AZIGG has been holding monthly meetings on global business topics in Arizona since October, 2007. We are dedicated to the education and internationalization of Arizona business. Here is a summary of past events.
May 2012
May, 2012: Arizona-Africa Growth Opportunities
Lee Clegg of CommerceGhana.com, Erika Amoako-Agyai of African Business Review and Dr. Innocent Abiaka of AMI Consultants.
April 2012
April, 2012: Arizona’s International Non-Profits
Subtitle: ‘Having More Impact from the Desert’.
Moderator Maryanne Weiss (Gustare) and special guests Tony Banegas (Arizona Community Foundation), Marilee Dal Pra (Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust), J.P. Dahdah (Advance Guatemala), Tom Egan (Esperanca), Tony Mollica (Project Foundation) and Sue Reiner (AZCIV).
Keys to operating and marketing an international non-profit were discussed. Visit the Arizona International Growth Group Facebook page for pictures and more information.
March
March, 2012: Be Able, Be Funded, Grow Globally
CEO Lee Benson (Able Engineering), Pellson Lau (U.S. SBA), Kevin O’Shea (Arizona Commerce Authority and Doug Bruhnke (Growth Nation)
We discussed tools, techniques and incentives to grow globally. You can always see a wrap-up on our Facebook page.
February
February, 2012: Arizona-Canada Business Opportunities
Sr. Trade Commissioner and Consul Brad Niblock and Director Sally Taylor of KeatsConnelly
It was the 3rd annual Canada Day at AZIGG. Once again we were part of Canada Week in Phoenix. Check out pictures from the event (and the Canadian Picnic) on our Facebook page. See you all next year!
December
January, 2012: World Trade Expo IV
An Event by Snell & Wilmer, Chairman Sponsor of AZIGG
Thank you to Snell & Wilmer for the 4th annual World Trade Expo held at the Wells Fargo Center in downtown Phoenix. See you all next year!
December
December, 2011: Arizona-Mexico Business Opportunities
Growing Your Business Cross-border to Mexico and Points South
Featured expert speakers on U.S.-Mexico cross-border business including Jeff Austin, Vice Consul, U.S. Department of State in Nogales, Raquel Landa Cavazos, Professor, Tec de Monterrey, Alejandro de la Maza, EVP of GoNetUSA and Carlos Sugich, Partner at Snell & Wilmer. You can find pictures at the Facebook page for Arizona International Growth Group.
November
November, 2011: A Most Interesting Global Journey
Growing an Arizona Business Globally
Featured Jim Ratcliff, CEO of Rowpar Pharmaceuticals discussing their global business journey. Jim took us on quite an unexpected journey! You can find pictures at the Facebook page for Arizona International Growth Group.
October
October, 2011: AZIGG Grow Globally Phoenix Fair
Featured the third annual signature event with a walking tour of ALL the global business resources in town. 50 exhibitors and over 200 attendees enjoyed the international evening at ASU SkySong and the food sponsored by Chairman Sponsor Snell & Wilmer. See the pictures at the Arizona International Growth Group Facebook page. That was FUN!
September
September, 2011: Grow Globally, Responsibly
Featured Melissa Sanderson, Vice President at Freeport McMoRan discussing international relations, cultural sensitivity, setting up the right sorts of consultative social programs and transferring corporate values to other cultures. What an enjoyable and informative meeting! Mel shared her love of international – including the good and the bad. Check out the Arizona International Growth Group Facebook page for pictures.
August
August, 2011: Green, Global and Greek
The 3rd Annual discussion of sustainability in Arizona over lunch at the best Greek restaurant in Phoenix Greekfest (20th Street and Camelback). The event featured Patrick O’Grady (Phoenix Business Journal), Toby Rolt (Brilliant Green Energy) and Jim Vogt (ECOtality). Check out our AZIGG Facebook page for pictures.
June
June, 2011: AZIGG International State of the State
The 4th Annual “International State of the State” featured Chris Camacho, Executive VP of International Business Development at Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC). Chris presented an update on international economic development for the State of Arizona including what’s working, what’s not and what needs to happen going forward to optimize success. Check out the AZIGG Facebook page for pictures.
April
April, 2011: Homerun Networking
Our second event in April featured executives from the Arizona Diamondbacks and a full house of top business executives in Phoenix assembled in the Center Field ‘Diamond Club’. Thanks to organizer Phoenix CEO-CFO Group and co-host ACG-Arizona for a great event!
April #2
April, 2011: Import, Export and International Logistics
Our “First Monday” April event featured Ian Clough, CEO of DHL Express, Dr. Arnold Maltz of ASU and Frank Meijers of Dutch-American Business Accelerator. Mr. Clough discussed the current global landscape and outlook. Dr. Maltz share logistics information specific to Arizona and Frank Meijers discussed US-Dutch trade. Pictures from the event are shown here: AZIGG on Facebook.
February
March, 2011: Cross Cultural Success for the Global Entrepreneur
Our March event featured Gloria Petersen of Global Protocol and Doug Bruhnke of Growth Nation sharing tips on cross cultural issues to improve business success. Pictures from the event are shown here: AZIGG on Facebook.
February
February, 2011: Cold Weather, Hot Business: Arizona-Canada Opportunities
It was Canada Week in Arizona. The Great Canadian Picnic was on Saturday, February 5th and then it was a discussion of how Arizona business owners can succeed in Canada at AZIGG. Our event featured Consulate General Rick Stephenson, Canadian Entrepreneur Extraordinaire Glenn Williamson, Alison Kelly of Avnet, Trevor Hill of Global Water Resources and Eddy Jimenez of Kahala Corporation (Cold Stone Creamery) – all representing or discussing successful companies in the great cold market to the north. It’s HOT. Pictures from the event are shown here: AZIGG on Facebook.
January
January, 2011: World Trade Forum III
It was the annual international trade forum by Snell & Wilmer and moderated by Snell & Wilmer partner Brett W. Johnson. 220 RSVP’s heard top government officials from local, state and national levels reflect on what happened in 2010 and discuss the outlook for 2011 with regard to global trade, government efforts and programs to stimulate international trade, and how all of this will impact Arizona. Featured speakers Eric Nielsen, Bennett Curry, Don Maxwell and Professor David Gantz. Read the summary by Betty Beard of the Arizona Republic.
AZIGG Events 2007-2010