If Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank’s “major announcement” with Major League Soccer planned for Wednesday means a new franchise as expected, Mayor Kasim Reed believes it would be a step...
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Posted inArchive, Diplomacy
Ireland Picks Its First Honorary Consul for North Carolina
The Consulate General of Ireland in Atlanta has announced that John Young, has been appointed as Ireland’s first honorary consul for the state of North Carolina. Dr. Young, a native...
Posted inArchive, Culture
Brazil Blog IV: Atlanta’s Portuguese Advantage
Note: Editor Trevor Williams is accompanying Mayor Kasim Reed’s trade mission to Brazil, blogging as he goes. As the Atlanta delegation to Brazil left a reception at the consul general’s...
Posted inArchive, Education
Atlanta Firms Provide Internships for Nine German Apprentices
A foundation based in Hamburg, Germany and the local German American Chamber of Commerce are partnering on an apprentice project that will provide two-month internships in Atlanta-based companies for nine...
Posted inArchive, Business
Brazil Trip Blog III: Chamber President Aims to Woo Brazilian Franchises
Note: Editor Trevor Williams is accompanying Mayor Kasim Reed’s trade mission to Brazil, blogging as he goes. One of Atlanta‘s strengths is its diversifed economy, but new Metro Atlanta Chamber...
Posted inArchive, Business
NCR Expands Retail Presence in China With Shanghai Partnership
A new partnership with Shanghai Anmao Information Technology Co. enables Duluth-based NCR Corp. to become in China “a one-stop-shop for all things related to consumer transactions in retail,” according to...
Posted inArchive, Education
Kennesaw State Presents Its First Global Achievement Awards
The Institute for Global Initiatives at Kennesaw State University presented its first international achievement awards during an inaugural ceremony April 8 at the Marietta Country Club. Hannah Tetteh, Ghana’s minister...
Posted inArchive, Business
Trade Mission Blog – Brazil: Dream Market or Bureaucratic Nightmare?
Note: Editor Trevor Williams is accompanying Mayor Kasim Reed’s trade mission to Brazil, blogging as he goes. If Atlanta companies on Mayor Kasim Reed‘s delegation thought investing in Brazil would...
Posted inArchive, Business
Brazil Blog I: Corporate Giants Help Make Atlanta Sales Pitch in Brazil
Note: Editor Trevor Williams is accompanying Mayor Kasim Reed’s trade mission to Brazil, blogging as he goes. While far from sitting on the sidelines this week, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed...
Posted inArchive, Culture
Brazil Prepares for the World Cup Under Clouds of Social Ferment
In 2010 Brazil experienced a 7.5 percent growth rate of its gross domestic product. Perhaps not quite as high as China’s that year, but nevertheless a very encouraging sign that...