US Asia Expo Arizona Near-Final Agenda

The US-Asia Expo Arizona September 17-18 in Scottsdale, Arizona will offer expert information and high-level connections to help business owners grow their company – globally or locally. The Expo will feature the top global business and community leaders in Arizona along with an exhibition of global companies and organizations. Register at www.usasiaexpoarizona.com.

Thursday, September 17th Program

7:00 am - 9:00 am
9/17 Enterprise Network Executive Forum Breakfast
Arizona Business Goes Global
Location: Marriott Camelback Inn Golf Resort, Scottsdale

Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane
Dana Garmany – CEO of Troon Golf
Scarlett Spring – EVP and COO of GPEC
Raymond C. Wiley – Director of Aide Solar
Doug Bruhnke – CEO of Growth Nation
Sign-up at http://www.en.org/. $65


12:30pm – 4:45pm
US-Asia Expo Arizona Meeting. $55
Location: Camelback Inn – Cholla and Sunshine Rooms

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Welcome and Opening Ceremony
Emcees – John Adam and Doug Bruhnke
Opening – Mayor Phil Gordon, Barry Broome (GPEC)
Welcome Guests, Consulates, Dignitaries, Ambassadors, Speakers
Recap of Sept 6-8 China Mission: Don Cardon, AZ Commerce
Recap of Sept 10-12 LA Expo: Brent Barker, Strata Capital

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
“Growing Global Commerce to Benefit Arizona”
Glenn Hamer, Arizona Chamber
Barry Broome, GPEC
Steve Zylstra, Arizona Technology Council
Daniel Shum, CKS Partners
Susan Shultz, Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations

2:00 pm – 2:50 pm
“Learning from Global CEO’s in Arizona”
Shashi Jasthi, Solugenix Corporation
Kiyoko Toyama, NKK Switches
Mahasen Samaravijaya, GVR Technologies
Eric Nielsen, US Commercial Service
Haru Yamasaki, Technology Business Accelerators (TechBA)

2:50 pm - 3:05 pm
Break

3:05 pm – 4:05 pm
“Investment Sources for Arizona’s Global Success”
Terree Wasley, ASU Technopolis and Invest Southwest
Dee Harris, Arizona Angels
Andy Bogdanoff, Remington Financial Group
Norman E. Clarke, Windstone Capital Partners
Chet S. Ross, SCORE Arizona and Greater Phoenix SCORE

4:05 pm – 4:45 pm
“Legal Implications for Going Global”
Karen Dickinson, Quarles & Brady
Steve Beaver, TPI Composites
Ed Bull, Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A.

4:45 pm
End Expo Meeting


5:30 pm - 8.00 pm
Global VIP Networking
Location: Camelback Inn – Cholla and Sunshine Rooms
Networking with Very Special Guests

8:00 pm
End VIP Networking


Friday, September 18th Program

7:30 am - 10:00 am
9/18 Global Recap Breakfast
Location: Camelback Inn – Cholla and Sunshine Rooms

o Recap the Expo
o Discuss Next Steps with Global Business in Arizona
o Formulate Questions for Governor Jan Brewer’s 9/22 Talk
o Plan for the Next US-Asia Expo February 24 - 25, 2010

10:00 am
End 9/18 Global Breakfast

All the best, Doug Bruhnke (AZIGG and Growth Nation)

US Asia Expo Arizona Overview

The US-Asia Expo Arizona September 17-18 in Scottsdale, Arizona will put business owners in Arizona in touch with the resources, leaders and organizations they need to grow their business.

Attendees will gain from new ideas and connections to grow globally and grow locally (from global business and companies coming to Arizona).

INFO HERE: http://www.azigg.com/events_pages/200909-event.html

This special event will be held on Thursday and Friday September 17-18, 2009 at the Camelback Inn in Scottsdale. The US-Asia Expo Arizona is presented by Arizona Asia Commission and Arizona International Growth Group (AZIGG) and will feature business, investment and community leaders including Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon, Barry Broome (Greater Phoenix Economic Council, GPEC), Don Cardon (Arizona Department of Commerce) and Glenn Hamer (Arizona Chamber).

