Over the last decade, Arizona has become a growing technology hub. One of the significant factors contributing to that achievement was creation of the angel investor tax credit. This program has helped to incentivize investment in early-stage companies and tech startups in Arizona. This program is set to expire on June 30, 2021, which could be […]
Arizona Angel Tax Credit Per the Arizona Commerce Authority – “the principal objective of the Angel Investment program is to expand early-stage investments in targeted Arizona small businesses. The program accomplishes this goal by eliminating Arizona capital gains tax liabilities associated with the disposition of investments in small businesses certified by the ACA.” This program […]
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Tucson is turning heads in the global tourism scene. The city made Conde Nast’s 2021 Hot List as one of the best places to travel next. Tucson’s cultural heritage, food offerings, arts and hotel scene are helping the area gain renown. Read more at https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/conde-nast-traveler-names-tucson-as-one-of-the-best-places-to-travel-next
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is a hybrid public/private venture that serves as the state of Arizona’s economic development agency. The ACA has three primary objectives: attracting businesses to Arizona, expanding existing businesses into Arizona, and creating new companies in Arizona. With these pillars in mind, the ACA does these three things to meet the […]
Since 2012, Startup Tucson has been one of Tucson’s preeminent sources of access to the local innovation ecosystem. A Tucson-based 501(c)3 with a mission to create economic development through entrepreneurship and innovation, Startup Tucson connects entrepreneurs with community resources. The organization provides entrepreneurs with hands-on tools, such as the 6-week Startup Fundamentals Series, that teaches […]
Founded over 50 years ago, the Flinn Foundation is an Arizona nonprofit keenly focused on the development of the biosciences ecosystem in the state of Arizona. The Flinn Foundation was founded by Dr. Robert Flinn, one of Arizona’s most prominent cardiologists, and his wife, Irene, who at one time was the single largest shareholder of […]
Loneliness is one of the most pervasive and persistent mental, physical and social health conditions. An epidemic of loneliness constituted a health crisis before Covid-19, but the pandemic has greatly exacerbated the condition and put a spotlight on the high personal, health, social and economic costs associated with it. Research shows that loneliness increases mortality […]
Virtuous, the world’s leading responsive fundraising platform for nonprofits, today announced it has acquired RaiseDonors, the rapid-growth online fundraising platform. With RaiseDonors, Virtuous will further enable nonprofits to deliver highly personalized and responsive giving experiences for their donors at scale and underscores the company’s deep-seated commitment to accelerate the nonprofit community’s impact. The acquisition, which […]
Terecircuits Corporation is pleased to announce that it has been selected as one of the Most Fundable Companies® for 2020 by Pepperdine Graziadio Business School. Competing against over 4,500 companies from all 50 states, Terecircuits was selected for the elite list of 20 winners and was one of only 3 companies in the top Platinum […]
Cindy Jordan is neither a psychologist nor a techie, but she founded a company in 2017 that blends elements of both: Pyx Health. Based in Tucson, Arizona, the startup contracts with insurers to identify and alleviate loneliness among at-risk members through an app and a call center. “To me, this is just about the straight […]