GROUNDBREAKING ⚒️ Congrats to Komatsu on its expanded sales and service facility in @CityofMesa! The $80 million investment triples Komatsu’s footprint in Mesa, creating hundreds of jobs and supporting Arizona’s nation-leading mining sector for years to come. #Mesa #Arizona #Groundbreaking #NEWS #Komatsu #Mining #jobs #facility https://www.instagram.com/p/DH9k_2yOvbP

This Thursday we start the 3-part "Going Live: Building a Financial Model Workshop" series. Alexander McElfish will go through all of the steps necessary to build a functional financial model that tells a compelling story about your venture. In this short course, we will focus on how to build a pro forma based on your business and revenue model, how to define assumptions, and best practices for summarizing and communicating your financial roadmap. https://www.instagram.com/p/DH9RqNpzpem

Join us on 5/8 for a Biltmore Community Mixer: Camelback Rd – Phx's Sandhill Road, a progressive networking experience designed to connect founders, investors,… https://lu.ma/ysdnsgmv

Learn all about how fractional CFOs can help your startup with strategic finance decisions in this online event! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/strategic-finance-for-startups-need-to-know-about-fractional-cfos-tickets-1301143056909

🚀 Tech Talent Summit + Startup World Cup AZ Future-Proof Your Career | Grow Your Startup 📅 Friday, May 9, 2025 10am-7pm 📍 Arrive @ NextSpace – Scottsdale,… https://lu.ma/kuvapmyy

That’s a wrap on our inaugural TechFusion: AI, IT & Computer Science Conference! 🎉💡 With 200 attendees, game-changing discussions and an incredible speaker lineup, this event was one for the books! A huge shoutout to our amazing sponsors: @azcommerce , @gcu, @openclassrooms & @10to1pr for making it all possible. And to our expert speakers and panelists, thank you for sharing your knowledge and insights! 📸 Drop your favorite moment in the comments & tag us in your photos! #TechFusion #AI #Innovation #TechNetworking #aztechcouncil https://www.instagram.com/p/DH9DdepvwLB

The MBA for Entrepreneurs - in less than 60 seconds https://www.instagram.com/p/DH8Zp9wMRuj

ARIZONA WESTERN COLLEGE BREAKS GROUND ON FUTURE48 WORKFORCE ACCELERATOR IN YUMA

What a night in Phoenix. Thanks to the team at PHX Ventures and Deloitte for hosting an incredible evening of founder-focused conversation, community, and energy. We packed the patio (look at those views 😍) for a fireside chat with Mark Roberge and Gregg Scoresby, unpacking AI, market disruption, and the Innovator’s Dilemma. John Boucher, Sean Po, Jay Po, Becky Winter https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7312926722117488642

🚀 AI is transforming HR—are you ready? Join us April 22 at the Council’s Tech Inclusion Forum for a dynamic discussion on the future of AI in HR. Hear from experts in data, law, software and HR leadership. Plus, enjoy networking and happy hour! Many thanks to our sponsor @avnet! 🎟️ Secure your spot now! Link in bio! #TechInclusion #AIinHR #HRTech #AZTechCouncil https://www.instagram.com/p/DH6QoV6JSpa

An incredible night with incredible people! 🙌 Huge shout out to Mark Roberge and Gregg Scoresby for sharing your wisdom during the fireside chat. To Clate Mask for laying out and leading the vision for PHX FWD. To Nikki Vogt and Deloitte for hosting us. And to PHX Ventures, Stage 2 Capital, Silicon Valley Bank, and Snell & Wilmer for helping us make it happen. And last but certainly not least, thank you to everyone who joined us tonight. We couldn’t run these events without you and we’re excited to continue growing this community and providing founder-led, stage-specific, function-focused content as we move forward! If you missed this one, join the community and our upcoming events by visiting phxfwd.org. Now let’s make PHX a top software city! https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7312699866688733184

Building a world-class software ecosystem in the heart of the desert takes vision, bold risks, and a community that’s committed for the long haul. PHX FWD is leading the charge to make Phoenix a top software city by 2035, but it takes all of us. Founders, investors, and builders, this is our moment to step up and make it happen. Huge thanks to Gregg Scoresby and PHX Ventures for taking the lead on this movement. Phoenix has the talent, the drive, and the opportunity, now it’s on us to turn vision into reality. #Phoenix #Letsgo https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7312695628982013952

“Now I'm building a career that I love and enjoy doing" #Future48 @Govhobbs @ArizonaWestern https://www.instagram.com/p/DH4TT3SCSOT

