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Upcoming Seminars and Events to Support Business Growth
May 14, 2012 – 5:30pm to 8:00pm: “AZ Accelerate 2012: Ferrari Networking” - the night before the May 15th seminar, the first 100 sign-ups are invited to ‘high speed’ CEO networking at Scottsdale Ferrari. These back to back events are for CEO’s and business owners with a liking for business growth and Ferrari red! RSVP to 5/14-15. Scottsdale
May 15, 2012 – 8am to 12 noon: “AZ Accelerate 2012: Add Ability, Agility and Balance to Grow Your Business” – featuring CEO Lee Benson of Able Engineering (2011 International Company of Year) and business leaders in a 1/2 day seminar with new tips and techniques to grow your Arizona-based business. Lee shares his business approach, what Jack Welch has called “the best business management system I’ve ever seen“. Speakers include Lon Safko (The Social Media Bible), Arizona Commerce Authority, Vistage Arizona and Ira Rosen (Mojo Video). $39 includes Ferrari Networking on 5/14. RSVP Today. Scottsdale
May 15, 2012: “Business in China: Online Training Seminar” – A special webinar program designed to assist companies and individuals who are interested in entering the China Market, and those with limited experience in the market. $69. Click on Growth Nation when you sign up. More info.
May 17, 2012: “A collaborative partnership between Arizona State University and Industrial Technology Research Institute, Taiwan” - at SkySong 10:00am. RSVP to skysong@asu.edu Scottsdale
May 16-18, 2012: “International Business Symposium – 3 Days” – hosted by the City of Phoenix. Register at phoenix.gov/ibsymposium, $200. Visit the landing page and contact Mike Shelton at City of Phoenix for more info. Phoenix
May 17, 2012: “International Business Symposium – 1 Day Focused” – hosted by the City of Phoenix. Register at phoenix.gov/ibsymposium, $100. Visit the landing page and contact Mike Shelton at City of Phoenix for more info. Hear from 37 companies who will discuss what they do, who they need as partners and why they may move to Arizona. Phoenix
May 17, 2012: “AZBio Expo” - is the place to connect with Arizona’s growing bioscience community to engage, collaborate and move your bioscience business to the next level. At Grand Canyon University, Register: azbio.org/azbioexpo-2012. Phoenix
May 18, 2012: “Green Lava Monthly Meeting” – featuring Fred Walti, Exec Director of LACI, Chris Kimmes, Founder & CEO, Green Globe and our own Kerry Bonner. Check in at www.lava.org Los Angeles
May 18, 2012 – 6pm to 8pm: “Islam and the West: A Personal Journey” – Mr. Imran Ahmad, author of ‘The Perfect Gentleman – A Muslim Boy Meets the West’ is a special guest of Arizona Council for International Visitors (AZCIV), 6pm on May 18th at Chaparral Suites. Among the quotes from his tour, “Mr. Ahmad’s narrative performance is engaging, funny, intelligent, thought-provoking, self-critical, universal and, ultimately, moving.” $20. RSVP now. Scottsdale
May 23, 2012 – 9am to 10:30am: “OWIT-Phoenix…Challenges All Trade Compliance Professionals Face” – monthly OWIT event at SkySong. Register at www.owitphoenix.org. Phoenix
May 23, 2012: “Northwest’s Economic Forecast” – featuring lunch with John Mitchell. Portland Business Journal. Portland
May 23, 2012: “Open Evening for Entrepreneurs – Maverick Angels” – bi-monthly event – INFO. Los Angeles
June 4, 2012 – 7:30am to 9am: “AZIGG: Global AZ Tech Beat” – with experts on international technology opportunities for Arizona companies. Featuring Gordon McConnell, Executive Director of VentureCatalyst at ASU and Hamid Shojaee, CEO of Axosoft, TransferBigFiles.com and AZTechBeat.com (coming May 15, 2012). RSVP Scottsdale
June 4, 2012 – 5:30pm to 7pm: “GlobalResolve by ASU” - meeting at CO-HOOTS in Phoenix to discuss coordinated efforts to help on global programs. More at www.globalresolve.asu.edu Phoenix
June 5, 2012: “Doing Business with Belgium” - at AZ Commerce Authority. RSVP Alisab@azcommerce.com or 602-845-1200. Phoenix
June 7, 2012: “International Mega Mixer” – by World Trade Center San Diego 5-8pm. www.wtcsd.org San Diego
June 18-21: “Business Opportunities in Sonora” - by Arizona District Export Council. Contact Anna Flaaten. Mexico
July 5 – August 2, 2012: “Study Abroad Prague” – organized by Mesa Community Colleges Study Abroad Program. For more information, click here. Prague
