Looking for a Few Good Folks for the Global Chamber

 

We're looking for some talented movers and shakers at both the Global Chamber and Growth Nation. Please review the latest open positions here: Join us.

Learn more about the Global Chamber here: www.globalchamber.org

Learn more about Growth Nation here: www.growthnation.com

Thank you. Doug Bruhnke

Canada Week Events in Phoenix

Arizona International Growth Group and the Global Chamber PHX are pleased to participate in this year's Canada Week in Phoenix.

Events start February 1st with the 62nd Annual Canadian Picnic, supported by Phoenix Sister Cities.

AZIGG's monthly event is Monday, February 3rd with Three Global Leaders - more HERE.

AZIGG is teaming with other local organizations including KeatsConnelly, Canada Arizona Business Council, Growth Nation and others for the Canada Week Business Mixer at DIRTT on Wednesday, February 5th - more HERE.

Additional Canada Week events are shown HERE. Join us!

World Arizona Update

"World Arizona" is a Phoenix-based international initiative since March 28, 2013 that has included over 110 business, non-profit, government and community leaders discussing ways for Arizona to be more successful with global trade, investment and tourism.

This post is a summary of ideas coming out of the discussions. More info will be shared at the Nov 4th Arizona-Canada event (RSVP) and Dec 2nd AZIGG "International State of the State" event.

Here are key issues and opportunities for Arizona to expand global business success, with people identified below to contact for more information:

1) Global Attraction Strategy. An example of a successful economic development initiative by Arizona to attract global business is the AZ Chamber's efforts to reduce business taxes and regulations, improving regional and global competitiveness. Gaps in what could be a more effective Arizona global business attraction strategy include pulling together coordinated efforts within the multitude of key stakeholders and throughout the community . We know that California, Texas and Utah have global strategies because we can see them. California has China highlighted on their economic development website, Utah's Governor consults regularly with international exports like Lew Cramer of World Trade Center Utah, and Texas' Governor reaches out directly to specific company targets. For more contact Glenn Hamer of the Arizona Chamber, Sandra Watson of the Arizona Commerce Authority, Barry Broome of GPEC, Keith Galbut of Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations and Doug Bruhnke of Growth Nation and the Global Chamber.

2) International Brand. There is an opportunity to overcome SB1070 and related damage of Arizona's brand in the international community. SB1070 targeted illegal immigrants, but the result has been that far too many people all over the world perceive Arizona as unfriendly to outsiders. Arizona Tourism and GPEC have made separate attempts to move the needle, and there are a variety of activities to overcome this by other organizations. It will take a brand definition and coordinated rebuilding. Contact Sherry Henry of AZ Department of Tourism, Barry Broome of GPEC, Sandra Watson of AZ Commerce Authority and Doug Bruhnke of Growth Nation.

3) Export Initiative. Metro Phoenix is rated only #30 in the U.S. for exports, and the region appears to be stepping backward. This is an area of urgent attention - and like other cities that have identified exports as a priority, a regional long-term plan is required. Contact Hank Marshall, City of Phoenix.

4) Direct International Flights. As with exports and international trade in general, Phoenix and Arizona are 'below average' with direct international flights - a key issue for international businesses to consider growing in and relocating to Arizona. Contact Deborah Ostreicher, City of Phoenix.

5) Language Training. One of the successful initiatives for Utah especially on creating a perception of internationalization has been the immersion language training programs implemented under the leadership of Governors Huntsman and Herbert. Contact regional leader City of Scottsdale, John Huppenthal of the Arizona Department of Education and Doug Bruhnke of the Global Chamber.

6) Government Champions. Governors Brown (CA), Herbert (UT) and Perry (TX) have different approaches, but all have a stated priority for global business. There are AZ government leaders who also have done so - like Mayors Smith (Mesa), Lord (Goodyear) and Lane (Scottsdale); U.S. Rep. Kyrsten Sinema and AZ Rep. Tom Forese. Rep. Matt Salmon is the only Congressional leader who speaks Mandarin, and attended our first meeting. Contact these leaders or Doug Bruhnke of AZIGG.

