Resources to Grow Globally
This Phoenix and Tucson list of resources to grow globally has been compiled by AZIGG. Please forward any input us at info@azigg.com.
Sponsoring Organizations
Snell & Wilmer
www.swlaw.com; Contact Brett Johnson at
bwjohnson@swlaw.com, 602-382-6000
Founded in 1938, Snell & Wilmer is a full-service business law firm with
more than 400 attorneys practicing in eight offices throughout the western
United States and in Mexico, including Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona; Los
Angeles and Orange County, California; Denver, Colorado; Las Vegas,
Nevada; Salt Lake City, Utah; and Los Cabos, Mexico. Representing
corporations, small businesses, and individuals, our mission is to take a
genuine interest in our clients, understand their objectives and meet or
exceed their expectations.
Growth Nation
www.growthnation.com;
Contact Doug Bruhnke at
doug@growthnation.com, 480-595-5000
Growth Nation helps business owners reach their global growth potential by
developing and executing successful marketing, sales and business
development strategies and plans. We increase leads, improve lead
conversion and grow brand value. We've created over US$1 billion of new
revenue and $500 million of new earnings primarily in information
technology, energy, healthcare, professional services and manufacturing.
The end result is that with Growth Nation, business owners either don't
need to ask for investor money, OR it's a much better conversation when
they do.
Other Arizona-based Resources
Arizona Commerce Authority
www.azcommerce.com;
602-771-1192
Through leadership and collaborative partnerships, our mission is to
create vibrant communities and a globally competitive Arizona economy. The
International Trade and Investment Division of the Arizona
Commerce Authority assists small and medium sized Arizona companies with their
exporting efforts. We also help market Arizona to foreign companies as an
excellent location for their U.S. expansion.
Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry
www.azchamber.com;
Contact the office at 602-248-9172
Uniting Business. Advancing Arizona. Our goal is to serve as the
collective voice for Arizona business at the state legislature. The
Arizona Chamber exists to represent the interests of commerce and industry
in a way that enhances our state economy
Arizona Council for International Visitors (AZCIV)
www.azciv.org;
Contact Sue Reiner at
sue@azciv.org
The mission of the Arizona Council for International Visitors is to
develop citizen diplomats in public and business sectors through education
and awareness of international issues and by providing a broader
understanding of world cultures and global affairs through the hosting of
foreign leaders.
Our members engage with visitors invited to America by the United
States Department of State and other federal government agencies by:
· Arranging their appointments with local government officials and business leaders
· Scheduling their visits to educational and cultural institutions
· Hosting receptions and dinners with community and corporate leaders
· Providing home hospitality with volunteer host families.
Arizona District Export Council
www.exportaz.org
The Arizona District Export Council (DEC) assists the Phoenix and Tucson
Export Assistance Centers of the U.S. Commercial Service, implementing the
Commerce Department’s export promotion programs and directives. The
council is composed of business and trade experts from Arizona companies
who are appointed by the Secretary of Commerce and serve without
compensation.
Some of the council's activities include educational seminars, one-on-one
counseling to assist companies enter new markets, trade show promotions
and coordination of export promotions activities at the local and national
level. Together with assorted state and local organizations throughout the
state, both public and private, we pool our resources in promoting Arizona
products and services throughout the world
Arizona State University at SkySong
www.asu.edu;
Contact 480-884-1654
With its combination of ASU research units, multinational corporations and
individual innovators, SkySong is Arizona's global portal to the
international knowledge economy. To help your company take advantage of
the possibilities SkySong creates, a number of business services and
programs are offered or facilitated by ASU. SkySong is an international
business and innovation center that serves as a global focal point for
technological innovation, cross-disciplinary collaboration and expansion
of world trade. SkySong builds vital networks between university
innovations, regional progress and the global technology industry.
Arizona Technology Council
www.aztechcouncil.org;
Contact Deborah Zack at
602-343-8329
The Arizona Technology Council is a non-profit trade association founded
to connect, represent and support the state's expanding technology
industry. To promote economic growth and professional development in
Arizona's technology sector, the Council provides members networking
opportunities, business support and access to educational forums
Canada
Government of Canada, Consulate of Canada
Contact Brad Niblock, Consul & Senior Trade Commissioner
www.phoenix.gc.ca
Ontario, Canada International Marketing Centre - Los Angeles
Contact Alana Wagner Email:
LNGLS.Ontario@international.gc.ca
The Ontario International Marketing Centre is co-located with the Canadian
Consulate General in Los Angeles. The Ontario office is a part of the
Government of Ontario, Canada and has a role of promoting trade and
investment.
