This story is part of GlobalAtlanta's exclusive Japan special issue. Click here to read more. When Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal signed a condolence book at Atlanta's Japanese consulate Tuesday, he...
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Posted inArchive, Culture
Colombia Destination of Cultural Immersion Trip
The Latin American Association has chosen Colombia as the destination for its inaugural “immersion excursion,” a seven-day visit from May 19-25 that is to familiarize participants with the country’s culture and business opportunities. Myrna...
Posted inArchive, Business
Trade Grows, Investment Slows at Georgia’s China Office
With about 90 percent of its sales going overseas, Aventure Aviation is far from a novice when it comes to exporting. But the 10-year-old Peachtree City supplier of aircraft parts...
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Turkish Chamber Begins Southeast Outreach
The Turkish-American Chamber of Commerce of the Southeast U.S. has seen Georgia’s exports to Turkey climb more than 45 percent last year to $574.6 million and imports from Georgia rise...
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Georgia’s Trade Resources Showcased in Gwinnett
Even as Georgia posts record exports, many smaller companies looking to sell products overseas aren't aware of the wealth of trade resources in their own backyard. The Gwinnett Chamber of...
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Mexican Business Organization Expands Its Focus
The Atlanta-based economic development organization the Mexican American Business Chamber has announced that it is partnering with the Latin American Chamber of Commerce of Charlotte, N.C., to further expand its...
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Local Outpouring of Support for Japan Continues
This story is part of GlobalAtlanta's exclusive Japan special issue. Click here to read more. Georgia's outpouring of support for Japan's earthquake and tsunami victims has been a welcome gesture...
Posted inArchive, Business
Beijing Gains on Atlanta for Busiest Airport
While Atlanta still has the busiest airport in the world, Beijing's airport is rapidly gaining ground, taking the No. 2 spot for the first time in new statistics released by...
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Orkin Opens Franchise in China
Pest-control company Orkin LLC, a subsidiary of Atlanta-based Rollins Inc., has established its first franchise in China. The Shanghai location begin offering commercial pest-control services in hotels, food-processing facilities, restaurants,...
Posted inArchive, Business
First Data Names President of International
First Data Corp., an Atlanta-based provider of payment processing services, has named a president of its international operations. In this new role, John Elkins will oversee business outside North America...