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Phoenix’s Quantum Leap: The New Economic Frontier (Part 2 of 2)

Phoenix's Quantum Strategy is here. Here's exactly how your business can position itself—and the three tracks that create advantage. ...more

Artificial Intelligence in Business ,Technology & Digital Transformation &Economic Development

May 26, 2026•6 min read

Phoenix’s Quantum Leap: The New Economic Frontier (Part 1 of 2)

Quantum technology is the next frontier—and Arizona is positioning itself to lead. Here's what it means for your business and why the timing matters now. ...more

Artificial Intelligence in Business ,Arizona Business Ecosystem &Technology & Digital Transformation

May 19, 2026•7 min read

Arizona Tech Week — The State's First Decentralized Tech Ecosystem Comes of Age

Arizona Tech Week launches April 6-12 with 250+ partner-hosted events and 25,000 expected attendees. What does this mean for the state's tech ecosystem — and for businesses evaluating Arizona? ...more

Arizona Business Ecosystem ,Technology & Digital Transformation

April 06, 2026•4 min read

Arizona's Semiconductor Strategy: From Workforce to International Partnerships

Arizona's $35.5M semiconductor workforce expansion at U of A, combined with a new Southern Arizona-Southern Taiwan MOU, creates a pipeline and international partnerships for the thousands of workers T... ...more

Arizona Business Ecosystem ,Technology & Digital Transformation &Workforce Development & Empowerment

April 03, 2026•6 min read

Maricopa County's AI Data Center Bet: The Campus Coming to Tonopah

Arizona's proposed AI data center campus near Tonopah received county zoning approval — approved for up to 9 buildings and 2.25M square feet. Here's the story. ...more

Arizona Business Ecosystem ,Technology & Digital Transformation Workforce Development & Empowerment &Infrastructure

March 31, 2026•6 min read