- Google Continues to Power Carbon-Free Energy in Arizona
- Waymo to debut autonomous food delivery in Phoenix
- DMD secured MO 100 Top Impact Award for second consecutive year
- Flux Selects Kiterocket as Agency of Record
- Phoenix City Council passes historic ordinance giving outdoor workers protection from extreme heat
- ListenUp showcased an audio storytelling app during Final Four weekend
- University of Arizona Center for Innovation startups selected for the flinn foundation bioscience entrepreneurship program
- City of Chandler receives federal grant to increase tree canopy
- TSMC and U.S. Department of Commerce announce up to US$6.6 billion in proposed CHIPS Act direct funding. The company plans their third leading-edge fab in Phoenix
- Amazon signs their third major metro Phoenix lease in 2024
- Google data center’s next phase goes to Mesa for review
- Arizona Commerce Authority accelerator program grows state’s next generation of tech startups
- Archive360 joins CellTrust’s partner ecosystem with sl2 enterprise capture integration
- GOVO Venture Partners co-leads seed round in MARS Suite
- The University of Arizona incubator network collaborates with Oro Valley to sponsor startup success
- 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
- Arizona State University launches educational lab to promote learning through video games
- Content at Scale announces new headquarters in Scottsdale
- University of Arizona Lunar and Planetary Laboratory researchers will have a hand in two of the three instruments NASA selected for deployment on the lunar surface by Artemis III astronauts.
- KEO Marketing Win Prestigious Netty Award for Best SEO Optimization
- Amazon drones could deliver packages in Arizona this year
- MARS Suite expands to Arizona, sees ‘massive market’ for cybersecurity
- HUD kicks off a series of new actions to help communities fight extreme heat
- The city of Phoenix’s airport system, which includes Phoenix Sky Harbor, has an annual total economic impact of $44.3 billion
- Raytheon wins huge contract to build missiles for US Navy with shared guidance technology
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Read our 2023 Annual Report | Energize AZ
We are excited to share our 2023 Annual Report! It’s no doubt that it’s an electric time in Arizona – the global technology community and their supporters have discovered that Arizona is the place to support innovation and growth. Our report celebrates this energy and also sheds light on the clean and renewable energy efforts supported by the Council.
From public policy successes and SciTech Institute goals to events and communications stats, the Council’s annual report is an informative piece featuring the programs and services Council staff works to deliver to members throughout the year. Read More >>
Tucson after5 Tech Mixer: Hosted by Tucson Embedded Systems
Join us for an exciting after5 Tech Mixer at Tucson Embedded Systems, Inc. (TES-i)! Take a tour of TES-i’s facility and learn about the ins and outs of embedded and enterprise systems, software, and hardware engineering development that’s kept this local firm at the forefront of the industry for 27 years. From concept through requirements, design, prototype, test, and low-rate production, TES-i delivers solutions for small startups and large aerospace primes alike! Register >>
Get up to speed on all things cybersecurity at our 11th Annual Cybersecurity Summit
The Arizona Technology Council, Arizona Commerce Authority, Arizona Cyber Threat Response Alliance (ACTRA) and Claro are excited to host the eleventh annual Cybersecurity Summit on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
The Cybersecurity Summit provides an opportunity for government and business leaders to learn about the threats, vulnerabilities and consequences related to data security and privacy matters. It’s a day of learning and networking you won’t want to miss! Register here >>
Tech Inclusion Forum | Unlocking the Power of Hybrid Work: Defining Value for Employee Satisfaction and Retention
A hot topic these days is what is the value of the hybrid work model? Join us to hear from three Valley companies about their experiences with hybrid work in the post-COVID environment.
This event is intended for CEOs, business leaders, DEI leaders, HR executives, entrepreneurs and anyone else seeking to become a more proactive ally in achieving a more diverse, equitable and inclusive business reality. Register >>
2024 International Day of Light Celebration
Join us Sunday, May 19 at the Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium for free planetarium programs for all ages! This is a first come, first seated event and no registration is required. This free, family-friendly STEM event, presented by Optics Valley, offers a captivating experience for all ages. Mark your calendars and get ready to explore the wonders of light with us! Read More >>
My View: Arizona has become the place to bet on innovation
Read why Steve Zylstra, Council president and CEO, believes that there is no denying that members of the global technology community and their supporters have discovered that Arizona is the place to support innovation through investments that would have seemed just a dream a decade ago. Read more >>
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Preliminary Terms with TSMC
This week, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that the Department of Commerce and TSMC Arizona Corporation (TSMC Arizona), a subsidiary of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSMC), have signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms to provide up to $6.6 billion in direct funding to support TSMC’s investment of more than $65 billion in three greenfield leading-edge fabs in Phoenix, Arizona, which will manufacture the world’s most advanced semiconductors. Read more >>
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.
