SAVE THE DATE. NETWORK CONNECT DO BUSINESS SUCCEED EARLY BIRD SPECIAL ENDS AUGUST 15 TH

Transcription

1 SAVE THE DATE EARLY BIRD SPECIAL ENDS AUGUST 15 TH Agenda features: Global Business Why should you consider foreign markets? What s in it for you? International Opportunities by Region: Mexico, Canada, India, China, Africa, South America Next Steps: How to access the opportunities - actionable information Resources and International Partnerships to help you succeed abroad Nuts and Bolts of International Business: financing; risk mitigation; and, logistics. NEW! International Expo connect with domestic and foreign companies NETWORK CONNECT DO BUSINESS SUCCEED The Phoenix MBDA Business Centeris pleased to invite you to their second Annual Global Business Conference. Learn more by visiting our website at or by contacting Kaaren Lyn Morton at , or via at kaaren@phoenixmbdacenter.com. REGISTRATION (meals included for paid registrants) Early Bird Special ends August 15 th Individual (Meals included) $175 Student (Meals included) $145 Groups of 5 or more (Meals included) $155 Premier Global Expo Booth (Meals included) $500 Global Expo Booth (Boxed lunch included) $300 Attend Expo only $100

2 AGENDA Thursday, October 23rd Friday, October 24th 8:30 9:00 9:00-9:15 9:15 9:30 9:30-10:00 10:00-11:45 12:00 1:00 p.m. 1:15 2:45 p.m. 2:45 4:00 p.m. Alika Kumar, Director, Phoenix MBDA Center Femi Babarinde, Assoc. Professor, Thunderbird* Opening Remarks: Alejandra Castillo, MBDA Keynote - Why Go Global Now - Marek Gootman, The Brookings Institution (TBC) - Fernando Jimenez, AZ Commerce Authority: - Roberto Moreno, Collectron - Juan Carlos Briseño, ProMexico (TBC) - Mayor Greg Stanton, City of Phoenix - Michael Patterson, Polsinelli Barry Broome, GPEC: Greater Phoenix Metro Export Plan - Glenn Williamson, Canada Arizona Business Council - Robert K. Rogers, Rogers Law, Ltd. - Success story Moderator Yuki Fujiyama, Dept. of Commerce Government export assistance programs Methods of payment Foreign exchange risk management - Export working capital financing, credit insurance, foreign buyer financing, etc. - SBA export programs/trade Loan From 9:00 am GLOBAL BUSINESS TO BUSINESS TRADE EXPO (Takes place on both days) NETWORK CONNECT DO BUSINESS SUCCEED! Until 4:00 pm Where do you fit in? Overview of new markets - Mayor Jonathan Rothschild, City of Tucson - Mayor Arturo Garino, City of Nogales (invited) - Mauricio Vera, OSDBU, USAID (invited) - Doug Brunhke, Global Chamber, AZIGG - Hank Marshall, City of Phoenix - Kristian Richardson, US Export Assistance Ctr. Femi Babarinde, Thunderbird Martin Ezemma, MBDA Melissa Sanderson, Freeport McMoran - Innocent N. Abiaka, AMI Consultants - Hans Bonner, Chicago MBDA Center Successful Exporter s Tips: - Zeferino Banda Jr., President, Banda Group International - John Larsen, U.S. Dept. of Commerce (TBC) - Marisol Argueta de Barillas, World Economic Forum (invited) - Benjamin Aguilera, Aguilera Intnl. Counsel - Orestes Hubbard, San Antonio MBDA Center - CHINA: - Karen Dickinson, Polsinelli, Chair-District Export Council (ADEC) - Gunnar Light, Global G Group, V/Chair-ADEC - INDIA - Prof. Kishore Dash, Thunderbird 4:30 6:00 p.m Networking Reception Closing and Open Networking Sessions on specified regions will cover actionable information that will provide understanding of the business opportunity landscape and the how of doing business in these countries.

3 ABOUT THE CONFERENCE The Phoenix MBDA Business, in partnership with Thunderbird School of Global Management is pleased to present the second Annual Global Business Conference on October 23 rd & 34 th, This year s conference will be packed with actionable information presented by experts in the fields. NEW! This year we will feature an expo that will run concurrently during the conference with an exciting mix of domestic and international companies. Don t miss this opportunity to make vital contacts and connections. In 2014 the Annual Global Business Conference will examine the opportunities that are within easy reach, as well as opportunities in regions that present the most demand for US products and services. Also, at this conference you will learn more about financing, protecting and enhancing your exports of products and services. ATTENDEE BENEFITS Why attend? If growing your business is on your agenda, you cannot miss the larger global marketplace that has created a demand for your products and services. This is a call for action in order to drive your business forward. Who attends? Export related organizations and entrepreneur, students and export practitioners and export service providers. Our attendees represent key export supporting organizations and industries such as retail, securing, aviation, manufacturing, energy, logistics, legal advisors and much more. What you Get: As an attendee you will hear from the country experts, industry experts and gain valuable insights into the process of expanding globally, how to overcome incumbent hurdles, and learn how successful businesses created profitable results for themselves. All sessions will include Q&A time with the Why This Conference: The last Global Business Conference was packed with practical useable information. This year we are taking it a step further as we include the presence of potential global partners both domestic and international in an expo format that will run concurrent to the conference sessions. This presents a unique opportunity to make connections with top businesses, subject matter experts and other entrepreneurs leading to unlimited opportunities to make your mark with in international markets. About Us The Phoenix MBDA Business Center is federally funded by the Minority Business Development Agency, U.S. Department of Commerce, and locally operated by the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. We are focused on securing large public and private contracts and financing transactions, stimulating job creation and retention, and facilitating entry to global markets for eligible minorityowned businesses. The Phoenix MBDA Business Center solicits sponsorships to provide financial support for the annual conference. Learn more about our organization and other sponsorship opportunities by visiting our website at or by contacting the 2014 conference Chair Alika Kumar at alika@phoenixmbdacenter.com. We would like to work with you to create lasting value for the participants and your organization! If you have any questions about your sponsorship please feel free to contact us. Contact kaaren@phoenixmbdacenter.com or call The Phoenix MBDA Business Center ONE-YEAR ECONOMIC IMPACT AT-A-GLANCE (FY April 2013-March 2014) Total Awards $1,011,165,398 Contracts $325,675,599 Capital $685,487, FY JOBS CREATED AND RETAINED $1 BILLION+ IN CONTRACTS AND CAPITAL

