AT&T  has invested nearly $575 million in its best-in-class wireless and wired networks in the Phoenix area between 2010 through 2013, driving a wide range of upgrades to enhance speed, reliability, coverage and performance for residents and business customers.  Advancing its Project Velocity IP (VIP), an investment plan to expand and enhance its wireless and wired IP … [More]

Local Motors announces successful outcome for Army CoCreate, a six-month proof-of-concept effort with the U.S. Army Rapid Equipping Force. The Army CoCreate initiative combined web-based and face-to-face collaboration to connect soldiers, civilians and makers, in the real-time design and development of Army equipment intended to enhance warfighter performance. The centerpiece … [More]

Questar Fueling Company, subsidiary of Questar Corporation, plans to build a compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station in Phoenix, Ariz. The public-access station will provide fast-fill CNG fueling for fleet operators with medium- and heavy-duty trucks as well as motorists who drive light-duty natural gas vehicles. The station will open later this year. “We see Phoenix as … [More]

Scottsdale Mayor W.J. “Jim” Lane, Queen Creek Mayor Gail Barney, and Chandler Vice Mayor Rick Heumann, along with representatives from the Arizona Commerce Authority, will join the Greater Phoenix Economic Council this week as part of a delegation to meet with business leaders in Vancouver for the second Greater Phoenix Road Show. The inaugural Road Show took place this past … [More]

With the launch of Off-Track Betting on Sunday, March 9, Derby Public House will be one of only a few bars in Scottsdale to offer horseracing. A bastion of equestrian-themed nightlife, Derby Public House is placing its bets on the fun and exciting Sport of Kings to add something new to the Old Town nightlife scene. Off-Track Betting will be offered daily and is the perfect … [More]

Apriva, the leading provider of end-to-end wireless transactions, gateway services and secure information solutions, announced it has been awarded U.S. patent #8,627,061 for developing methods that support robust encryption technologies for government and commercial mobile devices in wireless networks. In receiving the patent, it was noted that Apriva’s innovation provides … [More]

Venture Madness, presented by Invest Southwest in partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority, introduces the final 16 competing start-ups. Additionally, Venture Madness announces that Geoffrey Moore, best-selling author of Crossing the Chasm, will deliver the keynote address at the inaugural event. “Venture Madness is that coalescence of entrepreneurs, start-ups, … [More]

Arizona companies will soon receive over $23 million in SBA small business loans, based on financing approved in the last three months by Small Business Finance. The SBA-504 loans, provided in partnership with local banks, will help 10 small businesses expand and create new jobs. The largest single loan provided was $7.9 million. “We’re on pace to double the amount of … [More]

In a letter sent today to Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed by over 80 members of the business community including other trade associations, the Arizona Technology Council urged the veto of SB 1062. If passed, the law would allow business owners to cite their religious beliefs in refusing to provide service to certain people.  It is the Council’s belief that this is … [More]