Member news: April 2024
How Google Continues to Power Carbon-Free Energy in Arizona
Following the launch of its first Arizona data center in Mesa, Google has announced an energy supply agreement with Salt River Project (SRP).
The tech giant aims to support more than 430 megawatts of new carbon-free energy capacity across the state. This is designed, according to Google’s projections, to help operations in Arizona reach at least 80% carbon-free energy on an hourly basis by 2026. Read more >>
Intero Digital Guest Blog Post: Social Media Advertising: Case Studies from Tech Brands
In the swiftly evolving tech landscape dominated by innovation and connectivity, social media has become a foundational element for enhancing brand recognition, cultivating a loyal consumer base, and nurturing community engagement. The strategic use of social media transcends mere optionality, becoming a vital necessity for tech companies aiming to secure a leading edge in a highly competitive environment. This narrative is strongly supported by the Arizona Technology Council, a key player in Arizona’s tech business networking, and Intero Digital, renowned for its digital marketing prowess, as it sheds light on effective strategies for leveraging social media. Read more >>
Waymo to debut autonomous food delivery in Phoenix
Waymo and Uber announced April 3 a new partnership that will launch in Phoenix and will have driverless cars delivering food to Uber Eats customers.
Waymo, a subsidiary of Google owner Alphabet Inc. (Nasdaq: GOOGL), said in a blog post that it has expanded its partnership with Uber (NYSE: UBER) to include its food delivery service Uber Eats. Read more >>
DMD Secures MO 100 Top Impact Award for Second Consecutive Year
DMD Systems Recovery, LLC. (DMD) proudly announces that our CEO, Aaron Zeper, has been named on the 2024 MO 100 Top Impact CEO Ranking for the second consecutive year.
Big Path Capital’s MO 100 Top Impact CEO Ranking recognizes the 100 top executives who are championing positive social and environmental impact at high-growth companies. This year’s honorees showcase the effectiveness of stakeholder-focused business models that incorporate a wider circle of stakeholders—including the environment, their employees, their customers, their shareholders, and their communities. Read more >>
Flux Selects Kiterocket as Agency of Record
Kiterocket, a PR-forward, full-service marketing communications agency has been selected as agency of record by Flux, a global provider of decentralized cloud infrastructure. Flux is the latest addition to the agency’s technology practice portfolio, which specializes in the emerging technologies.
Phoenix, SRP install electric vehicle chargers at 6 libraries
Six Phoenix libraries have electric vehicle charging stations, a step toward the city’s goal of 500 EV stations by 2030.
The city initiative with support from Tempe-based Salt River Project began last year, and each charging station offers two charging ports, according to a release. Read more >>
Phoenix Passes Historic Ordinance Giving Outdoor Workers Protection From Extreme Heat
A historic new law in Phoenix, Arizona, will provide thousands of outdoor workers in the hottest city in the country with protections from extreme heat.
In a unanimous vote, the Phoenix City Council passed an ordinance requiring that workers have easy access to rest, potable water and shade, as well as training to recognize signs of heat stress, a press release from the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (National COSH) said. Vehicles with enclosed cabs must also have access to air conditioning. Read more >>
ListenUp to showcase audio storytelling app during Final Four weekend
The NCAA Men’s Final Four tournament is expected to draw thousands of visitors to the Valley this weekend, and a Scottsdale startup aims to capture their attention.
ListenUp is partnering with Visit Phoenix to showcase capabilities of its real-time audio storytelling app to tourists. Visit Phoenix will be marketing ListenUp and its app throughout the Final Four tournament, according to the company. Read more >>
University of Arizona Center for Innovation startups selected for the flinn foundation bioscience entrepreneurship program
The University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI) which serves as the science and technology startup incubator network of Tech Parks Arizona, is pleased to announce that three current UACI startups and one alum obtained four of six available opportunities statewide to participate in the exclusive Flinn Foundation Bioscience Entrepreneurship Program. Participation in the program opens doors to a wide range of resources, significantly accelerating the growth and development of the startups along their entrepreneurial journey. Read more >>
City of Chandler receives federal grant to increase tree canopy
The city of Chandler will be planting more trees to combat the problem of extreme heat. The Chandler City Council approved the grant agreement during their meeting on March 21.
