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The Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association (AzLTA) is the leading statewide public policy organization advocating for Arizona’s travel, lodging, arts and sports industry. Founded in 1938, the association represents statewide hotels and resorts, tourism attractions, destination marketing organizations, sports teams, airlines, airports, and related business partners. The Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association is focused on advocacy, collaboration, and education to generate support and increase awareness of the profound impact our leading industry has on Arizona jobs, tax revenues, and economic growth.

The AZDEC and its 30 experienced business leaders works in partnership with the Department of Commerce to provide expert advice and practical assistance to Arizona companies entering or expanding in international markets. We also work actively with Arizona organizations to attract foreign investment to the State. 

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The mission of the Black Chamber of Arizona (BCAZ) is to improve the economic development of our business entrepreneurs and the communities we serve. The BCAZ serves as the cornerstone for educational training, resource programs, resources and economic growth opportunities with a specific emphasis on “Business In Action."​

Founded in 1948, the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is the premier advocate for the state's Hispanic-owned businesses and more than 2 million Hispanic consumers. Our organizations is dedicated to promoting the economic health and prosperity of the state and nation by serving as a vital link to the growing influence of the Hispanic community in our increasingly diverse and global marketplace.

Led by President/CEO Monica Villalobos, the non-profit organization provides products, programs and services related to market intelligence, capacity building, advocacy and education to benefit its members, corporate partners, and the wider Hispanic and minority communities.

The Chamber also operates the federally funded Phoenix MBDA Center, which is consistently ranked as one of the top centers of its kind in the nation. The Center provides access to contracts and capital for minority-owned firms with the desire and potential to grow to the next level.

Thunderbird School of Global Management is the world’s premier leadership and management school. We are much more than a school. We are a worldwide network of leaders, managers, entrepreneurs, and intrapreneurs innovating across the private and public sectors to shape the Fourth Industrial Revolution.For 75 years, Thunderbird has produced leaders capable of tackling the world’s greatest challenges. As the world continues innovating and technology changes the way we live and work, Thunderbird is developing nimble, ethical, global leaders who can seize the opportunities offered by the Fourth Industrial Revolution to create sustainable prosperity worldwide. Now a part of Arizona State University, Thunderbird brings the world’s #1-ranked Master’s In Management to the nation’s No. 1 “Most Innovative School” (U.S. News & World Report).

Located in the heart of the southwestern United States, Phoenix Sky Harbor offers more than 120 nonstop flights each day to domestic and international destinations with connecting service to anywhere in the world. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is America’s Friendliest Airport®, and customer service amenities include free Wi-Fi in all terminals, delicious local and national dining options, one of the largest airport museum programs in the country, exciting retail options, and more. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has an annual economic impact of nearly $38 billion. Every day approximately 1,200 aircraft and approximately 120,000 passengers arrive and depart at Sky Harbor.

Phoenix, Arizona is the fifth largest city in the United States. With a population of 1.7 million, it is also the fastest growing city in the nation.

Mayor Kate Gallego is a strong advocate for smart business growth and is leading the city to global status in research, bioscience, technology, semiconductor manufacturing and advanced manufacturing. She plans to see Phoenix become the most sustainable desert city in the United States.

The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is the state's leading economic development organization with a streamlined mission to grow and strengthen Arizona’s economy. The ACA uses a three-pronged approach to advance the overall economy: recruit, grow, create – recruit out-of-state companies to expand their operations in Arizona; work with existing companies to grow their business in Arizona and beyond; and partner with entrepreneurs and companies large and small to create new jobs and businesses in targeted industries.

The ASU Global Institute of Sustainability and Innovation develops actionable knowledge, solutions, and impacts through transformative scholarship and engagement for the betterment of people and the planet. The institute comprises an integrated set of centers, programs, and projects driving transformational change towards a sustainable, resilient, just, and equitable future for all. Housed within the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory (GFL), GIOSI is the epicenter of GFL's discovery mission.

The Welcome to America Project is a nonprofit organization that creates community connections and builds bridges of neighborly understanding by providing furniture, basic necessities, education, and additional resources to newly arriving refugees. We offer a simple welcoming gesture, but it is one that lasts a lifetime.

GPEC's mission is to attract and grow quality businesses, and advocate for Greater Phoenix’s competitiveness. As the regional economic development organization, GPEC works with 22 member communities, Maricopa County and more than 190 private investors to accomplish its mission, and serve as a strategic partner to companies across the world as they expand or relocate. Consistently ranked as a top national economic development organization, GPEC’s approach to connectivity extends beyond the fabric of the community. Known as The Connected Place, Greater Phoenix is in a relentless pursuit of innovative and entrepreneurial technology-focused companies that are committed to changing the game. As a result, over the past 32 years GPEC has fueled the regional economy by helping more than 895 companies, creating more than 163,000 jobs and $33.4 billion in capital investment.

