GLOBAL Arizona

We welcome more "Home Hospitality Guests" from around the world!

World Affairs Council of Arizona and its "Home Hospitality Guest Program" is a treasure!  And so were our guests last night, Mr. Abdelmajid Jalled and Mr. George Thomas, at our home in Scottsdale.  Orchestrated by the U.S. Dept. of State, Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs / Office of International Visitors, Mr. Jalled from Tunisia and Mr. Thomas, Escort Interpreter with the State Dept. are on a 23-day tour of the U.S. 

Pictured above: Gary Farrell, George Thomas, Kim Kubsch, Abdelmajid Jalled

What a cultural AND educational experience that was full of laughter and insightful exchange.  With Mr. Jalled's teaching area of expertise the ultilization of new information technology, he is very active in promoting the use of new communication technology in traditional education curriculum in Tunisia. 

With our enhanced knowledge of Tunisia's culture and beauty, I envision Kim & Gary being "International Visitors" real soon!   Kim & Gary, www.GLOBALArizona.com

May 5: AZIGG: “How Arizona Can Win Globally” by John Barry, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport

AZIGG: “How Arizona Can Win Globally” by John Barry, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport

Date: Monday, May 5, 2008
Start Time: 7:30 am End Time: 9:30 am
(Time Zone: US/Arizona)

Location: Maricopa County Board of Supervisor's

Category: Global Business

Global Event Description

AZIGG presents “How Arizona Can Win Globally” by John Barry, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport with Introduction by Tanney Herlocher, UPS.

Have you noticed that Arizona doesn't have a port? That we started realizing how important global business is a few years behind the leaders? Are we doomed forever because we came to the table late?

John will shed some light on this important question. He'll update us on what's happening and piece it all together for us, and hopefully find some hope for Arizona.

John Barry: Air Service Marketing and Development for Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. Arizona native (Safford). US Navy 1968-1972. Distinguished career and recognized expert on passenger airline industry and air cargo

Cost $5.00 includes coffee, juice and Greek pastries

NOTE: REVISED NEARBY LOCATION

Sponsor: Business Partners 360

Contact: Doug Bruhnke
Email: info@azigg.com
Phone: 602 595 5000

More Info: www.azigg.com

Location Details

Maricopa County Board of Supervisor's
205 W. Jefferson (10th floor)
Phoenix AZ

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April 26: TiE presents Real World Insight from Battle-Tested Entrepreneurs Conference on Entrepreneurship

Date: Saturday, April 26, 2008
Start Time: 8:00 am End Time: 4:00 pm
(Time Zone: US/Arizona)

Location: ASU SkySong

Category: Global Business

Global Event Description

Real World Insight from Battle-Tested Entrepreneurs Conference on Entrepreneurship

Featuring Three-Time Successful Serial Entrepreneur, Allan Kaplan (Keynote)
--Engage with CEOs & Founders on the Front Lines of Startup Ventures
--Learn How to Successfully Position your Venture
--Try Your Hand at Rapid Ideation

Audacious Ventures is a utility-packed full day conference on practical entrepreneurship delivered by entrepreneurs and executives with real world experience. A joint endeavor between TiE Arizona and the ASU MBA Entrepreneurship Society, Audacious Ventures is focused on bringing together the entrepreneurial business commmunity and ambitious MBA (and other) students in a collaborative forum featuring keynotes, panels on startup leadership and startup marketing, a student business concept competition and an innovation workshop.

Join fellow entrepreneurs in this one-of-a-kind venture, hosted at SkySong - the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center. REGISTER now to be part of this incredible event (an affordable education and networking opportunity)!
Featuring:
- Allan Kaplan, co-founder and former Chairman of Limelight Networks (NASDAQ: LLNW)
- Greg Head, CMO of Flypaper Studio
- Darren Steele, VP Marketing of Cheyenne Mountain Entertainment
- Craig Ballard, CEO/founder of Logistechs and Chairman, Mango Networks
- Sai Narasimhamurthy, founder and CTO, 4Blox (ASU spinout)
- Dirk Beth, founder and CEO, Mission3
- Sean Tierney, co-founder and COO, JumpBox
- David Eichler, co-founder, David & Sam PR
- Aaron Post, co-founder, Forty Media

For more details, please visit www.AUDACIOUSVENTURES.org OR
contact Anil Jain (TiE AZ President) or Bob Wallace (TiE AZ Executive Director).

COST: $35 IndUS Entrepreneurs Members
$49 Non-members
$10 Students

Contact: Anil Jain

More Info: www.AUDACIOUSVENTURES.org

Location Details

ASU SkySong
1475 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale AZ 85257

Directions

Southeast corner of McDowell Rd & Scottsdale Rd,

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April 15: Education Partnership Summit

Education Partnership Summit- 2008 by Global Interactions & China International Conference Center for Science and Technology

Education Partnership Summit- 2008 by Global Interactions & China International Conference Center for Science and Technology.

Summit Topics:
World Language and Literacy
Utilizing Technology Resources
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
Leadership for International Relationships
Creativity and Problem Solving

How to Participate:
Apply to bring a 3-6 member team
Request to invite international delegates to your school/institution/organization at the close of the summit

Outcomes:
Initiate America-Asia Institutional Partnerships
Learn skills to maintain successful relationships
Identify programs in 5 content areas for exchanging and sharing information
Develop strategies for broadening international programs for your staff and students
Prepare staff and students for a global society
Expand possibilities for programs and partnerships
Meet with existing members of successful partnerships

U.S. Steering Committee Members:
Dr. Lois Adams-Rodgers, Council of Chief State School Officers
Kathryn McVey, Arizona Department of Education
Joellen Killion, National Staff Development Council
Scott McGinnis, Joint Natl Committee for Languages
Sharon Prado, Arizona State University
Hiller Spires, North Carolina State University
Vivien Stewart, Asia Society
Tom Welch, TWelch Consulting

Contact: Jerrie
Email: info@globalinteractions.org

More Info: www.globalinteractions.org

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SkySong Sings About GLOBAL Partnerships!

SkySong sang about its GLOBAL Partnerships at the Opening Ceremony on March 27th which showcased 11 flags representing the 11 countries invovled with SkySong.  As Dr. Michael Crow, President of ASU, shared with several hundred of us globalists at the Ceremony, "SkySong is a linkage point to a world marked by a highly entrepreneurial, market driven global economy."   

Following the ceremony, tours of the second floor were orchestrated by Richard Franklin, SkySong Corporate Liaison as shown in the photo with Austria Counsel Wolfgang Klien and GLOBALArizona's Kim Kubsch.