Delta Air Lines Inc. issued a congratulatory statement on Dec. 12 following the agreement between the United States and Japan concerning the possibility of broader cross-border airline alliances. It was...
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ATL SkyTrain Runs Like a Watch, Says Sumitomo Official
The ATL SkyTrain, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport’s new elevated people mover connecting the terminal to a remote car rental facility since Dec. 8, runs like a “synchronized watch,” according to Gino...
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Clayton State Delegation Heads to India
A three-member delegation from Clayton State University will travel to Mumbai, India, this week to work on student and faculty exchanges with two colleges there and deliver guest lectures. John...
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CARE Package May Get a Second Life
At the end of World War II, with much of Europe destroyed, 22 U.S. organizations formed a group called CARE to rush food to millions of people in danger of...
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Newell Rubbermaid Names New Head of International
Newell Rubbermaid Inc. has appointed Eduardo Senf, current president of Latin American operations, to the newly created position of president of Newell Rubbermaid International. The position consolidates two positions that...
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Atlanta Delegation to Attend World Cup in South Africa
Nigerian chief and Atlanta resident Tunde Adetunji learned that Germany would host the 2006 FIFA World Cup while attending the 1999 All-Africa Games in South Africa. “I was really taken...
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Japanese Logistics Firm Expands Near Savannah
Japanese freight forwarder Mitsui-Soko (U.S.A.) Inc. will open a 60,000-square-foot distribution center near Savannah, creating 10 jobs while preparing for expected cargo growth at the Georgia ports. Located in Bloomingdale,...
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Ag Exporters Court Cuba’s Biggest Buyer: Its Government
Cuba has 11 million people, but Georgia food exporters learned on a recent trip that they only need to reach one buyer to do considerable business in the island nation:...
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Chilean Ambassador: Atlanta Office a Smart Investment
José Goñi, Chile’s ambassador to the United States, called his country’s new trade office in Atlanta an investment that will yield big returns for both countries. “We are convinced the...
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Asian-American Foundation Elects New Officers
Ani Agnihotri, managing partner of the U.S. India Business Research Center, has been elected chair of the Asian-American Heritage Foundation Inc., for a two-year term beginning Jan. 1. He replaces...