July 12-21, 2012: “9-Day Trip to Cuba” – sponsored by the Tempe, Arizona Chamber of Commerce. Phoenix/Cuba
July 16, 2012: “International Business Opportunities” – by Doug Bruhnke (Growth Nation) at Scottsdale Airpark Rotary. Send requests to attend to james@getsims.com or via www.scottsdaleairparkrotary.org. Scottsdale
August 6, 2012: “AZIGG: Opportunities in Sustainability” – global growth opportunities for Arizona businesses. This is our annual lunch at Greekfest. Opa! Phoenix
September 12-13, 2012: “Arizona Export Compliance Summit” – by U.S. Commercial Service. Tucson
September 12-22, 2012: “Arizona Technology Council Mission to Brazil” – Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and More. Brazil
September 20, 2012: “Export University” – by U.S. Commercial Service. Flagstaff
October 1, 2012 – 3:30pm – 5:30pm: “AZIGG Annual Grow Globally Phoenix Fair” - all the global resources in Arizona all together one time per year. 4th annual. Scottsdale
October 16-17, 2012: “Maquila Suppliers Expo” – by U.S. Commercial Service. Nogales
November 5-9, 2012: “RUSTEC at ASU” - RUSTEC promotes collaboration between Arizona State University and ASU partners (universities, companies and non-profit organizations) with Russian companies, research centers, and Universities in innovations, science and education. Growth Nation is presenting on “Building and Marketing a Technology Company”. Phoenix
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Past Growth Nation Events
Past Community Seminars and Events 2011
February 3, 2011: “Market/Sell/Grow 201: A Practical Guide to Growth in 2011″ - by Doug Bruhnke, CEO of Growth Nation for Greater Phoenix SCORE. First in a series of brown bag lunches at SkySong offering practical, effective and holistic information to grow your business in 2011. Next: May 4th in Phoenix.
February 28, 2011: “Exploring Career Opportunities in International Business” – by Doug Bruhnke at Arizona State University W.P. Carey School of Business. We enjoyed discussing international career opportunities and how to “jump in” to global situations while getting your education. Phoenix, Arizona.
March 4, 2011: “14th Annual Venture Capital Investment Competition” – by Christian Lorentzen, who led the Thunderbird School of Global Management team to 2nd place. Congratulations to everyone who competed in Los Angeles, California.
March 7, 2011: “Cross Cultural Success for the Global Entrepreneur” – at Arizona International Growth Group (AZIGG). Featuring Gloria Petersen, CEO of Global Protocol and Doug Bruhnke, CEO of Growth Nation. See pictures from the event at the Facebook page for AZIGG.
March 11, 2011: “Special Trade Symposium – Grow Globally” – put on by the US Commercial Service and sponsored by UPS. Doug Bruhnke of Growth Nation spoke on growing your business globally. This event was SOLD OUT, and UPS is planning future events in Salt Lake, Denver and back in Phoenix. Stay tuned!
March 15, 2011: “Start and Run Your Own Business” – at Southwest Job Network (SJN), Doug Bruhnke of Growth Nation presented the ABC’s of starting and running your own business. We encourage businesses to support the good work of SJN.
March 18, 2011: “Marketing, Sales and Growth for YOB Fair Attendees” – by Cricket Bo, Christian Lorentzen and Doug Bruhnke of Growth Nation. Keynote speaker was Jerry Colangelo. 2,500 business people gathered at Shrine Auditorium in Phoenix to take their business to the next level. Watch for another YOB Fair coming to Phoenix in 2012.
March 28, 2011: “2011 China Trade Delegation: Informational Reception” – by Doug Bruhnke with Jon Wang and the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry at the Arizona Technology Council. The event will be repeated on April 18th at the AZ Chamber.
April 7, 2011: “World Trade Center San Diego: Grow Globally” - by Doug Bruhnke and Christian Lorentzen. Growth Nation shared information for companies based in San Diego to Grow Globally.
April 13, 2011: “Cost Effective Advertising and Promotion” - by Doug Bruhnke who shared cost effective advertising and promotion techniques to a full house at M&I Bank. Included was how to get great results by incorporating social media into your marketing plan. Your marketing efforts will result in more and better leads with techniques that don’t cost an arm and a leg.
