Thank you to the team at Polsinelli for sharing a dozen top legal experts at seven locations across the U.S. to discuss NAFTA and trade. Trade deals, rules and laws are changing weekly, so we encourage our importing, exporting and investing members to stay ahead of the changes. The Polsinelli law firm provided expert knowledge for companies looking to grow under the upcoming … [More]
12 Habits for Warm Connectors
Every day, we guide members in their “warm connecting” with other members and people who have been identified as good connections. Warm connecting is a focused, effective way of networking. There are many ways to network but, for most of our members, warm connecting is the best because there is some thought about their business goals before we make that warm introduction — and … [More]
Key Business Insights for Investing in Africa
Businesses should look past economic data to judge where in Africa to invest. Otherwise, they are setting themselves up for higher risk and potential failure by seeing only a small fraction of the entire picture. Global Chamber® member In On Africa recently published the 2017 Africa Country Benchmark Report (ACBR), presenting the most comprehensive view of the intermingling … [More]
Tips for Cross-Cultural Communication
Global Chamber® was pleased to recently host a worldwide discussion for exporters, importers and cross-border investors looking to be more effective in their global business by improving their cross-cultural communications. This is a regional program, and the next one is January 16th with more experts. We speak with experts on globalization, localization and translation to … [More]
Trade Missions to New Markets Worldwide
Global Chamber® is pleased to partner with USTDA (U.S. Trade and Development Agency) on a continuous stream of “reverse trade missions” that expose U.S. exporters to new business opportunities in countries around the world. Many of the opportunities are in infrastructure, power generation and industrial development — including automotive, aerospace, healthcare and more. For … [More]
We can’t go back to the future …
If you lived through the ‘80s, you will definitely remember an iconic moment from Back to the Future. It’s the moment Marty McFly, played by Michael J. Fox, realizes his future is at risk of never happening as his siblings begin to disappear from a family photo. Much like young Marty, we can’t forget what the picture of our future as a community might look like if we don’t … [More]
The Nonprofit/For-Profit Connection: AWE Corporate Interiors and Cancer Support Community AZ
As a full-service, woman-owned, office furniture dealership, AWE Corporate Interiors had an idea that would not only help the Cancer Support Community Arizona (CSACZ) — the leader in providing FREE emotional support to anyone impacted by cancer — but would also benefit its manufacturer representatives. Five years ago, Andrea Moseley, president, CEO and owner of AWE, was … [More]
998, 999, 1,000!
The Alliance was excited to reach a huge milestone in 2017 — reaching 1,000 members! We have experienced tremendous growth, going from 750 members in 2015 to 1,000 in 2017. To celebrate, we gave away $1,000 to three lucky nonprofits at our Annual Conference in September. Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank provides a number of programs to help our neighbors in need with … [More]
Your Business and Arizona Gives Day
Arizona is home to more than 20,000 nonprofits that provide services we rely on every day. Our nonprofits create safe places to learn, live, and fulfill dreams. They enrich our lives through art and culture, and protect our natural wonders, cultural heritage and human dignity. In order to strengthen Arizona’s nonprofit community, Arizona Gives Day was created as a way to … [More]
On The Board and In The Spotlight: Shaylinn Aleman
Name: Shaylinn Aleman Company: Arizona College Access Network Job Title: Membership Manager Board: Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits Board Title: Apprentice Board Member How long have you served on this board? I am in my second year. What drew you to this organization? In 2016, I joined a program called the Manifesto Project, which, essentially, pairs a young … [More]
The Board’s Role in Advocacy: An Expectation for Engaged Leadership
Advocacy is a powerful way to leverage the important mission work that your organization does in your community. Board members — as influential community leaders — can help increase the likelihood of your nonprofit’s success by engaging in advocacy. Fundamentally, board members are champions for their missions and have an opportunity to connect their passion for their … [More]
Winter 2017 President’s Message
With the role as the principal advocate for science- and technology-based companies in the state, you can imagine there really is little down time for the Arizona Technology Council. That’s especially true when it comes to public policy. While you are gearing up for the holidays, we already are looking ahead to January when we, through members of our Public Policy Committee, … [More]
Need for NAFTA
To the rest of the country if not the world, the U.S. border lately has meant only one thing: the Wall. But to those in the know, the borders — yes, it seems observers have forgotten there are two — have meant something else: opportunity. A lot of this has been due to North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which 24 years ago created the world’s largest free trade zone … [More]
Four new members named to Council’s board
The Arizona Technology Council Board of Directors recently elected four new members to serve three-year terms. The new members are Chad Fogg of Uber, Greg Kertman of Alliance Bank of Arizona, Bob Rasmussen of Honeywell Aerospace and Chuck Vermillion of AccountabilIT to its board of directors. “Chuck, Greg, Bob and Chad are fantastic additions to our board, bringing more … [More]
Winning Ways
Whether working in solitude or as a team, being an innovator likely means working long days in relative anonymity while perfecting what may be — or not — the next big thing. But for at least one night of the year, the Arizona Technology Council casts the spotlight on the segment of the science and technology focused on making a better future. The Council in conjunction with … [More]
On Guard
In a world besieged by what seem to be new wide-ranging cyber threats arising daily, building a combat-ready force is not a bad idea. To help, two member organizations of the Arizona Technology Council have teamed to open a second location of a facility dedicated to supporting revolutionary advancements in cybersecurity. The Metro Phoenix location of the Arizona Cyber … [More]
Taking the Lead
Becoming a leader. Many people spend an entire career looking for ways to accomplish this. Middle and high school students are getting the chance now, thanks to a program based in Arizona. When the Chief Science Officers (CSO) program was launched by Arizona SciTech a few years ago, it was viewed as a way to increase student voice in school and community discussions about … [More]
November 2017 Message from Julie S. Cook
Serving as the president and the chief cheerleader of NAWBO Phoenix for the 2017/18 year is a privilege of a lifetime. I’m meeting and connecting with so many amazing women who have had and are making a huge influence in my life. Because of how my life has been affected in such a positive way, I encourage businesswomen — and men, of course — to come and see what NAWBO is … [More]
