Despite not-so-tropical weather on frigid Jan. 7, Honorary Consul General of New Zealand Ian Latham visited Macon to celebrate an interesting new relationship between the Georgia city and a small […]
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Posted inBusiness, Food
Mexican-American Food Distributor Honored for Growing From a Single Truck to Regional Reach
Twenty five years ago Mexican-American entrepreneur Leo Angeles started his food distribution company Olympica Produce Co. by selling fresh fruits and vegetables from a single truck. From these humble roots, he […]
Posted inCulture, Diplomacy
Macon Mayor’s Trip to Denmark Underscores Benefits of Cycling for Cities
Macon Mayor Robert Reichert saw firsthand during a recent trip to Copenhagen, Denmark, how bike lanes and urban greenspace can improve health and tolerance in his town. Mr. Reichert traveled […]
Posted inCulture, Economic Development
Rio de Janeiro-Atlanta Partnership Films Celebrate Community Development
Amidst considerable negative press surrounding the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, an Atlanta nonprofit is shining a bright light on the positive development stories coming out of […]
Posted inBusiness, Manufacturing
Bilingual High-Tech Talent, Not Just Tourism Appeal, Beckons Multinationals to Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s “pura vida”, or relaxed culture, and tourism appeal are no longer the main reasons for its success in attracting multinational investment. A highly skilled and bilingual workforce has […]
Posted inBusiness, Culture
Macon’s Annual Cherry Blossom Festival Parade Features International Community
The opening parade for Macon‘s 2016 International Cherry Blossom Festival kept true to its theme of “Love, Beauty, and International Friendship” by showcasing the city’s international ties. Floats in the festival’s 34th annual […]
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Atlanta Bidding to Host Hemispheric Development Conference
Leigh Miller for GlobalAtlanta Hosting the Inter-American Development Bank’s 2008 conference would not only be a boon for Atlanta’s economy but, more importantly, would further develop the city’s commercial relationships...
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Delta Int’l Expansion Would Require New Planes after Acquisition
Leigh Miller for GlobalAtlanta U.S. Airways would need to invest an additional $30 billion on top of its $8.6 billion bid to acquire Delta Air Lines Inc. in order to...
Posted inArchive, Business
Georgia-Mexico Trade to Grow Under New Administrations
Leigh Miller for GlobalAtlanta Georgia companies will continue to benefit from strong U.S.-Mexico trade relations even as the Mexican administration and the U.S. Congress change leadership, according to Hector Marquez,...
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Delta’s Argentina Flight Keeps Business Flowing
Leigh Miller for GlobalAtlanta As Delta Air Lines Inc.’s nonstop flight between Atlanta and Buenos Aires, Argentina, continues to boost business ties between the South American Southern Cone and the...