As the world’s sixth largest economy, surpassing the United Kingdom in March, Brazil has become a buzzword for international investors in recent years, particularly as it prepares for the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympics....
Author Archives: Chris Shattuck
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Balancing Act: Brazil Weighs Infrastructure Priorities
As it prepares for the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympics, Brazil faces the challenge of ensuring that long-term infrastructure plans don’t get lost in the scramble to finish more immediate projects in...
Posted inArchive, Business
Chambliss: Private Sector Should Drive Cyber Security
In an era when hostile governments or rogue computer hackers can potentially deal serious blows to the United States, private utility companies and not the government should be setting up...
Posted inArchive, Trade
Chamber Kicks Off ‘Succeed in Brazil’ Series
Brazil can be a daunting country for foreign companies to invest in, which is why the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce of the Southeast has commissioned a three-part “Succeed in Brazil” seminar series designed...
Posted inArchive, Education
Georgia Tech to Offer Humanitarian Logistics Program
Following a record 9.0-magnitude earthquake and resulting tsunami that devastated Japan’s eastern coast last year, many humanitarian organizations faced the daunting challenge of providing relief to disaster victims without the benefit...
Posted inArchive, Culture
Puppetry Arts Center to Attract City’s Global Communities
Playing off the rich global heritage of puppetry, leaders at the Atlanta Center for Puppetry Arts are planning a series of programs and activities focused on drawing in the city’s...
Posted inArchive, Business
Diaz Foods: Importer Weathers Economic ‘Perfect Storm’
Over a period of more than 40 years, growing from a single grocery store on Atlanta‘s Fifth Avenue to a regional distributor in about 25 states, wholesale supplier Diaz Foods has weathered its share of economic...
Posted inArchive, Business
Delta Appoints New Chief Cargo Officer
Delta Air Lines Inc. has chosen Tony Charaf as its new chief cargo officer, replacing Neel Shah, who recently stepped down from the position. Mr. Charaf, a 16-year veteran of the company, will continue...
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Vensai Tech to Expand Indian Operations
Vensai Technologies Inc., an Atlanta-based information technology firm, is set to expand its operations in India with the opening of a new development center in the city of Hyderabad. Although the company already...
Posted inArchive, Business
British Consulate Awards Mayor Reed at Jubilee Gala
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed has received the 2012 Oglethorpe Sword Award for his work strengthening business ties between Atlanta and the United Kingdom, the British Consulate General announced Aug. 1. Created nearly 20 years ago, the...