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November 2013
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A listing of Greater Phoenix business organizations and their events. Visit www.inbusinessmag.com for an expanded monthly calendar of educational, networking and special business events.
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Annual Guest Editor Economic Symposium & Expo Fri., Nov. 15 — 11:00a – 2:00p Arizona Technology Council
Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Thurs., Nov. 14 — 4:00p – 8:00p A night of networking, food and fun is on tap for the Governor’s Celebration of Innovation awards gala. A strolling dinner and formal awards ceremony honoring technology leaders and innovators from throughout Arizona will be set among an exciting showcase of exhibitors, and will be followed by an after party with specialty desserts and live music — all taking place at the Phoenix Convention Center. Awards are presented in four categories: Start-Up Company, Small Company, Large Company and Academia. Additional presentations this year are the Ed Denison Award to Clark Peterson, CEO of Telesphere; the William McWhorter Award to The Thomas R. Brown Foundations; and Representative of the Year, to Speaker of the House Andy Tobin (R; Dist. 1). Ten legislators will also be recognized as “Legislator of the Year.” Now 10 years old, the Governor’s Celebration of Innovation has become the premier technology community gathering of its kind in Arizona. Tickets are $150 for members of the Arizona Technology Council; for non-members, $200.
Photo courtesy of Jay Mark
Arizona Technology Council aztechcouncil.org
Some of the greatest business minds in the 2013 Valley of the Sun have contributed their insight and expertise as Guest Editor of an In Business Magazine issue. On Friday, Nov. 15, many of these men and women will come together in the unique presentation debuted to acclaim last year, the Annual Guest Editor Economic Symposium luncheon held at the Arizona Biltmore. They will take part in a panel discussion on emerging economic opportunities, strengthening our workforce, business funding, government policy, education and other important economic issues that affect us as businesspeople. The event will also include a business expo showcasing business services. Guests are invited to visit exhibitors before and after the luncheon. There will be gift items, prizes and more for this exciting addition to the annual event. The Economic Symposium will start with a reception that affords guests an elite networking opportunity. The panel discussion will be presented during the luncheon that follows, moderated by Ted Simons, host of KAET Channel 8’s “Arizona Horizon.” Among those confirmed for the panel are Deborah Bateman, executive vice president of National Bank of Arizona; Barry Broome, president and CEO of Greater Phoenix Economic Council; Jerry Colangelo, principal partner of JDM Partners; John Hupppenthal, Superintendent of Public Education for the State of Arizona; Elliott D. Pollack, CEO of Elliott D. Pollack and Company; Donald Smith, president and CEO of SCF Arizona; Charles Vermillion, CEO of OneNeck IT Services Corp.; and Candace D. Wiest, president and CEO of West Valley National Bank. Presenting sponsors of the annual Economic Symposium in 2013 are National Bank of Arizona, SCF Arizona, Arizona Commerce Authority, Eight Arizona PBS at Arizona State University, Alliance Bank of Arizona, Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale, Cancer Treatment Centers of America and In Business Magazine. —RaeAnne Marsh In Business Magazine inbusinessmag.com
Notable Dates This Month Sun., Nov. 3
Daylight Saving Time ends
Tues., Nov. 5
Election Day
Mon., Nov. 11
Veterans Day
Wed., Nov. 27
Hanukkah begins at sunset
Thurs., Nov. 28
Thanksgiving
Agenda events are submitted by the organizations and are subject to change. Please check with the organization to ensure accuracy. See more events online at www.inbusinessmag.com.
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