The British American Business Group is trading in Georgia’s James Oglethorpe for James Bond at its annual gala this year in an effort to shake off the economic blues by...
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Drought Won’t Hamper Georgia Business Recruitment, Commissioner Says
The drought won’t hurt Georgia’s recruitment of new businesses, said Ken Stewart, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development. “Water is not an excuse in my opinion,” Mr. Stewart...
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Former Ambassador Calls for Treaty Recognizing Both Koreas
It’s time to formally end the Korean War, James T. Laney, former U.S. ambassador to South Korea said Feb. 26. Dr. Laney called for a peace treaty that recognizes both...
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Canadian Tech Firm Opens U.S. Office in Metro Atlanta
A Canadian technology firm has opened its first U.S. office in the metro Atlanta suburb of Alpharetta. OnX Enterprise Solutions Ltd., based in Toronto, is a 25-year-old firm that provides...
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Gwinnett Chamber Building China Ties for Spring Trip
The Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce’s strong ties with a local Chinese company will aid its efforts during a planned trip to China in the spring, the chamber announced Feb. 24....
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Preaching the Power of International Trade
Jim Beach had a running bet with the students in his college business classes. He challenged the graduate students to come up with ideas for an import-export company – any...
Posted inArchive, Education
China Expert to Read Economic Pulse on Asia Trip
A local expert is gearing up to take a fresh reading of China’s economic pulse during a three-month teaching, research and consulting journey across four East Asian countries. Penelope Prime,...
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Caribbean Export Seminar in Savannah March 5
Robert Jones, a U.S. commercial officer stationed in the Dominican Republic, will offer one-on-one advice March 5 in Savannah to companies interested in exporting to the Caribbean. Mr. Jones will...
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Georgia Hispanic Chamber Chief Will Speak In D.C.
Tisha R. Tallman, president and CEO of the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, will be a panelist next month in Washington at a U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce legislative conference....
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French Chamber in Atlanta Gives Awards to French and Georgia Energy Companies
As the Georgia General Assembly contemplates the future use of nuclear power in the state, the Atlanta chapter of the French American Chamber of Commerce handed its annual Crystal Peach Awards...