-andcoming,smaller North American market for top tech talent in a report issued by CBRE Research.
TechTalk enews provides member updates, featured news from annual sponsors and partners, industry news, segments from the Council’s blog, and profiles on technology professionals in Arizona.
SRP shows strength as a sustainability leader with its revised 2035 Sustainability Goals, GPEC launches a unique campaign to attract high-tech companies, ASU jumps to top 10 in global patent rankings, Coplex sets its sights on high-growth potential tech companies, and more.
Tucson’s sunshine and low humidity not only are attractive to tourists and residents. They also are two of the many reasons why Tucson is a key player in the aerospace & defense industry. This white paper written by Commercial Real Estate Group identifies a number of reasons why Tucson has been, and continues to be, a hub for aerospace and defense industry leaders and suppliers.
“I think the possibility exists because Phoenix has a good business climate,” Zylstra said. “We have all the necessary ingredients to make this a possible place to expand.”