Q: How long have you served on this board? A: One and half years What drew you to this organization? A: I was drawn to YNPN Phoenix because of their impact on young professionals’ lives and their desire to affect change in the social sector. Q: What would you say is one of the biggest challenges for a young professional serving on a nonprofit board? A: Lack of … [More]
Workforce Development through National Service Programs
An educated and skilled workforce is one of the top factors in determining business attraction and expansion decisions. We can think of the usual places to look for these candidates: college recruiting, job boards, career fairs. However, have you considered a VISTA alumnus to fill that next job? Let’s take a step back. First, what is a VISTA? VISTA (Volunteers in Service to … [More]
Building Better Boards – Leadership that Matters
The role of the nonprofit governing board is vital to the long-term success of any nonprofit organization. The board is the critical lynchpin in creating a successful partnership with the CEO/ED that works toward long-term organizational sustainability. According to BoardSource, an innovator in governance thought leadership, exceptional boards add significant value to their … [More]
Tips to Grow across Metros and Borders
Global Chamber® makes it easier for our members to connect to opportunities across metro areas and borders. In today’s busy world where everyone is running a mile a minute, you need something to stand out from the crowd to get noticed: an amazing technology, a world-class product and/or a little warmth. With one, two or three of these, you’ll more easily reach new clients, new … [More]
Global Trade Is Changing Phoenix Metro
With 85 percent of business growth happening outside of the U.S., and more than 99.7 percent of new business being created outside of Arizona, more and more companies and communities are accessing new global opportunities. That’s why we’re here — helping members of Global Chamber® access new opportunities. Last month, Jeanine Jerkovic, director of Economic Development for … [More]
It’s Time to Get Involved with Global Business
Most business opportunities are somewhere else, not in your town, state or even country! Metro Phoenix, for instance, represents less than 0.3 percent of global business activity. More than 85 percent of new business opportunities are outside the U.S. And yet fewer than 1 percent of companies are going after that 85 percent, because fewer than 1 percent of companies export and, … [More]
Selecting a Distributor in a Foreign Country
Going with the big, established distributor isn’t always the best strategy. Relationships matter, but not always like you think. Jokari, a U.S. manufacturer of kitchen and household gadgets along with storage and organization products, utilized a large, established distributor in Japan and enjoyed some success. When three key executives of the distributor decided to leave and … [More]
Connect to Global Career and Consulting Projects
At the Global Chamber®, we believe if you want to have a global career, you should have a global career — wherever you wish to live. And your company should have access to special global executives and professionals to lead growth. That’s why part of our daily goal is to connect members who want a global career to more companies that offer global jobs, and vice-versa. Browse … [More]