April 15, 2011: “Green Stocks Rock, GreenStock 2011″ - Growth Nation was an exhibitor at this 3-day Concert and Expo on the Waterfront in Scottsdale, Arizona dedicated to green and sustainable products and services.
April 18, 2011: “2011 China Trade Delegation: Informational Reception” – An event in coordination with the Arizona Technology Council, the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Arizona Commerce Authority. Growth Nation presented “Why China, Why Now?: Opportunities to Grow Globally”. Additional background is here.
April 28, 2011: “Creating the Breakthrough Company and Community” - For top technology executives in the Valley of the Sun. By invitation only. Featuring Hamid Shojaee (Axosoft, TransferBigFiles and AZ Disruptors), John Cosgrove and Rick Johnson (Renaissance Executive Forum), Mario Martinez (360 Vantage), Christy McClendon (ICAN), Dena Kidd (Junior Achievement), Chris Wolford (The Miller Group) and Doug Bruhnke (Growth Nation). Info on Top Tech Execs here.
April 28, 2011: “Homerun Networking: D’backs versus Cubs” - Annual event co-hosted by Phoenix CEO-CFO Group, ACG-Arizona and AZIGG. Great event, and the Diamondbacks beat the Cubs.
May 3, 2011: “2011 China Trade Delegation” - An event by Arizona Technology Council, Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Arizona Commerce Authority. Afterwards the Arizona District Export Council celebrated exporting in a reception.
May 4, 2011: “Market/Sell/Grow 301: A Practical Guide to Lead Generation” - by Doug Bruhnke, CEO of Growth Nation for Greater Phoenix SCORE. Second in a series of brown bag lunches at SkySong explaining ways for your business to generate more leads.
May 10, 2011: “More Upside: Selling Green and Globally” - with Kimber Lanning (Local First AZ), Lori Singleton (SRP) and Doug Bruhnke (Growth Nation) at the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce.
May 11, 2011: “World Trade Association Member Appreciation” - special member event in Carlsbad, California. Visit the World Trade Association San Diego website for more on all their events.
May 13, 2011: “2011 Entrepreneurs Conference: It’s the Journey” - at UCLA Anderson in Los Angeles. Join Growth Nation and hundreds of other entrepreneurs in this all day event.
May 18, 2011: “United States and Bulgaria: Building Bridges through Business” - by special invitation of Her Excellency Elena Poptodorova, Ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria to the United States in Scottsdale, Arizona.
May 25, 2011: “How to Tell if Your Marketing is Working” - by Doug Bruhnke of Growth Nation at the Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce Business Education Seminar Series.
May 26, 2011: “10th Annual Trade and Business Conference” - sponsored by the World Trade Council of Utah, in Salt Lake City. Join Growth Nation and hundreds of other attendees in this discussion of international business growth opportunities.
June 16, 2011: “Building Your Business with BRICS (Countries)” – at Growth Nation in SkySong. This seminar event featured expert speakers on Brazil, Russia, India, Indonesia, China and South Africa. Access the country presentations by clicking here. Also we were honored to have Consul General Junichi Ihara come in from Los Angeles to provide an update on the recovery of Japan. Access his presentation by clicking here.
June 24, 2011: “Summer’s Here: Heat Up Sales” - with sales experts Michael Goodman, Mike Leeds, Dave Cook and James Hoover. Moderated by Doug Bruhnke of Growth Nation.
June 30, 2011: “Peak: How Great Companies Grow Globally“ - with experts from Southern California on growing globally – including Renaissance Executive Forums, TGG Accounting, Clearpointe, Growth Nation and others, at the World Trade Center of San Diego. A discussion of breaking through on international trade and tips on growing exports.
July 15, 2011 – “Outwitting the Social Media Devil: Get Back in Control and Grow” – by SCORE at Growth Nation headquarters, featuring Sharon Lechter (author of Outwitting the Devil and co-author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad) and Ken Colburn (president and founder of Data Doctors) along with an expert business panel including Robbie Vitrano (co-founder of Naked Pizza), moderated by Doug Bruhnke of Growth Nation.
July 21, 2011 – “Biz Growth Expo by the Portland Business Journal” – at the Portland, Oregon Convention Center. Growth Nation and hundreds of growing businesses.
