TechTalk eNews: April 2023

• • Phoenix-based YellowBird raises $6.25 million in oversubscribed seed round
  • Arizona ethics attorney leaves Jennings Strouss to join Spencer Fane
  • Glendale Community College names new president after national search
  • Axon launches new body camera, looks to hire 300 as operations ramp up
  • TGen, City of Hope and HonorHealth develop more precise method of pancreatic cancer treatment
  • ZorroSign‘s Shamsh Hadi listed amongst the Middle East top 10 tech CEOs
  • Terkel guest blog: 12-step checklist for onboarding IT staff
  • Maker of hybrid-electric cargo airship taps Honeywell Phoenix for generator
  • Amazon Web Services launches global generative AI accelerator for startups
  • ZorroSign achieves PCI DSS certification
  • As Intel‘s Chandler expansion progresses, Sen. Mark Kelly says company should have ‘competitive application’ for CHIPS Act incentives
  • Phoenix GateWay Community College names new president
  • Perkins Coie to move offices from midtown to Camelback Corridor space
  • American Express and other small business grants you can apply for
  • Raytheon gets $619 million U.S. Navy contract for SPY-6 radars
  • Google Fiber turns on internet service in first Valley city
  • With a projected impact of $108 billion over the next three decades, UA Tech Park‘s growth can’t be understated
  • Raytheon nabs more advanced weapon contracts, including one with Northrup Grumman
  • March 2023 episode of AZ TechCast features speakers from the BIO5 Institute at The University of Arizona, Applied Energetics and Edmund Optics

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From Flagstaff to Yuma, Arizona is home to numerous educational institutions that are evolving to keep pace with the state’s growth.

Tune in to the Council’s AZTechCast podcast episode TODAY, April 28 from 1-2pm to hear Rob Buelow of the AZNext Workforce Development Partnership at ASU, Dr. Daniel Corr of Arizona Western College and Kathy Prather of Pima JTED discuss their unique approaches to building the highly skilled and diverse workforce of the future. You won’t want to miss it. 

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Next Tuesday, join the Council and Motion Tactic for a webinar dedicated to elevating your website’s impact.

Register for the Council’s Virtual Tech Speaker Series next Tuesday, May 2 to learn about 10 powerful tools that can help you optimize your professional or personal website for SEO, speed, accessibility and user experience. Tyler Morian, owner of Motion Tactic, will help you create a turnkey plan to make immediate improvements that will maximize your site’s impact. FREE for AZTC members.

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We’re less than two weeks away from the Council’s Cybersecurity Summit on Thursday, May 11.

With new threats emerging on a daily basis, it is more important than ever for your organization to lock down its security practices to protect your intellectual property and customer data. Join the Council, Arizona Commerce Authority and the Arizona Cyber Threat Response Alliance (ACTRA) on Thursday, May 11 to hear a variety of experts share their tips and tricks for staying ahead of the threats.

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Council’s Q4-22 Impact Report reveals in-demand skills, a decline in job and more

The Council recently released its Q4 2022 Arizona Tecnology Industry Impact Report, highlighting new data across the state’s booming technology industry.

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My View: How Arizona’s STEM ecosystem is building up a needed workforce

Arizona’s STEM ecosystem is playing a pivotal role in training talent for Arizona’s largest technology employers. Learn more about SciTech Institute’s contributions in growing Arizona’s STEM workforce. 

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Have you read the the Winter 2023 edition of TechConnect Magazine on clean energy?

Dig into the Winter 2023 edition of TechConnect Magazine, produced by Yeager Marketing, for data and stories that illustrate Arizona’s growing leadership in clean and renewable energy. 

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Here are the finalists for the 2023 Champions of Change awards

Council President and CEO Steven G. Zylstra has been selected as a finalist for the 2023 Az Business Magazine’s Champions of Change awards. Find out who else was honored.

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Valley tech experts talk influx of artificial intelligence

There’s no doubt that AI is making a big impact on the tech industry, especially with the recent buzz around ChatGPT. Find out what local technology leaders, including Steve Zylstra, have to say about AI.

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Business leaders call for AZ to capitalize on clean energy economic opportunities

On April 4, the Arizona Technology Council partnered with Ceres and Plug-In America to organize an event at the Arizona State Capitol to highlight the clean energy initiatives underway in the local tech ecosystem.

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Achieving environmental equity in Arizona

Flip to pages 58-59 of the April 2023 issue of Green Living Magazine to see Steve Zylstra discuss the need to prioritize environmental equity and make green spaces more accessible for all Arizonans.

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The Council’s Political Action Committee advocates for tech companies at the local, state and federal level, vets political candidates and endorses those with track records in supporting pro-tech legislation. Support the PAC to take a stand for technology and bolstering Arizona’s economic recovery.  

Attend the International Day of Light on Sunday, May 21 for free planetarium shows and optics activities for all ages.

Optics and photonics are the science and engineering of light that is used by everyone, everywhere, every day. Join the Council, Optics Valley and The University of Arizona Flandrau Planetarium on Sunday, May 21 to explore and discover the world of optics and Arizona’s world leaders in the science of light!

Free, no registration required and first come, first seated!

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Introducing the Council’s inaugural E-Mobility and Clean Energy Summit on Thursday, June 27!

It’s no secret that clean energy is in high demand, and it’s time that we band together to support the innovators that are dreaming up cleaner and more efficient technology solutions. Join the Council, Arizona Commerce Authority and Arizona State University at our inaugural E-Mobility and Clean Energy Summit on Tuesday, June 27 at SkySong in Scottsdale to discuss the future of this industry and how Arizona can playing a leading role in its growth.

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• Arizona set to lead nation in clean energy jobs
• Phoenix ranks No. 11 among best cities for electric cars
• Phoenix ranks 5th in ozone pollution, but a new report finds fewer bad air days
• AMV announces summer 2023 ship date for new battery technology, Atlis rebrands to Nxu, Inc. with a global vision of untethered energy
• Phoenix turns to residents to come up with innovative solutions for providing chilled drinking water in public places
• Phoenix ranks No. 14 on most eco-forward cities list
• USDA invests $2 million in rural Arizona renewable energy infrastructure
• Inside Lyft‘s quest to get drivers to adopt EVs
• Construction starting soon on SRP battery storage facility in West Valley
• Inflation Reduction Act investments paying off
• Nikola Corp. outlines plans for new hydrogen hub in West Valley
• One of first cobalt processing facilities of its kind to open in 2026 in Arizona

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P.S. CLICK HERE to learn more about the federal energy and infrastructure-related grants and opportunities in Arizona from present through July 31, 2023 as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act.

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