The origins of the modern-day business incubator can be traced back to Bell Labs, a company started by Alexander Graham Bell in 1925. Bell started the company to patent and launch his revolutionary invention, the telephone. Bell Labs’ journey and contributions to modern technology is a fascinating story. History-Computer.com does a beautiful job of explaining the origins and evolution of Bell Labs, including the involvement of companies like AT&T, Western Electric and Nokia. Alexander … [Read more...] about How Incubators and Accelerators Help Drive Innovation
Diana White
New NACET Flagstaff Leader Planning Campus Tours, Community Events
In our last column, Scott Hathcock addressed the phenomenal growth of Moonshot programming across the state. He also announced my appointment as the new executive director for the NACET campus. My love affair with Flagstaff began in 2015 when I relocated with a former employer to be the director of the Northern Arizona University Campus Bookstore. I was immediately embraced by the Flagstaff community and began to engage with local business owners. I saw a need for more small … [Read more...] about New NACET Flagstaff Leader Planning Campus Tours, Community Events