Top 10 Reasons to Include Phoenix in Your 2009 Global Business Plans

2009 January 6

by rsaling

Our airport is always open – no snow, slush or fog to battle in the air or on the ground.
Arizona is a great place to be an entrepreneur and small business owner – we’re in the top 5 of US states for formation of small businesses per capita.
Living in the desert makes you tough. Endure a 115F degree August afternoon or face down a scorpion, and it makes the business world seem a lot easier.
In the Phoenix area we have over 200 golf courses to entertain foreign visitors. And it’s the Valley of the Sun: it’s always sunny or about to be.
We have world-class resorts, hotels and restaurants – and you can eat, golf and be outside all year round.
Arizona’s a whole lot less expensive than California, and it’s not Texas
Baseball spring training is still $9 for a day in the sun and a season of hope.
You get a great night’s sleep because there are no annoying boat whistles from sea-faring ships to keep you awake.
Phoenix has a new surface rail system – and it’s really cool, literally.
We have great international business resources and groups – including World Affairs Council, Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations and AZIGG

If that is not enough to convince you here are a few very exciting events for you to attend right here in the Phoenix Metro Area:

Arizona Events for 2009

AZIGG Global Business Fair January 12th evening in Phoenix (www.azigg.com). The event features over 40 Phoenix-based organizations that help businesses grow globally. Hosted by Squire Sanders. For more info: info@azigg.com.

Barrett-Jackson Car Auction January 11 – 18th in Scottsdale. The world’s greatest collector car events.
Barrett-Jackson Cool Cars

The Promise Ball January 24th at the Phoenician. Has raised over $11 million to fund the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. This year honoring John Junker, President and CEO of the Arizona-based Tostitos Fiesta Bowl.

FBR (Phoenix) Open January 26 – February 1st in Scottsdale. Don’t miss the Greatest Show on Grass, and the wildest golf hole in the world.

The one and only Harvey Mackay at Enterprise Network Jan 29th in Scottsdale.

AZIGG “Doing Business in Asia: Crossing the Cultural Divide” Featuring Colin Christie, CEO of MxSecure (HQ in Scottsdale) on February 2nd in Phoenix. Colin is an extraordinary Arizona entrepreneur with business operations and strong connections in Asia.

Throughout 2009, check out these Arizona-based business resources:

Greater Phoenix SCORE www.scorephoenix.org