The grant agreement comes after the city submitted a proposal and received a $767,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service in June 2023. No match is required for the grant. Read more >>
Biden-Harris administration invests $2.3 billion in projects to expand affordable, reliable, clean power in rural communities
As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s PowerXchange annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas that USDA is moving forward on clean energy investments in 23 states to reduce pollution and strengthen rural America’s power grid. Read more >>
GOVO Venture Partners Co-Leads Seed Round in MARS Suite
GOVO Venture Partners made its seventh portfolio company investment since announcing the launch of its venture fund, GOVO Fund I, in January, 2023. The investment is part of a $2 million seed round for the company, MARS Suite, Inc, that is being co-led by Govo and AP Ventures. Read more >>
Sustainable Climate Tech Manufacturer Breaks Ground in Mesa
XNRGY, a North American leader in sustainable HVAC solutions, announced the groundbreaking of its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Mesa, Arizona.
The first phase of the Arizona facility encompasses a significant 275,000 square feet, surpassing XNRGY’s Montreal headquarters at 223,000 square feet. This initial investment signifies a key milestone in XNRGY’s previously announced $300 million capital investment plan for the Mesa area. The groundbreaking ceremony represents the start of a four-phase development plan, ultimately creating a massive 1,000,000-square-foot sustainable manufacturing hub. Read more >>
solar developer taps area near Phoenix for $1.2B project
A group of investors who own approximately 30,000 acres of land in the Harquahala Valley have inked a deal to build a $1.2 billion solar project on the site and are negotiating separate deals to sell the water underneath the project, which lies about 60 miles west of Phoenix.
Salt Lake City-based Copia Power, a developer of renewable energy platforms backed by global investment firm The Carlyle Group (Nasdaq: CG), plans to invest billions in the region in an effort to develop more than 1,500 megawatts of additional renewable energy projects, said Garret Bean, managing director of strategic development for Copia Power. Read more >>
The University of Arizona incubator network collaborates with Oro Valley to sponsor startup success
The University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI), which serves as the science and technology startup incubator network of Tech Parks Arizona, is pleased to announce the open call for the UACI Sponsored Launch Fueled by the Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Town of Oro Valley competition. The winning startup will receive sponsored entry into UACI at Oro Valley, the prestigious bioscience-focused incubator, along with resources, specialized facilities, services and expert guidance to grow their business. Read more >>
Final Four Success: Phoenix Achieves Another Zero Waste Event
The final numbers are in and Phoenix once again reached its goal of making Final Four Fan Fest a Zero Waste Event. During the four days of downtown events, 94.2% of all waste collected by the Public Works Department was diverted away from the landfill. A Zero Waste event is defined as one with at least 90% waste diversion. Read more >>
Dmd Systems Recovery Earns 25% Improvement in B Corp™ Score for Sustainable Itad Services
DMD Systems Recovery, LLC. (DMD), a reuse-first ITAD services provider, proudly announces that after a thorough reassessment by B Lab™, DMD’s B Impact Assessment™ jumped over 20 points, achieving a total score of 103. This achievement solidifies DMD’s status as a certified B Corp for the 4th year and underscores DMD’s commitment to sustainability in the IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) industry. Read more >>
Tech Giant Intel Brings AI Platform Innovation to Life at Olympic Games
Intel announced its plans for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024. Bringing AI Everywhere, Intel will implement artificial intelligence technology powered by Intel processors on the world’s biggest stage.
As the Official Worldwide AI Platform Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, Intel will introduce new, innovative AI experiences based on Intel hardware and software that enable next-generation engagement for fans, organizers, athletes and viewers around the world. Read more >>
What every homeowner should know about the new clean energy tax credit
Whether you are in the market for a new home or ready to upgrade your current residence, investing in energy-efficient home improvements could help you save money thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act. Read more >>