As AI becomes more integrated into business and daily life, understanding its risks is critical. This Thursday join Danny Robles and Timiebi Aganaba as they explore the key legal, ethical, and social considerations that come with AI adoption. Learn how to establish responsible AI guardrails to mitigate risk, ensure compliance, and build trust in AI-powered solutions. https://www.instagram.com/p/DH4LxsDzBaj

The ACA was proud to support @TENWESTfest in #Tucson, showcasing Arizona’s dynamic innovation ecosystem. The week-long experience included professional development and entrepreneurial opportunities in addition to a pitch competition for local startups. @startuptucson #TENWEST #startups #entrepreneurs #entrepreneurship #Business #Arizona #Event #Development #Economy https://www.instagram.com/p/DH4FifqzMCd

@govhobbs on Arizona's international leadership. https://www.instagram.com/p/DHwUvwRuqLS

NEW: Arizona’s international partnerships are fueling historic investments and job growth. In 2024, Arizona attracted 60 projects from global industry leaders, representing nearly $30 billion in investment and over 7,000 potential new jobs. https://www.instagram.com/p/DHwLqzvufLM

Yesterday, 210 local government leaders, technology innovators, and community stakeholders gathered for CONNECTED 2025! We kicked off the evening with opening remarks from Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego who spoke about the power of collaboration and innovation in shaping Phoenix into a technology leader. From there, we dove into the State of the Smart Region, where leaders from across Greater Phoenix—including Mesa, Chandler, Avondale, Gilbert, Surprise, and more—shared major wins and impactful smart city projects that are enhancing quality of life and transforming how our cities operate. Attendees explored 25+ real-world initiatives at the CITI Expo, showcasing how departments are leveraging technology to improve everything from water management and GIS to public safety and community services. Tech Demos offered a hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools like AI-powered mapping and augmented reality planning, showing how innovation is meeting the public square in exciting new ways. We wrapped up the night with collaborative sessions on Digital Twins, the 2025 Citizen Survey on AI, and Pioneering in the Public Square, highlighting how cross-sector partnerships are driving regional resilience and impact. A huge thank you to The Connective our regional smart city consortium, for making CONNECTED 2025 possible. The momentum is real—and the future of our region is being built today. 🚀🌆 #CONNECTED2025 #SmartRegion #SmartCities #GreaterPhoenix #UrbanInnovation #TheConnective https://www.instagram.com/p/DHwGauAvttM

Our International Forum brings together diplomatic partners to highlight Arizona’s strengths and attractiveness. A big thanks to our industry and university partners for sharing your insights. thunderbird @arizonastateuniversity @uarizona @nauflagstaff @mayoclinic @onsemi_official @arizonabioindustryassociation @bombardier_jets #internationalstateofthestate #arizona #mayoclinic #aviation #aerospace #ISOS #bioscience #azbio #medical #university #asu #uofa #nau #isos20 https://www.instagram.com/p/DHt3nVXSBKy

Thank you Thunderbird for hosting ACA’s International State of the State forum! We’re proud to host more than 50 diplomatic partners to promote Arizona’s premier business environment. #ISOS #Arizona #International #stateofthestate #Thunderbird #ASU #countries #business #economy https://www.instagram.com/p/DHtfhY6PRsk

The 2025 International State of the State is here! We were honored to kick off programming with a welcome reception alongside @pcfraz Thank you to our many international partners joining us and we look forward to an exciting week! #ISOS #GovernorHobbs #Arizona #Diplomat #International #State https://www.instagram.com/p/DHr2uRyJ3DB

A message from PHX FWD's new CEO, Clate Mask 🌟 Come and be a part of what we're building over here! https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7310709877033598977

Digital Twins are proving themselves an invaluable technology for not only city scale visualization and planning but as key integrators of data from traffic to air quality to water systems. Tomorrow, join Kevin DeVito with CyberCity 3D, Inc. as he discusses the steps and consideration to ensure long term viability, practical insights, and how to ensure cities can pull the full power from a digital twin. https://www.instagram.com/p/DHq5Q8kJULQ

Understanding constituent views, expectations and concerns on AI in the public square Sand Technologies recently published their 2025 Citizen Survey on Artificial Intelligence asking citizens their thoughts, expectations and feelings regarding the use of AI in local government and public settings. This Thursday come hear how the results highlight the hopes and concerns residents have regarding AI including potential for continued innovation, concerns with privacy and workforce ramifications. https://www.instagram.com/p/DHooiKlTa7r

Small Business Boot Camp Session 358 - 6 Steps to Effective Inbound Sales Conversations