Arizona High-Technology and Telecommunications Archive

The Arizona Telecommunications and Information Council (ATIC) is Arizona's recognized and authoritative organization helping guide high-tech and telecom policy development, serving as a leading source of information and expertise on regional telecommunications and information technology matters. ATIC was originally formed in the early 90s as the Advanced Information Communications Infrastructure (AICI) Foundation, an economic development organization under the former Governor's Strategic Partnership for Economic Development (GSPED), and transitioned to its current form in 1995. Useful announcements and documents from our activities and initiatives, as well as links to other sources relevant to Arizona high-technology and telecommunications, are collected below for reference and historical context. If you have additional items or resources you think we should add, please send us an e-mail with your suggestions.

2007

9/20/07: ATIC Public Meeting on Net Neutrality Issues & Outlook

Moderated by Mark Goldstein, President, International Research Center & ATIC Secretary with Christopher Smith, Manager of Government Relations for Cox Communications, Jaime Casap, Arizona Site Manager for Google, Al Sterman, Arizona Consumers Council (ACC), and Bob Rosenberg, R.G. Rosenberg & Associates.

Recap, Oris Friesen's Meeting Notes, Photos

6/21/07: ATIC-CIAC Public Meeting for Post-Summit Strategy and Planning

Following up on the successful Arizona Telecom Summit on 5/17/07, ATIC held its Public Meeting jointly with the Communications Infrastructure Advisory Committee (CIAC) of the Governor's Council on Innovation and Technology (GCIT) for Post-Summit Strategy and Planning.

Agenda 6/21/07, Mike Keeling's Presentation, Oris Friesen's Meeting Notes

6/13/07: The Town of Superior & WI-VOD Communications' WiFi Internet Wire-Cutting Celebration

The Town of Superior and WI-VOD Communications held a WiFi Internet Wire-Cutting Celebration at The Superior Bar, Superior, AZ with over 200 citizens and officials attending from the community and around the state, as well as teleconferenced to the ATIC Board Meeting back in Phoenix

ATIC Board Minutes 6/13/07 (See Page 7), Photos by Mark Goldstein, International Research Center
Arizona Department of Commerce Press Release 6/13/07, Press Release 2/6/07
The Superior Sun - It’s Here! WiFi Network Officially Opens with ‘Wire Cutting’ Ceremony by Cindy Tracy, 6/19/07

6/8/07: ATIC Executed a MOU with the Wireless Communications Alliance (WCA)

ATIC executed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Wireless Communications Alliance (WCA) of Sunnyvale, CA to lend organizational support in areas of mutual interest

6/07: ASU & U of A Published A Strategic Assessment of the Economic Benefits of Investments in Research in Arizona

Arizona State University W. P. Carey School of Business' L. William Seidman Research Institute and University of Arizona Eller College of Management's Economic & Business Research Center published A Strategic Assessment of the Economic Benefits of Investments in Research in Arizona sponsored by Science Foundation Arizona (SFAz) and the Stardust Foundation

Full Report, Executive Summary, The Washington Advisory Group's R&D Investments Drive State Economies: A Guide for Arizona 6/07

5/07: City of Tucson Published Wireless Feasability Study

The City of Tucson published a Wireless Feasability Study by Columbia Telecommunications Corporation (CTC) recommending that Tucson solicit proposals to build a citywide WiFi network to provide residents with a lower-cost high-speed Internet option

Tucson Wireless Feasability Study, Arizona Daily Star Article 5/31/07, MuniWireless Article 6/1/07

5/30-31/07: ATIC Exhibited at Arizona Digital Government Summit

ATIC exhibited at Government Technology's 14th Annual Arizona Digital Government Summit in Phoenix, AZ, Photos

5/25/07: ATIC Files Comments with FCC on Universal Service Caps & Expansion to Broadband

Arizona Telecommunications & Information Council (ATIC) submitted a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with its recommendations regarding Universal Service Fund (USF) Caps and expansion to broadband services, ATIC to FCC Letter

5/17/07: ATIC-CIAC Arizona Telecom Summit and Online Pre-Sessions

Arizona Telecommunications & Information Council (ATIC) and the Communications Infrastructure Advisory Committee (CIAC) of the Governor’s Council on Innovation & Technology (GCIT) held an Arizona Telecom Summit 2007 - Advanced Telecom and Broadband Deployment in Arizona followed by an After5 Technology Expo & Networking Event in cooperation with the Arizona Technology Council in Mesa, AZ

Arizona Telecom Summit 2007 Home Page, Event Flyer, Presentation, Background Document, Press Release, Photos
4/9/07 - Online Pre-Session 1: Updates on Arizona Issues and Initiatives moderated by John Kelly, Triadadvocates, Presentation
4/19/07 - Online Pre-Session 2: Local Community/Tribal Issues, Policies and Best Practices Presentations (Community Telecom Planning, Town of Superior Case Study, Telecom Issues in Indian Country)
4/30/07 - Online Pre-Session 3: Telecom Technologies Overview presented by Mark Goldstein, President, International Research Center, followed by a Telecom Provider Panel, Presentation
5/10/07 - Online Pre-Session 4: Issues and Challenges from the Telecom Providers Perspective Panel moderated by Mark Goldstein, President, International Research Center

3/07: GITA & the Arizona Department of Commerce Published the Arizona Broadband Initiative Framework Analysis and Report

The Government Information Technology Agency (GITA) and the Arizona Department of Commerce published the Arizona Broadband Initiative Framework Analysis and Report authored by Center for Digital Government, Overview, Report

Governor's Council on Innovation and Technology (GCIT) Communications Infrastructure Advisory Committee (CIAC) Year in Review 2006

3/07: ADOT Published "Arizona I-19 WiFi Corridor: Concept Demonstration of Probe Tracking Vehicle"

Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) published the Arizona I-19 WiFi Corridor: Concept Demonstration of Probe Vehicle Tracking report prepared by Qameleon Technology, Inc. with assistance from the ATIC DHS Wi-Fi Security Project for First Responders and WI-VOD Corporation

10/05: ADOT Arizona I-19 WiFi Corridor: Assessment of Opportunities for Probe Data Operations report prepared by Bishop Consulting

2/15/07: ATIC Public Meeting on High-Technology Policy Activities

ATIC Public Meeting (Online Recap) Moderated by Mark Goldstein of International Research Center and ATIC Secretary with Chris Cummiskey, Director of Government Information Technology Agency (GITA) and State of Arizona CIO, Jeff Hatch-Miller, Chairman of the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC), Ron Schott, Executive Emeritus, Arizona Technology Council, Chris Pierson of Lewis and Roca, Cory Miller of AeA Arizona, and Ted Kraver of the eLearning System for Arizona's Teachers and Students (eSATS)

Online Recap, Agenda, Oris Friesen's Meeting Notes, Audio Download (56MB), Photos
Arizona Technology Council Public Policy Agenda, eSATS Overview Presentation

2/13-14/07: Wireless Internet Institute (W2i) Digital Cities Convention Tempe

The Wireless Internet Institute (W2i) in cooperation with ATIC brought their Digital Cities Convention to Tempe, AZ with special emphasis on primary deployment drivers, applications, technology roadmaps, partnership opportunities, funding and business models.

