Take Charge

by Don Rodriguez

In a first for the Southwest, the Arizona Technology Council is offering a transformational leadership executive certificate program to offer experienced business leaders a framework for a new way of thinking to lead self, others and organizations. Graduates of the program conducted in partnership with ImpaQ Solutions will gain insight and multiple perspectives to advance … [More]

Publisher named to board of directors

by Don Rodriguez

Ray Schey, publisher of the Phoenix Business Journal, is one of the newest members of the Arizona Technology Council’s board of directors. In his role as publisher, Schey is responsible for managing all day-to-day aspects of the publication, which reaches more than 60,000 business professionals in the Phoenix area. He was promoted to the role in May 2014 after serving as … [More]

Arizona Technology Council debuts first annual report

by Don Rodriguez

In the inaugural edition of its annual report, the Arizona Technology Council recaps a year of strong results to help demonstrate why it has become the state’s voice for technology and the driving force behind the effort to make Arizona the fastest-growing tech hub in the nation. “This report crystalizes how strategic elements that we have honed for years contribute to a … [More]

Tempe Chamber Welcomes New Board Members

by Meghan Dorn

The Tempe Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome five professionals representing diverse organizations to its board of directors. The Nominating Committee believes that the following individuals will be instrumental in shaping the future of the Tempe Chamber. Peter Adams – Ping! Development Peter Adams is the founder and owner of Ping! Development, a software … [More]

More Global Success via Export Circles

by Don Henninger

Export CirclesSM by Global Chamber® is for successful executives who are already exporting or importing, and are looking for even more cross-border growth and success. We’re working with Exporter of the Year Lee Benson (Able Aerospace, Able Engineering and ETW) and other top business leaders to create a unique monthly experience for executives that helps them get to the next … [More]

500 Metros, Unlimited Opportunities

by Arielle Cottrell

It’s not a secret that joining a chamber of commerce can provide you with a valuable network and help your business grow. Chambers of commerce exist to further the interest of businesses by connecting them with each other, their target markets and resources they need to be successful. The question is no longer “if” a company should join a chamber, but “which ones?” Companies … [More]

Making Global Connections Work 

by Dakota Drake

Warmer business connections create customer and partner relationships that start better and have a greater chance of success, and yet those are more difficult to facilitate across borders. Greater distance and different cultures make starting and maintaining relationships more of a chore. But technology and the Global Chamber® make it easier in today’s world to create good … [More]

Globalize Your Company through Interns

by Arielle Cottrell

Doing business in today’s global economy requires companies to evolve frequently in order to solve the world’s complex problems. Innovation begins internally by building a team full of international talent, including interns. Hiring an intern from another country can help your company get a fresh perspective on global business and is an enriching experience for both parties. … [More]

Going Global Makes You More Creative

by Doug Bruhnke

An article earlier this year by Brent Crane in Atlantic Magazine put forth the premise that traveling and experiencing the world makes a person more creative. There’s even science behind it. The article reports that scientists found new sounds, smells, language, tastes, sensations and sights spark different synapses in the brain — inspiring creativity. “The key, critical … [More]

The League of Extraordinaries

by Dakota Drake

Global Chamber® facilitates connections that bring new customers, partners, resources, deals, revenue and profit. We have created a variety of unique methods for members to connect with new opportunities, including via events — both public and private — that connect members with people and organizations that they target. Membership has its privileges! An example of the way … [More]