Phoenix Business Center Hosts Second Annual Global Business Conference

The Phoenix MBDA Business Center will partner with the Thunderbird School of Global Management Oct. 23-24 to host their second annual Global Business Conference.

“We’re very excited to have the opportunity to continue our partnership with the Thunderbird School of Global Management,” said Alika Kumar, Director of the Phoenix MBDA Business Center.

The event will provide a platform to talk about the National Export Initiative (NEI) and how it can benefit minority business enterprises.

“Our goals for the Conference are simple and purposeful: to increase awareness of the opportunities in global markets, to promote greater participation in global business endeavors, and to provide an understanding of the resources available to help businesses succeed in capturing a portion of the larger world market,” she said.

This year’s conference features a two-day program with a expo featuring domestic and international companies.  Some of the topics that will include:

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

For more information visit the Phoenix MBDA Business Center website.