Council News

The Future of Tech in AZ: Arizona Technology Council releases annual report

May 21, 2020

The future of Arizona and its economy lies in our entrepreneurial spirit and thriving technology sector. In our 2019 Annual Report, The Future of Tech in AZ, we highlight the impact the Council and SciTech Institute had across legislation, education, job training, health care and the community. Please review View the report to learn about the committees, initiatives, programs and services designed to support and advance Arizona’s science and technology community.

Tech leaders from PayPal, ILLUME Advising and Rincon Research join Council’s Board of Directors

May 1, 2020

The Arizona Technology Council announced it has appointed Wes Hummel, vice president, Site Reliability Engineering, PayPal; Anne Dougherty, co-founder and co-owner, ILLUME Advising; and Dr. Mary L. Bailey, president and CEO, Rincon Research, to its board of directors. Hummel, Dougherty and Bailey were elected unanimously to serve three-year terms at the Council’s quarterly board meeting held April 30.

Stay connected + engaged: Upcoming tech events from the Arizona Technology Council

April 17, 2020

Join the Council for upcoming virtual tech events to help you stay informed and connected during these unprecedented times The Council’s new Virtual Leadership Roundtable convenes business executives to discuss the challenges and successes while adapting to the reality of the pandemic. The Council’s new Virtual Breakfast Speaker Series brings together tech advocates, innovators and industry champions who are reshaping Arizona’s tech ecosystem.

AZTC announces laptop drive to help students get online during school closures

April 7, 2020

The Arizona Technology Council and AZ StRUT (Arizona Students Recycling Used Technology), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports Arizona’s technical education, are asking the community for help through the donation of laptops and chargers that can be refurbished for use by students.

Attend these great upcoming virtual events from the Arizona Technology Council

April 6, 2020

East Valley fuels Arizona’s technology boom

March 25, 2020

A large reason for Arizona’s growth in the technology sector can be attributed to the East Valley. Tempe, Mesa, Chandler and Gilbert are home to some of the most prominent technology companies in the world, a thriving startup ecosystem and some of the nation’s top post-secondary and high school educational institutions for STEM.

Industry Report reveals Arizona tech jobs grow at more than twice the rate of U.S. overall

March 10, 2020

Arizona enjoys a diverse mix of tech industries and professions, with the average technology wage nearly double the average wage in non-tech sectors. Currently, employees in computer systems design, semiconductor manufacturing, and aerospace product and parts manufacturing account for roughly half of all annual wages across the state of Arizona.

Incentives for Innovation: Lawmakers weigh extending successful tax credit programs

March 2, 2020

Incentives for innovation: The Angel Investment Tax Credit program is set to expire June 30, 2021. That’s why the Arizona House of Representatives is considering HB 2409 in the current legislative session. Continuing the tax credits is key to innovation cultivation and truly becoming the tech hub we’re meant to be.

Legislative action essential to Arizona’s tech industry success

February 26, 2020

As the Arizona Legislature approaches the midpoint of their current session, I would like to share with you some pending legislation lawmakers are considering that would not only support our technology community but also residents of Arizona. Two bills would extend two enormously successful tax credit programs while another measure would help fuel expansion of a mindset focused on science, technology, engineering and math.

Year in Review: Tech industry sees big deals, growth in 2019

December 28, 2019

As president and CEO of the Arizona Technology Council, Steve Zylstra has a pulse on what’s going on statewide in the tech industry. The council is one of the largest technology-driven trade associations in North America, with more than 850 members. Phoenix Business Journal Reporter Hayley Ringle asked Zylstra about the biggest trends in 2019 and what he expects to see in 2020.