AZIGG Summer Sustainability Lunch August 1st

Arizona International Growth Group Presents

Green, Global and Greek

Arizona's Sustainability Opportunities (at Greekfest)

Toby Rolt, CEO at Brilliant Green Energy

Jim Vogt, Global Accounts at ECOtality

Patrick O'Grady, Report at Phoenix Business Journal

Monday, August 1, 2011

11:00am - 1:00pm

$38 includes an Extraordinary Greek Lunch with Beverage

Networking 11:00am / Food 11:30am / Program 12:00noon

Greekfest Restaurant

1940 East Camelback, Phoenix (NW Corner Camelback/20th)

Reservation Required; Park Behind the Building, Please

It's the 3rd Annual AZIGG summer lunch at Greekfest. Learn about the current state of cleantech and sustainability in Arizona and the global opportunities for the future. Our expert speakers will cover solar, electric vehicles and much more. Come in from the Phoenix heat and enjoy hot food and info with cool drinks and people.

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Welcome Internationalists!

Thank You Chairman Sponsors Snell &Wilmer and Growth Nation

CEO Sponsors SYNERGY HomeCare, Vision Wellness and Import Genius

Arizona International State of the State 6/6/11

Welcome to the next AZIGG event - June 6th at SkySong!

Arizona International Growth Group Presents

4th Annual

International State of the State

Featuring: Rudy Vetter, SVP with GPEC
"Greater Phoenix Economic Council"

Monday, June 6, 2011

7:30am - 9:00am

$15 includes Coffee, Juice, Fruit and Pastries; $20 at the door.

1475 N Scottsdale Road, SkySong Building, Convergence Room

Scottsdale, Arizona (SE Corner of Scottsdale Road and McDowell)

It's the 4th Annual International State of the State featuring a Key Leader Directly Involved in Attracting International Business to Arizona

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ps...We also welcome you to the "Build Your Business with BRICS" event by Growth Nation on June 16th. Learn more here about the opportunities in Brazil, Russia, India, Indonesia (and Malaysia), China and South Africa. There will also be a special presentation by the Consul General of Japan in Los Angeles with an update on the Japanese situation. Learn more here.

Celebration of International Trade in Arizona

There are several global business events coming up in Phoenix and Tucson that could be of interest if you're looking for ideas to grow globally.

The first is networking event on Thursday co-hosted by Phoenix CEO-CFO Group, ACG Arizona and AZIGG. Network at the global business table in centerfield and watch the Dbacks versus Cubs.

The global trade month celebration really kicks off in Tucson, Arizona when area exporters gather with the Arizona District Export Council at the Lodge on the Desert. More information here.

Some additional global business events are:

Growing Globally, Buying Locally - May 10 in Tempe

The Indo-American Chamber of Commerce features a unique panel of speakers on important business issues: Lori Singleton, Salt River Project; Kimber Lanning, Arizona Local First; Doug Bruhnke, Growth Nation and AZIGG. Info and sign-up.

Global Threats to Trade Secrets - May 12 in Scottsdale

National security presentation by the extraordinary Tom Liffiton, sponsored by the World Affairs Council. Joined by international visitors from Afghanistan, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh. Unique venue (The Napoleon), $20. Contact Sue

AZIGG "International State of the State" - June 6 in Scottsdale

Rudy Vetter of GPEC gives us the lowdown on what's happening with international business in Arizona. Always popular, first Monday at SkySong - sign-up today!

All the best, Doug

Arizona International Growth Group

Scottsdale, Arizona

Thanks to International Logistics Speakers April 2011

Many thanks to Ian Clough, CEO of DHL Express, Dr. Arnie Maltz, Professor at ASU and Frank Meijers, CEO of Dutch American Business Accelerator for sharing their words of wisdom on international logistics at the April 2011 AZIGG event in Scottsdale. Check out the photos by Laird Brown of Small Business Photo here. Photos in Facebook.

The full house of attendees at SkySong learned about the increasing US exports from the US, how the world is adapting to the recent Mideast unrest and Japanese earthquake, and that the Netherlands is an important logistics destination for Arizona businesses.

Our next meeting is the homerun networking event on April 28th in Phoenix followed by the International State of the State (of Arizona) on June 6th. Grow globally!

Import, Export and International Logistics April 4th

Arizona International Growth Group (AZIGG) Presents:

Import, Export and International Logistics

"Foreign Trade, Arizona Logistics and Future Outlook"

Monday, April 4, 2011

7:30am - 9:00am

Networking Starts at 7:05am

$15*, Includes Light Continental Breakfast, Coffee, Juice and Water

* $20 at the door

At ASU SkySong, 1475 N Scottsdale Road (SE Corner of McDowell)

• Ian Clough, CEO of DHL Express US: "Foreign Trade Logistics Status and Outlook"
• Dr. Arnold Maltz, Professor at ASU in International and Trans-border Logistics: "Foreign Trade and Arizona Logistics"
• Frank Meijers, Executive Director of Netherlands-American Business Accelerator: "Importing and Exporting via the Netherlands"

Featuring success story examples and practical 'how to' import, export and deliver international logistics as part of successful global business strategies.

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Welcome Internationalists!

You may also RSVP and pay at the door.

Thank you Chairman Sponsors Snell & Wilmer and Growth Nation.

Thank you CEO Sponsors SYNERGY HomeCare and Vision Wellness Center.

Thank you community partners World Affairs Council of Arizona, Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations, Arizona District Export Council, Scottsdale Sister Cities, Greater Phoenix SCORE and Arizona Technology Council.

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)

Cross Cultural Success for Global Entrepreneurs March 7th

Arizona International Growth Group Presents:

Cross Cultural Success for the Global Entrepreneur

"All I Learned NOT to Do I Learned in Junior High" - A discussion of growing international business by being culturally aware.

Monday, March 7, 2011

7:30am - 9:00am

Networking Starts at 7:05am

$18*, Includes Continental Breakfast, Coffee, Juice and Water

* $20 at the door

At ASU SkySong, 1475 N Scottsdale Road (SE Corner of McDowell)

• Gloria Petersen, CEO of Global Protocol: "Global Cross Cultural Protocol - Getting it Right for Greater Success"
• Doug Bruhnke, CEO of Growth Nation: "Cross Cultural Success Made Easy - Asia, Europe, Arizona and the World"

Featuring success story examples and practical 'how to' grow your business across borders by being more culturally aware. Whether you're growing across the globe or simply into a new market in your own country, it pays to understand the expected protocol. The presentation will include a report card and recommendations on the cross-cultural performance of Arizona business and political leaders.

Gloria Petersen is a world-reknowned global business protocol expert now based in Arizona. She was host of the Fox Television series "Images of Success" and has made frequent contributions to print media, television and radio including CNBC and the Learning Channel. Gloria is a "Certified Protocol Professional" obtained at the Protocol School of Washington(R).

Doug Bruhnke has 25 years of international business experience including living in Asia for 6 years. Doug is founder of AZIGG and owner/CEO of Growth Nation, a Scottsdale-based services firm that helps US companies grow sustainably across town, across the country and across the globe. Growth Nation also helps companies based outside the US grow in North America.

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