August 1, 2001 – “Green, Global and Greek” – at Greekfest Restaurant in Phoenix, featuring expert speakers on sustainability including Patrick O’Grady of the Phoenix Business Journal, Toby Rolt of Brilliant Green Energy and Jim Vogt of ECOtality. An AZIGG event.
August 2, 2001 – “Green Drinks” – in Phoenix by The Green Chamber, co-hosted by Growth Nation.
August 4, 2011 – “Market/Sell/Grow 401: A Practical Guide to Lead Conversion” – by Doug Bruhnke, CEO of Growth Nation for Greater Phoenix SCORE. Third in a series of brown bag lunches at SkySong offering the latest information on improving lead conversion.
August 23, 2011 – “Shine to a Deep Gloss: Marketing YOU” – a presentation for senior executives in Financial Executives International on personal branding and marketing.
September 7-8, 2011 – “The Arizona Export Compliance Summit” – a hands-on, application-focused two-day review and update of the compliance challenges facing technology exporters, manufacturers and others. Sponsored by Snell & Wilmer and in partnership with several organizations including AZIGG.
September 12, 2011 – “Grow Globally, Responsibly” - an AZIGG event sponsored by Snell & Wilmer and Growth Nation featuring Melissa Sanderson, VP at mining giant Freeport McMoRan, about being a good corporate citizen here and there.September 15, 2011 – “Gaining Publicity from Invest Southwest” – an event for Invest Southwest presenting companies only. If you are an accredited investor, consider attending Invest Southwest – VCIR Fall 2011 by registering at www.investsouthwest.org. This year there are 14 presenting companies selected from a record 130 applying. Speakers include Scott Case of Startup America and Jahm Najafi.
September 16, 2011 – “Generate Green by Going Green” – a Growth Nation sustainability event at SkySong with proceeds going to SCORE. Thank you the Green Chamber of Phoenix for all your support, especially Chairman Michael Grossman.
September 30, 2011 – “New Beginnings: 32 Entrepreneurs from 32 Countries” – a World Affairs Council of Arizona event hosted by Growth Nation at SkySong. Featured Mayor Jim Lane and 20 community leaders speaking with 32 entrepreneurs from 32 countries – as part of the US State Department New Beginnings program. Read some additional background.
September 30, 2011 – Deadline “35 Under 35″ Entrepreneur Award by the Arizona Republic – Arizona’s young entrepreneurs should consider applying by the deadline of September 30th. Doug Bruhnke of Growth Nation is participating as a judge.
October 3, 2011 – “Grow Globally Phoenix Fair 2011″ – third annual signature event for AZIGG highlighted all the global business resources you need to grow your business from Arizona. Featured Chairman sponsors Snell & Wilmer and Growth Nation, plus other key business resources that are helping Arizona businesses grow globally.
October 4, 2011 – “Go Green Portland ’11″ – a one day sustainability conference. Join Growth Nation and other green-minded companies at this important event.
October 5, 2011 – “New Global Market Entry Strategies” – a free seminar on global business expansion featuring Spyros Konidaris of Commit, for World Trade Center San Diego members.
October 5, 2011 – “World Affairs Council of Arizona Annual Meeting” – a special annual event featured Dr. Craig Barrett (Intel, retired) and Ambassador Barbara Barrett in a discussion of citizen diplomacy in business. They also were awarded the 1st annual award for citizen diplomacy in Arizona. Finally the group announced that its’ name changed to Arizona Council for International Visitors (AZCIV), and now can be found at www.azciv.org.
October 5-9, 2011: “Law Enforcement and Government Accountability” – an incoming delegation from Moldova to San Diego sponsored by San Diego Diplomacy Council.
October 10, 2011: “Ireland as a Platform for European Expansion” – a World Trade Center lunch event in Salt Lake City.
October 13-14, 2011: “AZBio EXPO 2011″ at Wild Horse Pass - Join Growth Nation at this important biotechnology event for Arizona – featuring emerging bio business and global leadership panels and awards.
October 13, 2011: “GPEC Annual Dinner” – at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel and Resort, Greater Phoenix Economic Council’s premier annual event. GPEC was recently named the top ED organization in the US.
October 18, 2011: “International Business Symposium” - UPS hosted a business seminar in Salt Lake City for CEO’s looking to grow globally. Doug Bruhnke of Growth Nation spoke on increasing success and lowering risk of growing globally. The event also featured Lew Cramer of WTC-Utah and David Fiscus of Utah District Export Council.
