Georgia entrepreneurs should be as open to new opportunities for doing business in China as the state’s largest companies, according to Claude C. Collins, a senior analyst for Home Depot...
Author Archives: Phil Bolton
Phil Bolton is the founder and publisher emeritus of Global Atlanta.
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‘Secret’ Shoppers Can Aid U.S. Companies in Overseas Markets
Shop’n Chek Inc., an Atlanta-based customer service measurement and secret shopper firm, can help Georgia companies, consulates, government agencies and trade groups improve their services in foreign markets by evaluating...
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Georgia People in the News
• Noble Systems Appoints New Manager for European Operations• i2Telecom Appoints President and COO• Atlanta Attorney Named International Trademark Expert • Noble Systems Appoints New Manager for European Operations Atlanta-based...
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Atlanta Soccer Team Can Aid Georgia’s Int’l Business Ties
Leaders of the Atlanta Silverbacks believe that they can increase Georgia's international business ties, while creating strong relationships with soccer clubs throughout the world, said Scott Moran, the team's international...
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Events of Special Interest May 23-27
Monday, May 23: The Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials will hold its 2nd annual Power Breakfast Fundraiser. Congresswoman, Grace Napolitano, chair of the congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute will speak...
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Atlanta Group to Promote Business with Africa Companies
The recently formed Africa Business Council plans to connect Atlanta businesspersons with potential partners in Africa and to improve Georgians' image of the continent, said Nell Diallo, founder and president...
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Namibia Envoy Would Like Atlanta Trade Office or Consulate
Namibian Ambassador to the United States Hopelong Ipinge believes Georgia technology can help develop his country's poultry and cotton industries, he told GlobalAtlanta during a recent visit here. Mr. Ipinge...
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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...