Technology has bloomed in Arizona. With roots that stretch back decades, today’s emerging technology sectors are leading the nation.
Arizona’s high-tech transformation is the focus of this month’s cover story, “Is Who We Are Shaping the Tech Industry?” The strength of our technology ecosystem lies in our collaborative approach and welcoming community. Importantly, Arizona’s world class higher education institutions are catalysts for innovation, in partnership with economic development organizations like the Arizona Commerce Authority and private sector leaders.
In Business Magazine Editor RaeAnne Marsh reached out to me and leaders of other organizations advancing this purposeful effort to present a look at how we got to this point and where our momentum will take us.
A feature of Arizona’s collaborative environment is generosity. In his article, “I Want to Help … but Should I?” Gary Herpst discusses generosity’s role in the workplace and five ways leaders can practice generosity responsibly.
In the Economy feature, “Cash Management Strategies to Help Navigate Economic Uncertainty,” Brian Crisp offers best practices and creative solutions to bolster business confidence.
Other topics covered in this issue include responding to government RFPs, creating a practical wellness plan for the office, harnessing the unique talents of neurodivergent employees, and exploring the new trend of “work from hotel,” as In Business Magazine again fills its pages with a varied range of relevant information for businesspeople.
In this edition, you’ll also find the “50 Top Small Business Advocates & Leaders Guide,” In Business Magazine’s annual resource guide for top small business services, with an insightful introduction by Robert Blaney, district director of the U.S. Small Business Administration, Arizona District.
I’m very pleased to again have the opportunity to work with In Business Magazine and lead this July edition. I hope you will enjoy the read.
Sincerely,
Sandra Watson
President and CEO
Arizona Commerce Authority
Sandra Watson is an economic development professional with 28 years of leadership experience in business attraction and expansion, innovation, entrepreneurship, economic policy and workforce development. She and her teams have worked with more than 1,113 companies committed to creating more than 247,000 jobs and investing more than $105 billion in capital in the state. In addition to leading the ACA and serving on its board of directors, Watson serves on Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs’ leadership team as her senior economic policy advisor.