October 18, 2011: “Women’s International Center Luncheon: Overcoming Obstacles and Fulfilling Goals” – Dr. Carolle Jean-Murat discussed applying this formula to one’s life, plus giving back to Haiti. Growth Nation is a supporter of Women’s International Center in San Diego.
October 19, 2011: “5th Annual Entrepreneurship Forum: Going Global – featured Dr. Angel Cabrera at the Wells Fargo Center in downtown Phoenix.
October 20, 2011: “US-Asia Growth Opportunities” – a discussion in San Diego by Growth Nation and our partners on business opportunities for US companies to grow in Asia. Featuring experts on China, Korea, Japan and Russia.
October 22, 2011: “ShapeUp Arizona” – a chance to improve your health and spirit so that you can more effectively grow globally. In Chandler, Arizona.
October 27, 2011: “InterNations” – a global mixer at Salt in Scottsdale Quarter. Join InterNations (for free) and check out local events. Watch for the upcoming event in LA, too.
November 1, 2011: “A Regional and Global Security Assessment: The Israeli Perspective”, featured Consul General David Siegel” – presented by PCFR (www.pcfraz.org).
November 2-4, 2011: “Invest Southwest Capital Conference” – this was the 19th year, and Invest Southwest joined forces with the Rocky Mountain Venture Capital Association. Local, regional and national investors heard presentations by 13 top early-stage tech companies from Arizona, California and across the West seeking funding. Other speakers included Jahm Najafi and Scott Case (Startup America). Sponsored by Growth Nation.
November 4, 2011: “Exporter Forum” – sponsored by Snell & Wilmer and Bank of America, with the Export-Import Bank of the United States. Financial tips on increasing exports.
November 4, 2011: “Alamos – Scottsdale Sister City Celebration” – featured Mayor Jim Lane and Scottsdale Sister Cities, with the Mayor of Alamos and a contingent in from Mexico.
November 7, 2011: “A Most Interesting Global Journey” – AZIGG event featured CEO Jim Ratcliff of Rowpar Pharmaceuticals discussing their challenging and successful foray onto the global business stage. Rowpar is an Inc. 5000 recognized company based in Scottsdale.
November 8, 2011: “Is Global Growth Part of Your Plan?” – the 4th Annual CSCMP Supply Chain Symposium kicked-off with Doug Bruhnke of Growth Nation discussing international commerce, providing a glimpse into the future, and offering some guidelines on how to improve international sales opportunities.
November 8, 2011: “Business Growth Expo – by the Phoenix Business Journal” – included presentations to grow your business. CEO of Growth Nation Doug Bruhnke discussed new sales techniques in the Reset Economy.
November 9-14, 2011 “Trade Mission to Haikou, China” – Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane traveled on this trade mission to Haikou, China that included a sports EXPO November 11-14.
November 10, 2011: “Market/Sell/Grow 501: More Growth” – Seminar by Doug Bruhnke, CEO of Growth Nation.
November 10, 2011: “Summit on Citizen Diplomacy: Arizona on the Global Stage” – featured the Arizona Council for International Visitors (AZCIV) and Alma Candelaria, U.S. Department of State, Dr. Sherry Mueller, National Council for International Visitors and keynote speaker U.S. Congressman Ben Quayle. We recommend that you join AZCIV as a member and support the United States diplomacy efforts around the world.
November 10-11, 2011: “Thunderbird Global Business Dialogue” - a very special global business discussion on the campus of Thunderbird School of Global Management featured Dr. Angel Cabrera and 1,200 attendees from around the world. Wow! Growth Nation was proud to be a partner in the event.
November 14, 2011: “How Success and Failure Drive Innovation” – kickoff to Global Entrepreneurship Week at ASU SkySong. Presentations were on Venture Catalyst and a keynote by Rotem Perelmuter, CEO of Top Prospect – Entrepreneurial Lessons: How Success and Failure Drive Innovation.
November 15, 2011: “Sunbelt World Trade Association Breakfast” – featured speakers from the Embassy of Israel in Washington, the Binational Agricultural R&D (BARD) Foundation from Tel Aviv and U of A on “Agriculture, Technologies, and International Cooperation with Israel”. More info: rshatz@inno-tech.org.
