The Hispanic American Center for Economic Development is reaching out to other minority, small business and trade organizations in Georgia to teach Hispanic-owned companies how to trade internationally. The center...
Author Archives: Phil Bolton
Phil Bolton is the founder and publisher emeritus of Global Atlanta.
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A Seminar on Canadian Procurement Policies Is to Be Held in Atlanta
Georgia companies interested in doing business with the Canadian government are encouraged to attend a half-day seminar on Wednesday, June 1, at the World Trade Center Atlanta to learn about...
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Belgian Consulate Still Advises on Trade Despite Reorganization
Following a reorganization, the Belgian Consulate General currently has no official trade adviser in the Atlanta office, but consular staff is still actively assisting Belgian and local companies in the...
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Mexican Envoy Says More Free Trade Would Stem Foreign Influx
More free trade in the hemisphere will help economies in the Americas compete with Asia, while curbing immigration into the United States and strengthening Mexico's trade relationship with Georgia, Mexican...
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Interest Increases in Southern Center’s Young Professionals
More than 200 Atlanta professionals attended the Southern Center for International Studies' Young Professionals' fifth annual fundraiser on May 20. The event, which is held each year to raise funds...
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Chair of Hispanic Caucus in U.S. House Is Wary of Cafta
U.S. Rep. Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., and chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, cautioned small businesses’ support for the Central American Free Trade Agreement and encouraged Georgians to push for...
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Japan’s Consul Says East Asia Trade Would Benefit Georgia
The new Japanese consul general in Atlanta, Shoji Ogawa, sees increased regional trade within East Asia as benefiting Georgia in the long term, given Japan's strong economic ties with the...
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TradeRoots Training Program Launched
Gov. Sonny Perdue announced last week that the TradeRoots program, a public-private trade education initiative, is to conduct customized workshops in seven Georgia cities during the next 18 months. The...
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Saudi Arabia Economy Opening to More Outside Investment
Georgia trade with Saudi Arabia could be boosted by the country’s broadening opportunities for foreign investment, as well as the growing inclusion of Saudi women in industry, as the Saudis...
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Firm Helps Foreigners to Buy Cars in U.S.
Foreign nationals who do not have credit records in the United States can buy cars and other passenger vehicles here if arrangements are made through attorneys and consulates prior to...