W2i DCC Tempe Home, W2i DCC Tempe Agenda, W2i DCC Tempe Presentations, Photos by W2i, Photos by Mark Goldstein
Free Wi-Fi Use May Be Coming to an End by Mark Shaffer, The Arizona Republic 2/15/07
Municipal WiFi and Mesh Networks: Beyond Hanging Out on the Digital Corner by Esther Schindler, CIO Magazine 2/15/07

1/07: Arizona Government Information Technology Agency (GITA) Published Governor's Council on Innovation and Technology (GCIT) Communications Infrastructure Advisory Committee (CIAC) Year in Review 2006

The Arizona Government Information Technology Agency (GITA) published the Governor's Council on Innovation and Technology (GCIT) Communications Infrastructure Advisory Committee (CIAC) Year in Review 2006 authored by Galen Updike of GITA

GCIT Brochure 2006, GCIT Progress Report 2006, GCIT CIAC Year in Review 2006

1/07: Arizona Department of Commerce Published Arizona Solar Energy Roadmap Study

The Arizona Department of Commerce published the state’s Solar Roadmap Study which projects up to 1,000 megawatts of solar electricity could be implemented in Arizona by 2020 creating more than 3,000 new jobs in the process and reducing emissions by 400,000 tons per year

DOC Renewable Energy, Arizona Solar Energy Roadmap Study Report, Executive Summary, Press Release

2006

12/6/06: Economic Impact Study Reveals TGen Provides Solid Return on Investment to Arizona

The Translational Genomics Research Institute's (TGen) Foundation released results from an independent comprehensive economic impact study prepared by Tripp Umbach highlighting the institute's current and projected economic impact in the State of Arizona. Today TGen returns more than $21 million of it's total operational expenses to the state's economy, or $3.95 for every dollar of state-invested funding and by 2025, TGen expects to generate $202.4 million in annual total economic impact with 3,125 total jobs and $16.6 million in total tax revenue, Press Release

Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) National Biotech Sector Report 2006 (PDF), Arizona Biotech Sector Report 2006

11/20/06: ASU Morrison Institute Published "Arizona Ideas: Policies from A to Z for a Livable and Competitive State"

ASU Morrison Institute for Public Policy published Arizona Ideas: Policies from A to Z for a Livable and Competitive State describing 26 public policy ideas that have made a difference in the state highlighting ideas large and small, current and historical, home-grown and borrowed

11/06: The Greater Phoenix Leadership, the Southern Arizona Leadership Council, and the Flagstaff 40 Published "Making Arizona Competitive in Science, Engineering and Medical Research and Innovation: Understanding the Pathway to Success"

The Greater Phoenix Leadership, the Southern Arizona Leadership Council, and the Flagstaff 40 Published Making Arizona Competitive in Science, Engineering and Medical Research and Innovation: Understanding the Pathway to Success prepared by ASU Morrison Institute for Public Policy

11/06: Arizona-Mexico Commission (AMC) Published "Arizona-Sonora Regional Economic Indicators Report"

The Arizona-Mexico Commission (AMC) published Arizona-Sonora Regional Economic Indicators Report designed as a tool for measuring progress in selected economic activities, as identified in the strategic vision for the binational economic region and prepared by the University of Arizona Office of Economic and Policy Analysis (OEPA), Report on AMC Site, Report on U of A Site, Presentation

10/11/06: ATIC Board Presentation from ACC Commissioner Barry Wong

Commissioner Barry Wong of the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) spoke with the ATIC Board on issues of current interest and concern at the ACC, ATIC Board Minutes 10/11/06

10/4/06: ATIC-CCEC Arizona Corporation Commission Debate

Arizona Telecommunications & Information Council (ATIC) and the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission (CCEC) held an Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) Debate moderated by Mark Goldstein, ATIC Secretary and President, International Research Center on 10/4/06 live at the Arizona Corporate Broadcast Center (AZCBC) in Phoenix, AZ and Webcast by Modavox

About, Photos, Webcast, Downloads (Final Report, Post-Event Press Release 10/18/06, Pre-Event Press Release 9/14/06, Event Flyer, Event Program, DVD Insert), Press: The Business Journal Phoenix 10/2/06, East Valley Tribune 10/5/06

9/21/06: Arizona eLearning Centered School System Bill Becomes Law

Arizona eLearning Centered School System Bill becomes law establishing an E-Learning Task Force under the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) to examine other e-learning programs, analyze methods for implementation and develop e-learning solutions as well as establishing an E-Learning Pilot Program, Bill supported by eLearning System for Arizona's Teachers and Students (eSATS) and other groups, Arizona State Legislature SB 1512

9/13/06: ATIC Board Presentation from WI-VOD Corporation

Allan Meiusi of WI-VOD Corporation Presentation to the ATIC Board on their experience with the ATIC DHS Wi-Fi Security Project for First Responders and their future plans for rural Arizona wireless deployment, WI-VOD Presentation 9/13/06, ATIC Final Report 6/28/06, ATIC ITEP Presentation 4/26/06

9/13/06: ASU Fulton School of Engineering Presented Communications Systems Research Breakfast Forum

Arizona State University (ASU) Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering presented Communications Systems Research Breakfast Forum to acquaint small and large companies with faculty research at the Fulton School and to explore the potential for new joint industry/university ventures, Agenda, Presentations

9/1/06: U of A's Arizona's Economy Published "Forecast for Arizona in 2036: A Top 5 State?"

The University of Arizona Eller College of Management Economic & Business Research Program's Arizona's Economy published Forecast for Arizona in 2036: A Top 5 State? by Marshall J. Vest projecting that during the next 30 years Arizona will add another 8.5 million residents to the 6 million-plus who already live here becoming the fifth largest state

8/29/06: ATIC Strategy Committee Held Special Strategic Planning Session

ATIC's Strategy Committee held a Special Strategic Planning Session facilitated by Doug Griffin at the Advanced Strategy Center (ASC) in Scottsdale, AZ

ATIC Strategic Planning Session Agenda, ATIC Strategic Planning Session Output Report, Photos
ATIC Reorganization Design 2/06, ATIC Strategy Committee Charter, ATIC Mission Committee 12/14/05 Meeting Notes

8/7/06: Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano Becomes NGA Chair and Announces "Innovation America" Initiative

Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano becomes National Governors Association (NGA) Chair and announces the "Innovation America" initiative

Innovation America Initiative Page, Innovation America Brochure, Governor Napolitano Press Release 8/7/06

8/06: ASU Published "University Research and Local Development"

Arizona State University W. P. Carey School of Business L. William Seidman Research Institute published University Research and Local Development providing a review of studies that examine the extent to which university research promotes local economic growth and development

8/06: Arizona Growing Smarter Oversight Council Approved Growing Smarter Guiding Principles

Arizona Department of Commerce (ADOC) and Arizona Growing Smarter Oversight Council approved Growing Smarter Guiding Principles utilizing a grassroots process to develop a set of Guiding Principles to ensure that Arizona's growth maintains and enhances our quality of life in the long term