November 15, 2011: “Go Green Phoenix ’11″ – a one day sustainability conference at the Phoenix Convention Center.We hope you joined Growth Nation, Arizona International Growth Group and other green-minded companies at this important event.
November 16, 2011: “Arizona Entrepreneur Conference: AZEC11″ – with a focus on growth this year.
November 16, 2011: “Fifth Annual China Town Hall” – free event featured a live webcast from Washington with Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski, former National Security Advisor to President Jimmy Carter, followed by a local presentation featuring Michael McCune. Thanks to Arizona Council for International Visitors (AZCIV) and Scottsdale Community College.
November 16, 2001: InterNations Los Angeles – expat event at Lola’s in West Hollywood. Monthly.
November 17, 2011: “Arizona-Korea Business Meeting: Building Strategic Partnership” - for companies looking to partner or expand through partnership with Korean companies, cities and provinces. For more information, visit the details page and contact KOTRA or Growth Nation at grow@growthnation.com.
November 17, 2011: “Governor’s Celebration of Innovation: Arizona Rising” – We hope you joined AZ Tech Council member Growth Nation at this annual spectacular, the ONE big technology event for Arizona every year.
November 17, 2011: InterNations Phoenix Get-Together - expat event at Christopher’s Crush Lounge in Phoenix. Monthly.
November 2011: Los Angeles Clean Tech Events – thanks to Green Lava for communicating these events. Join Growth Nation at several of these to grow your business globally and sustainably. Click here for more.
November 30 – December 1 in Phoenix: “PV Power Plants – USA 2011″ - a conference by Solarpraxis, with Media Sponsor Growth Nation. The third annual US Solarpraxis Conference provided an opportunity to meet with leading industry experts to discuss innovative projects, technologies and opportunities – click here. Phoenix
November 30: “KORUS FTA Conference and US-Korea Trade Opportunities” – a free conference at the Wilshire Grand Hotel in Los Angeles covering opportunities for strategic partnership – click here. Los Angeles
November 30 – 6:00pm to 9:30pm: “15 Year Swedish-American Anniversary” – The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce celebrated their 15 year Anniversary Dinner. More information www.saccarizona.org.
December 2, 2011 – 6:00pm to 7:30pm: “An Evening Dialogue about Korea With the Ambassadors” – the 2011 Ambassadors’ Dialogue: Reflections and Outlook on U.S.-Korea Relations, at the Phoenix Art Museum.
December 5, 2011 – 7:30am to 9:00am: “Cinco de December: Arizona-Mexico Growth Opportunities for Your Business” – AZIGG event featured Arizona-Mexico business experts including Jeff Austin, U.S. Consulate in Sonora; Alejandro de la Maza, GoNet USA; and a leader of Tec de Monterrey. Click here for more info.
December 6, 2011 – 6:00pm to 9:00pm: “What Next in the Arab Spring?” - a Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations event with Dr. Michael Rubin of the American Enterprise Institute. PCFR members only.
December 7, 2011 – 8am: “Water Opportunities in India for US Companies” - facilitated by the World Trade Center of San Diego.
January 12, 2012: “18th Annual Living the Dream Celebration” – Dr. Martin Luther King was the inspiration for this celebration of diversity featuring John Quinones of ABC News and sponsored by APS, General Dynamics and the City of Scottsdale.
January 18, 2012: “World Trade Forum IV” – international event organized by Snell & Wilmer with speakers representing different levels of government and focusing on a review of 2011, a forecast for 2012, and government stimulation of trade in AZ.
January 22-24, 2012: “VX2012″ – an international, executive level conference that brings together market leaders from all sectors of the green economy for two days of high-level discussion, interaction and market making in Los Angeles.
January 24, 2012: “The Global Knowledge Network” – featuring Dr. Michael Crow of Arizona State University. With AZCIV in collaboration with the Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations (PCFR), featured Dr. Crow, President of ASU in Scottsdale.
January 26, 2012: “Export Workshop” – featured experts from a variety of organizations including the U.S. Department of Commerce discussing how to find overseas customers, financing global growth and related topics. In Santa Clarita, California
February 2, 2012: “8th Annual Outlook China” – featuring experts including James Zimmerman, Chairman Emeritus of the American Chamber of Commerce China. By the World Trade Center of San Diego.
February 4, 2012: “60th Great Canadian Picnic” - seriously, 60 years! The international tent featured AZIGG, AZCIV and PCFR.
