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Raytheon Missiles & Defense offers sign-on bonuses up to $50k for high-demand roles onsite in Tucson, Arizona

July 5, 2022

Raytheon Missiles & Defense, a Raytheon Technologies business, is offering sign-on bonuses up to $50,000 for engineering and some finance roles onsite at the company’s Tucson location. For eligible finance positions, sign-on bonuses are available for those who have an active security clearance. For engineers, sign-on bonuses are available to those hired into qualified roles, regardless of current clearance status. However, bonus amounts are higher for individuals with active security clearances.

June 2022 TechCast | Exploring Arizona’s Entrepreneurial Support Hubs

July 5, 2022

The June 2022 episode of the Arizona Technology Council’s AZTechCast podcast featured startup ecosystem experts including Stephanie Bermudez, founder & CEO of Startup Unidos; Eric Smith, executive director of The University of Arizona Center for Innovation; and Diana Vowels, CEO of StartupAZ. These leaders joined Karen Nowicki, president and owner of Phoenix Business RadioX, and Steve Zylstra, president and CEO of the Arizona Technology Council, in discussing the statewide entrepreneurial support hubs that are helping to elevate technology-minded startup founders.

TechTalk eNews: June 2022

June 23, 2022

Lucid Motors leases space in Tempe; Arizona Chamber names Arizona Commerce Authority President and CEO Sandra Watson transformational leader of the year; University of Arizona Center for Innovation hosts Canadian startups through international soft landings program; Avnet and SciTech Institute partner to expand Chief Science Officers program in U.S. and internationally; Applied Energetics, Inc. gets grant to develop optical defense systems for Marines; GateWay Community College partners with Greulich’s Automotive to […]

Arizona Technology Council’s Q1 2022 Technology Impact Report reveals steady year-over-year growth across key industry metrics

June 16, 2022

PR Log The Arizona Technology Council released its Q1 2022 Arizona Technology Industry Impact Report today. The report outlines the progress of the state’s technology sector across critical growth metrics and highlights diversity statistics within the industry. A key takeaway from 2022’s Q1 report includes a rise in technology industry investments, with venture capital funding increasing 162% since 2020 […]

Avnet & SciTech Institute partner to expand Chief Science Officers program in U.S. and internationally

June 16, 2022

InBusiness PHX SciTech Institute, an organization focused on enhancing and promoting the value and importance of STEM education, is pleased to announce it has partnered with global technology distributor and solutions provider, Avnet, Inc., to expand the footprint of SciTech’s Chief Science Officers (CSO) program to new locations in the U.S. and international. Avnet is investing in […]

The Arizona Small Business Association announces AZBizCon, June 22

June 7, 2022

InBusiness PHX The Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA) proudly presents AZBizCon Expo of 2022, an in-person event on June 22 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Paradise Village Office Park in Phoenix, AZ. Registration to attend the event is available for free at asba.com/azbizcon. Hosted at Paradise Village Office Park, this half-day event will feature a trade […]

May 2022 TechCast | Proptech’s Role in Innovating AZ’s Real Estate Market

May 31, 2022

Subscribe to AZTechCast today so you never miss an episode. Arizona’s business-friendly environment, weather and affordability have made it a hot spot for tourism and inbound migration for decades. But in a post-pandemic world where an estimated 269 people are moving to Arizona each day, the real estate market is experiencing an unexpected surge in […]

TechTalk eNews: May 2022

May 31, 2022

Qwick names company’s first chief people officer as rapid growth continues; Digital Air Strike co-founder/CEO named Titan 100 top CEO; UArizona Center for Innovation announces startup sponsorship opportunity with Startup Tucson; Republic Services employees sweep NWRA’s 2022 Driver of the Year Awards for second year in a row; Panasonic to spin out public company centered on Scottsdale’s Blue Yonder; Waymo opens autonomous service to select Phoenix […]

NAU’s smart bike technology can detect damaged pathways

May 27, 2022

AZ Inno A team of Northern Arizona University engineering students and professors has created a sensor that connects to a bicycle to detect dips and jolts in pathways, identifying pavement and dirt in need of repair. The prototype, housed in two small black boxes attached above the bike’s rear wheel, sends the information to an […]

5 steps to improve your hiring processes

May 18, 2022

Whether it’s your internal process with HR, or your external process with your staffing partner, communication and efficiency are key to winning talent. Finding the right candidate is tough enough these days, so it’s critical that when you do, you’re prepared to move quickly. While there’s no foolproof method, following a few key steps at the start of the process will ensure greater success for all involved.

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