Business owners now have more choices with less risk to grow their business internationally. Their success ultimately will result in a more balanced and sustainable economy for Arizona. Besides AZIGG, the US Commercial Service Export Council and foreign consulates like that for Canada are available as resources to Arizona-based business owners. Additional resources are available on the AZIGG website, in AZIGG monthly meetings and as part of the AZIGG International Business Fair (www.azigg.com).

There's one more resource: Growth Nation helps small and emerging businesses based in the Southwestern US to grow globally.

In January a fuller description of Arizona's international business along with a fuller description of AZIGG was captured in an article in AZ Business Magazine.  Check it out:  http://azbigmedia.com/content/global-business-report-expanding-horizons

Besides international sales growth, there are other initiatives that all residents of Arizona can support to create a more level playing field for companies based in Arizona.

• Gain more direct international flights to Sky Harbor
• Send a clear message that Arizona is a state open to legal immigration
• Improve education in Arizona from below average to above average in the US
• Provide tax incentives to attract capital-intensive industries like solar to Arizona
• Support international sales with education and infrastructure to increase exports

All the best, Doug

Doug Bruhnke
Growth Nation and AZIGG
Scottsdale, AZ USA