Check out the confirmed speakers on the website – it may be the most distinguished group of local leaders ever assembled to speak on global business in Arizona.

Primary Expo Events
Thursday, 9/17/09 7:00 – 9:00am 9/17 Enterprise Network Breakfast $65
Thursday, 9/17/09 12:30 – 5:00pm US-Asia Expo Arizona Main Program $55
Thursday, 9/17/09 5:30 – 8:00pm Global VIP Networking $55
Friday, 9/18/09 7:30 – 10:00am 9/18 Global Recap Breakfast $40

More info at www.azigg.com.

Who should attend the US-Asia Expo Arizona:

1. Arizona business owners and leaders interested to learn how to grow globally or to benefit from global business coming to Arizona.
2. Business owners of Asia-based companies attending the Los Angeles US-Asia Business Forum Sept 10-12.
3. Sponsoring companies in Arizona who seek to gain from global commerce between Arizona and Asia (and other countries).
4. Expert speakers to address the audience of business and community leaders for discussions that increase commerce for Arizona companies.

All the best, Doug Bruhnke

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)

Update on US-Asia Expo Arizona Sept 17-18

The US-Asia Expo Arizona will be held Thursday and Friday Sept 17-18. It is presented by Arizona International Growth Group (AZIGG) and will feature Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon, Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane, GPEC, Arizona Chamber, Thunderbird and dozens of Arizona organizations and business VIP’s.
Visit www.azigg.com for more information.


US-Asia Expo Arizona Event Summary

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

US-Asia Expo Arizona Event Details

The US-Asia Expo Arizona will be held at the Camelback Inn on September 17th and 18th with an exhibition of global companies and presentations by local investment and business leaders on topics important to overseas visitors and local business owners.

Events include the Executive Forum breakfast from 7 – 9am, the US-Asia Expo from 12:30 to 5pm, the Global VIP Networking from 5:30 to 8pm, and the Global Recap Breakfast from 7:30 – 10:00am on Friday the 18th.

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.

US-Asia Expo Arizona Agenda

Thursday, Sept 17th, 7:30 – 9:00
Enterprise Network Executive Forum

Marriott Camelback Inn Golf Resort, Scottsdale

Introduction by Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane
Dana Garmany – CEO of Troon Golf
Scarlett Spring – EVP and COO of GPECAdditional Special Guest CEO’s
Moderator Doug Bruhnke, CEO of Growth Nation

“Arizona Grows Globally and Welcomes International Companies”
$55 members of EN. Sign-up at http://www.en.org/

Thursday, Sept 17th, 12:30 – 5:00
US-Asia Expo Arizona

Camelback Inn – Cholla and Sunshine Rooms

$55 for the Expo only
$55 for the VIP Networking only
$90 for the Expo + VIP Networking together
$40 for the Global Recap Breakfast only
$125 for the Expo + VIP Networking + Global Recap Breakfast on 18th.

Sign-up at http://www.azigg.com/events_pages/200909-event.html

12:30 – 1:00
Welcome and Opening Ceremony

Emcees – John Adams and Doug Bruhnke

Opening – Mayor Phil Gordon, Barry Broome, Others

Welcome Asia Guests, Consulates, Dignitaries
Recap of Sept 6-8 China Mission & Sept 9-13 LA Expo

Series of Global Panels Throughout the Afternoon

1:00 – 2:00
“Thinking Strategically About AZ’s Global Future”

2:00 – 3:00
“What We Can Learn from Companies Already Here”

3:00 – 3:20
Break

3:20 – 4:00
“Legal Implications for Going Global”

4:00 – 5:00
“Making Your Global Investment in Arizona"

5:00 – 5:30
Close the Expo and Transition to VIP Networking



5:30 – 8:00
Global VIP Networking

Camelback Inn – Cholla and Sunshine Rooms
Special Guests and Announcements

Friday, Sept 18th, 7:30 – 10:00
Global Recap Breakfast

Camelback Inn – room to be announced

Expo planning team, members of AZIGG and other local global leaders
Formulate questions for Governor Jan Brewer’s talk on 9/22
Planning for next US-Asia Expo Arizona in February, 2010

