Arizona’s trade office in Mexico aids to grow relationships needed for additional cross-border trade.(Photo: Nick Oza/The Republic)
Arizona is properly positioned to additional develop financial advantages, cultural exchanges and a foundation for economic growth. In contrast to other states that have missed the mark on the development of accurate public and private partnerships, Arizona is a model of innovative and progressive suggestions shaping a bright future and causing worldwide opportunists to strategize on how to get involved right here.
From the begin of his term, Gov. Doug Ducey has supplied leadership in creating stronger international relations, not only with Arizona’s conventional trading partners of Mexico and Canada, but also with Israel and Europe, to make it clear that Arizona is open for company. For instance, Arizona’s trade office in Mexico aids to grow relationships required for more cross-border trade.
The governor’s efforts are augmented by those of other entities, such as the City of Phoenix opening its own office to coordinate opportunities and leverage economies of scale. In return, Mexico is opening its personal trade workplace in Phoenix, displaying our neighbor nation’s commitment to revitalizing its extended history with Arizona. Governor Ducey’s international visits will only highlight a lot more possibilities.
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In his efforts, Governor Ducey is buttressed by the Arizona Commerce Authority, identified as the ACA, and the Arizona-Mexico Commission, each public-private ventures establishing financial opportunities all through the state. According to current reports, the ACA has already met quite a few of its markers in just three years of its 5-year strategic strategy, such as making 50,000 jobs, bringing in pretty much $six billion in capital spending and giving over $1.7 billion to the state in revenue.
So long as competitive benefits continue to arise through the various ACA job-training and other incentive applications for international firms to move headquarters to Arizona, the state will remain a top rated place for relocation and expansion. With Governor Ducey’s enterprise background in branding, along with the consolidation of the ACA and Arizona Office of Tourism marketing budgets, a consistent message to foreign businesses that Arizona is open for business will continue to spread and continue to be backed up by genuine final results.
And, as recognized by competing states, Governor Ducey and the ACA have one thing that other states just do not have in fantastic capacity — a deep bench of local governments and private organizations supporting Arizona’s global message. Phoenix’s Mexico trade workplace and the Maricopa Association of Governments-sponsored Building an International Economic Network initiative are valuable touchpoints for bringing together Arizona and Mexico firms.
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Other elected nearby leaders all through the state on a regular basis participate in and host trade delegations from all more than the world. Unlike our competitors in other states, every single neighborhood leader has a constant theme: what is good for Arizona is also excellent for the neighborhood municipalities.
Arizona is also lucky to have a sturdy partnership with the U.S. Commercial Service and the Arizona District Export Council, whose main mission is to enhance the export of Arizona goods and services. The U.S. Industrial Service does this by leveraging employees in U.S. embassies around the planet that are available for assistance, consultation and opportunity improvement. The U.S. Industrial Service also works with the ACA and Phoenix on ExporTech, a program to take companies that are currently exporting to the subsequent level.
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Through these federal applications, any Arizona organization can obtain the tools and develop the international contacts to expand globally. As a result of these and other efforts, Arizona’s exports grew to $21 billion last year, an enhance of 34 percent over the exact same period in 2010, according to the ASU Morrison Institute for Public Policy. Moreover, the Morrison Institute reports that 88 percent of the companies that exported in 2014 were tiny- and medium-sized organizations.
The list of organizations collaborating to attain these objectives and enhance Arizona’s positioning on the international stage is also impressive, such as the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Sector, Greater Phoenix Financial Council, the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, Sun Corridor Inc., MAG, Canada Arizona Organization Council and quite a few other folks.
GPEC’s leadership in developing the Velocity organization plan and MAG’s BIEN web portal are just some of the collaborative programs enhancing Arizona’s international image. Through such efforts, these non-profit organizations are offering actual leadership and communication savvy to global businesses thinking of expanding in North America and Arizona firms desiring to conquer foreign markets.
Mesa City Councilman David Luna, ideal, speaks with Sister Cities students in 2014. (Photo: Tom Tingle/The Republic)
Arizona’s positive aspects from these international relationships are not solely financial. Such relationships also expand cultural awareness that will help position future Arizona generations. The numerous Sister City programs are examples of the cross-cultural rewards. These relationships are only enhanced due to Arizona’s universities expanding all through the state and increasing opportunities for educational programs in foreign countries.
The Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations, along with the McCain Institute and the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute, amongst other individuals, are extra Arizona-primarily based organizations facilitating the dialogue supporting efforts of Arizonans to realize and benefit from international relations.
Due to enhanced technology and integrated economies, an event across the planet can have important impacts in Arizona. By means of vibrant discussion and diligent participation, organizations such as PCFR appreciate the rewards of understanding foreign affairs and the need to shape international possibilities for the benefit of all of Arizona. In addition, PCFR completely understands that several Arizonans have to have to superior comprehend the various possibilities and applications that are accessible to them and the importance of encouraging the development of core competencies in foreign relations.
In help of the objective to raise Arizona’s position in foreign relations, PCFR welcomes Governor Ducey as the keynote speaker at its annual International State of the State luncheon on Oct. 5. PCFR looks forward to hearing Governor Ducey’s vision for Arizona as he leads the state and collaborating organizations in building new cultural and economic possibilities for all Arizonans.
Brett Johnson is vice president of the Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations and a partner at Snell & Wilmer. For far more information and facts about the International State of the State, see www.pcfraz.org or contact 602-441-4967 or [email protected].
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