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]

Why FDI Matters

by Doug Bruhnke

One of the events years ago that inspired creation of the Global Chamber® was a public meeting in Phoenix that featured a prominent Arizona businessperson standing up and declaring that “foreign companies are not welcome in Arizona because they take away jobs.” And yet nothing could be further from the truth. Part of our mission is to dispel wrong thinking like this. In … [More]

Discover Global Markets 

by Doug Bruhnke

Last month, Global Chamber® was a supporting partner for the Discover Global Markets Conference in Silicon Valley. These are events — four per year — that connect U.S. companies to global opportunities through the U.S. Commercial Service resources around the world. The first session of 2015 was focused on sustainability solutions and was held in February in Santa Clara, … [More]

To Export: Connect, Embrace and Commit

by Doug Bruhnke

Exporting is not easy. Less than 1 percent of U.S. companies export. But at least 20 percent of U.S. companies have operating systems in place to be successful with international expansion. Here are three tips to help you be more effective in your global growth. 1) Connect. Start your global journey on the right foot with good ideas and resources, and then stay connected to … [More]

Global Chamber Launched to 500 Metro Areas

by Arielle Cottrell

Global Chamber® has officially launched globally, serving companies throughout the world looking to grow across borders. Our team keeps you engaged with information and resources you need to grow. Every successful global executive will admit that they could have done it better and faster, and we’re gaining techniques every day to help you be more successful. The benefits of … [More]

Find Capital for Exporting through a New Investment Platform 

by Kati Suominen

As the global economy rebounds, American small businesses are going global. While less than 1 percent of U.S. companies currently export, three-quarters of those and almost one-quarter of non-exporters are looking to expand their global sales. Timing is right, with growing markets worldwide and small-business optimism at the highest level since 2007. But going global is an … [More]

It Takes a Village to Grow Globally

by Doug Bruhnke

It takes a village to grow globally. You need partners, customers, employees and functional professionals in logistics, operations, international tax law, intellectual property and more. The bar is a little higher for selling internationally than selling down the street. For our hundreds of speakers over the years, we’ve heard two quotes over and over: “Why did we wait 10 … [More]

CEO Peer Advisory Boards Support Global Growth

by Susan Giles Bischak

Your company is scaling for growth, going global and managing outcomes. Or, as many of our CEOs call it, “navigating the voyage.” But who has your back? And who are the comparable peers who can ask tough questions and be a sounding board when the ship may need to make a 180-degree turn in another direction? That’s most important when you’re exporting and going global, … [More]

Faster Global Growth with World-Class Systems

by Oren Tabib

Like any business owner or top-level executive, you think twice about the investments you make. You want to be wise and focus on growing revenue, reducing cost, improving processes and optimizing your human resources. That’s even more important when growing globally. The bar is high, and you elevate to it. More and more successful companies are deciding to go beyond their … [More]

Launched in Phoenix, Tucson, Salt Lake, Kathmandu, and More

by Dakota Drake

Company leaders may join the Global Chamber® from anywhere in the world and get value. A new customer, partner or trusted resource is only a Skype call away. We are focused on growing out members in 500 metropolitan areas around the world. In addition, we are establishing chapters in dozens and then hundreds of cities, and we’ve already rolled out to Phoenix, Tucson, Salt … [More]