Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corp.’s facility in Newnan has been awarded the 2010 Innovation in Export Award by the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones or NAFTZ. Located 30 miles south...
Author Archives: Phil Bolton
Phil Bolton is the founder and publisher emeritus of Global Atlanta.
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Ambassador: Kenya’s Political Rebirth to Aid Economic Growth
Kenya is undergoing a political rebirth due to a referendum supporting its new constitution that will lead to further strengthening of its economy, Elkanah Odembo, its ambassador to the U.S.,...
Posted inArchive, Culture
Norcross Festival Celebrates Indian Holiday, Open to All
The ancient Indian “ Festival of Lights” celebration is spreading its mission of goodwill and brotherhood in metro Atlanta through the organizers of the Grand Diwali Mela to take place...
Posted inArchive, Education
World Chamber Symposium and Gala in Atlanta Oct. 28-29
The World Chamber of Commerce and the honorary consul general of the Czech Republic have teamed up to celebrate Czech national day and host a symposium about international business on...
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Panama Pursues Americas Competitiveness Forum in 2013
The Americas Competitiveness Forum, which was launched in Atlanta in 2007, received an unexpected boost from Panama’s ambassador to the U.S. during his visit here with 30 of his peers...
Posted inArchive, Business
Winners of TiE Atlanta’s 2010 Entrepreneurial Awards
TiE Atlanta, the local chapter of the global nonprofit that fosters entrepreneurship, announced its award winners for 2010 at a gala dinner in Buckhead Oct. 16. Mark Wilson, founder, president and...
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Georgia’s Overseas Reps Hosted on Statewide Tour
Representatives of Georgia’s 10 foreign offices visited the state Oct. 10-15, including recently appointed directors from Brazil, Canada, Israel and Mexico. Georgia also has offices in Santiago, Chile; Beijing; Munich,...
Posted inArchive, Business
SunTrust Sees Export Momentum
SunTrust Banks Inc. announced that it experienced portfolio growth of 31 percent through September of this year over year end 2009 in its U.S. Small Business Administration export lending programs....
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Atlanta a Big Winner of TiE’s Entrepreneurial Awards
TiE Atlanta’s entrepreneurship awards will be announced at its annual gala Saturday evening Oct. 16 at the Ritz-Carlton Buckhead. But Atlanta is the real winner for the long term from...
Posted inArchive, Culture
Titian Art From Scotland on View at the High Oct. 17-Jan. 2
Two masterworks by Titian, the Venetian Renaissance artist, will be seen in the United States for the first time during an exhibition at the High Museum of Art Atlanta opening...