Growing Smarter Guiding Principles 9/06, Growing Smarter Public Comments, Growing Smarter Prepatory Brochure

8/06: NASCIO Published "Bowling for Broadband 2: Toward Citizen-Centric, Broadband-Based E-Government"

NASCIO published Bowling for Broadband 2: Toward Citizen-Centric, Broadband-Based E-Government referencing ATIC Strategic Planning Committee activities

7/28/06: Wi-Fi Heads South to Connect First Responders

The Business Journal of Phoenix Article (HTML) by Adam Kress on ATIC's DHS Wi-Fi Security Project for First Responders, WI-VOD Corporation

7/1/06: Arizona Small Business Capital Investment Incentive (Angel Investment) Program Goes into Effect

The Arizona State Legislature established the Small Business Capital Investment Incentive (Angel Investment) Program under A.R.S § 41-1518 to expand early stage investments in targeted Arizona small businesses by providing tax credits to investors who make investment in small businesses certified by the Arizona Department of Commerce (ADOC), Angel Investment Program Home Page, FAQ, Summary, Guidelines

6/28/06: ATIC Successfully Completed DHS Wi-Fi Security Project for First Responders in Southern Arizona

Arizona Telecommunications & Information Council (ATIC) DHS Wi-Fi Security Project for First Responders Project Page, WI-VOD Corporation

ATIC DHS Wi-Fi Security Project Final Report 6/28/06 (1.2MB PDF), Users Guide 3/6/06 (1.5MB PDF), WI-VOD Video
ATIC DHS Wi-Fi Security Project ITEP Presentation 4/26/06 in Washington D.C. (Presentation, Photos)
ATIC Participation in SCC-Nogales Regional Dispatch Center Ribbon Cutting 4/25/06 in Nogales, AZ (Photos)

6/22/06: ATIC/GCIT CIAC Public Meeting on Right of Way (ROW)

Public Meeting (Agenda) Moderated by Mark Goldstein, President, International Research Center & ATIC Secretary with Chris Cummiskey, Chief Information Officer of the State of Arizona and Director of the Arizona Government Information Technology Agency (GITA) and other expert panelists for the Arizona Telecommunications and Information Council (ATIC) and Governor's Council on Innovation and Technology's (GCIT) Communications Infrastructure Advisory Committee (CIAC), Photos

6/14/06: ATIC Board Presentation from Arizona Public Service (APS)

Paul Bott of Arizona Public Service (APS) Presentation to the ATIC Board

6/06: ASU Morrison Institute Published "Arizonans' Attitudes Toward Science, Technology, and Their Effects on the Economy"

ASU Morrison Institute for Public Policy published Arizonans' Attitudes Toward Science, Technology, and Their Effects on the Economy, the first-ever, in-depth survey of Arizonans’ attitudes toward science, technology, and the economy, News, Presentation

6/06: The Arizona Biomedical Research Commission and Flinn Foundation Published "Seizing the Translational Research Opportunity in Arizona" Report

The Arizona Biomedical Research Commission and Flinn Foundation published Seizing the Translational Research Opportunity in Arizona Report prepared by Battelle Technology Partnership Practice on Arizona's status in translational research and recommendations to build a collaborative statewide model

5/23-24/06: ATIC Exhibited at Arizona Digital Government Summit

ATIC exhibited at Government Technology's 13th Annual Arizona Digital Government Summit in Phoenix, AZ, Photos

5/1/06: GAZEL Presented Arizona Leadership and Innovation in eLearning Conference/Expo/Networking Event

Greater Arizona eLearning Association (GAZEL) presented Arizona Leadership and Innovation in eLearning Conference/Expo/Networking Event in Mesa, AZ

Event Site, Press Release 4/12/06, Flyer, Photos

5/1/06: U of A Published "High-Tech Powers Arizona's Economy"

The University of Arizona published High-Tech Powers Arizona's Economy by William P. Patton and Marshall J. Vest

High-Tech Powers Arizona's Economy Article (HTML), Arizona Economy 7/06 Issue (PDF)

4/06: Science Foundation Arizona (SFAz) Founded for Investments in Research Intended to Deepen Arizona's Scientific, Engineering, and Medical Infrastructure

Science Foundation Arizona (SFAz) founded for investments in strategic research opportunities intended to deepen Arizona's scientific, engineering, and medical infrastructure and to create a competitive advantage for innovation and company creation across Arizona

William C. Harris Speech to the Flinn Foundation Annual Meeting 6/12/06 - Globalization: A Mandate for New Models - Creating a Competitive Advantage for Arizona: Strategic Investments

4/25-26/06: ATIC Principals Present DHS Wi-Fi Security Project for First Responders Project Outcomes to Local, State and Federal Government Representatives

ATIC DHS Wi-Fi Security Project ITEP Presentation 4/26/06 in Washington D.C. (Presentation, Photos)
ATIC Participation in SCC-Nogales Regional Dispatch Center Ribbon Cutting 4/25/06 in Nogales, AZ (Photos)

ATIC DHS Wi-Fi Security Project for First Responders Project Page, Final Report 6/28/06, Users Guide 3/6/06, WI-VOD Corporation

4/20/06: ATIC Public Meeting on Cyber Security Issues

Public Meeting (Agenda) Moderated by Mike Keeling of Data Site Consortium and ATIC Chair on legislative bills that are in process or have passed during this session that relate to cyber security issues and the overall subject of cybercrime-related legislation followed by a general discussion and Q&A session (Identity & Privacy Presentation)

4/12/06: ATIC Board Presentation on the Centennial Vision Coalition (CVC)

Ron Schott of the Arizona Technology Council Centennial Vision Coalition (CVC) Presentation to the ATIC Board

4/4/06: Arizona Health-e Connection Steering Committee Delivered Its "Roadmap for the Future of Electronic Health Records" to Governor Janet Napolitano

Arizona Health-e Connection Steering Committee Delivered Its Roadmap for the Future of Electronic Health Records to Governor Janet Napolitano, GITA Press Release 4/5/06, Roadmap Report, Arizona Health IT Accelerator (AHITA)

3/8/06: ATIC Board Presentation from Salt River Project (SRP)

Chris Forsyth & Michael Sherman of Salt River Project (SRP) Telecom Presentation to the ATIC Board

3/06: ASU Morrison Institute Published "Enriching Arizona’s Knowledge Economy: Creating the Research Connections, Attention, and Talent Arizona Needs to Compete"

ASU Morrison Institute for Public Policy published Enriching Arizona’s Knowledge Economy: Creating the Research Connections, Attention, and Talent Arizona Needs to Compete; Proposition 301 at Arizona State University, FY 2002 - FY 2005, Overview, Report, News

2/16/06: ATIC Public Meeting on High-Technology Policy Activities

ATIC Public Meeting (Agenda) Moderated by Mike Keeling of Data Site Consortium and ATIC Chair with Chris Cummiskey, Director of GITA and State of Arizona CIO, Jeff Hatch-Miller, Chairman of the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC), Donna Kent, President, Arizona Technology Council, Tom Campbell of Lewis and Roca, Ted Kraver of the eLearning System for Arizona's Teachers and Students (eSATS), and Cory Miller of AeA Arizona