7) Business Champions. Doug Bruhnke of AZIGG has been involved since 2001 in Utah with Governor-to-business leader initiatives that get business leaders to work together within a global business strategy. Something tailored to Arizona can be done, too. Contact Doug Bruhnke for more.

8) Growing Mexico. There are additional growth opportunities with Arizona's number one trading partner. Contact Margie Emmermann of the Arizona Mexico Commission.

9) Growing Canada. There are additional growth opportunities with Arizona's number two trading partner. Contact Glenn Williamson of the Canada Arizona Business Council and attend the next AZIGG event on November 4th for more details.

10) Growing China and Other Countries. What should Arizona's strategy be with other countries, especially since the vast majority of future economic development will be in China, India and countries outside Mexico and Canada. Contact Sandra Watson of AZ Commerce and Doug Bruhnke.

Hear more about World Arizona at the next AZIGG events, and add your voice to the conversation.

Also watch for a continuation of the World Arizona initiative...supporting local and global growth. 

For more background on what other states are doing, please see this recent Growth Nation post

Message from Doug Bruhnke: Very special thanks to... 

- Sherry Henry, AZ Tourism, for your enthusiasm and support!

- Hank Marshall, City of Phoenix, for all you do, and your ideas.

- Glenn Williamson, CABC, because you're amazing at what you do.

- Mel Sanderson, Freeport McMoRan, for your international inspiration.

- Keith Galbut, Galbut and Galbut, for your steady and expert approach.

- Hank, Rex, Steven, Denise and Celia for sharing your ideas at ACA.

- Rep. Kyrsten Sinema, for working extremely hard to do the right things.

- Sandra Watson, for continuing to listen and keep an open mind.

- Everyone who keeps the faith that global business changes everything.

Canada Arizona Magic November 4th

Canada Arizona Magic

New Investment, Trade and Tourism Opportunities

Glenn Williamson - CEO, Canada Arizona Business Council (CABC) and Chairman, EPCOR

   

Monday, November 4, 2013

7:30am – 9:00am

RSVP

SkySong 1475 N Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale, Innovation Room, 3rd Floor

$20 in advance / $25 at the door

"Mr. Canada-Arizona" Glenn Williamson discusses opportunities for U.S. companies seeking investment and new business.

Who should attend: Arizona business, non-profit and government leaders seeking growth across borders, especially Canada.

This month's event sponsor is Growth Nation, helping companies grow cross-border with a magical mix of marketing, publicity and sales support.

Welcome internationalists! RSVP

Questions? Contact Yvonne @ 480-595-5000 (info@azigg.com)

More upcoming events? Click here.

CEO Sponsors for AZIGG are...

CQCoach

Polsinelli

Snell & Wilmer

Thunderbird Online

AZIGG April 1st: Arizona Arizona Aerospace

Arizona Aerospace: Continued Flight or Grounded?

Regional and Global Industry Review

Featuring: Glenn Williamson - President/CEO, KinetX Aerospace

Stephane Frijia - Senior Research Analyst, GPEC

Birgitte Santaella - Vice-President, Arizona Commerce Authority

 

   

Monday, April 1, 2013

7:30am – 9:00am

RSVP Here

SkySong 1475 N Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale, Global Room (2nd Floor)

$20 in advance ($25 @ the door)

Includes coffee, juice, water, breakfast pastries. Free parking.

Arizona is a top-ranked Aerospace Industry state (#6 for DOD funding), contributing over $15 billion to the state's economy every year. With the Sequester, defense industry changes and global supply chain shifts, what can we expect to happen next?

We are honored to have three experts on the Aerospace Industry - Defense and Civil - to discuss the new GPEC study, the Sequester and global developments that will be impacting everyone involved with the segment - directly or indirectly.

Who should attend: Arizona business leaders looking for more international success including education and connections. 

Welcome internationalists!

