Growing Globally: We’ve Got to Do More

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Arizona Technology Council "TechConnect", December 2011 Article by Doug Bruhnke, CEO of Growth Nation Years ago I stood on the statehouse lawn with the Governor, who proclaimed cooperation with business and joint initiatives to grow exports. The result was a concerted effort by government and industry to create an export ecosystem that ultimately … [Read more...]

Entrepreneurs are Entrepreneurs

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The World Affairs Council of Arizona has been working with the U.S. Department of State and the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLV) for over 20 years to host international visitors from around the world in Arizona. We have an important group coming in this week. Growth Nation is fortunate to once again participate in the U.S. Department … [Read more...]

Green and Global Growth Sept 26th Week

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Are you looking for green, global or game-changing growth opportunities?  Join fellow global businesspeople across the Western US at events hosted or attended by our team at Growth Nation. For the week of September 26, 2011, we recommend the International State of the State at the Ritz-Carlton in Phoenix, Arizona. The event features Dr. Angel Cabrera … [Read more...]

Two New Global Business Growth Seminars

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We're pleased to announce two new global business growth events by Growth Nation with community partners. As always we are focused on helping you grow your business locally, regionally and globally! Next month on March 7th 7:30am-9:00am it's a special AZIGG (Arizona International Growth Group) on the topic of cross cultural awareness in support … [Read more...]

Despite What You Read, Arizona Is a Great Place

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It seems likes every day when I open the paper or watch TV there's something else that doesn't reflect what I know about living in Arizona. It reminds me of the times I'd travel to Korea in the 1980's and loved every trip, but all the outside world seemed to see was rioting students in one small area of Seoul.  That wasn't fair, and I don't think … [Read more...]

Giving Back: ICAN Helps Chandler Youth

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CEO Mario Martinez II of 360Vantage in Chandler, Arizona gives back to the local community while growing his company in the US and beyond.  He's a board member of ICAN, which provides free, comprehensive, out of school time programs that empower youth to be productive, self-confident, and responsible citizens. What an amazing organization and how lucky … [Read more...]

Grow My Company, Grow My State

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Yesterday two of us from Growth Nation were honored to participate in Global Arizona 100 to add our voice to the 300 or so other voices assembled at the Sheraton in Phoenix to discuss Arizona's future. The keynote speakers were Clyde Prestowitz (left), founder and president of the Economic Strategy Intitute and former counselor to Commerce Secretary … [Read more...]

Grow Globally Phoenix Fair Oct 26th

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The next event for Arizona International Growth Group (AZIGG) is a special one! Next AZIGG Event: Tuesday, October 26th, 4:00-6:00pm “AZIGG Grow Globally Phoenix Fair” 2nd Annual Special Signature Event The second annual AZIGG Grow Globally Phoenix Fair will feature 200 top global executives based in and around Phoenix, Arizona. This … [Read more...]

Global Growth Starts with a Discussion

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On Friday we were honored to participate in a special event at SkySong hosted by the World Affairs Council of Arizona and ASU SkySong as part of a program by the US State Department to bring business leaders from around the world to the United States. What a joy it was to interact with this group of young business people who asked plenty of questions, … [Read more...]

Integrating Social Media into Your Growth Plan

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What a wonderful event at Growth Nation headquarters in SkySong featuring the one and only Lon Safko. Thanks to Lon and a full house of attendees who made the event fun, educational and inspirational! Our meeting was centered on developing social media strategies that fit Arizona businesses. At this event we were focused on helping Phoenix, Tucson … [Read more...]