Reports of drug violence and debates over immigration reform often obscure the larger story of Mexico’s dynamism and the benefits of its growing integration with the U.S., two border-town congressmen said in Atlanta....
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Emirates SkyCargo to Launch Atlanta Flight
Emirates SkyCargo on April 6 will launch a weekly nonstop flight between Atlanta and Dubai, becoming the 11th cargo airline with service to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Set to be...
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Porsche Exec Chosen to Lead New Airport Alliance
A Porsche executive has been selected to lead the Atlanta Aerotropolis Alliance, officials announced at the launch of the economic development organization Friday. Joe Folz, general counsel and secretary at Porsche Cars North America, will...
Posted inArchive, Business
Peachtree Passport Weekly Roundup: Technology, Logistics, Japan Relations, Coke’s Iconic Bottle and More
In this week’s edition of Peachtree Passport, we look at massive industry meetings on logistics and technology, whether Georgia’s Japan celebration will rankle other communities, Coke’s year of the bottle...
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Walmart Balances Global Expansion, U.S. Commitment
As the world’s largest retailer, Walmart Stores Inc. sees no conflict between stepping up its commitment to U.S. manufacturing while entering new markets around the world, one of its top logistics...
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Aerotropolis Alliance Set to Officially Launch
An economic development organization tasked with better leveraging the world’s busiest airport for the benefit of its surrounding communities is to officially launch Friday, March 28. The new Atlanta Aerotropolis...
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SunTrust’s ‘Vault’ Uses the Cloud to Safeguard Personal Documents
While death and taxes remain constants, the financial planning needs of individuals with investable assets of $250,000 and more are greater than ever, according to SunTrust Banks Inc.’s Allison Dukes....
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Ted Turner Pushes to Reconcile Conflicts, Restore Environment
Ted Turner might be too down-to-earth to be a diplomat, but a speech today in Atlanta showed that the 75-year-old billionaire is still an active ambassador for political reconciliation and environmental restoration. ...
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Georgia Power, Atlanta Chamber Leaders on 11-City Trip to China
Metro Atlanta Chamber and Georgia Power leaders are on a two-week trip to 11 cities in China to continue building the Atlanta brand in the world’s second largest economy. The...
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Emory-Tibet Science Initiative Receives $1 Million Grant
The confluence of Western scientific thought and Tibetan science of mind got a $1 million grant from the Dalai Lama Trust on March 25 to support a program Emory University founded...