The Council Will Also Present Awards for Southern Arizona Innovator,
Manufacturer and Member of the Year
TUCSON, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The fifth annual Southern Arizona Tech + Business Expo, hosted by the Arizona
Technology Council and the Arizona
Commerce Authority, will provide a platform for regional technology
leaders to showcase their latest innovations, technologies and business
services. The event will be held on October 25, 2017, at the Tucson
Convention Center starting at 2:00 p.m.
At the Expo, over 45 companies from Phoenix and Southern Arizona will
exhibit, representing a diverse mix of mining, optics, aerospace and
defense, IT and engineering firms, and business service providers. The
agenda also includes presentations from the following organizations:
Vector Space Systems, Tucson
Hexagon Mining, Tucson
In-Position Technologies, Tucson
Hudbay and Monrad Engineering, Tucson
“The Expo provides an opportunity for our members in Phoenix and
Southern Arizona to showcase their innovation and technology,” said
Steven G. Zylstra, president and CEO of the Arizona Technology Council.
“The exhibitors represent the Council’s growing and diverse membership
base, and this event will give attendees a chance to see the latest
technology being manufactured in the state.”
The Expo is also honored to have Denise C. Johnson of Caterpillar, Inc.
as its keynote speaker. Johnson is a group president and has
responsibility for innovation and technology development for Caterpillar
divisions focused on surface mining and technology, material handling
and underground, and global supplier networks. In 2017 Johnson was named
to Fortune’s “10 Most Powerful Women to Watch” list.
“We are excited to have Denise as our keynote speaker,” said Jeff Sales,
executive director of the Arizona Technology Council’s Southern Arizona
office. “Caterpillar has been a welcome addition to the Tucson business
community, and we look forward to their active participation and
leadership.”
The Council will also honor four Southern Arizona companies for their
achievements in helping transform their respective industries through
innovation and new products, and promoting the technology sector in the
region.
The following awards will be presented at the Expo:
Manufacturer of the Year: Control Vision, Green Valley
Southern Arizona Technology Council Member Organization of the Year:
Pima Community College, Tucson
Innovation Leader of the Year: Critical Path Institute, Tucson
Distinguished Service: Staff Matters, Tucson
"The momentum we’re experiencing in Arizona demonstrates that our state
has the talent, pro-business policies and quality of life that tech
companies require," said Sandra
Watson, president and CEO, Arizona Commerce Authority. “We are proud
to partner with the Arizona Technology Council to present this event
highlighting the many exciting innovations happening in southern
Arizona, and we congratulate the honorees on their success.”
About the Arizona Technology Council
The Arizona Technology Council is Arizona’s premier trade association
for science and technology companies. Recognized as having a diverse
professional business community, Council members work towards furthering
the advancement of technology in Arizona through leadership, education,
legislation and social action. The Arizona Technology Council offers
numerous events, educational forums and business conferences that bring
together leaders, managers, employees and visionaries to make an impact
on the technology industry. These interactions contribute to the
Council’s culture of growing member businesses and transforming
technology in Arizona. To become a member or to learn more about the
Arizona Technology Council, please visit http://www.aztechcouncil.org.
About the Arizona Commerce Authority
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is the state’s leading economic
development organization with a streamlined mission to grow and
strengthen Arizona’s economy. The ACA uses a three-pronged approach to
advance the overall economy: recruit, grow, create – recruit
out-of-state companies to expand their operations in Arizona; work with
existing companies to grow their business in Arizona and beyond;
and partner with entrepreneurs and companies large and small to create new
jobs and businesses in targeted industries. Visit azcommerce.com
for more.
Contacts
Media contact:
Blue Canoe Marketing
Shelly Glandon,
520-400-4767
or
Organization
contact:
Arizona Technology Council
Jeff Sales,
520-612-2995
