NEW: @meta celebrated the grand opening of its new $1 billion data center in Mesa! The sustainability-focused data center further positions Arizona as a leader in cutting-edge technologies. @cityofmesa #Mesa #Arizona #META #Mesadatacenter #newjobs #Businessdevelopment https://www.instagram.com/p/DFdgj6NS_y9

Earlier this week, the ACA met with the U.S. Commercial Service Regional Director to discuss advancing our SelectUSA collaboration. Thank you, Colleen Simons, Leandro Solórzano, Carolyn Hudman, and Fernando C. Jimenez for your time and partnership! https://www.instagram.com/p/DFbO2pUTGQU

The ACA kicked off the @aerospacestates Association Day with a Legislative Reception! Thank you Sen. Priya Sundareshan (@priya4az ), Senator Frank Carroll, Rep. @justinwilmethaz , Rep. @kevinvolkaz , Dr. Sian Leo Proctor, and over 80 industry and academia leaders who attended. @aztechcouncil #Arizona #Aerospace #ASA #astronaut #BusinessDevelopment https://www.instagram.com/p/DFbOaczTBGX

This Thursday, join the Phoenix Online Sellers Meetup for an exciting evening exploring "The Power of Giveaways". Discover how strategic giveaway campaigns can enhance brand visibility, increase sales, and establish a strong market presence. This event is tailored for eCommerce professionals eager to grow their brand and boost engagement through effective giveaway strategies. https://www.instagram.com/p/DFa6FATSz0S

🌟 AI is everywhere in the news—but do you know where it’s headed? 🌟 From Hollywood strikes to AI-powered breakthroughs, artificial intelligence is reshaping industries. Join @uatedu’s Dr. David Bolman at AI Horizons: Exploring the Trends Shaping Our Future to gain insights on what’s next. 📅 February 18 💻 Virtual Event 🎟️ FREE for AZTC members | $20 for non-members 🔗 Link in bio to register - don’t miss out! #AI #TechTalk #FutureOfAI #Innovation #AZTechCouncil https://www.instagram.com/p/DFazD0DS2F7

Back in #Utah for Utah Tech Week! First stop, Pelion Venture Partners beautiful offices to congrats them on their newest 500 Million fund - announced today!! 🥳👏👏 Great to see many partners of #Arizona and #yesphx! Jeff Erickson Founders N' Funders Forecastr Convoi Ventures Aaron Favreau Shea Bryant Plug and Play Tech Center Tandem Venture Partners AZ Venture Capital Inc. Arizona Commerce Authority PHX Startup Week Excellent job by the Utah Tech Week week team! 👏👏👏 Pumped for tomorrow!! ⛷️ https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7290410314288795648

This Thursday, Join Ana Tomboulian and discover how THORON is revolutionizing emergency services through AI-driven solutions that address critical staffing shortages in 911 call centers. Learn how our innovative TriageAI technology reduces response times, eliminates hold times and supports emergency dispatchers while improving community safety. This presentation showcases how cutting-edge AI can be deployed thoughtfully to strengthen public services and create more resilient cities, perfectly aligned with Phoenix's smart city initiatives. Join us to explore how technology can be harnessed to protect and serve our communities more effectively. https://www.instagram.com/p/DFZDaYzp7Gl

Small Business Boot Camp Session 351 - AI-Powered Blogging & SEO - Part 1

RIBBON CUTTING 🎀✂️: Congrats @nestleusa on the grand opening of its new manufacturing facility in Glendale! The facility represents a $675 million investment and will support over 300 jobs. #Nestle #Arizona #GrandOpening #Coffee #BusinessDevelopment #glendale #newjobs https://www.instagram.com/p/DFYPPqACjLt

We're beyond thrilled to announce the 2025 Arizona Good Business Summit to be held April 2nd at Arizona Broadway Theatre in Peoria, AZ! https://lnkd.in/evMSMJj?trk=organization_guest_main-feed-card-text" target="_self" rel="nofollow" data-tracking-control-name="organization_guest_main-feed-card-text" data-tracking-will-navigate="">https://lnkd.in/evMSMJj The theme of this year's summit is “Building Local Power”, as a reminder to locally-owned businesses that their presence, leadership and influence are the building blocks of our communities. Participants can expect to learn inspiring and practical tools for collaborating as locally-owned businesses. Excited to showcase the first round of speakers including: Andrew Bauman, Arizona Craft Brewers Guild Kaylee Colter, Eighty Eight Acres Cindy Dach, Changing Hands Bookstore Iliana Dodge, Blackrock Bouldering and Sheaborhood Business Alliance Tim Elinski, Pin Drop Travel Trailers Alejandro Fontes, SanTan Brewing Company Gabe H., Brick Road Coffee Joe Klein, Axis Culture Group Kimber Lanning, Local First Arizona Stephanie Vasquez, Amor Collective Ruth Vela, Nextiva Eunique Yazzie, Cahokia PHX Join us for a one-of-a-kind summit and day to reinforce the importance of the local business community collaborating and working together. Tickets available now > https://lnkd.in/evMSMJj?trk=organization_guest_main-feed-card-text" target="_self" rel="nofollow" data-tracking-control-name="organization_guest_main-feed-card-text" data-tracking-will-navigate="">https://lnkd.in/evMSMJj #AZGoodBusiness #WeAreLocalFirst #GoodBusiness #Arizona #LocalBusiness #BuildingLocalPower https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7290145699046772736

The ACA Broadband office was recognized at the first annual Excellence in Government Awards! The award highlights Arizona’s broadband expansion efforts in Mohave and La Paz counties and the Hualapai Reservation. @govhobbs https://www.instagram.com/p/DFWbmaTv6jc

