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

This Thursday, Join Rebecca Hamel, Abby Schultz, Scott Conn, Traci Tenkely, Jeanine Jerkovic, CEcD, Jacob Taylor, and other city leaders to learn how cities across Greater Phoenix have been advancing toward a smarter region as we highlight recent awards, celebrate successes, and invite cities and partners to share some of the most impactful projects from recent years. https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7310395953616678913

This Thursday, Join Rebecca Hamel, Abby Schultz, Scott Conn, Traci Tenkely, Jeanine Jerkovic, CEcD, Jacob Taylor, and other city leaders to learn how cities across Greater Phoenix have been advancing toward a smarter region as we highlight recent awards, celebrate successes, and invite cities and partners to share some of the most impactful projects from recent years. https://www.instagram.com/p/DHoXH4nPGgJ

The ACA hosted a discussion with over 20 startup mentors from across the state in support of Arizona’s Small Business Development Center Network, a critical resource that provides services to local entrepreneurs. #Arizona #SmallBusiness #DevelopmetnCenterNetwork #AZSBDC #Mentors #ACA #Arizonacommerceauthority https://www.instagram.com/p/DHmHwTKSRT6

The future of resilient cities is through strategic partnerships that tackle the world's most pressing challenges. From digital twins to public works, Kevin Clark will explore how Smart Cities are shaking up the way we do business and how your local municipality could just be your next strategic partner. Join us as city and industry leaders combine to show the collaborative projects impacting our region and beyond. https://www.instagram.com/p/DHl6nhUJf4k

🚀 Exciting things are happening in Arizona's investor and startup community! 🚀 #VentureMadness, where innovation and collaboration are taking center stage on April 2-3! 💡 It’s going to be an incredible event filled with innovation, networking, and opportunities to connect with serious investors and startups. 🙌 Don’t miss out—buy your tickets now and be part of the action! Use #VM25 to share your excitement and join the conversation. #Arizona #Innovation #startupbusiness #Pitch #aztech #arizonacommerceauthority #aca #networking #event https://www.instagram.com/p/DHlmDyepVEn

Our sponsors and partners help make TENWEST a reality for Tucson! 🎉 Thank you to Presenting Sponsor @azcommerce for your support of this year’s festival! https://www.instagram.com/p/DHhCnoYyc29

🌟 Founder Fridays at PHX Ventures 🌟 This morning, we hosted another amazing session where founders gathered at our office over breakfast—no agenda, no service providers, just founders helping founders. The conversations were real, the feedback was genuine, and the shared experiences were incredibly valuable. It’s amazing what happens when you bring together talented, driven people facing similar challenges. The advice and insights shared today were hyper-relevant, and I’m grateful to be part of such a supportive and collaborative community. If you’re a software founder looking to connect with peers who truly get what you’re going through, ask me about our next Founder Friday. Let’s make Phoenix a top software city! 🚀💪 #FounderFridays #PHXVentures #FounderCommunity #Founders #Startups https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7308986361062035456

Arizona’s partnership with Taiwan represents one of the most important international collaborations in the world. This week, we were proud to strengthen these ties on a trade delegation to Taiwan led by Governor Hobbs. We had the honor to meet with President Lai Ching-te, Minister of Economic Affairs Jyh-Huei Kuo, and other key government and industry officials. We were also immensely grateful to meet with TSMC global leaders including Chairman C.C. Wei at the company’s Taiwan headquarters. TMSC’s historic $165 billion Arizona investment will cement Arizona’s legacy as North America’s premier semiconductor manufacturing hub, and we were pleased to affirm our ongoing and steadfast support for TSMC’s success. #Arizona #GovernorHobbs #TSMC #Taiwan #Delegation #Businesstrademission #economic #investment #Development @govhobbs https://www.instagram.com/p/DHee3MLukaE