Save the Date: 7th Annual MedTech Conference in Tucson
This year’s conference will be held in Tucson and the theme is “Bridging Patients and Technology for Healthier Futures.” Make plans to attend as the conference will highlight unique and unusual collaborations between the technology industry and the medical field and what lies ahead for the future. Register >>
May after5 Tech Mixer; Hosted by Urban Farming Education
The Arizona Technology Council and our hosts, Urban Farming Education present the May after5 Tech Mixer on Wednesday, May 22 in Phoenix. Please join members and non-members of the Arizona Technology Council for this fantastic networking event featuring great food, beer, and wine! Register >>
Arizona Technology Council Adds Critical Optics and Workplace Technology Expertise to its Board at April Meeting
The Arizona Technology Council today announced it has appointed Katie Schwertz, senior engineering manager, Edmund Optics, and Matt Blair, president and co-owner, Immedia Integrated Technologies, to its board of directors. Schwartz and Blair were unanimously elected to serve three-year terms each at the Council’s quarterly board meeting held on April 25. Learn More and Register >>
Governor Katie Hobbs and Our Very Own Karla Morales Visit GateWay Community College to Announce Community College Workforce Scholarship Program
Governor Katie Hobbs joined leaders from The Arizona Community College Coordinating Council (AC4) at GateWay Community College (GWCC) – Washington Campus on Thursday, April 25 to announce the Community College Workforce Scholarship Program. Our very own Karla Morales also spoke at the event.
The Community College Workforce Scholarship Program allows students to complete training for meaningful careers in high-wage, high-growth industries. The statewide scholarship program will receive $4.5 million and offer students of any age the chance to earn a two-year degree, a certificate, or skills and training in various programs. Learn More and Register >>
The Council can be your one-stop shop for comprehensive healthcare and retirement benefits.
From our comprehensive health insurance product bundle managed by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and DiMartino & Associates to the flexible and low-maintenance 401(k) Multiple Employer Plan offered by Empower and Legacy Wealth Management, the Council can be your one-stop shop for comprehensive employee benefits. Learn more about the Council’s Association Health Plan HERE and our 401(k) Multiple Employer Plan HERE.
- SRP installs electric vehicle chargers at 6 libraries
- Biden-Harris administration invests $2.3 billion in projects to expand affordable, reliable, clean power in rural communities
- XNRGY, a North American leader in sustainable HVAC solutions, announced the groundbreaking of its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Mesa, Arizon3
- Copia Power, a developer of renewable energy platforms, plans to invest billions in the region in an effort to develop more than 1,500 megawatts of additional renewable energy projects
- The final numbers are in and Phoenix once again reached its goal of making Final Four Fan Fest a Zero Waste Event
- Dmd Systems Recovery earns 25% improvement in B Corp™ Score for Sustainable Itad Services
- Investing in energy-efficient home improvements could help you save money thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act.
- Trico was selected for $83.5M PACE award. Trico’s application includes four renewable energy and battery energy storage projects designed to provide cost-effective and sustainable energy solutions for its members in Southern Arizona.
- Six Green Banks Receive $1.3 Million in Awards and Technical Assistance to Finance Equitable Clean Water Infrastructure
- Energy Department announces millions for rural clean energy projects
- Phoenix claims top spot in list of nation’s ‘Best Cities for Solar Energy’
- Arizona part of battery and green energy climate solution
- A Phoenix farm is making renewable energy while also providing shade for crops
- Arizona State University is powering up clean energy systems education
- The Governor’s Office of Resiliency (OOR) was awarded $156 million from the EPA’s Solar for all grant program to improve access to rooftop and neighborhood-scale solar generation for all Arizonans.
- It takes homeowners in Chandler, Avondale, Glendale and Mesa just around two years to make up the cost of a solar system installation through reduced electricity bills
- Local, state, and federal leaders convened at the Clean Economy and Community Impact Summit to talk about the economic impact of federal investments into clean energy across Arizona.
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P.S. CLICK HERE to learn more about the federal energy and infrastructure-related grants and opportunities in AZ as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). CLICK HERE to learn more about benefits and opportunities available through the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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