WordCamp Phoenix to take place January 17th-19th

Small business owners, bloggers, designers, developers or anyone else who has an interest in WordPress will come together at WordCamp Phoenix 2014! This three-day event combines workshops, classes and parties featuring the best of what the WordPress community has to … Read More

Mastering biology with Picmonic – startup

Where was this when I was in college? Remember taking biology class and trying to recall the difference between cytoplasm, nucleoplasm and mitochondria during an exam? Luckily one startup can help. Picmonic is a research proven audiovisual mnemonic tool that … Read More

Startup Xplore BoX delivers edu toys and kits to your doorstep

Imagine receiving a box full of toys and goodies every month for your kids, with each box containing key learning and development components. Xplore BoX, a subscription-based educational toy company, does just that-through their STEM-based (science, technology, engineering, and math) … Read More

Gadgets for the Guru

“Gadgets for the Guru” is talking more back-to-school gadgets. This week we are featuring gadgets that are fun, yet helpful, for the college students. Have a look!

For any student that has some time on their hands or want … Read More

Startup SightCompass helps the visually impaired navigate their surroundings

The tech world is constantly evolving and is creating more opportunities for those with disabilities. SightCompass is a revolutionary new tool and app for the visually impaired that details surrounding environments, restaurants, public bathroom, etc. through audio. The app is … Read More

Picmonic takes home the win at Startup Connect AZ – slideshow

Sixteen startups pitched for a cash prize at the first AZ Technology Council Startup Connect AZ, a high-energy all-day conference filled with education, networking, and a discussion of a variety of topics revolving around technology and entrepreneurship, mentorship, and funding. … Read More

Desert Angels ranked as top 5 for most active investment angel group in US

The Angel Resource Institute, Silicon Valley Bank and CB Insights released the Q2 2013 Halo Report, a national survey of angel group investment activity, and ranked Desert Angels in the top five for most active angel groups in the United … Read More

Software cos. dominate the winners circle for ACA Arizona Innovation Challenge

The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today announced the six winning companies in its Fall 2013 Arizona Innovation Challenge (AIC). These grant recipients represent innovative Arizona entrepreneurs who are creating technological solutions with the potential for global impact: in the Fall … Read More

Vertical Measures appoints Chris Bird as President

Vertical Measures, a Phoenix-based Internet marketing agency has hired senior digital marketing veteran Chris Bird as President to lead the agency to new growth levels. The position will take effect December 20, 2013 and Bird will report to Arnie Kuenn, CEO of … Read More

Arizona ranked #13 in Small Business Policy Index for 2013

Small Business and Entrepreneurship (SBE) Council has published the state Index for 18 years, which ranks the 50 states according to 47 different policy measures, including a wide array of tax, regulatory and government spending measurements.

The SBE Council created … Read More