February 6, 2012: “AZIGG: Arizona Canada Business Opportunities” – featured Canada’s new Trade Commissioner Brad Niblock and Director at KeatsConnelly Sally Taylor. Cross-border success Carollo, HiringSmart and Centrallia.
February 7, 2012: “Growth Nation: Grow Globally – Croatia / Funding / Exports” – featured three global business topics. First Consul General Ilija Želalić of Croatia discussed how Arizona companies can take advantage of new opportunities. Second we heard from a panel of exports on funding options for global expansion. Third, we heard an overview of the export initiative for U.S. companies with Cricket Bo of Growth Nation.
February 7, 2012: “Global Youth Leadership Day” – sponsored by AIESEC Arizona State and AIUESEC World. Featured a presentation by Doug Bruhnke of Growth Nation on “Be Young and Global, Now and Forever”.
February 8, 2012: “Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange” – hosted by the Canadian Trade Commissioner and CABC.
February 8, 2012: “Export University: Douglas, Arizona” – Export basics.
February 9, 2012: “Export Strategies” – presented by U.S. Commercial Service in Portland, Oregon
February 14, 2012: “Grow Exports Lunch and Learn” – presented by Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), Growth Nation and Arizona Technology Council. Featuring Kevin O’Shea (ACA) and Doug Bruhnke (Growth Nation).
February 16, 2012: “Ocean Transportation” – panel discussion by OWIT on What Happened Last Year and What is on the Water for 2012. Discussing rates, supply and demand, issues and heads-ups for this year.
February 2012: “National Export Initiative” – Growth Nation is supporting seminars in 1Q12 to share information helping business owners to grow exports in Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, Tucson, Salt Lake & Portland.February 21, 2012: “Export Plan Development” – free seminar by California SBDC and Long Beach City College in Los Angeles.
February 21, 2012: “Chinese Chamber of Commerce Mixer” – at Autumn Court Restaurant. The Chamber is back!
February 23, 2012: “How to Open Up the Global Market” – kickoff with Mayor Scott Smith. Global business presentation by Doug Bruhnke of Growth Nation at the Mesa Chamber of Commerce Forum on Small Business Success, Mesa Community College.
February 24, 2012: “GPEC International Business Forum” – featuring economic development leaders from Germany, Spain, Italy Canada and China – plus the U.S. Department of Commerce and GPEC. First time in the U.S.
February 25-26, 2012: “Arizona Matsuri 2012″ – annual Japanese festival downtown in Phoenix.
February 28, 2012: “2012 Growth Opportunities Including Exporting” – at Business Clubs of America quarterly luncheon. Featuring Hank Marshall, Sr. VP of Arizona Commerce Authority and Doug Bruhnke CEO of Growth Nation.
March 5, 2012: “AZIGG: Be Able, Be Funded, Grow Globally” – featuring Lee Benson, President/CEO of Able Engineering and Component Services and Pellson Lau, U.S. Small Business Administration discussed tips, incentives and funding resources to grow globally and increase exports.
March 8, 2012: “Getting Paid by Your Overseas Buyer” – Export University 204, presented by U.S. Commercial Service.
March 9, 2012: Growth Nation – HCS Cares Event – “The Power of Words” – featuring Michael Bernoff discussing how to use words in your communications to impact change.
March 9, 2012 – Dinner at the Biltmore: “O’Connor House Supreme Evening 2012″ – honoring Rep. Gabrielle Giffords with the first O’Connor House National Award for Civic Leadership. The O’Connor House continues Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s legacy of solving important problems through civil talk leading to civic action.
March 12, 2012: “Visit from Suzhou International Science Park” – sponsored by Arizona Technology Council at the Saguaro Hotel in Scottsdale. Free to members.
March 15-16, 2012: “Complying with U.S. Export Controls” – by the U.S. Commercial Service in San Diego.
March 15-16, 2012: “Developing Leaders for Global Roles Summit” – co-presented by Najafi Global Mindset Institute of Thunderbird School of Global Management. www.GlobalMindset.com.
March 17-23, 2012: “7-Day Trade Trip to Vietnam” – supported by the U.S. Commercial Service of Utah and Zion’s Bank.
March 21, 2012: “Export Strategies Tools and Techniques” – seminar by the U.S. Commercial Service in Bend, Oregon.
March 21, 2012: “Arizona STEP Program: Increase Exports and Grow Globally” – lunch and learn by Arizona Commerce Authority with Growth Nation and other export experts. AZ Tech Council in Tucson.
