Arizona Commerce Authority

10/17/2026

Arizona continues to lead the way in shaping the future of talent and innovation.

We’re proud to share that Sandra Watson will be taking the stage with over 40 speakers at the Tech Talent Summit on November 6 to discuss how high‑performance teams, AI adoption, and a culture of innovation are fueling Arizona’s growth.

This event brings together more than 300 leaders across workforce, technology, and industry to explore new strategies for attracting, developing, and empowering world‑class talent.

Learn more and register:
https://freewayphx.com/tech-talent-summit

10/16/2026

We were honored to welcome a distinguished JETRO delegation to Arizona for a two‑day visit focused on semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, AI, and data centers.

Arizona and Japan share a long-standing partnership built on innovation and a shared commitment to strengthening critical industries. We are grateful to JETRO, the Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles, and our state and regional partners for advancing this collaboration.

A special thank you to Consul General Kosei Murota, Governor Hobbs, Representative Tony Rivero, Christine Mackay, and all our distinguished leaders who joined us. We look forward to continued partnership, meaningful connections, and new opportunities between Arizona and Japan.

JETRO - Collaborate & Invest Japan Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles Greater Phoenix Economic Council

10/16/2026

Grateful to join leaders from across Arizona for an important conversation on the future of our state’s workforce. As Arizona continues to grow as a national hub for advanced industries, strong collaboration across education, government, community, and industry remains essential to our success.

Sandra Watson, Sethuraman Panchanathan, and Kesha Hodge Washington on a panel moderated by Raakhee Mirchandani, where they explored how Arizona can continue building a resilient, high‑skill workforce prepared for the opportunities ahead.

Arizona State University City of Phoenix, AZ The Wall Street Journal

10/16/2026

It’s official. 🎀 Wecom Fiber just cut the ribbon on the completion of our Arizona Broadband Development Grant build at the Parker Municipal Center!

The Town of Parker was the final community to go live, completing a network that now reaches Kingman, Golden Valley, Meadview, Yucca, Parker, Quartzsite, Brenda, Salome, Vicksburg, Bouse, Wenden, and more across Mohave and La Paz counties. 💙

A $45 million investment, including a $10 million Arizona Broadband Development Grant from the Arizona Commerce Authority and $35 million of Wecom Fiber’s own capital, now brings reliable fiber internet to communities that were left behind for too long. And as Arizona’s largest BEAD award winner, we’re just getting started.

Thank you to Mayor Randy Hartless, Supervisor Duce Minor, Nick Capozzi and the Arizona Commerce Authority, Erica Daniels and the Parker Regional Chamber of Commerce & Tourism, and our Wecom Fiber team for making today possible. 🙌

10/15/2026

Congratulations to the Fall 2026 Arizona Innovation Challenge Semifinalists!

Companies: Analytical Mineset, Axyo, Callingly, Casera, DeepBro, Elanah.AI, EmberSat, Gentle Weapons, GrublQ, Halsten AI, Kogniv, Konnecs Technologies, Manage AI, Meet Bea, Optimus OS, Pulse DNA Federated AI, Pretorin, Real Talk, ReceiptsHQ, Saturn Terminal, ShadowGen, Submattic, Synchro, UGenome Biotech, VelocitiPM

10/14/2026

Join the State of Arizona for the Arizona Opportunity Zones Investment Conference, November 18–19 in Phoenix.

This event features exclusive programming for investors, fund managers, and advisors, along with guided tours showcasing high‑potential investment opportunities across Arizona’s Opportunity Zones.
Don’t miss the chance to explore new pathways for growth and investment in communities across our state.

Register:

The Arizona Commerce Authority invites you to join us for a two-day exploration of investment opportunities in Arizona's Opportunity Zones.

10/14/2026

A big milestone for Arizona’s broadband expansion! Wecom Fiber, ACA, and local partners celebrated completion of a multi‑year broadband project across Mohave & La Paz counties. The new network connects 124 Community Anchor Institutions such as schools, libraries, and public safety and delivers high‑speed internet to 15,000 homes and businesses. Read more: https://www.azcommerce.com/news-events/news/2026/10/broadband-parker-ribbon-cutting/

10/13/2026

Team Arizona is proud to have a strong showing at !

Thank you to our amazing partners: Salt River Project The University of Arizona Greater Phoenix Economic Council Arizona Public Service - APS City of Goodyear, AZ USA City of Tucson - Government City of Phoenix, AZ USA Mortenson JLL Buckeye, AZ City Government City of Mesa, Arizona Government City of Peoria, Arizona Government Mack Real Estate Group

10/13/2026

The ACA is proud to represent Arizona, North America’s fastest growing semiconductor ecosystem, at ! Join Team Arizona at booth 6044!

10/12/2026

Arizona leads the nation in production‑occupation growth, generating skilled talent at a pace and scale no other state can match. Explore how Arizona’s industry and workforce leaders are working together to fuel this growth: https://www.azcommerce.com/industries/manufacturing/.