Questions? Contact Yvonne Luker @ 480-595-5000 (info@azigg.com)

Our 6th Year of International Business in Arizona

Mayor Jim Lane (Scottsdale) at 'Grow Globally 2012'

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The Arizona International Growth Group (AZIGG) is an Arizona-based organization that provides information to executives as they look to grow their business globally. We collaborate with over a dozen organizations to support the economic development of Arizona. 

AZIGG holds monthly events featuring business leaders successfully conducting international business. Anyone may attend these events - and there is no 'membership' per se. Attendance fees and sponsorship cover operating costs such as event space, food/beverage and the web. 

Thank you to all our sponsors especially Chairman and CEO Sponsors CQ Coach, Polsinelli Shughart and Snell and Wilmer. Their financial support sustains our events and gets international success stories and information to Arizona businesses. We all appreciate you!

Learn more about AZIGG at ... www.azigg.com, www.twitter.com/azigg, www.facebook.com/AZIGG and www.growthnation.com/azigg.  

In the first quarter of 2013 we have four exciting events planned!

First we are supporting Snell and Wilmer's annual Trade Forum V on January 15th - always an outstanding event! There are two more open events that will feature a highly successful importer (QDI Stone) and a long time international leader with NKK Switches (Kiyoko Toyama).

AZIGG is also hosting a private event with sponsors and local international leaders that will feature dialogue with some key Arizona political leaders. Let me know if you'd like more info.

My name is Doug Bruhnke, founder of AZIGG - and also founder/CEO of Growth Nation. For more information on AZIGG visit our home page or contact us at info@azigg.com. 

Happy New Year! 

China Forum 2: Opportunities for Growth in China

China Forum 2: Opportunities for Medical Device and Tech Companies in China

Featuring Jay Biggs, Principal Commercial Officer, US Consulate General, Guangzhou

Learn more about accessing the Chinese market, including planning your intellectual property strategy, finding sales prospects and growing your business. We'll have a special emphasis on medical devices and life sciences. 

Additional speakers will be Kristian Richardson of US Commercial Service, Mario Martinez of 360 Vantage and Doug Bruhnke and XY Sun of Growth Nation. Also learn more about a life sciences trade mission to China in April, 2013.

Tuesday, December 18th, 10:00am - 1:30pm

This event is free of charge and includes presentations from 10am to noon, and then a lunch reception 12:00noon to 1:30pm.

251 W Washington, Calvin Goode Bldg (10th F, CGB 10 East), Phoenix, AZ 85004

Parking 305 W Washington

More details and sign-up HERE

Rudy Vetter of GPEC December 3, 2012 at AZIGG

Global Arizona: Are We There Yet?

A Frank Assessment and Outlook by Rudy Vetter, Greater Phoenix Economic Council

Monday, December 3, 2012

7:30am – 9:00am

RSVP Here 

 

SkySong 1475 N Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale, Global Room (2nd Floor)

$20 in advance ($25 @ the door)

Includes coffee, juice, water, fruit and breakfast pastries. Free parking.

Who should attend: Arizona leaders looking to understand the state of international business in Arizona and to network with the business community.

Welcome internationalists!

Questions? Contact Yashu Chen @ 520-895-9668 (yashu@growthnation.com)

AZIGG: Be Able, Be Funded, Grow Globally

This month, we're honored to have Lee Benson kick-off the AZIGG event, CEO of Able Engineering & Component Services. Able Engineering received the 2011 Excellence in Global Business award at the annual PCFR Global State of the State event from Arizona District Export Council.

Based in Phoenix, Able Engineering counted sales of $33.5 million in 2010, 33% of which were with international customers.

AZIGG: Be Able, Be Funded, Grow Globally

Be More Successful with Exports and Global Growth

Lee Benson - President/CEO, Able Engineering

Kevin O'Shea - STEP Program Manager, Arizona Commerce Authority

Pellson Lau - Regional Manager, Export Solutions Group, U.S. SBA

Doug Bruhnke - CEO, Growth Nation

Monday, March 5, 2012

7:30am – 9:00am

SkySong 1475 N Scottsdale Rd in Scottsdale (Global Room, 2nd Floor)

$20 in advance ($25 @ the door)

Dunkin' donuts, Dunkin' coffee, O.J. and free parking.