Agenda, Oris Friesen's Meeting Notes, Photos

2/14/06: Arizona P-20 Council Published "From Education to Work: Is Arizona Prepared? The Alignment Project Report"

The Arizona P-20 Council published From Education to Work: Is Arizona Prepared? The Alignment Project Report prepared by Public Works LLC

1/11/06: GAO Published "Challenges to Assessing and Improving Telecommunications for Native Americans on Tribal Lands"

U.S. General Accounting Office (GAO) published Challenges to Assessing and Improving Telecommunications for Native Americans on Tribal Lands

Abstract, Highlights, Full Report, Related Testimony 3/7/06: Abstract, Highlights, Full Report

2005

12/14/05: ATIC Mission Committee Meeting

Arizona Telecommunications & Information Council (ATIC) Mission Committee Meeting, Mark Goldstein's Meeting Notes

12/05: Flinn Foundation Published "Moving Forward" Biosciences Brochure

The Flinn Foundation published Moving Forward Brochure presenting Arizona's major achievements in developing its biosciences infrastructure

12/05: The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCD) and Salt River Project (SRP) Published "Competing with Talent: High-Technology Manufacturing's Future in Greater Phoenix" Report

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCD) and Salt River Project (SRP) published Competing with Talent: High-Technology Manufacturing's Future in Greater Phoenix report to examine the future of Maricopa's high tech manufacturing industry and identify ways in which high tech manufacturing jobs can remain here and grow, Prepared by Battelle Technology Partnership Practice

MCCD Center for Workforce Development, Workforce Education News
Greater Phoenix High Tech Manufacturing Workforce Study Page Executive Summary, Full Report 12/05

11/17/05: ATIC Public Meeting Held as Strategic Planning Session

Arizona Telecommunications & Information Council (ATIC) Public Meeting held as an informal strategic planning session to develop specific Arizona Telecom Policy Strategies and Initiatives along with implementation plans, Oris Friesen's Draft Meeting Notes

11/15/05: Ted Kraver, ATIC, eSATS and GAZEL Founder, Receives William F. McWhortor Community Service Leader of the Year Award at the Governor's Celebration of Innovation (GCOI)

Dr. Theodore C. Kraver, founder of the Arizona Telecommunications & Information Council (ATIC), eLearning System for Arizona's Teachers and Students (eSATS), and Greater Arizona eLearning Association (GAZEL), receives the William F. McWhortor Community Service Leader of the Year Award from Governor Janet Napolitano at the Governor's Celebration of Innovation (GCOI), Mark Goldstein's Nomination, Photos

10/30-11/2/05: Arizona Town Hall Published "Maximizing Arizona's Opportunities in the Biosciences and Biotechnology" Report

Arizona Town Hall published Maximizing Arizona's Opportunities in the Biosciences and Biotechnology Report, Abstract, Full Report

10/25-26/05: ATIC Advanced Telecom and Broadband Deployment in Arizona Roundtable

Arizona Telecommunications & Information Council (ATIC) Arizona Telecom Roundtable in Mesa, AZ

Arizona Telecom Roundtable Event Site, Press Release 10/13/05, Presentations, Photos (Pending)

10/05: ASU Published "The Value of Higher Education: Individual and Societal Benefits (With Special Consideration for the State of Arizona)"

Arizona State University W. P. Carey School of Business L. William Seidman Research Institute published The Value of Higher Education: Individual and Societal Benefits (With Special Consideration for the State of Arizona) determining that higher education provides considerable value to individuals, the economies where educated individuals work and live, and society in general

10/05: ADOC Launched AzTechBizDev.com, an Online Technology Business Development Resource Center

The Arizona Department of Commerce (ADOC) launched AzTechBizDev.com, an online technology business development resource center offering convenient access to a wide range of technology business development resources, programs, and services

10/05: ADOC Develops "Moving Arizona Forward: Strategies for Success"

The Arizona Department of Commerce (ADOC) develops Moving Arizona Forward: Strategies for Success, a compelling vision for our economy and the strategies state government must pursue to fulfill it, Moving Arizona Forward Home Page, Overview, Presentation 11/9/05

10/05: ADOC Published "Arizona Supply Chain Analysis"

The Arizona Department of Commerce (ADOC) published Arizona Supply Chain Analysis to identify supplier gaps in Arizona based on secondary data as well as a statewide buyer survey, Prepared by Applied Economics and Chabin Concepts, Full Report

10/05: ADOT Published "Arizona I-19 WiFi Corridor: Assessment of Opportunities for Probe Data Operations"

Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) published the Arizona I-19 WiFi Corridor: Assessment of Opportunities for Probe Data Operations report prepared by Bishop Consulting with assistance from the ATIC DHS Wi-Fi Security Project for First Responders and WI-VOD Corporation

9/05: eSATS Published "Statewide Design - eLearning System for Arizona Teachers and Students"

eLearning System for Arizona's Teachers and Students (eSATS) published Statewide Design - eLearning System for Arizona Teachers and Students Version 3 by Lead Designer Ted Kraver

8/19/05: GITA & ATIC Presented Rural Arizona Telecom Issues to the Governor’s Rural Development Conference

GITA & ATIC Presentation on rural Arizona telecom issues to the Governor’s Rural Development Conference in Oro Valley, AZ

7/05: ADOC Published "Benchmarking Arizona Economic Development: Creating More Strategic Governance and Investment Policies"

The Arizona Department of Commerce (ADOC) published Benchmarking Arizona Economic Development: Creating More Strategic Governance and Investment Policies to examine the role and efforts of the Commerce and Economic Development Commission (CEDC) in the context of economic challenges, proposed strategies for addressing those challenges, as well as limitations facing state policy makers, Prepared by ACCRA, Full Report

7/05: Michael Crow, President of ASU Published "Arizona State University: A New American University"

Michael Crow, President of Arizona State University (ASU) published Arizona State University: A New American University representing a new way of thinking about the fundamental objectives of a university - teaching, research, and public service, Full Report, ASU Vision and Design Imperatives

ASU Office of the President, ASU: A New American University Page, Design Imperatives, Exemplary Initiatives, Related Resources
President Michael Crow's Inaugural Address: A New American University, The New Gold Standard 11/02 , Address Download (PDF)

6/29/05: Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano Launched Arizona 2-1-1 Online at www.az211.gov

Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano launched Arizona 2-1-1 Online as a comprehensive, statewide source for thousands of health and human service and emergency response resources for Arizonans, Arizona 2-1-1 Online Pamphlet (English, Spanish)

Governor's Council on 2-1-1 created by Executive Order 2/04 (EO 2004-03, EO 2004-08, EO 2005-29)
Strategic Plan for Implementing 2-1-1 in Arizona 4/23/04, Arizona 2-1-1 Online Phase II Plans 4/24/06

6/24/05: ATIC Presented an Arizona Telecom Activities and Issues Update to IACC

Arizona Telecommunications & Information Council (ATIC) presented an Arizona telecom activities and issues update to the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce's (IACC) International Business Forum in Tempe, AZ, Presented by Mark Goldstein, ATIC Secretary & President, International Research Center

