In its latest efforts to internationalize Clayton County, the International Promotions Council of the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce is seeking to locate a foreign trade representative or consulate in...
Author Archives: Staff
Georgia’s Global Marketing Boosts Its Forestry Business
Georgia's global marketing efforts, including its work to become the headquarters of the Free Trade Area of the Americas and its strategic industry planning initiatives should help boost the state's...
Georgia State Seeks International Executives for Mentor Program
The International Business Alliance at Georgia State University's Institute of International Business is seeking Atlanta executives with international experience for its 2005-06 Mentor Program. The nine-month program pairs executives with...
Peru Business Seminar Here August 1
A seminar on new business opportunities in Peru is to be held Monday, Aug. 1, in conjunction with a visit of Peru's vice president to celebrate Peruvian Independence Day and...
Georgia Ports Attract New Shipping Lines to Boost Exports
Georgia exports will get a boost from the Georgia Ports Authority's new contracts with international shipping lines, including Chile-based Compania Sudamericana de Vapores, that will carry Georgia products to Asia,...
Atlanta Could Become Biotech, Nanotech Hub
Atlanta will be an international biotechnology and nanotechnology hub once it develops a "critical mass" of companies in those fields, said Mario Martinez, president and CEO of Alpharetta-based Tecnix LLC...
Asian Experience a Success Despite Bad Weather
Approximately 1,000 volunteers helped put on the 12th annual Asian Cultural Experience at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens July 9-10, attracting a sizeable number of visitors, despite rain and power outages...
Randstad Names New Manager for U.S. Operations
Randstad Holding nv, the Netherlands-based parent company of Randstad North America LP headquartered in Atlanta, has announced that Stef Witteveen has been named managing director of the company's operations in...
Events of Special Interest July 16-22
Saturday, July16: The Ayioluwa African Dance Theatre Concert is to perform at the College Park Auditorium. 7:30 p.m. A reception and dinner are to follow. Contact Aisha Diaby at africasogaye@hotmail.com...
Kennesaw State University Spurs Business Relations with China
Forty-three government officials and corporate executives who represent the administrative, media, service and tourism sectors of Hangzhou, China, are studying at Kennesaw State University to receive master's degrees in public...
