The Africa World Museum and Africa Heritage Foundation in Atlanta raised the African Union flag and celebrated the city’s first Africa Day on May 25 that marks the anniversary of...
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Hungarian Ambassador Calls on Business to Urge Visa Waiver
Hungary’s ambassador to the United States, Andras Simonyi, wants Georgia’s business community to push Congress to waive the visa requirement for Hungarians and other U.S. allies coming here for business....
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Ambassador Supports Georgia’s Efforts to Open Office in India
Opening a state office in India will be a benefit to Georgia’s trade relationship with the country, Ronen Sen, India’s ambassador to the United States, said in Atlanta June 5....
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New Flight to Dubai to Attract More Atlanta Businesses
The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing can help Georgia executives schedule events, open offices or conduct business in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, especially now that Delta Air Lines...
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Liberian President Offered Keynote at Spelman Graduation
Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, the first female president of Liberia, offered the May 20 keynote speech at Spelman College’s graduation. Ms. Johnson-Sirleaf encouraged the graduating class of about 500 young women to...
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Georgia Municipalities Seeking Sister Cities in China and India
Local political officials are seeking to build Georgia’s economic opportunities in Asia by creating more Sister City relationships between Georgia municipalities and ones in China and India. Kenneth Cutshaw, honorary...
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Asian-American Students Honored by Local Organization
Organization of Chinese Americans President Alfred Yin presented scholarships May 18 to graduating Asian-American high school seniors in celebration of Asian Pacific Heritage Month. The award ceremony was held during...
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Swedish Technology Could Develop Georgia’s Biofuel Industry
Georgia could further develop its biofuel industry with help from Swedish companies that have the technology and the experience, according to Tom Rosseland, chairman of the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce...
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UPS Helps Georgia Firms Grow Business in New EU Countries [VIDEO] Leigh Miller – Editorial Director
With its business in the 12 new European Union countries growing 30 percent over the past three years, Atlanta-based United Parcel Service Inc. is seeing the greatest demand from Georgia...
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Changes in Yuan Won’t Affect Georgia Manufacturers
More flexibility in the dollar-yuan exchange rate will not make any difference for Georgia companies sourcing from or manufacturing in China, according to Ruesch International Inc. Senior Market Analyst Alex...