GlobalFax has learned that officials of the Southern Co. and Berlin's economic development authority signed an agreement in Atlanta last week to help Berlin attract European headquarters of U.S....
Author Archives: Phil Bolton
Phil Bolton is the founder and publisher emeritus of Global Atlanta.
Posted inArchive, Business
Bank Debit Cards Being Issued to Immigrant Workers
In a move to assist its non-English speaking immigrant workers, ABC Compounding Co., a small chemical manufacturer in Morrow, Ga., will begin next year encouraging employees without bank accounts to...
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German Banks Seen As Edging into Atlanta Real Estate
European banks, primarily German banks, will be seeking out U.S. real estate deals in which to participate in the coming year, a development that eventually should benefit the Atlanta...
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Funds OK’d for Sister Cities Meeting Here
The Atlanta City Council approved funds to finance projects of the Atlanta Sister Cities Commission, the Africa Trade Center and the Georgia Council for International Visitors (GCIV) last week....
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Finland Sees Euro As Buffer against Currency Speculation
Although Finland did not join the European Union (EU) until 1995, it will have a powerful influence over its 15 members next year when it assumes the presidency of...
Posted inArchive, Business, South Korea
Meetings to Continue Between Korea and Atlanta Executives
Although Korea's economy is unlikely to improve in the near future, Atlanta and Korean businessmen conducted some 30 meetings last week at a business briefing held at the World...
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Atlanta City Council To Vote on Funding of International Events
Atlanta City Council is scheduled to vote Monday, Dec. 7 on $67,000 of funding requests for international projects aimed at stimulating the city's economic development. The largest portion,...
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South Africa Official Stresses Country’s Tax Incentives
South Africa has tax incentives in place to attract investment, Jan Van Vollenhoven, economic counselor at the South African embassy in Washington D.C., told attendees of a breakfast meeting...
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Saudi Business Leaders Seek Contacts With Atlanta Execs
Nasir Abbasi, a commercial officer from the American Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will be available at the U.S. Export Center downtown on Monday, Dec. 7 to speak with...
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Hong Kong Official To Discuss Territory’s Post-Crisis Future
Despite Hong Kong's problems stemming from the Asian crisis, its new status as a territory of China has been an economic plus, according to Raymond Fan, the director of...