Collaboration is What Drives the Growth of Tech Parks Arizona says Carol Stewart
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Release Date: 05/12/2021
TechFocus Episode 29: Susan Dumon SVP of Strategy, Sun Corridor
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Susan Dumon - As Senior Vice President of Strategy, Susan is responsible for leading strategic initiatives around competitiveness that align with Sun Corridor Inc.’s mission to drive transformative economic development in the Tucson and Southern Arizona region. Susan has nearly 20 years of experience in economic development in Arizona, working at the state, regional, and local levels. Susan has extensive experience in all aspects of economic development, including, business attraction and marketing, business retention and expansion, workforce development, and redevelopment and reuse. Susan...
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The Spirit of learning and our instinctive curiosity is what fuels innovation and drives our organization forward…
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Linda Drake Interviews Anne Dougherty, Founder and C0-Owner of Illume, a leader in clean energy transformation. Anne Dougherty is the Co-Founder and Co-Owner of ILLUME, a research consultancy serving the clean energy industry. In her executive role, Anne leads ILLUME’s brand vision, business development, and market strategy, and charts the course for ILLUME’s technical service areas. Anne is a skilled researcher and customer experience design consultant who specializes in the human dimensions of energy technologies and resource management. Anne has presented on expert panels for governing...
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AZTC Douglas Hockstad
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Hear how Slalom Phoenix is advancing the Valley of the Sun...
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Slalom is a purpose-led, global business and technology consulting company. From strategy to implementation, our approach is fiercely human. In eight countries and 45 markets, we deeply understand our customers—and their customers—to deliver practical, end-to-end solutions that drive meaningful impact. Backed by close partnerships with over 400 leading technology providers, our 13,000+ strong team helps people and organizations dream bigger, move faster, and build better tomorrows for all. We’re honored to be consistently recognized as a great place to work, including being one of...
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Are you struggling to afford marketing in this challenging economy?
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Looking for significant increases in leads and sales? KEO Marketing is an award-winning B2B marketing agency. We know how maddening it is to waste money with a marketing agency that doesn’t deliver results. For more than 20 years we have built marketing systems that consistently deliver outstanding leads and sales. Some of the world’s largest brands have depended on KEO Marketing for marketing programs that drive business growth. Specializing in business to business (B2B) marketing strategy, creative, messaging, infrastructure, execution, marketing analytics and results, KEO...
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Emerging technology trends and how they relate to consumers and business...
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Dr. David B. Bolman, Provost UAT Provost Bolman has focused his career upon addressing the profound need within Arizona and the nation for a substantial and diverse creative class workforce. As its long standing provost, Dr. Bolman has built the University of Advancing Technology (UAT) into a unique all-STEM institution that marries the best of traditional small private college learning with the genetics of innovation that come with agile technology organizations. As an educator, he has focused on cultivating a base of technology students and future inventors who are as diverse as the people...
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Learn about the people and the culture at PADT and where they are heading in 2023...
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Eric Miller is a co-owner of Tempe-based PADT, which provides tools and services to companies that design and manufacture physical products. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley. As co-founder of PADT in 1994, Eric pursued his interests in simulation, 3D printing, and small business management. Eric often writes and speaks on simulation, design, and 3D printing, along with startups and the high-tech sector. In addition, he is a startup mentor and angel investor, sits on the board of several tech-related organizations, and is Chair of the Arizona Technology Council Board...
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See how JobPath works for you and your community in providing opportunity to those in need...
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JobPath, Inc. is a non-profit organization focused on providing financial and socio-emotional support to adults pursuing a short-term posts secondary degree or credential in a high demand industry. For over 25 years, Ana has been an advocate for economic development initiatives that empower individuals to reach their potential. Her passion for education led her to her current role as CEO of JobPath, a non-profit that provides financial and socio-emotional support to adults pursuing short term training in high demand industries. She leads a talented team of coaches and staff supporting close to...
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Is your next generation of leaders ready to lead? Interview with Michael Beach
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Michael Beach, CPBC Certified Professional Business Coach (CPBC) Michael brings more than 40 years of business leadership experience to his work with C-Suite Executives, Business Owners and their Emerging Leaders. Michael is well versed in Sales, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Channel Programs, Business Systems, Human Resources, and many, many other business disciplines. Michael has a passion to love his clients and to coach his clients to serve their customers in a game-changing way. He believes his role is to make investments into his clients so that they build equity into their...
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Learn how HiMS is transforming the integrated health care experience one user at a time...
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Health Information Management Systems (HiMS) is a strategic-thinking group of electronic health record software experts who are passionate about harnessing the power of technology to create value-based care tools for integrated health care providers. Khalid Al-Maskari, Founder and CEO at HiMS - With 20+ years in health care, Khalid Al-Maskari is considered a thought leader by peers in the integrated health care field. As Chief Executive Officer of Health Information Management Systems (HiMS), Khalid rapidly grew the company from a single Tucson-based customer to achieve a multi-state...
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Tech Parks Arizona creates the “Interactive Ground” that generates, attracts and retains technology companies and talent in alignment with the research, mission and goals of the University of Arizona. Tech Parks Arizona directs the UA Tech Park, the UA Tech Park at The Bridges and the University of Arizona Center for Innovation, placing the highest priority on recruiting companies desiring connectivity to the University of Arizona.
Carol Stewart, a long-standing authority on research parks, is the Associate Vice President for Tech Parks Arizona at the University of Arizona. Carol Stewart leads the UA Tech Park at Rita Road and is developing the UA Tech Park at the Bridges. She is also president of the University of Arizona Center for Innovation, a technology business incubator network serving the University of Arizona, Tucson and international community. Stewart’s expertise in university research parks spans decades and nations with more than 20 years of experience working with research parks, technology commercialization, business incubation, governmental relations and business development. As a pioneer in the research parks world, she has driven national policy, standardized programs, created national and international networks, built technology clusters, engaged stakeholders, and assisted countries with the development of their national science and technology policies. Stewart is passionate about her community and serves as a champion in university-based economic development. She is a member of Southern Arizona Leadership Council, Flinn Foundation Steering Committee, a member of the Canadian Global Mentor Program and she also serves on the Board of Directors for Tucson Metro Chamber of Commerce, Pima County’s Workforce Investment Board, Sun Corridor Inc., Arizona Technology Council, Desert Angels, and is a member of the City of Tucson Mayor’s Economic Development Advisory Council.