Who should attend: Leaders looking for tips to grow globally.

RSVP

Arizona Mexico Business Opportunities 12/5

Welcome to AZIGG.

Our Monday 12/5/11 event features ways for Arizona companies to be more successful in Mexico and Latin America. Join us at 7:30am to hear how from several perspectives.

First Vice Consul Jeff Austin will provide an overview of successful companies and how you can follow in their footsteps.

Then Alejandro de la Maza of GoNet USA, based in Scottsdale, will describe how GoNet has been successful on both sides of the border - - - and share how you can be, too.

We'll hear from our friends at Tec de Monterrey who have a variety of business programs for U.S. companies. We will conferencing in by Skype.

Finally Carlos Sugich of Snell & Wilmer will discuss legal aspects of doing business in Mexico and points south.

CLICK HERE for more info and sign-up.

Arizona-Mexico Business Growth Opportunities

Jeff Austin - Vice Consul at the U.S. Consulate

Alejandro de la Maza - EVP at GoNet USA

To Be Announced - Tec de Monterrey

Carlos Sugich - Snell & Wilmer

Monday, Dec 5, 2011 (Cinco de Diciembre)

7:30am – 9:00am

Networking at 7:15am

SkySong 1475 N Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale, Convergence Room

$20 online in advance ($25 @ the door)

Complimentary Coffee, Pastries, Juice and Water. Free Parking.

Who should attend: Arizona business leaders looking to export and grow in Mexico.

Special thanks for Snell & Wilmer and Growth Nation for their support of AZIGG and international business growth in Arizona.

AZIGG Grow Globally Phoenix Fair 2011

Thank you to all the globally-minded people who came out to the 2011 Grow Globally Phoenix Fair in Scottsdale, Arizona on October 3, 2011. Special thanks to all the exhibitors - all the global resources you need to grow globally from Arizona.

Watch for pictures on the Arizona International Growth Group Facebook page.

Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Arizona Commerce Authority

Arizona Council for International Visitors (AZCIV)

Arizona District Export Council

Arizona International Growth Group (AZIGG)

Arizona SCORE

ASU SkySong

Arizona Technology Council

AZ4Solar

City of Phoenix

The Canadian Consulate Phoenix

Compass HR

Consular Corps of Arizona

Dunlap Stone University

Go Green Phoenix '11

Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC)

Greater Phoenix SCORE

Growth Nation

Invest Southwest - VCIR Fall 2011 Capital Conference

Eight / Arizona PBS

Maricopa Community Colleges International Programs

Malaysian Industrial Development

Mesa Community College Prague Study Abroad Program

Opportunity International

Organization of Women in Trade - Phoenix (OWIT-Phoenix)

Phoenix Business Journal

Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations (PCFR)

Phoenix Sister Cities

Phoenix SkyHarbor Airport

Polsinelli

Province of Ontario, Canada

Renaissance Executive Forums

Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A.

Scottsdale Community College - Global Programs

Scottsdale Sister Cities

Scottsdale - Haikou Trade Mission Nov 9-14

Small Business Administration (SBA)

Snell & Wilmer

Solarpraxis PV Power Plants USA 2011

Southern Arizona SCORE

SPRING Singapore

Surprise Regional Chamber

The Great Canadian Picnic

The Green Chamber of Greater Phoenix

Thunderbird Global Business Dialogue 11-11-11

Thunderbird School of Global Management

UPS

US Commercial Service

US Export Assistance Centers

ValuCorp

Vistage International

World Affairs Council of Arizona (WACAZ)

World Trade Forum (Snell & Wilmer)

Next AZIGG Event April 4th

The next AZIGG event is on International Logistics and will feature the CEO of DHL Ian Clough, head of international logistics at Arizona State University Dr. Arnold Maltz and two other importing and exporting experts. Stay tuned for additional information and visit AZIGG or AZIGG Upcoming Events for more information. See you in April!

