As president of NAWBO Phoenix and regional center director for the Maricopa Small Business Development Center, not to mention all my personal roles, I’m busy. No busier than you are. And this is certainly a busy time of year — wrapping up projects (and gifts!), giving and attending numerous holiday gatherings, rushing to get it all done by December 25 or December 31. And there … [More]
3 Marketing Strategies to Stay Ahead of the Competition in 2016
Marketing is a constantly evolving part of every business, and the marketing function is continually adjusting and reacting to changes in technology that will help businesses better communicate with prospects and customers. While digital marketing has gone through a substantial transformation in the last few years, the technology that sparked these changes is growing at an even … [More]
2015 State of the City Address with Mayor Mitchell
At Edward Jones, we believe strongly in the future of Tempe. We came here to build our regional campus in 2001, and as we have grown, so has this city. We chose Tempe, in part, because of its inviting business climate. Tempe city officials, Arizona State University officials and the Tempe Chamber of Commerce deserve credit for working together in a spirit of cooperation to … [More]
Military Affairs Committee Honors ROTC
The Military Affairs Committee (MAC) of the Tempe Chamber of Commerce was founded more than 30 years ago to facilitate a favorable and mutually rewarding relationship between the Tempe business community and military units here in the Valley. The Tempe Chamber is the first chamber in the Valley to develop a program that rewards outstanding members of the military. For many … [More]
Tempe Leadership Class XXX: Bike Corral Project
For more than 30 years, more than 700 diverse, dedicated individuals have participated in the Tempe Leadership Program. Like-minded individuals come together to challenge one another with the task of making a real difference in our community. Recognizing that Tempe is a thriving bicycle friendly community, Class XXX sought to support the Tempe General Plan and Downtown … [More]
Looking Back to Move Tempe Forward
This past July, members of the Tempe Chamber of Commerce gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of the previous year that have helped strengthen our commitment to the community as well as plans for the future. We took a moment to thank those volunteers who have served on committees and our board of directors, as we welcomed our leadership for the year ahead. In addition … [More]
President’s Message: November 2015
Three times a year we at the Arizona Technology Council get the opportunity to share with In Business readers new information and highlights of our organization’s activities. It’s never a challenge to find topics that give a glimpse of not only what we do but why our state is a leader in science and technology. Our involvement also is part of the reason we’ve drawn more than … [More]
Plans for Public Policy
As state lawmakers look ahead to the convening of the 53rd Arizona Legislature, so is the Arizona Technology Council. Headed by the collective efforts of members of its Public Policy Committee, the Council has prepared its 2016 Public Policy Guide to assist elected officials and other stakeholders at all levels of government — federal as well as state — and business as they … [More]
Ready for Their Close-up
When producers of a new series of videos set out to capture the essence of Arizona’s technology community, they made a discovery: energy. But this shouldn’t be confused with the tech sector of the same name. Instead, it’s the common motivator they witnessed among every company featured in the videos. A team from MediaTHP, a Scottsdale-based media/film production company, … [More]
Without Borders
In the world of startups, striving to be the best is a given. But that can be easier said than done when first launching. Thanks to a new agreement signed in Mexico City, startups will get the chance to benefit from best practices, no matter on which side of the border they were born. Leaders of the Arizona Technology Council, the Arizona Business Incubation Association … [More]