March 21, 2012: “Business University: Arizona STEP Program” – seminar by Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Arizona Commerce Authority with Growth Nation and other export experts, in Tucson.
March 22, 2012: “Internations Monthly Mixer” – at the W Hotel in Scottsdale. www.internations.com Scottsdale
March 24, 2012: “Celebration of Marrakech-Scottsdale Sister City Relationship” – put on by the Scottsdale Sister Cities Association recognizing one of our six sister cities.
March 26-27: “Asia Pacific Business Outlook” – 25th annual event. 2-days, 17 Asia Pacific countries. Los Angeles
March 26-27: “2012 Arizona Solar Summit” – at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix.
April 6, 2012: “Vice President H.E. Joseph N. Bokai of Liberia in Phoenix” – discussed trade opportunities between the U.S. and Liberia. Sponsored by AMI Consultants, Arizona District Export Council, Quarles & Brady and Growth Nation. Phoenix
April 10, 2012: “Growth Nation – HCS CARES: Generational Flashpoints” – free seminar by Patrick Patterson on building effective multi-generational teams. At SkySong. Scottsdale
April 13, 2012: “White House Urban Economic Forum – Phoenix” – free seminar by the White House Business Council and the SBA.
April 15, 2012: “Arizona District Export Council Essay Contest”
April 19, 2012: “International Trade and Exporting Seminar” – free seminar by the SBA in Phoenix.
April 24, 2012: “West Side Story: Growing Green” – by City of Peoria. Tips for CEOs, business owners and others looking to grow revenue and earnings by tapping in to the Green Revolution. Mark Sobelman of the Green Chamber, Charlie Popeck of Green Ideas, Ken Colburn of DataDoctors, Mark Sander of Goodwill and Doug Bruhnke of Growth Nation were among the speakers.
April 24-25, 2012: “ACCESS 2012″ – International Trade Forum held at the Thunderbird School of Global Management in Glendale, Arizona. ACCESS is an opportunity to learn about business trends in Africa, Middle East and South Asia from private sector experts and U.S. Commercial Service officers serving in American embassies in those regions.
April 26, 2012: “The Panama Canal Expansion and Other Critical Factors That Will Impact West Coast Ports & US Supply Chains” – by OWIT Phoenix. Info and RSVP at owitphoenix.org.
April 28, 2012: “Global Leadership of the 1980′s: USSR & USA” – featured President Mikhail Gorbachev in the Distinguished Speakers Series by O’Connor House. You must be in the Patron’s Circle to attend.
April 30, 2012: “Energy, Capital, and Global Bio Opportunities: Meet the BIRD Foundation” – free event at SkySong. The BIRD Foundation’s mission is to stimulate, promote and support industrial R&D of mutual benefit to the U.S. and Israel.
May 3, 2012: “2012 Update from Capital Hill from Senator Kyl and Rep. Flake” – AZ Chamber event at the Hyatt Regency. Growth Nation was a community partner for this event in Phoenix.
May 3, 2012: “Celebration of World Trade” – by AZ District Export Council. We were please to participate in this event – check out the Growth Nation Facebook page for a picture from the event.
May 3, 2012: “Burma/Myanmar – Newly Established Relations” – by Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations, in Scottsdale.
May 4, 2012: “Malaysia-US Business Opportunities” – a free event at the Phoenix Airport Marriott Hotel on growing your business in Malaysia. This was an outstanding event – check back with us for more information.
May 7, 2012: “AZIGG: Into Africa – Growth Opportunities” – featured resources to identify and capture growth opportunities in Africa, with Lee Clegg of CommerceGhana.com, Erika Amoako-Agyei and Dr. Innocent Abiaka.
May 8, 2012: Deadline for Cleantech Open” – more info and apply at www.cleantechopen.org/launchhere
May 8-9, 2012: “Southwest M&A Conference” – by ACG-Arizona, visit www.acg.org/arizona for more
May 9, 2012: “Home Run Networking” – annual event organized by Phoenix CEO-CFO group and supported by AZIGG. D’backs versus St. Louis Cardinals. Always one of the best business networking events of the year in Phoenix, no matter who wins the game.
May 11, 2012: “2012 Manufacturers Lunch” – by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce.
May 11, 2012: “Growth Nation – HCS CARES” – free lunch program with a great business speaker. Every 2nd Friday at Growth Nation.