Black-Owned Brand Engagement Firm Thinkzilla Coming To Scottsdale

SCOTTSDALE, AZ — An Atlanta-based brand engagement firm is opening a new office in Scottsdale.

Thinkzilla, which is a female and minority-owned firm, will open an office at Arizona State University's SkySong Innovation Center, hiring 25 employees in the next six months, the company said.

The company said its decision to move to Scottsdale stemmed from the area's robust small business community and diverse demographic and talent base.

“As we broaden our supplier diversity, and diversity and inclusion programs across the country, we look forward to helping more companies boost economic empowerment, find meaningful social engagement and manage social equity initiatives,” said Thinkzilla CEO Dr. Velma Trayham in a statement. “We are incredibly proud of our track record of helping diverse businesses, communities and individuals, and look forward to connecting with the Scottsdale community to grow innovation and opportunities.”

Scottsdale Mayor David Ortega welcomed Thinkzilla with open arms, saying Trayham and company match perfectly with the city's vision for the future.

“Dr. Trayham’s company, Thinkzilla, as well as her entrepreneur accelerator program to support minority women as they scale their businesses, aligns with Scottsdale’s mission to support and attract businesses that promote diversity, equity and inclusion,” said Ortega in a statement. “The City adopted economic development strategic plan and our anti-discrimination ordinance lets businesses know that Scottsdale is a destination for innovative and diverse companies like Thinkzilla, who we are thrilled to welcome to their new home at SkySong.”