South of the Border Lunch August 5th

South of the Border Lunch

New Opportunities with Mexico

Consul General Roberto Rodriguez Hernandez - Opportunities

Honduras Honorary Consul Tony Banegas - Border Immigration

AZ Treasurer Candidate Hugh Hallman - Cross-Border Business

Plus Two CEO's Discussing Trade and Investment Opportunities for Arizona Businesses in and with Mexico.

   

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

11:00am – 1:00pm

Macayo's Restaurant, 4001 N Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85012

Speakers plus full lunch with beverage - $29.95 all inclusive. Free parking.

Doors open at 11:00am. Lunch 11:30am to noon. Speakers noon to 1pm.

For more global business initiatives in Metro Phoenix, including the Global Chamber, read more in In Business Magazine.

Who should attend: Arizona leaders looking to grow globally and network with the international business community.  
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What to Expect: Speakers will provide the latest trade & investment opportunities with Mexico. Join us for global business information, connections and resources. This is the last AZIGG event before the conversion to Global Chamber Phoenix!

Welcome internationalists!

Questions? Contact Yvonne @ 480-595-5000 (yvonne@globalchamber.org)

Best International Restaurants in Phoenix, Arizona (2014, updated)

International restaurants in Phoenix, Tucson and other cities and towns across Arizona add to international flavor of the state... quite literally.

Here's an updated list of the best international food in Arizona. Did we miss your favorite place? Send in your input to doug@globalchamber.org.

Best International Restaurants in Phoenix (and Arizona)

Afghan: Flaming Kebob (Mesa and Tempe), Kyber Halal (Phoenix)

Bosnian: Caffe Sarajevo (Phoenix)

Brazilian: Fogo de Chao (Scottsdale)

British/Irish: Codfather (Phoenix), Cornish Pasty Company (Tempe and Mesa), George and Dragon (Phoenix), Rula Bula (Tempe), Skeptical Chymist (Scottsdale)

Cambodian: Reathrey Sekong (Phoenix)

Canadian: Zany Beaver (Tucson)

Caribbean: Chino Bandido (Phoenix and Chandler), Havana Cafe (Phoenix), Millie's Cafe Puerto Rican Cuisine (Mesa)

Chinese: China Chile* (Phoenix), China King (Chandler), China Magic Noodle House (Chandler), Chou's Kitchen (Chandler), George and Son (Scottsdale), Great Wall Hong Kong Cuisine (Phoenix), New Hong Kong Restaurant (Phoenix), Szechuan Palace* (Phoenix)

Dutch: Rokerij (Phoenix)

Ecuadorian: Mi Comida Restaurante Latino (Phoenix)

El Salvadorian: Restaurant Salvadoreno (Mesa)

Ethiopian: Cafe Lalibela (Tempe), Gojo Ethiopian (Phoenix)

Filipino: Hey Joe! (food truck), Halo-Halo (Phoenix)

French: Amuse Bouche Bistro (Surprise), Au Petit Four (Scottsdale), Coup des Tartes (Phoenix), La Petite France (Scottsdale), Sophie's (Phoenix), Vincent's on Camelback (Phoenix), Vincent Market Bistro (Phoenix), Zinc Bistro (Phoenix)

German: Brat Haus (Scottsdale), Europa Pastry Cafe (Phoenix), German Sausage Company (Phoenix), Haus Murphy's (Glendale), Zur Kate (Mesa)

Greek: Greekfest* (Phoenix)

Indian: Al Hamra* (Scottsdale), Indian Delhi Palace (Phoenix), Jewel of the Crown (Scottsdale), Maharaja Palace (Glendale), Tandoori Times (Glendale and Scottsdale), The Dhaba (Tempe), Udupi Cafe (Scottsdale)

Italian: Andreoli Italian Grocer* (Scottsdale), Alexi's Grill (Phoenix), Avanti's (Phoenix), Cibo (Phoenix), Crudo (Italian), Giuseppe's on 28th (Phoenix), Marcellino Ristorante (Phoenix), Noca (Scottsdale), Pasta Brioni (Scottsdale), Pizzeria Bianco* (Phoenix), 'Pomo (Scotttsdale), Postino Arcadia and Central (Phoenix), Sassi (Scottsdale), Tomaso's (Phoenix and Chandler), Trattoria Bianco (Phoenix), Tutti Santi (Scottsdale, Gilbert and Glendale)

Japanese: Dozo (Scottsdale), Hana Japanese Eatery (Phoenix), Hiro Sushi (Scottsdale), Nobuo at Teeter House* (Phoenix), Roka Akor* (Scottsdale), ShinBay* (Scottsdale), Shimogamo* (Chandler), Sushi Ken (Chandler), Toyama (Scottsdale), Yasu Sushi Bistro (Phoenix)

Korean: Cafe Ga Hyang (Glendale), Chodang Tofu and BBQ (Chandler), Takamatsu* (Chandler)

Kosher: Segal's Oasis Grill (Phoenix)

Lebanese: Mijana* (Tempe)

Mexican: Atoyac Estilo Oaxaca (Phoenix), Barrio Cafe* (Phoenix), Carolina's Mexican Food (Phoenix), Comedor Guadalajara* (Phoenix), El Bravo (Phoenix), El Guero Canelo* (Tucson), Elote Cafe* (Sedona), Elvira's* (Tubac), Javelina Inferno (Scottsdale), La 15 Y Salsas Mexican Grill, La Tolteca Mexican Foods (Phoenix), Los Dos Molinos (Phoenix+), Los Reyes de la Torta* (Phoenix), Mariscos Playa Hermosa (Phoenix), Mi Nidito* (Tucson), Pepe's Taco Village (Phoenix), San Carlos Bay (Phoenix)