6/17/05: The State of Arizona and the State of Sonora Entered into a Declaration of Cooperation to Establish the Arizona-Sonora 511 System Initiative

The State of Arizona and the State of Sonora entered into a Declaration of Cooperation to establish the Arizona-Sonora 511 System initiative to provide Sonoran traveler-related information on the Arizona Department of Transportation's (ADOT) AZ511.COM and via a three-digit telephone system (511)

Arizona-Mexico Commission (AMC) Arizona-Sonora 511 Briefing Presentation 6/16/06
Arizona 511 Overview 3/1/01, Arizona 511 Case Study 2/01

6/17/05: Arizona Team Presents IDA eLearning Research Portal (ELRP) Study Findings

Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) presented with E-Learning Research Portal (ELRP) Study findings by Mark Goldstein, President, International Research Center and Ted Kraver, Strategic Planning Consultants (SPC) and eLearning System for AZ Teachers & Students (eSATS)

IDA ELRP Project Overview 2/06, IDA ELRP Draft Report 8/15/05, Greater Arizona eLearning Association (GAZEL) Research Committee

6/16/05: ATIC Cyber Security Public Meeting on Malware and Phishing

ATIC Public Meeting (Agenda) produced by ATIC's Cyber Security Committee on Malware & Phishing with Jim Lippard, Director of Information Security for Global Crossing (Botnets 101 PPT) and Chris Pierson, Attorney with Lewis and Roca (Phishing PPT) as well as Oris Friesen on Mesa Community College's (MCC) Information Assurance Program and their recent award from the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS)

5/05: ATIC Submits Recommendations to the Governor's Council on Innovation and Technology (GCIT)

ATIC's Recommendations to the Governor's Council on Innovation and Technology (GCIT) regarding advanced telecommunications and broadband deployment in Arizona

5/23/05: City of Tucson Launched Free Wi-Fi Internet Service in the Downtown Rio Nuevo Area

The City of Tucson launched free Wi-Fi Internet service in the Downtown Rio Neuvo Area in cooperation with the Tucson Wi-Fi Alliance and other public and private partners, Rio Nuevo Wi-Fi Page, Tucson Downtown Wi-Fi Zone Launch 5/23/05, Tucson Wi-Fi FAQ

5/9/05: ATIC Strategic Planning Committee Held Special Strategic Planning Session

ATIC's Strategic Planning Committee held a Special Strategic Planning Session facilitated by Doug Griffin at the Advanced Strategy Center (ASC) in Scottsdale, AZ, Session Output Report

4/21/05: City of Tempe Awarded a City-Wide Wireless Broadband Services Contract to MobilePro Corporation

The City of Tempe awarded a city-wide wireless broadband services contract to MobilePro Corporation with a 11/15/05 media event and 2/06 deployment, Tempe City-Wide Wi-Fi Project, Tempe FAQ, WAZTempe, WAZTempe FAQ, Tempe Live Cameras, ATIC Roundtable Presentation 10/25/05

4/21/05: ATIC Public Meeting on VoIP, WiMAX, Broadband over Power Line (BPL) and More

ATIC Public Meeting (Agenda) Moderated & BPL (PPT) Presented by Mark Goldstein, President, International Research Center & ATIC Secretary with Cody Cupp of Cisco Systems (http://www.cisco.com/) on VoIP (PPT), Eric Jacobsen of Intel Corporation on WiMAX (PPT), and Pat Lanthier of RIVERA//LANTHIER and Associates on California wireless initiatives (PPT)

4/13/05: ATIC Board Presentation from ASU Morrison Institute on the "How Arizona Compares - Real Numbers and Hot Topics" Report

Bill Hart of ASU Morrison Institute for Public Policy presents How Arizona Compares - Real Numbers and Hot Topics Report to the ATIC Board

ATIC Board Presentation, ATIC Board Minutes, ASU Morrison Report Overview, Full Report 1/05, Errata, Links
Mark Goldstein, President, International Research Center contributed sections on High Technology and Transportation

4/4/05: ATIC Exhibited at and Supported ASU Connection One's Second AZ Wireless Expo

Arizona State University (ASU) Connection One's Second AZ Wireless Expo in Scottsdale, AZ

3/05: ASU Morrison Institute Published "New Returns on Investment in the Knowledge Economy: Proposition 301 at Arizona State University"

ASU Morrison Institute for Public Policy published New Returns on Investment in the Knowledge Economy: Proposition 301 at Arizona State University; Three-Year Aggregate Report, FY 2002 - FY 2004, Overview, Report, News

3/05: Mary Jo Waits & Associates Published "Meds & Eds: The Key to Arizona Leapfrogging Ahead to the 21st Century" Report

Mary Jo Waits & Associates published Meds & Eds: The Key to Arizona Leapfrogging Ahead to the 21st Century report

3/23/05: Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) and International Genomics Consortium (IGC) Grand Opening of Headquarters Marks Milestone in Statewide Biotech Initiative

The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) and the International Genomics Consortium (IGC) announced the grand opening of their worldwide headquarters marking a major milestone in Arizona's statewide biotech initiative, Press Release, TGen Overview, TGen History, About IGC

3/18/05: Homeland Security Grant Gives Southern Arizona Wireless Capabilities

The Business Journal of Phoenix Article by Adam Kress on ATIC's DHS Wi-Fi Security Project for First Responders, WI-VOD Corporation

3/13-15/05: Center for the Future of Arizona and Effective Strategies Institute Southwest (ESIS) Held "The Heat Is On: Discover Proven and Promising Practices in Dropout Prevention" Conference

The Center for the Future of Arizona and the Effective Strategies Institute Southwest (ESIS) held The Heat Is On: Discover Proven and Promising Practices in Dropout Prevention Conference, Conference Brochure, Summary & Presentations, ESIS Dropout Prevention Report 2005

Center for the Future of Arizona Visioning Presentation, National, Federal, State, and Research Organizations

2/23/05: RoamAD’s World First: Mobile Voice over Wi-Fi at More Than 130km/h

RoamAD Limited Press Release on ATIC's DHS Wi-Fi Security Project for First Responders, WI-VOD Corporation

RoamAD Press Release 2/23/06, Case Study - Highway Wi-Fi Corridor, Arizona 3/05, WI-VOD Canamex Wi-Fi Network Video

2/17/05: ATIC Public Meeting on High-Technology Policy Activities

ATIC Public Meeting (Agenda) Moderated by John Kelly of Intel Corporation and ATIC Chair with Chris Cummiskey, Director of GITA and State of Arizona CIO, Todd Bankofier, President, Arizona Technology Council, Tom Campbell of Lewis and Roca, Ted Kraver of the Greater Arizona eLearning Association (GAZEL), and Oris Friesen, ATIC Vice Chair on ATIC's DHS WiFi Security Project for First Responders in Southern Arizona

2/15/05: AZ GITA Telecom RFI & Community Telecommunications Assessments (CTA)

