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Renewable-energy hike: Council makes case for boosting Arizona’s standard
Renewable energy is a powerful solution to restoring economic security at a time when residents need it most. That is why Arizona must get on a fast track toward modernizing our energy rules. Renewable energy is the answer to moving toward a cleaner, more prosperous and healthy future.
Pro-Tech legislators honored with 2020 Outstanding Tech Senator, Representative and Tech 10 Awards
The Outstanding Technology Senator of the Year, Outstanding Technology Representative of the Year and the Tech 10 Legislators were announced today by the Arizona Technology Council, in partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority. The winning legislators will be honored for their support of technology and STEM education initiatives at the virtual Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Awards event on November 4, 2020.
AZTC presents the fourth annual Smart City + IoT Conference on Sept. 17, 2020
As the trajectory toward urbanization increases, the Smart City + IoT Conference provides an excellent platform for highlighting Arizona’s success, facilitating collaboration and advancing new strategies. The event convenes the brightest minds in technology, business and government to explore the landscape of smart-city strategies, discuss emerging best practices and challenges to implementation, and examine the specific strategies needed to bring a smart-city vision to reality.
Winners and finalists for the 2020 Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Awards announced
The Arizona Technology Council and the Arizona Commerce Authority have announced winners of Future Innovators of the Year and Teacher of the Year awards, as well as individual and company award finalists for the 2020 Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Awards (GCOI).
TechTalk enews: August 2020
TechTalk enews provides a monthly round-up of member updates, technological advancements, milestones and awards, industry news and featured content on the Council’s annual sponsors. Check out what’s happening in the Council’s August 2020 issue of TechTalk!
Arizona Technology Council urges legislation to expand rural broadband access
A group of the nation’s leading technology associations sent a joint letter to Congressional leadership urging the passage of two crucial pieces of legislation that will help connect families in under-served areas to high-speed, broadband internet.
Op-Ed: AZTechBase offers new way to stay connected
AZTechBase plays a critical role in organizing data and industry insights gathered through the Council’s quarterly Arizona Technology Industry Impact Report to track the progress of companies, attract talent, and discover and connect with new companies and people.
Business support for increased clean energy, renewable energy and energy-efficiency standards
An open letter to the Arizona Corporation Commission expressing support for strong, enforceable clean energy standards in Arizona: As major businesses, trade associations, employers and large energy consumers in Arizona, a distinguished group of Arizona business and technology companies are committed to increasing the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency in the state.
TechTalk enews: July 2020
TechTalk enews provides a monthly round-up of member updates, technological advancements, milestones and awards, industry news and featured content on the Council’s annual sponsors. Check out what’s happening in the Council’s July 2020 issue of TechTalk!