Middle Eastern / Persian: Al-Hana at Baiz Market* (Phoenix), NAYA Mediterranean (Scottsdale), Pars Persian Cuisine (Phoenix), Persian Garden Cafe (Phoenix), Persian Room (Scottsdale)

Moroccan: Alzohour (Phoenix)

Pakistani: Curry Corner (Tempe)

Peruvian: Mi Comida Restaurante Latino (Scottsdale), Villa Peru (Tempe)

Polish: Polish Goodies (Phoenix)

Russian/Uzbek: Bon Appetit (Phoenix), Golden Valley (Phoenix), Restaurant Samarkand* (Phoenix)

Somali: Juba Restaurant (Phoenix)

Spanish: Tapas Papa Fritas (Scottsdale)

Swedish: Beaver Choice* (Tempe)

Thai: Chanpen Thai (Phoenix), Malee's on Main* (Scottsdale), Swaddee Thai Cuisine (Scottsdale and Chandler), Thai Lahna (Phoenix), Thai Spices (Mesa), Wild Thaiger* (Phoenix)

Vietnamese: Cyclo Vietnamese Cuisine (Chandler), Davang (Phoenix), Fresh Mint (Scottsdale), Khai Hoan (Tempe), Noodles Ranch (Scottsdale), Pho Thanh (Phoenix), Tea Lite Cafe (Scottsdale)

There are also many world-class resorts with great restaurants inside - some of which are international and all of which cater to international visitors.

Best Arizona Resort Dining

Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa (Phoenix)
Camelback Inn (Scottsdale)
Enchantment Resort (Sedona)
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort and Spa (Scottsdale)
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North (Scottsdale)
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch (Scottsdale)
Intercontinental Montelucia Resort and Spa (Paradise Valley)
L'Auberge de Sedona (Sedona)
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort (Tucson)
Ritz-Carlton Phoenix (Phoenix)
Royal Palms Resort and Spa (Phoenix)
Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa (Paradise Valley)
Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort (Chandler)
Talking Stick Resort and Casino (Scottsdale)
The Boulders, A Waldorf Astoria Resort (Carefree)
The Hermosa Inn (Phoenix)
The Phoenician Resort (Scottsdale)
The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa (Scottsdale)
The Westin LaPaloma Resort and Spa (Tucson)
Westward Look Resort (Tucson) 

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

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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)

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CQCoach

Polsinelli

Snell & Wilmer

Thunderbird Online

How "Buy Locally" and "Grow Globally" Come Together

In 1986 I was walking through the airport in Pusan, South Korea and a billboard struck my eye. It was a visual image of a Korean buying a foreign product, and currency flying overseas. At the time Hyundai in nearby Ulsan made one of the world's worst-built vehicles, and subsequent years became an example of poor quality. And then things changed - and today Hyundai and Kia through investment have improved dramatically, and people all over the world buy and admire their cars and trucks. Plenty of dollars fly into Pusan, Ulsan and South Korea today.

Fast forward 14 years to 1996 when living in the Detroit area and listening to Mayor Dennis Archer talk about how the region needed to transform to survive - that the auto industry needed to get better, and that Detroit needed new technology industries to start and flourish for diversification. He left soon afterwards, and we all know what's happened to Detroit without fulfilling that vision. Some good news is that after years of horrible economic news, the auto industry has come back slightly, and all is not lost quite yet. But it's on life support, and the next actions will determine survival.

Fast forward 17 years to Phoenix, Arizona and the region faces a similar cross-roads to Korea in the mid-1980's and Detroit in the mid 1990's. Will the companies, people and state invest in industries critical to sustaining life on the desert, and will the locals support those industries?

How does 'buy local' go with 'grow global'? Both are important, and are intertwined. I think in terms of five areas to increase the wealth of a region, and here they are for Arizona...

1) Buy Local. Yes you can support globalization AND 'buy local', and vice-versa. Buying local keeps currency in the state, and reduces currency 'leakage', just like Korean's buying Hyundais and Detroiters buying Grand Cherokees rolling off Chrysler's Jefferson North assembly line.

2) Export. Companies that create products and services here that have value in other states and countries bring dollars in to Arizona, increasing wealth. The key is creating competitive products that surpass other states and countries - and that takes innovation, education and inspiration.

3) Encourage Investment. When there is something good here to invest in, Americans and Foreign Nationals will invest here, again bringing wealth to Arizona. There is a competition for dollars - what does Arizona have that attracts investment here versus Texas, California and Utah?

4) Welcome Visitors. The sad legacy of SB1070 is that people around the world have gotten the sense that Arizona does not welcome visitors. Nothing could be further from the truth - the state needs and desires visitors of all (legal) types with conventions, medical tourism and others. We need to transform the legacy into a better reality and message.

5) Sustain Arizona. Create an ever-improving life and lifestyle in the state - with investments in education, the arts, diversity, freedom, family, the environment, infrastructure, et al . . . to encourage talented people of all persuasions to live and enjoy life here.

It's quite simple, really, and Arizona has the attributes for significantly more wealth creation locally and globally.

It's as easy as one, two, three, four and five.

It ain't over till it's over - join in - in one or more of the 5 areas.

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.