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Member news: March 2023

March 28, 2023

Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce presenting Scottsdale Forward: Innovation in Business on Wednesday, April 19; GT Medical Technologies raises $45M to expand tech to treat brain tumors; Intel names Stuart Pann head of foundry business unit crucial to AZ; Parchment acquires Quottly, leading tech solution for course and program sharing, transfer articulation and dual enrollment; Boeing will be building dozens of Apache helicopters in Mesa; the VB Cosmetics story in 2023; Banner Health to build $400M hospital campus in Scottsdale; UArizona Center for Innovation generates $35.3M economic output; Terkel guest blog: Top 12 tech skills employers look for in 2023; Ideas Collide guest blog: The importance of marketing in a down economy; ListenUp launches new technology at Scottsdale’s Smithsonian affiliate Western Spirit: Museum of the West; Phoenix Business Journal names Mignon Gould as associate editor; Raytheon wins contract to develop orbital hypersonic missile defense system; Benchmark Technologies opens new plant in Mesa that will create 100 jobs; Phoenix Sky Harbor starts 2023 with record passenger numbers; Spencer Fane law firm names Phoenix office managing partner; Virgin Galactic’s Mesa facility coming along; company hopeful commercial space flights can resume in Q2; Paragon IT Pros guest post: How to navigate difficult conversations; Pipeline AZ’s IT/Cyber Career Network offers valuable career resources; Per Scholas Phoenix establishes advisory board; Qwick appoints president of Dutch Bros Coffee to board of directors; and February 2023 AZ TechCast episode features ASU’s Cloud Innovation Center, Amazon Web Services and the Arizona Commerce Authority.

Member news: February 2023

February 21, 2023

Chandler-Gilbert Community College celebrates 30th anniversary; Terkel guest blog: 15 tips for where to find diverse tech talent; Thunderbird at ASU launches virtual reality experience in Phoenix; TSMC board approves company’s investment of billions in Arizona; ONE Community celebrates 10-year anniversary of UNITY Pledge; Sales Xceleration guest blog: Recession proof strategies for sales leaders; Raytheon expands into University of Arizona Tech Park; Qwick partners with Super Bowl Host Committee, local businesses to fill thousands of temporary jobs; Honeywell Aerospace to test sustainable aircraft fuels in Phoenix; Paragon IT Professionals guest blog: 2023 tech hiring looks promising; Fresh off merger with Arizona Grantmakers Forum, Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits looks to expand impact; Scottsdale-based Encora acquires Pennsylvania technology services company; BestCompanies AZ guest blog: Top companies that support diversity through employee resource groups; Raytheon’s planned reorganization will affect company’s Arizona operations; Tucson tech: Longtime optics firm Breault Research Organization part of growing sensor business; Vincit CEO Ville Houttu sees potential for tech firm to grow in AZ; DAS Technology unveils new CDXP technology features at NADA 2023; Optiv, Advanced Business Learning and cStor, A MicroAge Company appear on January 2023 episode of AZ TechCast on cybersecurity; and Digital Air Strike strategically rebrands to DAS Technology and acquires seventh company.

Member news: January 2023

January 24, 2023

SciTech Institute kicks off 2023 Arizona SciTech Festival, the state’s annual celebration of STEM, on January 21 at Barrett-Jackson; Eurofins CellTx cellular therapy-focused laboratory opens at UA Tech Park; ASU-incubated VR company raises $20M to transform STEM education; Terkel guest post: How to make the most out of a technology conference; Qwick partners with Super Bowl Host Committee to staff Super Bowl events; transportation, workforce and water among 2023 policy priorities for the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED); Wells Fargo launches $20M “Invest Native” initiative for Native American communities; Intel extends performance leadership with world’s fastest mobile processor; ASU faculty members selected to lead proposal for microelectronics research and development in the Southwest; Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona partners to offer healthcare services to active-duty members and veterans; Phil Gallagher of Avnet: The stalwart CEO; Quarles to combine with California law firm Paul, Plevin, Sullivan & Connaughton LLP; final phase of Phoenix Sky Harbor’s rail train system to open; Finland-based Vincit expands by leasing Scottsdale office space; Phoenix Sky Harbor becomes first airport in the world to offer rider-only autonomous vehicle service; Waymo expands ‘rider only’ service in Phoenix; Phoenix Community Alliance announces 2022 Center City Awards winners; and speakers from Allata, Per Scholas and The PMO Squad appear on the Council’s December 2022 episode of AZTechCast.

Member news: December 2022

December 19, 2022

UA Center for Innovation and the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Sierra Vista support startups through sponsorship collaboration; Terkel guest post: 12 tips to implement keynote speaking into your personal business strategy; UA launches Mission Integration Lab at new UA Tech Park at The Bridges; University of Advancing Technology guest post: Lend a helping hand with Professor Brendly Singleton; Biden highlights Arizona’s manufacturing growth at TSMC visit; M Catering among founders of new organization forming in hospitality; BestCompanies AZ launches a new diversity talks podcast series; Digital Air Strike marks 10+ years as approved General Motors partner; ASU and Mexico partner to boost semiconductor production in North America; Arizona Tech Investors announces new CEO; 5 best nonprofits in Arizona, according to BestCompanies AZ; Digital Air Strike launches thought leadership training for business clients; Impact Sales Advisors shares answers to 5 sales management questions; Tucson-based Phantom Space wins satellite mission orders from NASA; BBB Pacific Southwest announces Greater Arizona’s 2022 Torch Awards for Ethics winners; and Arizona Commerce Authority announces finalists for the 2022 Arizona Innovation Challenge.

Member news: November 2022

November 22, 2022

Viavi Solutions boosts Arizona economy with opening of optical production facility and new headquarters; Apple to buy chips from TSMC semiconductor plant; Phantom Space heralds milestone with successful rocket engine test; Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce announces 2023 inductees for 28th annual Scottsdale History Hall of Fame; November 2022 episode of AZTechCast focuses on doing business with the public sector and features speakers from the Arizona Department of Administration; Google Cloud and Traversant Group; The PMO Squad earns Platinum Medallion from U.S. Department of Labor; 15 unique resume skills to stand out in a sea of candidates according to BestCompanies AZ; Axon stock surges after company reports Q3 revenue gains; TSMC could be planning another $12B investment in Phoenix; Arizona allocates $100 million to Arizona Commerce Authority to boost semiconductor industry in state; Terkel shares 10 reasons why e-waste recycling is important; how Grand Canyon University keeps its curriculum updated to meet the needs of today’s workforce; Qwick unveils all-new brand celebrating the hospitality industry; Digital Air Strike awarded and speaking at two industry events showcasing CX tech that solves top automotive challenges; Sprouts partners with DoorDash for grocery delivery; second annual Avnet Insights survey finds that chip shortage underscores opportunity to strengthen strategic relationships; Per Scholas expands to Phoenix to offer free tech training for high-growth IT positions; Waymo and Sky Harbor partner to offer ‘ride-hail’ service to downtown Phoenix; Quarles & Brady names new managing partner for Phoenix office; Honeywell Aerospace providing component for B-52 bomber’s upgrade; Intel’s Mobileye jumps nearly 38% after target-topping IPO; and October 2022 episode of AZTechCast focuses on Arizona’s contributions to the James Webb Telescope and features speakers from 4D Technology, the University of Arizona’s Astronomy Department and Viavi Solutions.