Kim has extensive experience providing global business connections, orchestrating global trade missions, and creating profitable business events and business conferences.  During the past year, Kim has connected over 600 business people to opportunities in 28 countries.    

In 2007, Kim was instrumental in orchestrating programs in Arizona featuring Ambassadors to the U.S. from Egypt, Guatemala, Indonesia and Afghanistan.  In addition, she hosts foreign visitors and official trade missions during their Arizona visits.  
 

Developing mixed-use centers throughout Asia for ten years in twelve Asian countries between 1990-2000, Kim pioneered the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) in Asia, the professional trade association for the shopping center industry worldwide.   

Kim is Vice President of Arizona International Growth Group and her memberships include Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations, Phoenix Sister Cities, Tucson Sunbelt World Trade Association, World Affairs Council of Arizona, Arizona Technology Council and Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce.  

Continually “Growing a GLOBAL Arizona,” Kim pursues foreign direct investments (FDI) efforts as part of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council’s International Scouting Network, as well as making global connections for importers and exporters, outsourcers, and international distributors and licensees.  
 
What the MEDIA says about us:
Phoenix Business Journal, August 8, 2008 by Chris Casacchia
East Valley Tribune, June 16, 2008 by Tony Natale
Phoenix Business Journal, April 11, 2008 by Chris Casacchia

Quotes from the community:
"Kim you have done a great job compiling all of this information."  R.Glenn Williamson, CEO & Founder - Canada Arizona Business Council

"Great new site!"  Karen Dickinson, Partner & Co-Chair China Practice-Quarles & Brady, LLP

"I'm happy to see that both the private and public sectors are working so earnestly to build a global vision for the Phoenix area."  Joachim Ng, Country Directory US Office - INFOCOMM Development Authority of Singapore

"You have done a great job with GLOBALArizona."  Julia Rosen, Associate Vice President for Innovation & Entrepreneur, ASU SkySong

"We are excited to share your resourceful site with our students at Western International University."  Hue Haslim, Director of International Programs & Registrar – Western International University

"I have found my association with Kim invaluable. Not only does she understand the general business landscape of Who's Who of AZ, but brings a practical approach to reasoning behind the introductions. One thing is to link friends with others that may be compatible; it is quite another to foresee potential opportunities and the creation of synergies between individuals and companies that otherwise would not be able to achieve certain milestones in and of themselves. Kim's experience abroad and passion for the world as a whole brings an added layer of aculturaion for those seeking to expand beyond our borders."  Angel Orozco, Vice President-Colonia Bank of Arizona