TechTalk eNews: May 2022
Tune in to the Council’s next TechCast episode TODAY, May 27 from 1:00-2:00pm MST on Phoenix Business RadioX.
With an estimated 269 people moving to Arizona each day, the demand for affordable rental and housing inventory is skyrocketing. Join the Council today, May 27 from 1:00-2:00pm to hear a group of leaders from Stackhouse, ApostleTech and Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona reflect on the role technology plays in addressing barriers in the real estate industry. Hosted by Phoenix Business RadioX, this is one podcast episode you won’t want to miss!
Please join the Council on Tuesday, June 21 for our sixth annual MedTech Conference at Venue 8600 in Scottsdale.
MedTech developed at a rapid pace over the past two years. There is no better time than now to stop and take a closer look at what will be needed to sustain the continued growth of innovative medical technologies through the lens of capacity.
Introducing AZTC’s 2021 Annual Report: Resurgence
Note from the president & CEO: Offer a 401(k) plan to attract and retain top talent
AZTC and local technology leaders meet with Senator Sinema for clean-energy business roundtable
The Council, along with local technology leaders from companies like Lucid Motors and KORE Power, met with Sen. Sinema on May 13 for a clean-energy business roundtable at the senator’s office in central Phoenix.
My View: Innovative Arizona program levels playing field for diverse hiring in tech sector
InclusionAZ is enhancing the vibrancy of Arizona’s technology ecosystem by imploring employers to provide fair hiring opportunities that attract diverse talent. Learn how the Council’s partnership with FairHire can help remove hiring bias.
Honeywell and Raytheon executives elected to the Council’s board of directors
The Council has appointed Kurt M. VandenBussche of Honeywell and Ivonne May of Raytheon Technologies to its board of directors. The current board consists of 36 members representing a diverse set of organizations.
Clean energy: The key to a better economy for Arizona
Flip to pages 58-59 of the May 2022 issue of Green Living AZ to see why Council President and CEO Steve Zylstra says AZ can lead the transition to a clean-energy economy and end America’s dependence on foreign oil.
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.
On June 9, learn how high-tech apprenticeships can help your organization fill open cyber/IT roles.
Register for our next Tech Inclusion Forum on Wednesday, June 22 to hear from Max Chan, chief information officer at Avnet.
Sponsored by Benchmark, the Council’s upcoming Tech Inclusion Forum on Wednesday, June 22 will provide an upfront and personal glimpse into how Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has influenced Chan’s journey and prepared him for his current C-suite role at the largest public company headquartered in Arizona.
Sign up for the Council’s speed mentoring event in Tucson on June 24 to network and form authentic mentorship connections.
At AZTC’s next Women in the Workforce event, we are lining up mentors for speed mentoring sessions so you can ask questions and get to know each mentor. Interested mentees can use this time to get advice from experienced professionals from various backgrounds — and maybe you’ll meet your new mentor!
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