Last night’s programming for “Threads of Innovation: Phoenix Fashion” was jam-packed! 🎉 In addition to six incredible fashion-focused sessions highlighting the creativity and talent in Phoenix’s local fashion scene, we also hosted: ⚡️ Our CleanTech & Sustainability Meetup diving into “Meeting Energy Demand: Technology + Finance” — exploring the future of energy across Arizona and the Southwest. 🤖 And Week 2 of our AI Workshop Series on “The Rise of Agentic AI – What It Means for Your Business” — helping attendees understand the next wave of AI innovation. A huge THANK YOU to Atlas Handcrafted for putting it all together and thank you to all of our speakers, panelists, and attendees who brought their energy, curiosity, and creativity to Venture Café Phoenix! 📍See you next Thursday for more connection, innovation, and community. https://www.instagram.com/p/DHeWPcGSKik

Connecting Phoenix's Innovation Ecosystem to Navigating the Founder Freeway to Startup Success. https://www.freewayphx.com/contact

The ACA joined panelists Christine Boles , Grant Anderson, and Hugh Barnaby at the 2025 AZ Space Summit, hosted by @ArizonaStateUniversity and moderated by Jan Janick, to the incredible potential for Arizona’s economy. #SpaceSummit #Arizona #ArizonaEconomy #Intel #Arizonastateuniversity https://www.instagram.com/p/DHb3mfetw3g

Many thanks to Southwesr Mission Acceleration Center for being such an incredible host for last night’s March after5 Tech Mixer! The room was packed, the conversations were lively and the connections were meaningful - just what we love to see! ✨ 🙌 Plus, kudos to all who participated in the evening’s Tech Rodeo: Crow Industries Corvus Industries ED2 Corporation FreeFall 5G, Inc New Use Energy Solutions, Inc. (NUE) Desert Rotor Rayn Innovations CI-PHER SpektreWorks, Inc. https://www.instagram.com/p/DHb0Fg0T8p7

Thank you Congressman @gregstantonaz for moderating a panel discussion at @aaed_az ’s Phoenix Summit! The ACA joined Mary Foote, Christine Mackay, and Rene Guillen to discuss the financial forces driving economic growth in Arizona. #Arizona #Economicdevelopment #AAED #phoenixsummit #Economicgrowth https://www.instagram.com/p/DHb0DzuzzkZ

Welcome! We are in the planning stages of this tech delegation to London Tech Week through our new chapter Tech Arizona Advocates in partnership with… https://lu.ma/s9kpes13

Join us for an inspiring evening with Women Techmakers PHX at CO+HOOTS Coworking in Phoenix! This is part of the celebration of International Women's Day 2025:… https://lu.ma/69lizia8

Bring yourself, your entire family (I'll have my 15 month old), and all your friends to this pivotal rally as we come together to champion Arizona’s economic… https://lu.ma/18823kr4

Join us for food, drinks, and an exclusive fireside chat featuring Mark Roberge — the founding CRO of HubSpot, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Stage 2… https://lu.ma/c1mf7v3p

On Thursday March 20, from 5:30 to 8 PM, AIVN will host its seventh event, the AI/ML Founders StartUp & Innovation Showcase. Well over 100 AI founders,… https://lu.ma/h6qqkk0x

Please join us in celebrating the launch of Phoenix's newest coworking site, Kiln Biltmore! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kiln-biltmore-launch-party-tickets-1278015431559

Tomorrow, step into the world of local fashion as designers display their latest creations on mannequins in our lobby, offering a close-up look at their craftsmanship and creative vision. During networking, connect one-on-one with these talented designers to learn about their inspirations, design processes, and journeys in the fashion industry. Then, to close out the night, join them for an engaging panel discussion where they’ll share insights, challenges, and advice on building a successful fashion brand. https://www.instagram.com/p/DHZaAgnSTAV

Tomorrow, discover the art of sewing in this interactive workshop led by a passionate sewing enthusiast Lisa Glennie. Lisa grew up sewing all her own clothes and to this day, she still does all her own adjustmets to her own clothes at home. Learn the fundamentals of using a sewing machine, and explore how sewing can be a powerful tool for creativity and self-expression. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this session will leave you feeling inspired and ready to bring your own designs to life. https://www.instagram.com/p/DHZRLKoT-Fk

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