New York Times columnist and Pulitzer Prize-winner Nicholas Kristof will not appear at Kennesaw State University on Thursday, Feb. 3, due to flight delays in Cairo, Egypt, where he has...
Author Archives: Phil Bolton
Phil Bolton is the founder and publisher emeritus of Global Atlanta.
Posted inArchive, Culture
Contemporary French Ballet Highlights Innovation
“It’s a big leap from the “Nutcracker” to Preljocaj,” the Atlanta Ballet’s artistic director John McFall exclaimed toward the end of an interview about France-Atlanta’s hosting of the French choreographer’s...
Posted inArchive, Education
Consuls, Bi-National Chairs Join TAG
The Technology Association of Georgia’s International Business Society awarded honorary memberships to Atlanta’s consular corps, the chairs of the bi-national chambers of commerce and a representative of the U.S. Commerce...
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Brazilian Chamber Founder Selected for Leadership Program
Lucia Jennings, founder of the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce, has been invited to join the executive leadership program of the Washington-based National Hispana Leadership Institute. Ms. Jennings is one of...
Posted inArchive, Education
Panel on the Global Economy to Be Held in Norcross Feb. 3
A panel discussion titled “Restarting the Global Economy: Regaining Economic Faith” is to be held at the Carlyle House in Norcross beginning at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 3. The...
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Coke’s Muhtar Kent Predicts Global Recovery by Year-End
Companies that adopt “smart growth” policies that are innovative and safeguard natural resources will benefit from competitive advantages in a growing world economy, Muhtar Kent, president and CEO of the...
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Brussels Protesters Tired of No Government
More than 34,000 Belgians clogged the main streets of Brussels Jan. 23 in a peaceful protest called the “Shame” march that was organized by the student run website www.230111.be. Julian...
Posted inArchive, Business
European Bank President: Germany Key to Europe’s Recovery
The mission of the European Investment Bank couldn’t be simpler: it’s to further the objectives of the European Union “by making long-term finance available for sound investment.” But in view...
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U.S. Agencies Adamant About Foreign Corrupt Practices
The U.S. Justice Department collected more than $1 billion in criminal penalties last year in cases related to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. This is the highest amount ever collected...
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Belgian Finance Minister Says Not to Bet Against the Euro
Europe’s “deep pockets” should keep currency speculators from betting against the euro or any of the 17 member countries of the Eurozone, Didier Reynders, Belgium’s minister of finance, told GlobalAtlanta...