Economic Recovery

New opportunities: Arizona bipartisanship on USMCA passage serves as a national model

New opportunities: Arizona bipartisanship on USMCA passage serves as a national model

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) finally goes into effect across North America. In this uneasy time full of conflict and intense partisanship, it’s worth taking a moment to celebrate the bipartisan effort of Arizona’s congressional delegation to secure passage of this historic trade agreement. All 11 Republican and Democratic senators and representatives voted unanimously in favor of the USMCA, and they served as a model of compromise and cooperation for a divided Congress. 

Virtual Breakfast Speaker Series | Business recovery: Navigating SBA loans

Virtual Breakfast Speaker Series | Business recovery: Navigating SBA loans

The Arizona Technology Council held a virtual event featuring Shivani Dubey, deputy district director of the SBA Arizona District Office, and Yolanda Stokes, public information officer with the U.S. Small Business Administration, who shared valuable resources that are available for small businesses, as well as critical information on how apply for grants and loans. It was a fantastic discussion and well worth a listen.

Economic recovery: The (energy) efficient road to small business recovery

Economic recovery: The (energy) efficient road to small business recovery

Federal leaders must find innovative ways to continue to support these businesses. One approach would be to establish a Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant program that would provide federal grants to electric and natural gas utilities and supplement available utility incentives to encourage small businesses to make zero-cost energy efficiency upgrades to their facilities.

Speaker Series event with featured guest Tucson Mayor Regina Romero

Speaker Series event with featured guest Tucson Mayor Regina Romero

The Arizona Technology Council held a virtual speaker series event  with featured guest Tucson Mayor Regina Romero. Romero shared insight into the city’s economy, Tucson’s rapid tech growth, how this Southern Arizona city is rapidly becoming a hotbed for innovation in Arizona, and the collaboration with the University of Arizona, Tech Parks Arizona, Startup Tucson and Pima Community College.

TechFlash: Renewable energy a powerful solution to restore Arizona’s economic security

TechFlash: Renewable energy a powerful solution to restore Arizona’s economic security

While Covid-19 has fundamentally changed us, what remains constant is our foundation as a technology and innovation hub driven by big ideas, talented entrepreneurs and a welcoming business environment. This is especially true in our renewable energy sector. Renewable energy is the answer to moving toward a cleaner, more prosperous and healthy future.

Renewable energy a powerful solution to restore Arizona’s economic security

Renewable energy a powerful solution to restore Arizona’s economic security

While Covid-19 has fundamentally changed us, what remains constant is our foundation as a technology and innovation hub driven by big ideas, talented entrepreneurs and a welcoming business environment. This is especially true in our renewable energy sector. Renewable energy is a powerful solution to restoring economic security at a time when Arizonans need it most.

Panel discussion: Exploring Arizona’s Advanced Manufacturing Initiatives + Partnerships

Panel discussion: Exploring Arizona’s Advanced Manufacturing Initiatives + Partnerships

The Arizona Technology Council held a virtual panel discussion on Arizona’s innovative advanced manufacturing sector featuring Allison Gilbreath, Executive Director, Arizona Manufacturers Council at the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Mark Gaspers, Manager Southwest Region at The Boeing Company. Moderated by Arizona Technology Council CEO Steve Zylstra, it was a fantastic discussion and well worth a listen.

Apply by May 24: Mesa CARES Small Business Reemergence Program

Apply by May 24: Mesa CARES Small Business Reemergence Program

The Mesa CARES Small Business Reemergence Program is part of the Mesa CARES Initiative that supports individuals, families and businesses impacted by COVID-19. Funding comes from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Eligible businesses must be located in the City of Mesa and not a recipient of CARES Act funding through the Small Business Administration, Paycheck Protection Program, Economic Injury Disaster Loans Emergency Advance or other federal program.

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