All the best, Doug (Arizona International Growth Group and Growth Nation)

AZIGG Grow Globally Phoenix Fair - 10/26

AZIGG Grow Globally Phoenix Fair
Who's Who of Global Business in Phoenix
Make the Connections You Need to Grow Globally

Tuesday, October 26, 2010
4:00pm – 6:00pm

Phoenix Offices of Snell & Wilmer
One Arizona Center
400 East Van Buren Street
Free Parking at the Filmore / 5th Street Garage
$40 investment includes entrance fee, international food, wine and beer

Sign-up: http://growgloballyphoenixfair.eventbrite.com/

Who should attend: International business leaders looking to make additional global connections in Arizona for their business.

The second annual AZIGG Grow Globally Phoenix Fair will feature top global executives in Phoenix. It's a unique walking tour of global business resources - a Who's Who of Arizona Global Business together in one place, one time a year.

Thank you to our host Snell & Wilmer L.L.P., the top international law firm in Arizona, for supporting the event. Park at the Arizona Center Filmore/5th Street parking garage and have your parking validated by Snell & Wilmer.

The Grow Globally Phoenix Fair is a signature event for AZIGG (Arizona International Growth Group). Last year's sold out event featured 200 attendees, and we have the same number signed up this year.

Welcome internationalists!

2010 Exhibitors and Featured Guests
Arizona Angels
Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Arizona Commerce Authority
Arizona District Export Council
Arizona International Growth Group (AZIGG)
Arizona Manufacturing Forum November 16
Arizona Mexico Commission
ASU SkySong
Avnet
Axosoft
AZ100 Expo 2012
AZ4Solar
Canada Arizona Business Council
China Media Strategies
City of Phoenix
Consulate General of Canada
Consular Corps of Arizona
DNA Golf
East Valley Partnership
Enterprise Network
Global Arizona 100 Conference December 1
Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC)
Greater Phoenix SCORE
Growth Nation
Honeywell
iLinc
Indo-American Chamber of Commerce
InXpress
Intel
Invest Southwest Capital Conference December 8-10
Junior Achievement
KAET Channel 8 Business Hub
Mayor's Multi Chamber Mixer October 26 (5:30pm - 7:30pm)
Mesa Community College Prague Study Abroad Program
Organization of Women in Trade - Phoenix (OWIT-Phoenix)
Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations (PCFR)
Phoenix Sister Cities
Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport
Phoenix SkyHarbor Airport
Project CURE
Province of Ontario, Canada
Qameleon Technologies
Russian Science and Technology Consortia (RUSTEC) Nov 15-19
Scottsdale Community College - Global Programs
Scottsdale Sister Cities
Snell & Wilmer LLP
SYNERGY HomeCare of the East Valley and Phoenix
The Great Canadian Picnic, 59th Year February 5 (2011)
Thunderbird Angel Network
Thunderbird School of Global Management
Trax Technologies
US Export Assistance Center (USEAC)
Valley Forward
World Affairs Council of Arizona (WACAZ)
World Trade Forum III January 19 (2011)

US-Asia Expo Arizona Final Agenda

Welcome to the US-Asia Expo Arizona Thursday, September 17.

11:30 - 12:30 Registration and Exhibitor Tables
Location: Camelback Inn- Cholla and Sunshine Rooms
Presentations and Panel Discussions through 4:45pm

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Expo Opening Ceremony
Emcees- John Adam and Doug Bruhnke
Welcome - City of Phoenix
Special Introduction - Barry Broome, GPEC
Recap - Sept 6-8 China Mission: Don Cardon, AZ Commerce
Recap - Sept 10-12 LA Forum: Brent Barker, Strata Capital

1:00 pm - 1:55 pm "Growing Global Commerce to/from Arizona"
Glenn Hamer, Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Barry Broome, Greater Phoenix Economic Council
Steve Zylstra, Arizona Technology Council
Don Cardon, Arizona Department of Commerce
Moderator: Susan Shultz, Oakbridge/SSA & The Board Institute

