Could a blind visitor ever fully enjoy a visit to Georgia’s Aquarium without being able to see the marine life? Yes. Due to the collaborative efforts of experts at the...
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Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Guest Commentary: Latin American Real Estate to Come Back
The return of pension funds and international investors to Latin America by the end of 2009 will signal the re-emergence of the region’s real estate market in 2010, according to...
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Guest Commentary: Georgia Takes Lead in Travel/Tourism for the Disabled
Consider all of the frustrations that you may experience preparing for and during overseas travel. Now imagine the existence of these difficulties in addition to the challenge of being visually...
Posted inArchive, Culture
Guest Commentary: Foreign Residents and U.S. Auto Insurance
<!–[if supportFields]> SEQ CHAPTER h r 1<![endif]–><!–[if supportFields]><![endif]–>Imagine for a moment that you are a foreign resident who recently moved to Atlanta to manage your company’s new U. S. subsidiary. You...
Posted inArchive, Business
Guest Commentary: Kidnapping, Piracy Global Growth Industries
After the recent kidnapping of an American ship captain by pirates off the Somali coast, many people wondered, how could this happen? The reality is that it occurs more often...
Posted inArchive, Business
Guest Commentary: New Irish Consulate in Atlanta Will Strengthen Trade
Ireland is officially headed for Atlanta, with the recent announcement that it will open a consulate here. Actually, the Irish have been here almost since the creation of Terminus (later...
Posted inArchive, Business
Guest Commentary: Buy a House, Get a Green Card
A. Gary Shilling, a well-known and respected economist, and Richard LaFrak, a real estate developer and builder, recently proposed federal legislation which would help clear an estimated 2.4 million excess...
Posted inArchive, Business
Guest Commentary: Thanks for Saving Waterford Crystal
A U.S. investment fund, KPS Capital Partners LP, has stepped up to save the jobs of hundreds of Irish workers. When the deal is finalized, the fund also will have...
Posted inArchive, Business
Guest Commentary: Build Offshore Port at Savannah
Lack of imagination and unrealistic planning are jeopardizing the success of the Port of Savannah. In a few years, giant "post-Panamax" container ships which will be able to pass through...
Posted inArchive, Business
Guest Commentary: Red Flags for Exporters
Two attorneys with Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, which has an Atlanta office, discuss the potential legal hazards of exporting and how they can be avoided. Thanks to the...