City of Phoenix
www.phoenix.gov;
Contact Michael Shelton at
602-495-5509 and
Michael.Shelton@phoenix.gov
The City of Phoenix has various programs to help companies that plan to
open offices or to expand their facilities in Phoenix. The business
assistance programs range from issuing Industrial Development Authority
bonds, to creating duty-free Foreign Trade Zones, to providing worker
training grants. The International Program of the Community and Economic
Development Department markets Phoenix to potential foreign investors and
then helps them locate offices or manufacturing plants in Phoenix
Franchise Integration
www.franway.com;
Contact Jack Eberenz at
602-625-5106 and
jack@franway.com
If someone says “franchising” you say “call Jack.” Franchise Integration
organizes the complex elements of franchising into manageable long term
successful systems. Making use of Jack Eberenz’ 30 years of leadership
experience with franchisors worldwide, the company provides services that
include strategic planning, advising new franchisors and turning-around
existing franchise systems.
Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC)
www.gpec.org;
Contact Chris Petroff at
cpetroff@gpec.org
The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) attracts quality businesses to
the Greater Phoenix region from around the world and advocates and
champions foundational efforts to improve the region’s competitiveness.
GPEC provides expert support in streamlining site searches for businesses,
connecting decision-makers who can expedite the process and leveraging
knowledge assets that spur innovation.
Since 1989, GPEC’s unique structure and solid partnerships have supported a sustainable, high-performance economy. Today, GPEC is comprised of 18 communities, Maricopa County and more than 140 private-sector companies, serving as the catalyst that strengthens the region’s economic base, ensuring it is both diversified and competitive.
Growth Nation (see top of the page)
Arizona SCORE
www.scorearizona.org;
Contact Maryanne Weiss A resource partner of the United States Small
Business Administration, SCORE® is a nationally organized
nonprofit association dedicated to the formation, growth and success of
small business enterprises nationwide. Here in the Valley of the Sun,
Greater Phoenix SCORE® has real-world professionals with
time-tested knowledge. Counselors donate thousands of hours to help small
businesses in Arizona succeed by providing personal business counseling
and seminars on every important business subject. In Tucson, Southern
Arizona SCORE meets the needs of the business community.
Indo-American Chamber of Commerce
Contact Carmo Ferrandez at
480-756-1425 and
environtech@juno.com
Maricopa Small Business Development Center
www.maricopaSBDC.com;
The Maricopa Small Business Development Center is a non profit
organization funded by the SBA and the Maricopa Community Colleges. The
program has been in operation since the mid 1980s and has assisted
thousands of small businesses in Maricopa County. We offer free one-on-one
counseling, low cost training and free technical assistance. We have 3
offices in Maricopa County which are located in Central Phoenix, Mesa and
Surprise. The Center is part of the AZSBDC Network which has eleven
Centers throughout Arizona. For more information please call us at
480-784-0590 or visit our website at
www.maricopasbdc.com.
Michigan State University Global Edge
www.globaledge.msu.edu
Opportunity Greater Phoenix
http://blog.opportunitygreaterphoenix.com/?p=2150
All business information all the time about Phoenix, Arizona.
OWIT-Phoenix
www.owitphoenix.org;
Contact info@owitphoenix.org
Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations
www.pcfraz.org;
Contact Conni Ingallina at
conni@sossolutions.org
The Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations is an independent and
nonpartisan membership organization designed to assist leaders in Metro
Phoenix to respond more effectively to a rapidly changing world. The
Committee is dedicated to furthering the position of Metro Phoenix as a
major regional and international policy center
Phoenix Sister Cities
www.phoenixsistercities.org
Scottsdale Sister Cities
www.scottsdalesistercities.com
Small Business Administration
www.sba.gov
Contact: Jim Pipper
Snell & Wilmer (see top of the page)
Thunderbird School of Global Management
www.thunderbird.edu;
Contact Joseph Babcock at
joseph.babcock@thunderbird.edu
Founded in 1946 here in Arizona, Thunderbird is the first and oldest
graduate management school focused exclusively on global business. It is
regarded as the world’s leading institution in the education of global
managers and is ranked No. 1 in international business by the Financial
Times, U.S. News & World Report and The Wall Street Journal/Harris
Interactive Business School Survey.
US Export Assistance Center
www.buyusa.gov/arizona;
Contact Sally Chambers at
sally.chambers@mail.doc.gov
The U.S. Commercial Service is the trade promotion unit of the
International Trade Administration. US Commercial Service trade
specialists in 107 U.S. cities and in more than 80 countries work with
your company to help you get started in exporting or increase your sales
to new global markets. Our services include:
· World class market research
· Trade events that promote your product or service to qualified buyers
· Introductions to qualified buyers and distributors
· Counseling
and advocacy through every step of the export process