Tech Associations, Tech Groups and Economic Development Organizations in the Greater Phoenix Area
- AZ Tech Council aztechcouncil.org/
Trade association for science and technology companies. Offering events, educational forums and business conferences for technology leaders.
Steve Zylstra, President & CEO - Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) azcommerce.com
State of Arizona department supporting commerce, industry, and business growth in Arizona. Sponsors the annual Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC) with grants to select tech startups.
Sanda Watson, President & CEO - Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) gpec.org
GPEC is a public-private economic development organization that assists businesses to relocate to or grow bigger in the greater Phoenix area.
Chris Camacho, President & CEO - StartupAZ Foundation startupAZ.org
StartupAZ Foundation non-profit foundation that supports the mission of tech entrepreneurs in Phoenix. Their Founders Collective is the largest peer-group and mentoring organization for CEOs of software companies in Arizona.
Brandon Clark, CEO - West Valley Innovation Association (WVIA) westvalleyinnovation.org
Promotes and connects technology leaders, tech companies and city leaders in the West Valley of metropolitan Phoenix.
Ron Babich, CEO