Arizona Technology Council

🚀 Need more engineering capacity—but hiring isn’t your only option.

Arizona companies are facing growing demand for specialized engineering talent. Join us for a moderated panel exploring how nearshore engineering teams in Baja California, including Mexicali, can complement Arizona operations.

Hear from government, industry and Grupo Red about how cross-border engineering teams work in practice—including engagement models, available capabilities and lessons learned from real-world experience.

💡 Plus, a live Q&A gives you the opportunity to ask questions relevant to your company’s challenges.

📅 October 1, 2026
⏰ 2:00–3:30 p.m.
💻 Virtual Event

👉 Register today: aztechcouncil.org/event/vtss-oct-2026-nearshoring/

What a celebration! 💙✨

We had an incredible time celebrating 10 years of Women in the Workforce at our anniversary event at Los Milics. From meaningful conversations to new connections, it was a special opportunity to celebrate the women who continue to strengthen Arizona’s workforce and tech community.

A special thank you to our incredible sponsors, Bank of America, Gibson, and Rincon Research, for helping make this celebration possible and supporting the Women in the Workforce community. 💙

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the past 10 years so impactful. Here’s to many more years of connection, growth, and empowering Arizona women! 🥂

✨ Inside the Council with Paloma!

This month, we’re shining the spotlight on Paloma Santiago, Vice President of the Arizona Technology Council and a passionate community and nonprofit leader with more than 20 years of experience in workforce development, education, and economic growth.

Paloma is dedicated to bringing people and organizations together to strengthen Arizona’s tech talent pipeline and create opportunities for the next generation. Outside of work, you can find her enjoying a hike through Sabino Canyon, playing golf with friends, spending time with family, or perfecting her morning coffee. ☕️🥾⛳️

Get to know Paloma, her career journey, and what inspires her in this month’s Inside the Council! 💙

⚡ HAPPENING TONIGHT! LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!

See the technology powering Tucson’s electric future with AZTC + Tucson Electric Power!

Join us for an After5 networking event featuring battery storage, residential energy solutions, Smart Rewards, LEED building tours, great food, and even better conversations. 🤝

Don’t miss your chance to connect with Tucson’s tech community and learn how innovation is shaping a cleaner, more resilient grid.

🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/grt3caEA

🤝 Explore new ways to expand your engineering capabilities!

Join AZTC for a moderated panel exploring how nearshore engineering teams in Mexicali can complement Arizona operations and help companies access specialized talent.

Hear from government, industry, and Grupo Red as they share real-world insights, engagement models, and considerations for cross-border collaboration. Stick around for a live Q&A and connect with fellow industry professionals!

🔗 Register here: https://aztechcouncil.memberzone.com/eventregistration/register/5426

Arizona needs more energy, and meeting that demand will require more than one solution. ⚡

In his latest Phoenix Business Journal column, Council president & CEO Steven G. Zylstra explores why Arizona needs a balanced, all-of-the-above approach to energy as our population and innovation economy continue to grow.

Reliable. Affordable. Built for Arizona’s future.

🔗 Read the full column: https://buff.ly/AZ3o3NC

⚡ See the technology powering Tucson’s electric future!

Join the Arizona Technology Council and Tucson Electric Power for an upcoming After5 networking event exploring battery storage, residential energy solutions, the Smart Rewards program, and more.

Connect with Tucson’s tech community while learning how innovation is helping build a cleaner, more resilient grid. 🤝

🔗 Register today: https://lnkd.in/grt3caEA

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO NOMINATE! 🏆

⏰ The deadline to submit nominations for the Southern Arizona Tech + Business Expo Awards is TODAY!

This is your final opportunity to recognize the companies in these categories:
⭐Innovation
⭐Manufacturing Excellence
⭐Startup of the Year
⭐Southern AZ Member Organization of the Year

👏 Nominate your business or organization — or recognize a company or leader you believe deserves the spotlight!

🏆 Award recipients will be honored at the Southern Arizona Tech + Business Expo on October 21 and celebrated by peers, partners, and the broader Southern Arizona community.

👉 Submit your nomination today: https://www.aztechcouncil.org/event/2026-expo/

🏆 ONE MORE WEEK TO VOTE!

The power is in your hands! Help recognize an Arizona tech trailblazer with the 2026 People’s Choice Lifetime Achievement Award at the 23rd Annual Governor’s Celebration of Innovation.

🗳️ Cast your vote by Friday, September 25: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MZTGZSZ