Phoenix Business Journal Steven Zylstra, Contributing Writer Few would doubt high energy prices and affordability are among the biggest issues facing Arizona today. Whether the concerns are raised in the city, suburbs or rural Arizona, chances are we all are asking the same ...
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Aug 26, 2026
Public Policy and Government Relations Professional to Support Technology Industry Advocacy PHOENIX, August 24, 2026 – The Arizona Technology Council today announced the appointment of Mark Fitzgerald as government relations specialist to support the Council’s public policy and advocacy effor...
Aug 21, 2026
State strategies to support local ecosystems Ecosystem building is coalition work, and there can be benefits and challenges to having a larger group of stakeholders. When does it make sense to take a statewide strategy as opposed to a regional one? Technical.ly CEO and cofou...
Aug 21, 2026
AI-Powered Threats, Cyber Resilience and Secure Innovation to Be Addressed PHOENIX, August 21, 2026 – The Arizona Technology Council, in partnership with the Arizona Cyber Threat Response Alliance (ACTRA), today announced it will host the 11th annual Cybersecurity Breakfast Forum, on Tuesday, ...
Aug 20, 2026
Phoenix Business JournalSteven Zylstra, Contributing Writer Hot enough for you? Fortunately, that age-old opening line has become a relic of the past, thanks to Arizona’s utilities. Recent proof came Aug. 2 when APS recorded a new peak demand of 9,164 megawatt...
Aug 14, 2026
Arizona Technology Council 2026 Legislative Session Recap The Arizona Legislature adjourned its 2026 session after 152 days marked by lengthy budget negotiations, significant policy debates and another year of divided government. Despite those challenges, the Arizona Technology Council remained ...
Aug 12, 2026
Highlights Offer Examples of Aerospace, Semiconductor and AI Momentum Driving New Facilities, Production Growth and Research Partnerships PHOENIX, August 12, 2026 – The Arizona Technology Council today released its Q1 2026 Arizona Technology Industry Impact Report, highlighting Arizona’s ...
Aug 9, 2026
Phoenix Business Journal The city of Surprise has spent the past two years trying to work out a new zoning ordinance specifically targeting battery energy storage systems. In that time, demand for these BESS facilities — used to help power data centers and ensure grid reliability — has explod...
Jul 31, 2026
TechTalk enews provides a monthly round-up of member updates, technological advancements, energy news, milestones and awards, industry news and featured content on the Council’s annual sponsors. Check out what’s happening in the Council’s July 2026 issue of TechTalk!
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