Atlanta is to add two new museums downtown near the Georgia Aquarium and its CEO says that instead of competing for visitors, the city’s multiple attractions will make it a...
Author Archives: M. C. Rast
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German Mobile Fuel Cell Manufacturer Establishes Atlanta Office
A German company that manufacturers mobile power generators that run on methanol fuel cells is opening its first U.S. office in Atlanta Oct. 6. SFC Smart Fuel Cell AG of...
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UPS in Discount Deal with Georgia Hispanic Chamber
United Parcel Service Inc. has announced a partnership with the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to provide discounts for its members and generate revenue for the chamber. With the affinity...
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AirTran to Launch First International Route from Atlanta to Mexico
AirTran Airways announced Oct. 2 it is launching its first international route from Atlanta. The airline is to begin daily service from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Cancun, Mexico, Feb....
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SCAD Students Working to Revamp London Neighborhood
Students in the Savannah College of Art & Design’s department of architecture are working with the city of London’s development planning arm to redesign a 1960s neighborhood in the U.K....
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Global Financial Crisis Could Stall Funding for New EU Programs
France’s ambassador to the U.S. said the spread of the financial crisis to Europe means the European Union may not have the funds to support the programs his country wants...
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Conservationist’s Business Savvy Helps Save Cheetahs
A passion for wildlife led conservationist Laurie Marker to become an entrepreneur, partnering with farmers and wine companies to increase Namibia’s exports and raise money to save Africa’s most endangered...
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Q&A: Economist on Financial Crisis, Exports, Bailout Plan
As the U.S. economic situation worsens, with financial institutions failing and the government haggling over the terms of a bailout plan, Dan North, chief economist at trade credit insurance firm...
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Newell Rubbermaid Opens New Atlanta-area Headquarters, Announces 200 New Jobs
Household products manufacturer Newell Rubbermaid Inc. opened a new global headquarters building in Sandy Springs Sept. 24. The company also announced it is to create 200 new jobs in Georgia...
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Georgia Tech Opens New EU Academic Center
The Georgia Institute of Technology hosted members of Atlanta’s diplomatic, business and educational communities at a reception opening its European Union Center of Excellence Sept. 19. The center will be...