4 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Be Part Of The Transformation: As you can see by the economic impact we have illustrated, we are constantly expanding our efforts to assist the minority and small business community, and create results. Your sponsorship helps us provide valuable resources to our clients with unwavering focus. Your Sponsorship Supports Real Results: Our performance speaks for itself. This is an opportunity to position your company as a leader in championing an organization that creates impressive economic impact that you can stand behind. Your sponsorship will support the creation/retention of jobs and wealth in the small business community. Choose How You Want To Be Seen: We have created a range of affordable sponsorship opportunities to receive exposure throughout the year for a full year. Whether you are at our events or not, your commitment will always be present at the sponsored events listed below. Connect More Effectively With a Growing Community: The Phoenix MBDA Center enables your company to begin a long-term relationship with the community in a meaningful way, providing another avenue of support beyond traditional advertising. Thank you for considering a partnership with the Phoenix MBDA Business Center to make the Annual Global Business Conference 2014 a success. Your support is vital. We anticipate attendance by approximately 250 participants. We would like to work with you to grow and to create lasting value for the participants and your organization! CONTACT: Alika Kumar, Conference Chair 2014, at or via at alika@phoenixmbdacenter.com. CONFERENCE DETAILS: AD SPECIFICATIONS: Page Dimensions Live Area Width Height Full Page 7 1/2 10 1/2 page Horizontal 7 1/2 4 3/4 1/2 page Vertical 3 1/2 7 1/2 1/4 page Vertical 3 1/2 4 3/4 Deadline to be included on the website and all conference related materials is September 26, SPONSORSHIP TIERS includes both days Platinum: $7, free registrations including all conference activities Prominently featured logo on all conference related communications Opportunity to speak to audience. One-page institutional advertisement in brochures Honored at luncheon Gold: $5,000 7 free registrations including all conference activities Prominently featured logo on all conference related communications One-page institutional advertisement in brochures Honored at luncheon Silver: $2,500 5 free registrations including all conference activities Logo on all conference related communications Half-page institutional advertisement in brochures Bronze: $1,000 3 free registration including all conference activities Quarter-page institutional advertisement in brochures Logo on all conference related communications. Premier Global Expo Booth Only: Starts at $500 (Limited availability, first preference will be given to sponsors, prices based on sign-up date) Strategic placement in lobby area immediately facing the main event hall, and room with other vendors. Includes table with two chairs; two representatives allowed at booth; boxed lunch included. Global Expo Booth Only: Starts at $300 ( based on sign-up date) Includes Vendor table with two chairs; two representatives allowed at booth; boxed lunch included. PLEASE NOTE: Please note that this does not include other meals or attendance of conference.

5 PERSONAL INFORMATION Prefix First Name Middle Name Last Name Dr. Prof. Mr. Ms. Affiliation: Address: City: State/ Province: Country: Zip: #1: #2: Telephone: Fax: REGISTRATION (meals included for paid registrants) Early Bird Special ends August 15 th Standard ends September 30 th Late Bird Special ends Oct 15 th At the door Individual (Meals included) $175 $195 $250 $295 $ Student (Meals included) $145 $155 $200 $200 $ Groups of 5 or more (Meals included) $155 $185 $225 $225 $ Premier Global Expo Booth (Meals included) $500 $530 $575 N/A $ Global Expo Booth (Boxed lunch included) $300 $350 $375 N/A $ Attend Expo only $100 $125 $150 $175 $ RSVP: Will you be attending the reception on Thursday evening? Yes No No charge Sponsorship Deadline to be included on the website and all conference related materials is September 26, Platinum 10 guests $7,500 $ Gold 7 guests $5,000 $ Silver 5 guests $2,500 $ Bronze 3 guest $1,000 $ Total: $ SPONSOR S GUESTS: Thank you. All registrants receive registration materials, and may attend all sessions including the Breakfast, lunches and the evening networking reception. Payments can be made via check (US participants only), bank draft, money order, or credit card. Make checks payable to Phoenix MBDA Business Center mail to: Annual Global Business Conference 2014 c/o Phoenix MBDA Business Center 255 E. Osborn Road, Suite 202 Phoenix, AZ If you wish to pay by credit card, please provide: Cardholder's Name: Credit Card: Credit Card No.: Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel, 340 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ Visa MasterCard AMEX (circle or check one) Expiration Date: / / CVV2 Code PLEASE NOTE: The refund policy for cancellations is as follows: 50% prior to Friday, September 19 th, 2014, after which there will be no refunds. Make your reservations early since space is limited. For details please visit Total