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]
The Nonprofit/For-Profit Connection: Experience Matters and Intel
He built his career in programming, and he did it well; working as part of a global team, Jim contributed to the initial development and testing of next-generation cable modems. But what really made his heart sing was music. After 26 years with Intel, the company offered him a unique early retirement opportunity. Through a partnership with the nonprofit Experience Matters, … [More]
Arizona Gave!
Arizona Gives Day is a 24-hour online campaign created to unite people throughout Arizona in the spirit of giving. On Tuesday, April 5, thousands of Arizonans visited azgives.org to make financial donations to the nonprofit organizations and causes that matter most to them. In this single day of giving, people from Page to Nogales and from Lake Havasu City to Fort … [More]
Valley Nonprofit Leaders Receive Recognition from their Peers
The Organization for Nonprofits Executives (ONE), serving nonprofit leaders in the Greater Phoenix area, recently announced the recipients of the 14th Annual Nonprofit “Director of the Year” Awards at its annual Nonprofit Leader Day event held on Tuesday, March 29, at the Desert Willow Conference Center. The awards, consisting of original custom artwork, were presented by ONE … [More]
Working With Nonprofits
What is something you think other businesses should know about working with nonprofit organizations? Lee Farr, Comerica Bank For Comerica Bank, investing in community nonprofits, through charitable grants and active volunteerism, is critical to both our success and the economic success and viability of the communities we serve. Supporting the nonprofit sector not only makes … [More]