Sign-up at http://www.azigg.com/events_pages/200909-event.html

Confirmed Speakers for September 17-18
Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane
Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon
Dana Garmany, CEO at Troon Golf
Barry Broome, President/CEO at GPEC
Scarlett Spring, EVP/COO at GPEC
Glenn Hamer, President/CEO at Arizona Chamber
Steve Zylstra, President/CEO at Arizona Technology Council
Shashi Jasthi, CEO at Solugenix Corporation
Kiyoko Toyama, President at NKK Switches
Mahasen Samaravijaya, CEO at GVR Technologies
Ed Bull, President at Burch & Cracchiolo P.A.
Karen Dickinson, Partner at Quarles & Brady
Andrew Bogdanoff, Founder/Chairman at Remington Financial Group
Norman E. Clarke, Founder/Sr Managing Partner at Windstone Capital Partners
Dee Harris, Managing Director at Arizona Angels
Daniel T. Shum, Partner at Cornelius Korte Shum
Chet S. Ross, Chairman at SCORE Arizona
John Adam, Media Personality at The John Adam Show
Doug Bruhnke, CEO at Growth Nation and President at AZIGG

All the best, Doug

AZIGG Continues to Grow - New Logo

We're pleased to announce the new logo for the Arizona International Growth Group (AZIGG). Many thanks to our friends at Affordable Image for their designing prowess and continued support of the Arizona business community. If you run a business near Phoenix, Arizona, Mike Shoun and Lisa Minzey at Affordable Image should be on your speed dial.

Thank you to the global business community's support of AZIGG. Let's keep raising the water level and the bar for global business in Arizona.

All the best, Doug

Doug Bruhnke

President, AZIGG

US Asia Investment and Business Expo Sept 17-18

“Arizona International Week” in Phoenix is brought to you by AZIGG and dozens of local business and educational organizations. It will run September 17th through September 22nd.

The US-Asia Investment and Business Expo coming to Los Angeles has been extended to Phoenix on Thursday and Friday Sept 17-18. It will be presented by Arizona Asia Commission and AZIGG at the Phoenix Convention Center, hosted by Mayor Phil Gordon and GPEC.

The week will kick off with a breakfast at Enterprise Network (EN) on September 17th (www.en.org). The event will spotlight international economic development and feature local international business success stories.

Governor Jan Brewer will present the 6th annual "PCFR International State of the State" hosted by PCFR and supported by AZIGG for lunch on the 22nd at the Arizona Biltmore.

Also on September 22nd, Arizona's own Lon Safko, world-famous author of the best-selling 'Social Media Bible' will cap the week's events with a "The Social Media Conference - Where the Best of Education Meets the Best of Business" at East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) in Mesa. This social media event will also feature Tom Horne, State Superintendent of Public Instruction for Arizona and many special guests.

All the best, Doug

Doug Bruhnke - President/Founder AZIGG; CEO/Founder Growth Nation

Sustainability in Arizona Discussed at AZIGG

Thank you to Sue and Tony Makridis for hosting AZIGG August 3rd at Greekfest - the best Greek restaurant in Phoenix by far. Ask my wife (her maiden name is Stamos, related to John Stamos).

The event was sold out and we completely filled the restaurant. Our speakers were magnificent. Thank you to Bob Shatz and his team from ITDC (Innovative Technology Development Center, http://www.inno-tech.org/) for their wonderful contributions and their ongoing efforts to grow the Sustainability sector in Arizona.

Also special thanks to Dee Harris (Arizona Angels) and Chet S. Ross (Greater Phoenix SCORE and SCORE Arizona) for contributing their views of the investment in Arizona around Sustainability, Green Tech and technology.

Thanks also to all our attendees. And sorry for all those who signed-up in the last 2 weeks to find out that we were full. Next month we'll be back in larger venues to be able to accommodate all of you.

Our next event is the US-Asia Investment and Business Expo Sept 17-18. It will start on the 17th morning with a breakfast at Enterprise Network. It's all part of Arizona International Week.

Watch for more pictures and event information at www.azigg.com.

All the best, Doug

Doug Bruhnke, President/Founder of AZIGG