Tempe Chamber President/CEO Mary Ann Miller will be leaving her position after more than 21 years with the organization. She will leave her position effective August 31, 2016. Brian Wood, of Waste Management and chair-elect of the Chamber, will head the search committee. “During her tenure, Mary Ann has guided the Chamber through diverse economies, from helping small … [More]
Steven G. Zylstra Summer 2016 Message
Who are the leaders to follow? As Arizona and the rest of the nation enter the home stretch leading to the November elections, this is a question that comes up again and again. When it arises in the state’s technology community, the answer is easier to reach: They walk among members of the Arizona Technology Council. Several council initiatives are preparing rising stars for … [More]
A Winning Session
As the voice for the state’s technology community, the Arizona Technology Council becomes intimately involved with helping shape the public policy that can drive our industry forward. Fortunately, the Council’s priorities for the most part meshed with those of our lawmakers, as proven by action in the 52nd Arizona Legislature combined with the support of Gov. Doug … [More]
National Interest
Imagine launching an idea unlike anything that’s been done. Now imagine that idea gets the attention of colleagues across the country. Even better, the White House is interested. This is what is happening with the Chief Science Officers (CSO) program, which puts Arizona students in charge when it comes to getting their schools interested in science, technology, engineering … [More]
Seeing the Light
It’s a rare sight — if a person can even see it. That’s why the Arizona Technology Council is interested in helping preserve a commodity that literally disappears at the flip of a switch: darkness. The dark skies over the state were an early gateway for the state’s movement into science and technology circles. Astronomers and others have turned to Arizona’s dark sky corridor … [More]
New Dimension
To address the issues related to new processes that are rapidly changing the traditional methods of manufacturing, the Arizona Technology Council has established the Additive Manufacturing Committee. Additive manufacturing (AM) refers to methods in which parts are fabricated layer by layer compared to cutting a part out of a solid block of material. It’s more commonly known … [More]
Millennial View
The Arizona Technology Council added the millennial point of view with one of three recent appointments to its board of directors. The newest board members are Brad Jannenga co-founder of WebPT; David Woody, senior vice president, technology operations and transformation at American Express; and Chad T. Fogg, an operations and logistics manager for Uber Technologies. By … [More]
Two Phoenix-area Exporters Win President’s E Award
Congratulations City of Phoenix and Team EXOS! This year there are two recipients for the President’s E Award for exporting that are based in the Phoenix area, and both are Global Chamber® members. The President’s “E” Award was initiated in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy to recognize excellence by companies and municipalities for contributions to … [More]
A New View of the World: Women in Global Business
We have made a lot of progress in growing our chapter here at Global Chamber® Dallas. We have quickly connected with international business professionals all over the DFW area. We are providing them with a home base to meet other like-minded (as in global expansion-minded) individuals who are leading their organizations to connect the world through cross-border commerce and … [More]
Too Many Politicians Getting It Wrong on Trade
The idea of Global Chamber® started eight years ago when Barry Goldwater, Jr. stood up in a crowded public meeting in Phoenix and declared “foreigners need to be kept out of Arizona because they take our jobs.” It was a wrong idea then, and it’s wrong now. We want foreign investment, because while foreign companies employ 5 percent of the U.S. workforce, they account for 8 … [More]
Arizona Will Benefit from the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement
Global Chamber® hosted Luis Jimenez of the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative at our headquarters in SkySong to discuss the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement. Despite plenty of discussion on all sides, the consensus of experts is that TPP will help Arizona companies and create more jobs. Founded in 1962, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is … [More]
Arizona-Mexico Trade Is Growing, and Creates Jobs on Both Sides of the Border
“While much attention is given to the rising volume of U.S. imports from México over the past decade, what is often overlooked is the fact that México has emerged as the second destination in the world for U.S. exports,” said Consul General of Mexico in Phoenix Roberto Rodríguez, referring to statistics of the U.S. Census Bureau highlights. “In 2015, U.S. companies exported USD … [More]
Growing Your Small Business Globally
With the vast resources available including the services of Global Chamber®, exporting abroad is no longer just for the big corporations. An increasing number of small U.S. businesses are growing by finding key markets outside the U.S. The following are a few items a small business should keep in mind. Demand: More than 95 percent of the world’s population and 70 percent … [More]
Why San Jose? (Costa Rica)
Global Chamber® is a thriving and collaborating community of CEOs, executives and professionals growing to more than 500 metro areas around the world. Now we’re in Costa Rica (Metro San Jose) because we seek to collaborate with regional groups for the creation of a more global business within Costa Rica and with the world. Metro San Jose is here with standardized business … [More]
Finding Common Ground For Greater Impact
I know what you’re thinking: “Why is there a nonprofit section in a ‘business’ magazine?” But my hope is that it will become increasingly clear as you navigate through this inaugural section where our goal is to strengthen the critical connection between the for-profit and nonprofit sectors in Arizona. Let’s explore together how we can create strong, meaningful and strategic … [More]
Finding the Right Fit as a Board Member
Josiah happily served for six years as a board member of a social profit organization focused on homeless youth, the maximum allowed by the board’s term limit. He thought about transitioning to a volunteer direct-service role, but realized he truly enjoyed governance. He approached another social profit organization with a mission close to his heart and expressed interest in … [More]
On The Board and In The Spotlight: Profile on Nonprofit Board Member Samantha Hagan
How long have you served on this board? May 2016 will be 6 years What drew you to this organization? A client told me about Gabriel’s Angels and their CEO Pam Gaber, so I reached out to meet her for coffee. At the time I was looking to join a local board; I wanted to find the right fit for me and believe in the mission of the organization. Once I met Pam and heard … [More]
Fact or Fiction: Nonprofit Myth-Busters
Debunking myths about nonprofits is probably one of my favorite parts of this job. There is so much misinformation being shared (and believed) by not only nonprofits themselves, but also the community at large. As citizens, board members, volunteers and donors, it is important that you are as informed and knowledgeable as possible on a few of the major misconceptions … [More]