Special Contributors:
Dennis Cornelius, Cornelius, Korte & Shum
Dr. Lin Yang, YL International & GPITA

1:55 pm - 2:40 pm "Learning from Arizona's Global Business Leaders"
Shashi Jasthi, Solugenix Corporation
Kiyoko Toyama, NKK Switches
Frank Neville, Thunderbird Global School of Management
Eric Nielsen, US Commercial Service
Moderator: Haru Yamasaki, Technology Business Accelerators

2:40 pm - 2:55 pm Break

2:55 pm - 3:50 pm "Investing in Successful Global Commerce"
Terree Wasley, ASU Technopolis and Invest Southwest
Dee Harris, Arizona Angels
Andy Bogdanoff, Remington Financial Group
Jay St. Clair, Windstone Capital Partners
Moderator: Chet S. Ross, SCORE Arizona

3:50 pm - 4:40 pm "Legal Implications for Going Global"
Karen Dickinson, Quarles & Brady, LLP
Brett Johnson, Snell & Wilmer, LLP
Ezequiel Hernandez, Fragomen, LLP
Steve Beaver, TPI Composites
Moderator: Ed Bull, Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A.

4:45 Expo Ends

5:30pm - 8:00pm VIP Networking

US-Asia Expo Arizona
The Expo is presented by Arizona Asia Commission and will feature the top business, investment and community leaders in the Valley. More: http://www.azigg.com/events_pages/200909-event.html

Expo Chairman Level Sponsor
Hypercom

Expo CEO Level Sponsors
First American Stock Transfer
EIGHT, Arizona's PBS KAET TV
Interstate Bank Developers
Focus One Entertainment
Growth Nation

Expo Presidential Level Sponsors
RSM McGladrey
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
Snell & Wilmer, LLP
Strata Capital Group
Laird Brown Photography

Program Sponsors
P.F. Chang's

Expo Partners
Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC)
US Commercial Service
Arizona District Export Council
Arizona International Growth Group (AZIGG)
Thunderbird School of Global Management
City of Phoenix
City of Scottsdale
Arizona Department of Commerce
Arizona Technology Council
Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations
World Affairs Council of Arizona
The John Adam Show
Networking Phoenix.com
Greater Phoenix SCORE

Exhibitors
Alpha Group Administrators
Arizona State University
EIGHT – Arizona’s PBS, KAET TV
First American Stock Transfer
Focus One Entertainment
Fragomen, Del Reg, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
Go1099.com
Greater Phoenix SCORE
Hypercom
ICG Connect
Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations
Rowpar Pharmaceuticals
RSM McGladrey
Singapore
Sonoran Bank
TechBA
The Social Media Bible
US Commercial Service
US Distressed Debt Fund
Vietnam Trade Office
World Affairs Council of Arizona

All the best, Doug (Growth Nation and AZIGG)

US Asia Expo Arizona Sept 17-18

The US-Asia Investment and Business Expo Arizona will be held on Thursday and Friday September 17-18, 2009 at the Camelback Inn in Scottsdale, Arizona.

The US-Asia Expo Arizona is presented by Arizona International Growth Group (AZIGG) and will feature Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon and leaders from Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), Arizona Department of Commerce, Arizona Chamber and global business and investment experts from across Arizona.

Primary Expo Events
Thursday, 9/17/09 7:00 – 9:00am Enterprise Network Executive Forum breakfast.
Thursday, 9/17/09 12:30 – 5:00pm US-Asia Expo Arizona main program.
Thursday, 9/17/09 5:30 – 8:00pm Global VIP Networking.
Friday, 9/18/09 7:30 – 10:00am Global Recap Breakfast

REGISTER NOW at http://www.azigg.com/events_pages/200909-event.html

Who should attend the US-Asia Expo Arizona:

1. Business owners of Asia-based companies who are attending the Los Angeles US-Asia Business Forum Sept 9-13.
2. Arizona business owners who are interested to learn about and engage in global business.
3. Arizona community leaders who are looking to support global growth and partnerships.
4. Sponsoring companies in Arizona who seek to gain from commerce between Arizona, Asia and the world.
5. Expert speakers to address the audience of business and community leaders for discussions that increase commerce.

