For James Bell, director of corporate communications of Kia Motors America Inc., the 2018 Kia Stinger GT marks another leap forward by the company not only in performance but also […]
Author Archives: Phil Bolton
Phil Bolton is the founder and publisher emeritus of Global Atlanta.
Posted inGlobal Health
The Carter Center Central to Liberia’s Mental Health Initiatives
Having experienced more than a decade of civil conflict, which ended in 1993 but then was exacerbated by the Ebola crisis later on, the West African country of Liberia is implementing mental health programs […]
Posted inDiplomacy
Mexico’s Diplomatic Work Uninterrupted by Trump’s Twitter Assaults
As President Trump ramps up his Twitter attacks on Mexico, work at the Mexican Consulate General in Atlanta goes on processing passports, consular identification cards, powers of attorney, birth registrations […]
Posted inBusiness, Trade
Local Entrepreneur With Global Expertise Helps Small Firms Enter Overseas Markets
It was the innovation to replace wooden and paper pallets with recyclable sustainable plastic shipping platforms that prompted Jeff Lamb, the Newnan-based entrepreneur originally from Calgary, Canada, to sever his […]
Posted inBusiness, Diplomacy
Atlanta Attorney Parkerson Knighted for Service to the Hungarian Government
Since his appointment as Hungary’s honorary consul for Georgia, Tennessee and the Carolinas in 2007, John Parkerson has hosted many Hungarian ambassadors and officials, often introducing them to Georgia companies, […]
Posted inBusiness, Law
Korean Legal Pioneer in Atlanta Dies at Age 52
Han C. Choi, 52, who as managing partner of the Atlanta office of the Ballard Spahr law firm led its Korea Initiative, died March 16. A memorial service for Mr. […]
Posted inBusiness, Economic Development
MailChimp’s Founder and CEO Inspires Small Business Owners at Rock Star Luncheon to Follow Their Passions
When he closes his eyes, Ben Chestnut, the CEO and founder of MailChimp, the Atlanta-based email marketing service, can recall the smell of perms, hair spray, perfume and cigarettes that permeated […]
Posted inBusiness
Deloitte Tax LLP: CFOs Prefer Stability, but Comfortable With New Tax Code
A dozen chief financial officers of leading mid-sized Atlanta companies met last week with Jeff Kummer, managing director in the Washington practice of Deloitte Tax LLP, to get their bearings […]
Posted inEconomic Development, Education
Kennesaw State University Launches School of Conflict Management, Peacebuilding and Development
Kennesaw State University’s new School of Conflict Management, Peacebuilding and Development is to offer a master’s degree in conflict management, a dual master’s degree in conflict and business administration, and […]
Posted inEconomic Development, Nonprofits
Gary White and Matt Damon’s Water.org Promotes Financial Solutions to Water Scarcity
A fortunate few find their life’s work during their junior year in college. Such was the case for Gary White when he was on a mission trip to Guatemala. “It […]