Public-Private Investments Leads ‘Fall Risk Technology’ to Major Acquisition

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The Partnership for Economic Innovation, a passionate collective of business and community leaders dedicated to accelerating Arizona’s economic opportunities, announced that Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company has acquired MyACTome, a smartphone-based fall risk and frailty assessment platform and cohort member of the WearTech Applied Research Center. The fall risk applied … [More]

Arizona’s Largest Battery Is Now Operating, Supporting Google and Other Clean Energy Resources

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Salt River Project (SRP) and NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, announced Arizona’s largest operational battery energy storage system is now online. Sonoran Solar Energy Center is a 260-megawatt (MW) solar facility with the ability to charge a 1 gigawatt-hour (GWh) battery energy storage system, located south of Buckeye, Arizona. The solar and battery storage system is adding clean … [More]

New Dark Fiber Connectivity to Span Nine Valley Cities, Area Universities, Major Data Centers

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Light Source Communications, a leading provider of secure, scalable, reliable connectivity on state-of-the-art dark fiber networks, announces the commencement of a new dark fiber route in the Phoenix, Ariz. metro area, following its deal with a major global hyperscaler as the anchor tenant. Once complete, this project will encompass nine cities, universities and several data … [More]

Chandler-Based MRAM Technologies Co. Seeks U.S. CHIPS and Science Act Funding

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Everspin Technologies Inc., a market leader and singular domestic volume producer of MRAM, announced it has applied for the CHIPS Incentives Program, which is part of CHIPS for America, with a full application submitted to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, a bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce. The submitted application is for additional 200mm MRAM … [More]

How Arizona Is Competing for the CHIPS Act

State leads unprecedented effort to maximize semiconductor opportunities

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Arizona is leading the nation in supporting the U.S. CHIPS Act economic and national security objectives. Even before it was signed into law on August 9, 2022, Arizona had one of the fastest-growing and most established semiconductor industries in the world. The passage of the CHIPS Act and new investment and actions from state and industry leaders have accelerated the growth … [More]

Pentagon Technologies to Build Semiconductor Equipment Cleaning Facility in Mesa

Representing an over $50 million investment, the facility will create up to 300 new jobs

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Pentagon Technologies Group, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Kurita Water Industries, Ltd., a critical materials supplier of advanced chamber cleaning equipment consumables to leading-edge semiconductor foundries, announced that it is building a new cleaning facility in Mesa, Arizona. The facility is expected to be operational in Q4 2024. Pentagon’s project is underway … [More]

KOREPlex Site Plan Receives Key Approval, Project to Deliver a $1.25B Investment in Buckeye

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The KOREPlex, which is central to KORE Power, inc.’s (KORE) plan to build an American lithium-ion battery supply chain, received a key approval this week, when the City of Buckeye’s Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved plans for Phases 1 and 2 at the site. “We have worked closely with the City of Buckeye to design a manufacturing facility that is a significant … [More]

Powering the Future from Chandler, Arizona

Saras makes strides in packaging for power efficiency and performance

by Stephanie Quinn

Amidst the technological strides being made in Arizona, the state continues to develop its extensive network of highly specialized companies that help create the chips that the world literally runs on. According to the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, about 20 semiconductor companies have officially announced they will begin operations in Arizona, and about 20 more are in the … [More]

Where Sustainability Meets Technology

by Stephanie Quinn

At the heart of every technological advancement, semiconductors are silently powering the future. But as we enter an era where sustainability is not just a choice but a necessity, the semiconductor industry is finding itself at a crossroads. The recent GreenBiz 24 conference in Phoenix not only highlighted the latest sustainable practices but also the challenges and triumphs of … [More]

Water Wise: Phoenix’s Step into Sustainable Cooling

by Stephanie Quinn

In the heart of the Sonoran Desert, water is as precious as gold — or, in our case, silicon. Especially as Phoenix is fast becoming a semiconductor stronghold. Semiconductors, the tiny but mighty engines driving much of our technological advances, generate heat and require effective cooling. That’s where water comes in. Addressing water recycling challenges has long been a … [More]

Create e-Commerce that Raises Customer Experience

by Mikel Lindsaar

As the driving influence behind their startup or SMB, entrepreneurs often feel things could be moving faster than they are. Apart from the macroeconomic issues of inflation and interest rates driving up business costs, it is internal issues that are hindering the business from gaining speed. One of the key traps SMB owners fall into is trying to race the big boys on their … [More]

Connect with Advocates on Social to Accelerate Small Business Growth 

by Candie Guay

For small business owners who want to increase brand awareness, there’s a massive opportunity to reach consumers showing interest in shopping small. They can do this by networking with other small business owners and asking the community and fans via social to support their business. The pandemic pushed people to support local businesses like they never had before, but … [More]

SaaS Data Management Co. Elevates Exec to President

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Codifi, an emerging SaaS company specializing in field data management, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Mel Gordon as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO). Codifi is backed by an investment from The Riverside Company (Riverside), a global private investor focused on the smaller end of the middle market. Since its inception in 2014, Codifi … [More]

Navigating the Future of Tech Infrastructure Amidst AI’s Growing Demands 

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In an era where technological advancements are evolving at an unprecedented pace, the recent spotlight by Sam Altman on the need for a staggering $7 trillion to fuel the next generations of AI development, including GPT models, brings to the forefront a critical conversation on infrastructure innovation—or the lack thereof.  This monumental figure underscores not just the … [More]

Department of State and ASU Announce New ITSI Initiative to Build Resilient International Microelectronics Supply Chain

University also signs new agreement with government ministries in Costa Rica

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Well-known by now is that the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 was designed to re-establish semiconductor manufacturing, research and development in the United States — onshoring, as it is sometimes called. But a less well-known part of the CHIPS Act strategy is about establishing a resilient supply chain in countries America would regard as political and economic allies – known … [More]

ACA Allocates $13M to Northern Arizona University for Semiconductor Training and Research

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The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) announced a $13 million investment in Northern Arizona University (NAU) to expand training programs and research related to metrology, a foundational component of semiconductor manufacturing and innovation. NAU will leverage the investment to enhance Arizona’s semiconductor ecosystem, including establishing: A Microelectronics … [More]

Jared Sine Joins GoDaddy as Chief Strategy & Legal Officer

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GoDaddy Inc. will welcome Jared Sine as its Chief Strategy & Legal Officer effective March 18, 2024. Sine will assume responsibility for the Strategy, Legal, Corporate and Business Development functions. Sine will report to CEO Aman Bhutani. Before joining GoDaddy, Sine spent almost eight years at Match Group and served as Chief Business Affairs & Legal Officer since … [More]

Renewable Energy Tax Exchange to Launch

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Phoenix-based REOX is positioned to transform the renewable energy market though its innovative exchange platform launching March 1st 2024. Driven by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and focused on Investment Tax Credits and Production Tax Credits, REOX connects buyers and sellers on a seamlessly integrated platform.  The technology driven, compliance focused platform … [More]

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