Explore New Beginnings and Opportunities in 2025

tags: LasVegas, Phoenix, 4th Annual Global Chamber® Semiconductor Summit, CES2025, Consumer Electronics Show, Brett McMickell, Mayor Kate Gallego, Michael Quigley, Stan Shih

Posted by: Lowell Clifford Opada - Global Chamber on Tuesday, January 21, 2025

New Beginnings and Opportunities

Here in the second week of 2025, the excitement of a fresh start is still with us, and now it’s time to put big plans into action. The second week is thought of by some as one of the toughest of the year, as the ‘rubber hits the road’, and it’s time to hit the ground running.

Congratulations to Brett McMickell, CTO of Kubota, and Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, who both presided over successful booths and initiatives at the Consumer Electronics Show - CES2025. The overwhelming amount of global technology and opportunities came together at CES for them, and if you missed it, Brett will present more at Global Chamber® Phoenix next week.

Stay connected to Brett, Kubota and leaders in the space at Global Chamber®.

If you're feeling any pressure in this busy week, Michael Quigley has some great advice on managing stress and staying focused. Watch HERE

Global Chamber®: Here to Support Your Growth

This week and month we’re expanding our reach in support of creating strategic connections for members, adding new leaders to our network, and launching our Global Council to support growth and opportunity in 525 cities around the world.

Whether you need help making connections, learning from experts, or discovering new opportunities, we’ve got you covered directly or through our talented members.

"Business opportunities are like buses—there’s always another one coming." (Richard Branson)... so take a breath—we’re here to help you find and choose the next bus!

Looking Ahead

Consider attending the 4th Annual Global Chamber® Semiconductor Summit, February 19th in-person or virtually. Hundreds of attendees, dozens of speakers… and keynote Stan Shih, board member of TSMC and founder of Acer.

Register to the event HERE

Stan Shih

Stan Shih is Co-founder and Honorary Chairman at Acer. He is a Director since July 1979, Representative Director for Hung Rouan Investment Corp. since June 2023, and is a Member of the Investment Committee at Acer.

Mr. Shih co-founded Acer in 1976 under the name Multitech, and served as Chairman and CEO until his initial retirement in 2004. He returned in November 2013 to help lead Acer through its third corporate transformation. In June 2014 he stepped away from the daily operations and became Honorary Chairman.

A social entrepreneur, Mr. Shih now serves as Chairman of the StanShih Foundation. He is a member of the board at TSMC and Nan Shan Life Insurance. In social and public services, he is Chairman of the Cloud Gate Culture and Arts Foundation, and convener of the Cultural Tech Alliance, Taiwan. He is also a member of the board at the Public Television Service Foundation and the Chinese Television System. Mr. Shih has received numerous accolades, including Businessweek’s “25 Top Managers of the Year”, and was featured in TIME in the article “60 years of Asian Heroes”.

Let’s Grow

We’re here to make it easier for you to capture success in the global business world. Let’s grow!

About Global Chamber

Global Chamber® is a diverse, innovative and positive worldwide platform for CEOs, executives, investors and industry leaders across 195 countries and 525 regions around the world to find opportunities and effectively empower growth, success and progress. We're the only chamber of commerce operating in hundreds of locations that delivers strategic connections, information and resources to facilitate exporting, importing and investing across regions and borders, while addressing climate change and advancing sustainability.

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