This Thursday, join us for an exciting evening as we showcase AZ Inno’s Startups to Watch with Greg Barr, Ashley Sankar, Mark Jeffery, and Ville Houttu, presented in partnership with @phxbizjournal This session highlights a few of the most promising and innovative startups shaping the future of Arizona’s business ecosystem. Discover the top talent driving these ventures forward and learn what makes these companies stand out in a competitive market. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or curious community member, this event is your front-row seat to the next wave of groundbreaking ideas and industry leaders in our state. https://www.instagram.com/p/DFWRZEfy9_F

Attention Arizona Students! 🎓🌵 @emd_electronics is thrilled to announce the "Chip In for Arizona" student competition! 🎉 This is your chance to: ✨ Reimagine Arizona's semiconductor industry identity ✨ Showcase your creativity and innovative ideas ✨ Win cash prizes up to $5,000! 💰 Who Can Participate: Students aged 18 or older enrolled part-time or full-time at any Arizona college, university, or technical institution. Enter individually or form a team of up to FOUR members (interdisciplinary teams encouraged!) Prizes: 🥇 First Place: $5,000 🥈 Second Place: $2,500 🥉 Third Place: $1,000 Key Dates: 📅 Competition Opens: February 14, 2025 📅 Submission Deadline: March 14, 2025 In partnership with @semi_americas @emd_electronics @azcommerce @greaterphx #ChipInForArizona #ArizonaCommerceAuthority #ArizonaStudents #Innovation #Semiconductor #TechIndustry #StudentCompetition #ArizonaPride #FutureLeaders https://www.instagram.com/p/DFVsbk3ursW

BEAD Applicant Technical Assistance Session #2

Last Night was the Future of HealthCare - Preventive and Modern Medicine night! We started the nights with a Mindful Moments - One on One Networking session led by Stephen Matthew Woolfolk-Bonner. Then we had our Panel Session on The Future of Preventive Care and Modern Medicine where Paul Sugar, Dr. Nika Gueci, EdD, MA , Dr. Travis Whitney and @Stephen Woolf discussed what our healthcare system is lacking and how preventive medicine and traditional healthcare can reshape it. And we can’t forget about the 1:1 Mentor Hours to help Maximize Nonprofits’ Impact with Google Ad Grants with Todd Vigil. https://www.instagram.com/p/DFOVN-2zrMT

Earlier this month, the ACA was proud to launch the newest #VentureScale Cohort! Orientation kicked off with our 10 Arizona Innovation Challenge awardees, who will participate in the 6-month accelerator that offers one-on-one, customized support to scale their businesses. https://www.instagram.com/p/DFN-5mmO7F9

I attended my very first @venturecafephoenix event, and it was such an inspiring experience! The evening focused on “The Future of Preventive Care and Modern Medicine,” featuring thought-provoking discussions about integrating holistic practices, the power of mindfulness, and the shift toward preventative healthcare. A highlight of the night was meeting Melissa Lamson from the Arizona Commerce Authority. As the Executive Vice President for Venture Development & Innovation Strategy, she plays a pivotal role in driving innovation across Arizona’s startup ecosystem. It was a privilege to connect with someone who is truly shaping the future of entrepreneurship in our state. What an incredible way to kick off my Venture Café journey—looking forward to the next event! #VentureCafePhoenix #FutureOfHealthcare #PreventiveCare #HealthcareInnovation #ArizonaInnovation #ArizonaCommerceAuthority #PlugAndPlayAZ #CommercialRealEstate #AZHealthcareRealEstate #PhoenixCRE #AZCRE #AZ48CommercialRealEstate #HealthcareBuyerRepresentation #HealthcareTenantRepresentation #DentalRealEstate #MedicalRealEstate #MedSpaRealEstate #SeniorCareRealEstate #ChiropracticRealEstate #PhysicalTherapyRealEstate #PharmacyRealEstate #OptometryRealEstate #FitnessRealEstate #AssistedLivingFacilitiesRealEstate #StrategicCommercialSolutions #MyHomeGroup #ArizonaCommercialRealEstate #InnovationEcosystem https://www.instagram.com/p/DFMo1bTR8xE

📣 Exciting news! The Arizona Technology Council is thrilled to announce that @emillerphx, co-founder and principal at @padtinc and former AZTC Board of Directors president, will serve as the facilitator for our 2025 CEO Network! Many thanks to Jodi Deros for being our outstanding facilitator last year. Eric’s extensive leadership experience and deep understanding of the tech community make him the perfect guide for this peer-to-peer program. Don’t miss the opportunity to collaborate with fellow CEOs, founders and C-Suite executives while benefiting from Eric’s expertise. 🌟 There’s still time to apply and join this year’s cohort—spots are limited! 🔗 Learn more and apply today: Link in bio #Leadership #Networking #Growth #TechLeaders https://www.instagram.com/p/DFLy1p9yO4h

Apache County Broadband Project Groundbreaking

Office Hours: Pre-registration General Q&A Session 2

BEAD Applicant Technical Assistance Session #1

EXPANDING HIGH-SPEED INTERNET IN APACHE COUNTY - The Apache County Broadband Project will connect more than 3,200 households to high-speed internet and help achieve 100% connectivity for the county by 2030 @GovHobbs #EthosBroadband @ethosbroadband #ApacheCountyAZ https://www.instagram.com/p/DFI5ep_PkSg

BEAD Pre-Registration Guidance Webinar - Session 2

Office Hours: Pre-registration General Q&A Session 1