Arizona Technology Council

"Today, the?Center for Heat Resilient Communities?(CHRC) launched the application period for communities across the U.S. to get support to develop Heat Resilience Roadmaps?as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. Funded through the Inflation Reduction Act, up to 10 selected communities will receive $10,000 and technical assistance to help them determine and communicate the impacts of extreme heat in their communities, assess their capacity to respond and design a locally tailored blueprint for heat resilience." https://lnkd.in/eFZ8PbEh.

Breaking news: Arizona State University and Deca Technologies have been chosen to lead the $100 million SHIELD USA project, an initiative to strengthen U.S. semiconductor packaging capabilities. SHIELD USA will drive innovation in the domestic microchip packaging ecosystem, expand capacity for domestic advanced packaging, and help regain U.S. leadership in microelectronics while strengthening national security. It’s the first of several R & D programs to be launched by the CHIPS Act’s National Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Program, and it will be a critical part of the broader $11 billion CHIPS research and development program administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce.? Follow along as ASU helps drive the future of microelectronics innovation. https://ow.ly/bY7050UbR1B

?? Join us Thursday! AI is reshaping industries, but are we ready for its ethical and societal impact? Tune into our Virtual Tech Speaker Series for an essential discussion: Artificial Intelligence: Ethics, Innovation, and the Future of Responsibility. ?? Our expert panel of Minky Kernacs, Seth Gershberg, Craig Belanger and Tony Hinton will explore: * Ethical frameworks for responsible AI * Balancing innovation with regulation * Preparing the workforce for an AI-driven future This event is FREE for Council members and just $20 for non-members. Don't miss your chance to engage with industry leaders and thought-provoking ideas. Many thanks to University of Advancing Technology for sponsoring our Virtual Tech Speaker Series events! ?? Reserve your spot now! ?? https://lnkd.in/g6wexaJH #AI #Innovation #Ethics #AZTechCouncil #ResponsibleAI

Thank you Arizona Technology Council's Tech Inclusion Forum committee Tracy Powers Mitchell Eskritt Maddie Hayes Kim Stuckey for once again pulling together a great program. Your planning and leadership showed in this event Mitchell Eskritt. Our panelists Fai Mo, Ariel Parker, and Tye Dutcher, PLY shared their stories about Breaking Barriers: Disability Inclusion in Technology. Thank you to our wonderful audience for asking questions and listening. We all learned a lot. And a very big thank you to Ashley Zappia and Stockdale Capital Partners, LLC for hosting in their beautiful Galleria Corporate Center.

Thank you Paul Sim for signing up Gap View Enterprises as the newest member of the Arizona Technology Council. Welcome! The Gap View Enterprise Suite is a performance improvement methodology that helps you to make rapid gains in organizational alignment and profitability by identifying and focusing on what's important. https://gapviewbiz.com

NEXT WEEK, don’t miss one of the most important tech conversations of the year! Our Tech Inclusion Forum, sponsored by Stockdale Capital Partners, LLC, will explore workplace accessibility and inclusivity for individuals with disabilities. Hear from industry experts, including Rio 2016 Paralympian Tye Dutcher, PLY, and walk away with actionable insights to enhance your organization’s workplace culture. ?? Date: November 20 ?? Galleria Corporate Center ??? Register today: https://lnkd.in/gV8Z3rMC This timely and impactful event is your chance to learn, network and grow. Be part of the change! #TechInclusion #WorkplaceAccessibility

Thank you Damian Scandiffio for signing up Acara Solutions, An Aleron Company as the newest member of the Arizona Technology Council. Welcome! Acara is a premier provider of recruiting and workforce solutions—we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in a variety of industries around the world, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, employer branding, and workforce services worldwide. https://lnkd.in/d4un9Ddk

SciTech Institute staff had a wonderful time attending the 2024 Governors Celebration of Innovation awards ceremony. Thanks to Arizona Technology Council?and Arizona Commerce Authority?for hosting the event and highlighting the tech leaders driving innovation across the state!