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Most influential women: Karla Morales, Arizona Technology Council
Az Business and AZRE magazines announced the publications’ lists of the Most Influential Women in Arizona of 2022 including Karla Morales, vice president of the Arizona Technology Council. In celebration of the 11th anniversary of the Most Influential Women program, azbigmedia.com is profiling one of the Most Influential Women of 2022 each day leading up to the Most Influential Women of 2022 dinner and reception.
Our View: Corporate sector can lead the way in securing Arizona’s clean energy future
For several years, the corporate sector — with technology companies often leading the way — has set carbon emission goals and developed strategies to attain these. Most recently, this has moved from a differentiator to “the price of entry.” With increased public concern about climate change and Moody’s Analytics already providing tools to assess a company’s climate risk, the business community’s attention to lowering emissions is intensifying even further.
TechTalk eNews: July 2022
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 2022 issue of TechTalk!
APS and PayPal executives elected to Arizona Technology Council board of directors
The Arizona Technology Council today announced it has appointed Todd Komaromy, director of Resource Planning, Arizona Public Service (APS), and Assaf Keren, chief information security officer and vice president, Enterprise Cyber Security, PayPal, to its board of directors. Komaromy and Keren were elected unanimously to serve three-year terms at the Council’s quarterly board meeting held on July 28, 2022.
Governor Ducey, economic leaders applaud Senate passage of CHIPS Act
A sweeping plan to accelerate semiconductor investments and research in Arizona and across the country today cleared an important hurdle with passage of legislation by the U.S. Senate. Governor Doug Ducey welcomed the passage of the CHIPS for America Act, saying it will provide a critical boost to an important and growing sector of Arizona’s high-tech economy.
2022 Vote TechSmart guide endorsing pro-technology Arizona legislative candidates published by the Arizona Technology Council
After releasing its 2022 Arizona legislative endorsements, the Arizona Technology Council today announced the publishing of its biennial 2022 Vote TechSmart voter’s guide. The guide provides a comprehensive overview of Arizona legislative candidates’ positions on key issues affecting the technology industry. The Council only backs candidates who support a technology agenda, so some races may have no endorsements. A printed copy of the guide is being shipped to Council partners and member organizations, and a digital version is available immediately at https://www.aztechcouncil.org/vote_techsmart/.
How NAIOP, Phoenix Chamber, Tech Council stand on political issues
To offer guidance to voters in the 2022 elections, the Arizona Technology Council has released its endorsements of Arizona Legislature candidates who support the technology industry’s agenda. Recommendations are based on several factors, including the most recent two-year voting records of incumbents, written responses to a survey and interviews of new candidates.
Arizona Technology Council announces 2022 endorsements of legislature candidates
To offer guidance to voters in the 2022 elections, the Arizona Technology Council has released its endorsements of Arizona Legislature candidates who support the technology industry’s agenda. Recommendations are based on several factors, including the most recent two-year voting records of incumbents, written responses to a survey and interviews of new candidates.
TechTalk eNews: June 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...