Keeping attendees’ attention during team meetings in the age of remote and hybrid workforces can be a challenge, as effective meetings demand that every voice in the room — and outside it — be heard. Owl Labs addresses that challenge with its Meeting Owl 3, a 360-degree camera, eight-microphone array and three-speaker hub all rolled into one sleek cylinder that sits in the … [More]
August 2025 President’s Message
Call it The 21st Century Renaissance. And Arizona is a key player in this phenomenon. Yes, we have an arts and culture scene that is growing beyond what many of us would have imagined not that long ago. But I’m also referring to the wave of innovation found in our technology and science sectors. Not a day goes by when there isn’t news involving fields such as … [More]
Taking an Early Lead
Chief Science Officers guide others even before careers begin
Facilitator Alexis Kelley leads an exercise that includes Anaíz Daniels (foreground). For many young people, considering whether to attend college is as big as the decision-making usually gets. And they often do it alone. But for a group of youths no older than 18, they upped the ante by leading discussions that ultimately could impact the entire state. More … [More]
A Living Document
Blog offers glimpse of Arizona tech ecosystem’s constant evolution
Few would dispute that technology is constantly evolving. Capturing the changes would be a daunting task for any historian trying to keep track of developments in order to relay the highlights to others. But people interested in the progress of Arizona’s tech scene have it a little easier. They have been keeping tabs on what’s new since spring 2018 by clicking on the blog … [More]
Government Relations Is Specialty of Latest Addition to Staff
Cepand Alizadeh has joined the staff of the Arizona Technology Council as its first government relations specialist to help ensure the state’s energy ecosystem remains innovative, sustainable and responsive to the increasing demands of residents and businesses. Alizadeh is responsible for connecting with policymakers, community leaders and industry stakeholders to advance … [More]
New Council Board Members Add to Mix of Expertise
The two newest members of the Arizona Technology Council’s board of directors bring expertise in global payment networks and technology, as well as information technology talent development. Cheryl Eckardt, vice president of Global Network Service Technology at American Express, and Craig Jackman, founder and president of Paragon IT Professionals, were unanimously elected to … [More]
A Multipronged Approach
Council works year-round when it comes to winning public policy efforts
When it comes to public policy, efforts by the Arizona Technology Council are continuous as the responsibility of promoting and protecting the state’s technology community never stops. The efforts are especially worth it when the successes can be tallied at the end of the legislative session of the Arizona Capitol. Case in point are noteworthy actions from the recently … [More]
Combining Rich Cultural and Culinary Traditions into Lasgidi Cafe
With storytelling and food, Chef Patty leads from the heart to build business on taste of home
My journey to entrepreneurship wasn’t a straight line — but it was always guided by heart. After earning a master’s degree in health care administration and building a successful career in the field, I felt a pull I could no longer ignore: a calling to share the rich culinary traditions of my Nigerian roots with the wider world. I decided to take the leap and start Lasgidi … [More]
Delta Dental AZ Foundation Supports Nonprofits Statewide
The Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation has awarded grants totaling $799,524 to 39 nonprofit organizations that work with underserved populations of all ages through oral health and nutritional programs. Grants were awarded in two funding categories — Community Grants and IMPACT Grants — to support projects and services promoting good oral health practices and increasing … [More]
How Edward Jones Is Reshaping Corporate Philanthropy
The financial services firm is a leader in partnering for positive impact
In today’s landscape, where companies are increasingly expected to do more than deliver profit, Edward Jones stands out as a financial services firm committed to doing good while doing well. With a legacy that stretches back to 1922, this Fortune 500 company has evolved far beyond its roots serving rural investors. Now headquartered in St. Louis with more than 17,000 financial … [More]
Empowering Employees through Uncertainty
Workplace anxiety is valid and predictable
As economic headwinds batter organizations, leaders find themselves juggling risky operational decisions and the very real emotional turbulence experienced by their workforce. For many employees, the threat of layoffs feels ever-present, prompting unsettling questions. Their anxiety is understandable — even rational — in a market where headlines shift by the hour and company … [More]
Feedback: August 2025
Q: What is your company (or industry) doing to strengthen the pipeline for talent to fill employment needs? Hannah Levos Talent Acquisition Manager BioLab Holdings, Inc. Sector: Medical Manufacturing At BioLab Holdings, we are committed to raising the standard of patient care — and that begins with the talent we bring on board. In today’s competitive talent market, a … [More]
Electric Vehicles: Trend or (Status) Quo in Arizona?
Electric vehicles accounted for 8.1% of U.S. auto sales in 2024 — a record high. Yet despite steady adoption, a cloud of skepticism lingers. Political divides and cooling growth rates have raised doubts: Are EVs the next standard, or just a well-marketed fad? In Arizona, where long commutes, extreme heat and wide-open highways dominate, the answer is becoming clearer. … [More]
Cameron Molloy Brings Distinction to Visit Mesa
Visit Mesa communications specialist Cameron Molloy has been named to Destinations International’s “30 Under 30 Class of 2025” for Destinations International, the largest and most respected association of destination organizations, convention and visitors bureaus and tourism boards. … [More]
Nox Group’s Greg Ayres an EY US Winner
Greg Ayres, president and COO of large-scale industrial contractor Nox Group, won the prestigious Ernst & Young LLP Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 Pacific Southwest Award. Under Ayres’ leadership, Nox Group has emerged as a national force in the construction of mission-critical infrastructure, including data centers, advanced manufacturing facilities and water/wastewater … [More]
Terracon’s Don Clark a Distinguished Engineering Alumnus
Donald R. Clark, P.E., a senior principal and senior consultant in the Phoenix office of engineering consulting firm Terracon, is the recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award from the University of Colorado in Boulder. Clark, who has been with Terracon for more than 30 years, established Terracon’s Denver (1992) and Phoenix (1995) offices. … [More]
Camelot Homes Earns Top Honors
Camelot Homes was honored to receive two top awards at this year’s PCBC Gold Nugget Awards, the oldest and most prestigious residential design awards in the nation. The Scottsdale-based, family-owned homebuilder won for Residential Detached Collection of the Year – The Collection and Best Interior Design of a One-of-a-Kind Home – The Gallery at The Collection. … [More]
Wilde Wealth a Top Advisor in Nation
Wilde Wealth Management Group, an award-winning financial services firm that provides comprehensive retirement, investment, real estate, insurance, legal and tax planning services all under one roof, is No. 60 nationally on Barron’s 2025 Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams and is one of only two local firms to rank in the top 100. … [More]
