Trilateral Trade Conference

Phoenix Sister Cities hosted a two-day Trilateral Trade Conference on April 15 and 16, 2021 that connected businesses in sister cities Calgary, Phoenix and Hermosillo. Registrants represented 20 Canadian businesses, 11 Mexican businesses and 35 US businesses. Organizations represented included GPEC, MAG and six sister cities organizations (including the Chair of the Board of Sister … Continue reading Trilateral Trade Conference

An Evening with Consul General of Ireland Orla Keane

Phoenix Sister Cities Ennis Committee hosted a dialogue with Consul General of Ireland Orla Keane on March 18, 2021. Ms. Keane discussed with Ennis Committee Chairwoman Mary Hill Connor the opening of Ireland’s seventh and newest diplomatic mission in the US (Los Angeles), the enhanced investment in the Western US by the Government of Ireland … Continue reading An Evening with Consul General of Ireland Orla Keane

Phoenix Sister Cities Virtual 5K Run & Walk

Phoenix Sister Cities hosted a virtual 5K Run & Walk on February 15, 2021. In honor of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, the virtual event kicked off in October (Eisenhower’s birth month) and ended on President’s Day 2021. Participants were encouraged to “5K Their Way,” choosing their own location, time and activity to complete 3.10 miles. … Continue reading Phoenix Sister Cities Virtual 5K Run & Walk

Sierra Vista Sister Cities just held its first Schnitzel Dinner of 2021

The Sister Cities Association of Sierra Vista just held its first Schnitzel Dinner of 2021 - the event was a huge success! We sold over 170 dinners at our local VFW. We love giving back to our community and our veterans with these events! Our patrons tell us that our dishes taste just like original … Continue reading Sierra Vista Sister Cities just held its first Schnitzel Dinner of 2021

Scottsdale’s Youth Artist and Author Showcase Winners Compete in Sister Cities International’s Competition

SCOTTSDALE SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION YOUNG ARTISTS AND AUTHORS SHOWCASE 2021 (YAAS 2021) can be seen APRIL 16, 2020 – JUNE 20, 2021 at Scottsdale Center for the Arts (South Gallery).   For 31 years prior to 2021’s competition Scottsdale’s YAAS has been held for SCOTTSDALE young artists and authors ages 13 to 18, with winners … Continue reading Scottsdale’s Youth Artist and Author Showcase Winners Compete in Sister Cities International’s Competition

SSCA – Merging Art, Nature, & Journaling on your Travels: A Beginner’s Workshop

Scottsdale Sister Cities - Zoom Social Hour on April 27, 4:00-5:20 pm You don't need to be an artist to enjoy this fun social hour! In collaboration with Scottsdale Artists' School, join SSCA for a different type of social hour—learning how to sketch birds, taught by Devon Meyer. As you travel around the world, keeping a … Continue reading SSCA – Merging Art, Nature, & Journaling on your Travels: A Beginner’s Workshop

Glendale Sister Cities Has Grown During the Pandemic

Glendale Sister Cities Board of Directors has remained active during the pandemic.  We have met all but one month this past year, sometimes virtually but in person whenever possible. We have used this time to update our brochure and bylaws as well as develop new-city marketing and recruiting strategies. We also rekindled our relationship with … Continue reading Glendale Sister Cities Has Grown During the Pandemic

IT’S OFFICIAL: SCOTTSDALE AND KILLARNEY ARE SISTERS!

Scottsdale Sister Cities - Scottsdale and Killarney of County Kerry, Ireland are now officially Sister Cities.  We began our relationship in 2015 as “Twin Cities,” but now the Mayors of both cities have completed the formalities of growing into “Sisters.”  We’re celebrating with a Zoom Social Hour on March 23 at 12 noon with many … Continue reading IT’S OFFICIAL: SCOTTSDALE AND KILLARNEY ARE SISTERS!