AZ GITA Telecom RFI Resource Information with Links to CTAs, Regional Maps & Demographics Site

Arizona Telecom Providers and Stakeholders RFI (2/15/05)
ADOC Acres-Parcomm - Statewide Telecom Assessment Report (10/23/02)
ADOC Manweiler Telecom Consulting - Yuma County CTA Report
ADOC Manweiler Telecom Consulting - Gila & Pinal County CTA Report (2/13/04), Pinal/Gila CTA Site
GFEC Northern Arizona Telecom Plan (9/15/04)

1/05: ASU Morrison Institute Published 'How Arizona Compares - Real Numbers and Hot Topics" Report

ASU Morrison Institute for Public Policy published How Arizona Compares - Real Numbers and Hot Topics, Overview, Report, Errata, Links

2004

12/04: Flinn Foundation Published "The Road Ahead: Collaborating on Arizona's Bioscience Future" Brochure

The Flinn Foundation published The Road Ahead: Collaborating on Arizona's Bioscience Future Brochure

12/04: ADOC Published "Analysis of the Film and Video Industry in Arizona"

The Arizona Department of Commerce (ADOC) published Analysis of the Film and Video Industry in Arizona to define the industry as a cluster and quantify its impact, as well as analyze state support programs such as workforce development and education, Prepared by ESI Corporation, Full Report

11/16/04: AZ GCIT Telecommunications Infrastructure Sub-Committee (TISC) Innaugural Meeting

Arizona Governor's Council on Innovation and Technology (GCIT) Telecommunications Infrastructure Sub-Committee (TISC) held its innaugural meeting, Organizational Structure and Stakeholders, Background and Strategic Plan

10/7/04: ATIC & CCEC Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) Candidate General Election Debate

ACC Statewide General Election Debate produced by the Arizona Telecommunications and Information Council (ATIC) and Citizens Clean Elections Commission (CCEC) moderated by John Kelly, ATIC Chair in Tempe, AZ, ATIC Board Report 1/7/05

8/04: ADOT Published "Transportation Communications Interoperability: Phase 1 - Needs Assessment" Report

Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) published Transportation Communications Interoperability: Phase 1 - Needs Assessment Report regarding ADOT’s ability to successfully fulfill its responsibilities for highway maintenance and construction, event traffic management, incident response, and regional security dependent on reliable radio communications among its field units and with partner agencies by improving statewide radio communications interoperability prepared by ITS Engineers & Constructors, Inc. in association with R.L. Tannehill, P.E. & Associates

Arizona Transportation Research Center (ATRC) Research Notes on the Report 8/04
Arizona Transportation Research Center (ATRC) Research Implementation Report 2005 3/06
Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records (ASLAPR) Arizona Memory Project (AMP) Document Page, Copy of Report

7/13/04: ATIC & CCEC Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) Candidate Primary Debate

ACC Statewide Primary Election Debate produced by the Arizona Telecommunications and Information Council (ATIC) and Citizens Clean Elections Commission (CCEC) moderated by John Kelly, ATIC Chair in Tempe, AZ, ATIC Board Report 1/7/05

6/04: The Flinn Foundation Published "Progress Report for Positioning Arizona for Success in the Biosciences: Overview of Technology Platform Strategies" Report

The Flinn Foundation published Progress Report for Positioning Arizona for Success in the Biosciences: Overview of Technology Platform Strategies Report prepared by Battelle Technology Partnership Practice presenting an overview of the preliminary findings and recommendations for the three core competency areas of Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap

4/26/04: Telecom Group Shifts Focus, Looks to Wire CANAMEX Corridor

The Business Journal of Phoenix Article (HTML) by Adam Kress on ATIC's DHS Wi-Fi Security Project for First Responders

3/04: ADOC Published "Building from a Postion of Strength: Arizona Advanced Communications and Information Technology Roadmap"

Arizona Department of Commerce published Building from a Postion of Strength: Arizona Advanced Communications and Information Technology Roadmap to help determine Arizona's future in the globally competitive advanced communication and information technology (AC-IT) industry beginning from a position of relative strength with a sizable and significant presence in many of the various technology domains that make up the primary and embedded AC-IT sectors,Prepared by Battelle Technology Partnership Practice, Executive Summary, Full Report

3/04: ADOC Published "Positioning Arizona for the Next Big Technology Wave: Development and Investment Prospectus to Create a Sustainable Systems Industry in Arizona"

Arizona Department of Commerce published Positioning Arizona for the Next Big Technology Wave: Development and Investment Prospectus to Create A Sustainable Systems Industry in Arizona, Prepared by Battelle Technology Partnership Practice, Executive Summary, Full Report, Appendices

2/24/04: The Case for Cyber Security in Small Business Workshop

Produced by the Arizona Telecommunications and Information Council (ATIC) and the Arizona Cyber Security Alliance with expert speakers & panelists plus Security Showcase in Phoenix, AZ, (Event Web Site, Program, Event Report)

2/10/04: Governor's Technology Summit on Arizona's 2004 Tech Agenda

Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano hosted the Second Governor's Technology Summit announcing Arizona’s 2004 technology agenda presented by the Arizona Department of Commerce (ADOC), the Arizona Technology Council, Southern Arizona Tech Council (SATC) and AeA in Phoenix Arizona, ADOC Press Release 2/2/04, Photos (Pending)

1/27/04: ATIC Public Meeting on Recommendations and Legislation to Promote Broadband Deployment in Arizona

ATIC Public Meeting Moderated by Mark Goldstein, President, International Research Center & ATIC Secretary as a Phoenix-Tucson Video Conference and Statewide Audio and Web Conference

1/04: ASU Morrison Institute "New Returns on Investment in the Knowledge Economy: Proposition 301 at Arizona State University, FY 2003"

ASU Morrison Institute for Public Policy published New Returns on Investment in the Knowledge Economy: Proposition 301 at Arizona State University, FY 2003

1/04: Flinn Foundation Published "Full Speed Ahead: Arizona's Bioscience Momentum" Brochure

The Flinn Foundation published Full Speed Ahead: Arizona's Bioscience Momentum Brochure

2003

11/17/03: ATIC Exhibited at and Supported ASU Connection One's First AZ Wireless Expo

Arizona State University (ASU) Connection One's First AZ Wireless Expo in Tempe, AZ

10/28/03: AZ GITA Published State of Arizona Telecommunications Roadmap

Arizona's Government Information Technology Agency (GITA) published State of Arizona Telecommunications Roadmap Report

10/03: Maricopa Community Colleges Published "Arizona Bioscience Workforce Strategy: Preparing for the Future"

The Maricopa Community Colleges in collaboration with the Arizona Department of Commerce, Pima Community College, Yavapai College, and the Flinn Foundation published Arizona Bioscience Workforce Strategy: Preparing for the Future prepared by Battelle Technology Partnership Practice

MCC Report Page, Executive Summary, Full Report, Bioscience Workforce Needs Assessment Highlights, Battelle Presentation

9/03: Arizona Department of Commerce Published "High-Technology Activities in Arizona"

Arizona Department of Commerce (ADOC) published High-Technology Activities in Arizona produced by Arizona State University (ASU)