The USGLC works in our nation’s capital and across the country to strengthen America’s civilian-led tools — development and diplomacy — alongside defense. By advocating for a strong International Affairs Budget, the USGLC is working to make America’s international affairs programs a keystone of U.S. foreign policy.

The Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations is Arizona’s premier foreign affairs with the mission to grow Arizona’s global prominence by providing forums that explore critical foreign policy issues and build enduring international connections. For more than 40 years PCFR has welcomed a variety of distinguished guests; U.S. and foreign ambassadors, cabinet ministers, policy-makers, economists, analysts, journalists, authors, renowned educators and heads of state. The Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations strives to raise the level of international awareness in both public and private sectors because of our belief that unbiased information leads to improved policy making. We are determined to promote better understanding of global trends, and we particularly encourage the involvement of students of government and international affairs.

The Diplomatic Corps of Arizona (DCAZ) provides a forum for the accredited consuls in Arizona by supporting fellow Consuls and Consulates in their respective diplomatic outreach, by building relationships with governments and community, and fostering business, educational and cultural endeavors.

Global Chamber® is a growing and collaborating virtual community of CEOs, executives and leaders in 525 metro regions around the world - everywhere! We're the only chamber of commerce operating in hundreds of locations that helps exporters, importers and investors in every market segment connect to new clients, employees, partners, projects and resources anywhere through a database of over 100 million trusted people via warm introductions, AI-match making, training, events and other techniques. Global Chamber® is a registered trademark of Global Chamber, LLC. since 2014.

The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) works with families, community organisations, advocates and state and federal partners to ensure that every child, adult, and family in Arizona will be safe and economically secure. 

It works to promote enhanced safety and well-being for Arizonans by focusing on three primary goals:

• Strengthening individuals and families;
• Increasing self-sufficiency; and,
• Developing the capacity of communities.

The Arizona Refugee Resettlement Program (RRP) supports refugees and eligible beneficiaries through transitional benefits and contracted community partners as they resettle in the United States. Knowing the challenges refugees face, RRP provides benefits and services to assist refugees as they adjust to life in the U.S. Local nonprofit Refugee Resettlement Agencies (RAs) welcome refugees when they arrive in the country, provide them with essential services during their first 30 to 90 days, and link them to federally-funded programs(link is external) like Refugee Cash and Medical Assistance, Employment Services, English Language Training and Case Management. These services respect the cultures and languages of refugees while helping them reach self-sufficiency as quickly as possible.

Phoenix Sister Cities exists to create people-to-people relationships between the residents of Phoenix and its sister cities through commercial, educational, cultural and artistic exchange programs and events that create and sustain global, long-term, international partnerships and business opportunities for the citizens of Phoenix. At the heart of all Sister City programs is an agreement, signed by the mayors of each Sister City, confirming the commitment of each community to the Sister City program. Sister Cities agree to send and receive delegations of various types, including political and business leaders, arts and cultural representatives, educators, and technical experts because these exchanges promote cross-cultural understanding, municipal and technical cooperation, and business opportunities. Each Sister City is supported by a committee of volunteers who are committed to the goals and objectives of the program.

In Rotary, together we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change - across the globe, in our communities and in our selves. District 5495 provides support and resources to over 60 Rotary, Rotaract and Interact clubs in central and Northern Arizona with a total of close to 2,500 members. The clubs focus on service both locally and internationally. Rotary can be found in virtually every corner of the world with a global membership of over 1.2 million and more than 54,000 clubs. Service projects typically focus on one of seven different areas; maternal and child health, economic development, disease prevention and treatment, peace and conflict resolution, basic education and literacy, clean water and sanitation, and supporting the environment.

Refugee and Immigrant Community Empowerment Center (RICE) is a community-based, non-profit organization dedicated to serving and assisting Refugees, Asylees, and Immigrants in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area, created to close the service gaps that remain after the 90-day resettlement period. RICE is directed by a team of leaders from all over the globe and that works directly with local partnerships to strengthen social services and prevent unnecessary hardships for Immigrants and Refugees. By advocating and promoting education, dialogue, and awareness, RICE identifies the potential for new opportunities then integrates them back into our Refugee and Immigrant communities.

We promote trade, investments, and business opportunities between Sweden and Arizona since 1996. Swedish entrepreneus and companies rely on us to help them succeed in the U.S. Similarily we assist U.S companies to enter the Swedish and Nordic markets.

The Department of Commerce works with businesses, universities, communities, and the Nation’s workers to promote job creation, economic growth, sustainable development, and improved standards of living for Americans.

Our global network of experienced trade professionals is located throughout the United States and in U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide. Whether you’re looking to make your first export sale or expand to additional markets, we offer the expertise you need to connect with lucrative opportunities and increase your bottom line.

To preserve and promote Italian Arts, Culture and Traditions through the state of Arizona