All the best, Doug

Doug Bruhnke, AZIGG (Arizona International Growth Group)

Green Events with Global Implications in Arizona

Arizona Competes Globally, in Green Workshops
Scottsdale-based Green Street Development is turning the desert green. They're offering 2-hour Green Remodel Workshops at Arizona's first LEED-certified single-family remodel in Phoenix. For more info and to sign-up: http://www.greenstreetdev.com/green-remodel-workshop/. The Workshops are offered to professionals May 12, May 14 and June 9, and to homeowners June 11.

Arizona Competes Globally, in Solar Decathlon
The University of Arizona's Solar Decathlon Team was elected by the US Department of Energy to compete in the 2009 Solar Decathlon. The competition is a showcase for sustainable architecture, with the goal of increasing awareness in the general public of the immense opportunities for solar powered innovation, applicable today for a reduced, if not carbon-neutral, way of living. Congrats U of A, and more info here: http://www.uasolardecathlon.com/

All the best, Doug

Doug Bruhnke
AZIGG and Growth Nation
Scottsdale, AZ USA

2008 Global Power Players

Thank you to publisher Don Henninger, editor Ilana Lowery and the entire staff of the Phoenix Business Journal for naming and honoring the 2008 Power Players at the Phoenix Art Museum on Thursday. It was a fun event and a thrill for AZIGG to be mentioned in the same breath as so many great global, education, banking and new guard leaders. Pictures and more info here: http://phoenix.bizjournals.com/phoenix/stories/2008/10/20/daily14.html?b=1224475200%5e1719955&surround=etf#1

The success of AZIGG has been supported by our advisors. Special thanks go out to Kim Kubsch of Global Arizona – who is amazing – thank you! You can find out more about Kim and each of these talented people here: http://www.azigg.com/advisors.html

Kim Kubsch – Global Arizona
Kjell Andreassen – Acceler8
Frank Beltran – Trade Base Mexico and Beltran Ventures
Mai Crone – Youth Re:Action Corp
Bob Denton – Prime Connexions
Dave Rice – True Cloud
Aly Saxe – Ubiquity Public Relations
David Ziton – OneNeck

Thanks, too to the early sponsors of AZIGG including Jobing.com, Maricopa County MCBiz, Coldstone Creamery, the Scottsdale Chamber, Phoenix CEO-CFO Group, Jim Soudriette, Business Partners 360 and the wonderful Jennifer Schoennagel, and Leanne Kinnard of Tech One (http://www.techoneit.com/).

Thanks, too to all the AZIGG'ers who make each monthly meeting informative and valuable.

Thank you!

Here is the list of Global Power Players. They are all to be commended for their continued support of the Arizona business community. We share a common purpose of building a more diverse economy by having Arizona-based businesses be more successful overseas and by attracting more global companies to Arizona.

Brad Casper – The Dial Corporation (http://www.henkelna.com/)
Rod Miller – Greater Phoenix Economic Council (http://www.gpec.org/)
Glenn Williamson – Canada Arizona Business Council (http://www.canaz.net/)
Rick Stephenson – Consulate of Canada (http://www.international.gc.ca/)
Lee Knowlton – Kahala Corporation (www.kahalacorp.com)
Jeff Morhet – InNexus Biotechnology (http://www.ixsbio.com/)
Trevor Hill – Global Water Resources (http://www.gwresources.com/)
Sally Spray – US Department of Commerce (www.buyusa.gov/arizona)
David Dewar – Trillium Residential (http://www.trilliumresidential.com/)
Bernard Otremba-Blanc – BOA Group (http://www.consularcorpfoundation.com/)
Julia Rosen – Arizona State University (http://www.skysong.asu.edu/)

How can you help? Come on out to AZIGG and we'll get you connected and busy!

All the best, Doug

Doug Bruhnke
www.growthnation.com
www.azigg.com
Scottsdale, AZ USA