Executive Summary, Full Report

9/22/03: The Arizona Legislature Turns on the P.O.W.E.R. with Free Wireless Internet Access at the State Capitol

Arizona State Legislature Press Release announced the Public Online Wireless Electronic Resource (P.O.W.E.R.) providing free Wi-Fi wireless Internet access to the public at the Arizona State Capitol, Efforts led by Senator Dean Martin and Representative Bob Robson through a public/private collaboration with Cox Communications and Intel Corporation to provide the free service, Public Online Wireless Electronic Resource (P.O.W.E.R.) Web Site

Arizona Technology Council's Tech Connect P.O.W.E.R. Article 12/03 by Mark Goldstein, President, International Research Center

6/18/03: AZ GITA Published "Highlights of Selected State of Arizona Telecommunications Initiatives (1993 to Present)"

Arizona's Government Information Technology Agency (GITA) published Highlights of Selected State of Arizona Telecommunications Initiatives (1993 to Present) Report prepared by Lisa Dee Meyerson

6/03: ASU Morrison Institute Published "Economic Development Via Science and Technology: How Can Arizona Improve Its Standing?"

ASU Morrison Institute for Public Policy published Economic Development Via Science and Technology: How Can Arizona Improve Its Standing?

4/23/03: Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano Published "Securing Arizona: A Roadmap for Arizona Homeland Security"

Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano published Securing Arizona: A Roadmap for Arizona Homeland Security detailing Arizona's plan of action for establishing a long-term, fiscally prudent approach to homeland security, providing a framework for enhancing the state’s ability to detect, prevent and respond to future acts of terrorism (or other critical incidents), and prioritizing and coordinating requests for state and federal funding, HTML Report, PDF Report

4/09/03: ATIC Board Presentation from Telespectra

Mike McHale of Telespectra LLC Presentation to the ATIC Board

4/4/03: Cyber Protection Alliance Rallies State IT Community

The Business Journal of Phoenix Article (HTML) by Eileen Brill Wagner on ATIC's Cyber Security Committee and the newly formed Arizona Cyber Security Alliance helping support small and medium-size businesses that may be without sufficient internal IT resources of their own

4/03: ASU Morrison Institute Published "Seeds of Prosperity: Public Investment in Science and Technology Research"

ASU Morrison Institute for Public Policy published Seeds of Prosperity: Public Investment in Science and Technology Research, Overview, Report, Arizona Republic Analysis 1/25/04, Arizona Republic Op Ed 10/26/03

4/03: ADOC Published "Positioning Arizona and Its Research Universities: Science and Technology Core Competencies Assessment"

Arizona Department of Commerce published Positioning Arizona and Its Research Universities: Science and Technology Core Competencies Assessment prepared by Battelle Technology Partnership Practice, Executive Summary, Full Report

4/23/03: Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano Published "Securing Arizona: A Roadmap for Arizona Homeland Security"

Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano published Securing Arizona: A Roadmap for Arizona Homeland Security report to establish a long-term, fiscally prudent approach to homeland security and provide a framework for enhancing the state’s ability to detect, prevent and respond to future acts of terrorism (or other critical incidents), Arizona Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Arizona 2-1-1 Online

1/31/03: Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano Established the Governor's Council on Innovation and Technology

Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano established the Governor's Council on Innovation and Technology (GCIT), a panel made up of high tech business leaders that will meet to recommend ideas for energizing the industry with committees on capital formation, technology transfer and infrastructure, and supply chain development, Governor's Press Release

1/28/03: AZ GITA Published "Research Information on States that have Enacted Laws to Ensure Deployment of Broadband Telecommunications Infrastructure in Rural and Underserved Areas"

Arizona's Government Information Technology Agency (GITA) published Research Information on States that have Enacted Laws to Ensure Deployment of Broadband Telecommunications Infrastructure in Rural and Underserved Areas (An Analysis of Broadband Development Authorities, Right-of-Way Fees and Permitting, Tax Incentives and Credits, and Universal Funds) prepared by Brad Tritle of GITA and Michael Curtis of InData

1/28/03: AZ GITA Published "The Michigan Solution to Statewide Broadband Infrastructure"

Arizona's Government Information Technology Agency (GITA) published The Michigan Solution to Statewide Broadband Infrastructure (Should Arizona Enact Laws to Initiate Statewide Broadband Infrastructure?) prepared by Brad Tritle of GITA and Michael Curtis of InData

2002

Fall 2002: ATIC Published "Connecting Arizona - Ensuring Broadband Access for All" Planning Document

ATIC published Connecting Arizona - Ensuring Broadband Access for All planning document

12/12/02: Governor's Technology Summit on Innovation - Arizona's Future

Arizona Governor Jane Dee Hull and Governor-Elect Janet Napolitano hosted the First Governor's Technology Summit on Innovation - Arizona's Future presented by the Arizona Department of Commerce (ADOC), the Arizona Technology Council, and Southern Arizona Tech Council (SATC) in Phoenix Arizona, Business Journal Phoenix Article 12/9/02, Photos (Pending)

12/02: Arizona-Mexico Commission (AMC) Published "Strategic Plan for Development of the CANAMEX Corridor"

The Arizona-Mexico Commission (AMC) published Strategic Plan for Development of the CANAMEX Corridor Executive Summary recommending accelerating broadband deployment in rural Arizona, Executive Summary, Full Report (Electronic Access Pending)

11/02: DOA ISD & GITA Publish Report to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) on Arizona Telecommunications Services (ATS)

Arizona Department of Administration (DOA) Information Services Division and Government Information Technology Agency (GITA) publish Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) on Arizona Telecommunications Services (ATS) Report, Report Menu, Glossary, Appendices

11/02: Flinn Foundation Published "Platform for Progress: Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap"

The Flinn Foundation published Platform for Progress: Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap prepared by Battelle Technology Partnership Practice

Arizona's Bioscience Roadmap Vision Brochure, Executive Summary, Full Report, Presentation 12/3/02

10/11/02: The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCD) Published "Bioscience: Creating Arizona's Future" Report

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCD) Center for Workforce Development published Bioscience: Creating Arizona's Futurex report on the Maricopa Bioindustry Workforce Summit 10/11/02

10/17/02: ATIC, EVP & SRP PIC Arizona Gubernatorial Candidates Breakfast Forum

Gubernatorial Candidates Breakfast Forum produced by the Arizona Telecommunications and Information Council (ATIC), East Valley Partnership (EVP), and Salt River Project (SRP) Political Involvement Committee (PIC) in Mesa, AZ, ATIC Elections Platform Statements 2002

9/19/02: ATIC Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) Candidate Debate

ACC Statewide Election Debate produced by the Arizona Telecommunications and Information Council (ATIC) in Phoenix, AZ, ATIC Elections Platform Statements 2002

8/02: ADOC Published "Arizona's Economic Future" Report

Arizona Department of Commerce (ADOC) published Arizona's Economic Future Report produced by Economy.com, Inc., Executive Summary, Full Report

7/02: ADOC and NAU Published "Arizona's Telecommunications Infrastructure" Report

