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Arizona International Growth Group (AZIGG) is a collaborative, Arizona-based organization dedicated to helping local companies develop a more global mindset to grow their business globally. AZIGG (“A-zigg”) holds monthly events typically on first Mondays of the month at SkySong in Scottsdale.

Global Arizona Technology Beat June 4th

The next Arizona International Growth Group meeting is June 4th, 7:30am to 9am at SkySong in Scottsdale and will feature technology experts discussing global opportunities for Arizona-based companies.

AZIGG: Global AZ Tech Beat

Grow Your Tech Business Globally

Gordon McConnell

Executive Director of VentureCatalyst (ASU)

Hamid Shojaee

CEO of AxoSoft, TransferBigFiles & AZTechBeat

Monday, June 4, 2012

7:30am – 9:00am

RSVP Here

 

AZ Accelerate 2012 - Grow Globally!

This week there is a business acceleration seminar at Growth Nation in Scottsdale on Tuesday, May 15th from 8am to 12 noon featuring Lee Benson, CEO of Able Engineering. Additional speakers include Lon Safko (The Social Media Bible and Fuse Marketing), Ira Cohen (Mojo Video) and Doug Bruhnke (Growth Nation).

Jack Welch has commented in Lee Benson's success and called it "the best management system I've ever seen." Read more about the event and sign-up by 5pm on Monday to make sure you have a seat for this event.

Other participants in the event include Vistage Arizona and Arizona Commerce Authority.

Click here for more information on AZ Accelerate 2012.

AZIGG Into Africa: Opportunities to Grow

Monday, May 7, 7:30am – 9:00am

Into Africa: Opportunities to Grow

Lee W. Clegg, President of CommerceGhana.com

Erika Amoako-Agyei, Founder/Writer of African Business Review

Dr. Innocent Abiaka – EVP of AMI Consultants

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Who should attend: Business leaders looking opportunities in Africa and around the world to grow their business.

Our speakers provide tips and real world examples of Arizona organizations succeeding in their global growth initiatives.

This month, we're honored to have Lee Clegg, Erika Amoako-Agyei and Dr. Innocent Abiaka to share their expertise about expanding your business in Africa.

 

Arizona's International Nonprofits 4/2/12

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Monday, April 2, 7:30am – 9:00am

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Arizona’s International Nonprofits

"Having More Impact from the Desert"

With Maryanne Weiss (Gustare), Tony Banegas (Arizona Community Foundation), Marilee L. Dal Pra (Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust), J.P. Dahdah (Advance Guatemala), Tom Egan (Esperanca), Tony Mollica (Project Foundation) & Sue Reiner (AZCIV).

In the planning for over 2 years, we are honored to have some of the top international nonprofit experts at our April 2nd event. The meeting will be moderated by Maryanne Weiss of Gustare.

Click here for more information and to register.

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.

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Arizona-Canada Growth Opportunities

AZIGG: Arizona-Canada Business Opportunities

Brad Niblock - Consul and Senior Trade Commissioner

Sally Taylor - Director at KeatsConnelly

Monday, February 6, 2012

7:30am – 9:00am

SkySong 1475 N Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale

$20 in advance ($25 @ the door)

Breakfast Snacks and Beverages. Free Parking.

Who should attend: Business leaders looking to export and grow globally.

Brad Niblock is the new Consul and Senior Trade Commissioner for the Canadian Consulate. He will be reviewing opportunities for Arizona companies to expand in Canada and sharing success stories. We'll also have Sally Taylor of KeatsConnelly sharing information for Americans and Canadians as they look to increase wealth and save on taxes with cross-border business and living.

Thank you to Snell & Wilmer L.L.P., a top international law firm in Arizona, for supporting these international events. Also thanks to Growth Nation, a top international marketing and sales firm based in Scottsdale.

Welcome internationalists!

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More Info: At AZIGG or Growth Nation

Exhibitors and Sponsors

Arizona Council for International Visitors (AZCIV)

Arizona International Growth Group (AZIGG)

Canadian Consulate Phoenix

CQ Coach

Growth Nation

Eight / Arizona PBS April 2012 Auction

Henry & Horne L.L.P.

KeatsConnelly

Scottsdale Sister Cities Association

Shape Up US "Fit City Scottsdale" 2/18/12

Snell & Wilmer

"The Great Canadian Picnic" 2/4/12