PHOENIX, Nov. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Arizona
Technology Council presented its prestigious Pioneering Award for
2015 to Raytheon Company's (NYSE: RTN) Missile Systems business.
Raytheon Missile Systems received the honor during the Governor's
Celebration of Innovation gala at the Phoenix Convention Center.
The Pioneering award is presented to an outstanding company that
has made an exceptional contribution to Arizona's technology industry through
sustained business presence, corporate citizenship, community
involvement and business success.
"Raytheon Missile Systems has been described as a national
asset, and it is certainly one of Arizona's most important business assets,"
said Arizona Governor Doug Ducey. "It is my sincere pleasure to honor
the company with the Arizona Technology Council's highest
award."
Raytheon Missile Systems has been an aerospace and technology
leader for more than 60 years, producing and delivering more than
1.5 million missile systems. In 2014, Missile Systems employees
donated more than 38,000 hours tutoring in Arizona classrooms. The company's charitable
outreach includes a laser-like focus on STEM education for the
benefit of students from elementary to high school. RMS
spends approximately $100 million
annually with nearly 400 Arizona suppliers.
"Innovative technology is what keeps Raytheon Missile Systems at
the forefront of the global defense industry. Our products and
solutions help preserve freedom worldwide," said Dr. Taylor W. Lawrence, Raytheon Missile Systems
president. "As one of the largest private employers in the state,
we create a substantial and beneficial economic impact. We also
have a strong track record as a committed corporate citizen."
About the Arizona Technology Council
The Arizona
Technology Council is Arizona's
premier trade association for science and technology
companies. Recognized as having a diverse professional
business community, Council members work towards furthering the
advancement of technology in Arizona through leadership, education,
legislation and social action. The Arizona Technology Council
offers numerous events, educational forums and business conferences
that bring together leaders, managers, employees and visionaries to
make an impact on the technology industry. These interactions
contribute to the Council's culture of growing member businesses
and transforming technology in Arizona. To become a member or to learn more
about the Arizona Technology Council, please visit
www.aztechcouncil.org.
About Raytheon
Raytheon Company, with 2014 sales of
$23 billion and 61,000 employees
worldwide, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in
defense, civil government and cybersecurity markets
throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 93
years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission
systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing;
effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence
systems, as well as cybersecurity and a broad range of mission
support services. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham,
Mass. For more about Raytheon, visit www.raytheon.com and
follow us on Twitter @raytheon.
Media Contact
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+1.520.794.4559
rmspr@raytheon.com
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