About PGR
Phoenix Global Rising (PGR) is a transformative multi-stakeholder initiative committed to making the city a cosmopolitan innovation and inclusion vanguard for the 21st century. It supports the inspirational leadership of Mayor Kate Gallego and focuses on five major collaborative action projects with leading global organizations based across the private, public and nonprofit sectors.
Action Team Goals
Strengthening the Global Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Fostering International Trade and Investment
Achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Promoting Full Inclusion of Immigrants and Refugees
Advancing Urban Innovation and a Smart Community with Sisters Cities Worldwide
Uplifting Tourism and Hospitality Industry of the Valley
A City Rising: How Phoenix Is Harnessing the Power of SDG 17
Once dubbed “America’s least sustainable city” for its record-breaking temperatures and water scarcity, Phoenix is taking on the challenges of climate change, rapid population growth, and water scarcity. How? By rallying local officials and its most global management school around the Sustainable Development Goals to take action.
Upcoming Events
Entrepreneurship
November 30, 2023
Camelback Golf Club 7847 N. Mockingbird Lane Scottsdale, AZ 85253 United States
Interested in learning more about golf? Learn how to play the game and game fundamentals such as posture, grip, pitching, etiquette, and rules taught by Golf Professionals during our Business on The Green Golf Clinic. Included with registration are drinks, fun, and lunch during the 31st Annual Bud Shootout with the tournament players.
Proceeds for the Bud Shootout benefit AZHCC Foundation for college scholarships. Space is limited, register today!
Proceeds for the Bud Shootout benefit AZHCC Foundation for college scholarships. Space is limited, register today!
Entrepreneurship
December 1, 2023
Virtual
Come join us for a discussion on the New York Times Bestseller, The Last Honest Man: The CIA, the FBI, the Mafia, and the Kennedys―and One Senator's Fight to Save Democracy, written by Pulitzer Prize–winning reporter James Risen.
Tourism
December 1, 2023
Marston Exploration Theater 781 South Terrace Road Tempe, Arizona
Join us as we welcome the largest delegation from Ukraine to Arizona to date. The program features a critical panel discussion on the ongoing importance of supporting Ukraine for both national and global security. The visit includes diplomatic engagements and a focused dialogue, emphasizing the crucial role of sustained support in fostering stability and international cooperation.
Tourism and Hospitality
December 2, 2023
Shepherd of the Desert, Lutheran Church, 9590 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ
Traditional Christmas Market with Swedish arts and crafts, "tomtar", Swedish baked goods as well as dance around the Christmas tree, tombola raffle and coffee, pastries. As well as Glogg!
At 12.30pm Santa Claus will arrive and we will have a Lucia Choir - not to be missed!
Suggested donation: $1. Pay as you arrive. Bring cash!
At 12.30pm Santa Claus will arrive and we will have a Lucia Choir - not to be missed!
Suggested donation: $1. Pay as you arrive. Bring cash!