Arizona Department of Commerce (ADOC) and Northern Arizona University (NAU) Bureau of Business and Economic Research published Arizona's Telecommunications Infrastructure Report

6/26/02: Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) Formally Launched in Arizona

The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) formally launched in Arizona and named Dr. Jeffrey Trent as President and Chief Scientific Officer, Press Release, TGen Overview, TGen History

6/13/02: ATIC Board Presentation from GFEC on Telecommunications in Northern Arizona

Vernon Reed of Greater Flagstaff Economic Council (GFEC) Presentation to the ATIC Board

5/02: ADOC Published "Ad Hoc Committee on Arizona's Business Climate Final Report

Arizona Department of Commerce (ADOC) published Ad Hoc Committee on Arizona's Business Climate Final Report to look at the critical issues of business development, retention and expansion, Prepared by Ad Hoc Chairman State Representative Barbara Leff, Executive Summary, Full Report

Arizona Statewide Economic Study 2002 Reports

5/9/02: GSPED Recognized E-Learning as New Arizona Industry Cluster and GAZEL's Role

The Governor's Strategic Partnership for Economic Development (GSPED) formally recognized the State of Arizona's twelfth industry cluster, E-Learning with Greater Arizona eLearning Association (GAZEL) as the implementing organization growing from earlier efforts by ATIC, ATIC Press Release

4/10-13/02: The Sedona Conferences & Conversations Presented Fostering Creativity in a Digital Media Age

The Sedona Conferences & Conversations presented Fostering Creativity in a Digital Media Age Conference in Sedona, AZ produced and hosted by Paul Elsner, Chancellor Emeritus, Maricopa Community Colleges

1/25/02: ATIC Strategic Planning Committee Meeting

ATIC Strategic Planning Committee Presentation on ATIC Role in Arizona Telecommunications Policy

1/16/02: Arizona State Legislature Rural Economic Development Study Committee Released "Rural Economic Development Study Committee Final Report"

Arizona State Legislature Rural Economic Development Study Committee released Rural Economic Development Study Committee Final Report with their recommendations for improving economic development in rural Arizona

ASLAPR Report Page, Arizona Memory Project (AMP) Report Page, AMP Copy of Final Report

2001

12/01: ATIC Historical Timeline 1989-2001

Arizona Telecommunications and Information Council (ATIC) Historical Timeline 1989-2001

12/1/01: Arizona State Legislature Study Committee on Arizona's 911 System Released Final Report

Arizona State Legislature Study Committee on Arizona's 911 System released its Final Report regarding the necessity of and requirements for maintaining and upgrading the current 911 system, the funding mechanisms that the state uses to provide the services and equipment required to handle 911 calls, the cost estimates for maintaining and upgrading the current 911 system, and methods of funding for upgrades and maintenance of the current system

ASLAPR Arizona Memory Project (AMP) Report Page, AMP Copy of Final Report

10/28-31/01: Arizona Town Hall Published "Pieces of Power: Governance in Arizona" Report

Arizona Town Hall published Pieces of Power: Governance in Arizona Report on how well our government works in Arizona, but with a careful eye cast toward specific improvements for how Arizona governs and how improvements could be made that would provide for greater participation in our governance system by a larger number of citizens including Section 5: Regulation and the Arizona Corporation Commission, Abstract

10/01: ASU Morrison Institute Published "Arizona Policy Choices: Five Shoes Waiting to Drop on Arizona's Future"

ASU Morrison Institute for Public Policy published Arizona Policy Choices: Five Shoes Waiting to Drop on Arizona's Future, Overview, Report PDF, Report Text

10/01: SEAGO Published "Southeastern Arizona Telecommunications Inventory Study: Development & Testing of an Evaluative Model in Today’s Digital Divide"

SouthEastern Arizona Governmental Organization (SEAGO) published Southeastern Arizona Telecommunications Inventory Study: Development & Testing of an Evaluative Model in Today’s Digital Divide prepared by the University of Arizona (UA) Economic Development Research Program

9/27/01: ATIC Launches the Arizona Telecommunications Directory Portal

ATIC/International Research Center (IRC) Press Release (HTML, PDF) on ATIC's Arizona Telecommunications Directory (ATD)

9/26-28/01: AAED Presents Growing Arizona in a Networked World Conference

The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) presents Growing Arizona in a Networked World - The Hottest Issues Facing Arizona and Arizona Companies Conference in Phoenix, AZ with presentations on Arizona telecom initiatives including the Arizona Telecommunications Directory (ATD), Communications Convergence, CTAs, Last Mile Solutions, Rural Issues, TOPAZ, and Wireless WANs & LANs

8/20/01: Web Database of Telecom Companies Nears Completion

The Business Journal of Phoenix Article (HTML) by Randi Weinstein on ATIC's Arizona Telecommunications Directory (ATD)

4/30/01: Arizona Telecom Directory Nears Completion

The Business Journal of Phoenix Article (HTML) by Randi Weinstein on ATIC's Arizona Telecommunications Directory (ATD)

4/20/01: The CANAMEX Corridor Coalition Published "Final CANAMEX Corridor Plan"

The CANAMEX Corridor Coalition published the Final CANAMEX Corridor Plan prepared by Economics Research Associates (ERA)

Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), Arizona Office of Tourism (En Español)
CANAMEX Smart Corridor Initiatives, Final CANAMEX Corridor Plan 4/20/01, Other CANAMEX Corridor Publications:
CANAMEX Corridor Plan Workpaper 1: Existing Infrastructure Report 8/3/01, Summary
CANAMEX Corridor Plan Workpaper 3: Transportation Strategies Report 8/14/01
CANAMEX Corridor Plan Workpaper 4: Emerging Technologies Report 5/29/00
CANAMEX Corridor Plan Workpaper 5: Funding Sources Report 8/3/01
CANAMEX Corridor Plan Workpaper 6: Environmental/International Issues Report 8/3/01
CANAMEX Cyberport Executive Report 6/03, CANAMEX Cyberport Brochure 2003
CANAMEX Smart Tourist Corridor Plan 3/24/04, CANAMEX Smart Tourist Corridor Summary 7/03

4/01: USDA Forest Service Published "Interstate 17 Wireless Communication System Proposal - Orme Road to Flagstaff: Environmental Assessment" Report

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service Coconino National Forest published Interstate 17 Wireless Communication System Proposal - Orme Road to Flagstaff: Environmental Assessment Report regarding the prospect of constructing seven new wireless telecommunications sites along Interstate 17 (I-17) between Orme Road and Flagstaff by a coalition of Commercial Mobile Radio Service companies

Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records (ASLAPR) Arizona Memory Project (AMP) Document Page

3/8/01: Telecommunications Open Partnerships of AriZona (TOPAZ) Briefing Document

Telecommunications Open Partnerships of AriZona (TOPAZ) Coordinating Public Sector Telecommunications Needs Throughout Arizona

Governor Jane Dee Hull 12/21/00 Press Release on Qwest's selection to provide increased telecom bandwidth in rural Arizona under TOPAZ

2/1/01: City of Phoenix Leads I-17 Corridor Fiber Installation Project

City of Phoenix