The recent drastic drop in the Shanghai and other stock exchanges worldwide did not cause panic in Hong Kong, where Georgia companies can find mainland Chinese companies that are increasingly...
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China Urging Its Companies to ‘Go Global’
The Chinese central government is encouraging Chinese companies to “go global” by engaging in business and making acquisitions around the world, Eric Szweda, who heads the Atlanta-based law firm Troutman...
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Georgia Economic Development Department Staff Changes
The Georgia Department of Economic Development has announced several changes in staff positions. Charlie Gatlin, former chief of staff for the department, has been named deputy commissioner for external affairs....
Posted inArchive, Business
Habif, Arogeti & Wynne Increases GlobalAtlanta Sponsorship
Atlanta accounting and business consultancy firm Habif, Arogeti & Wynne LLP has increased its sponsorship of GlobalAtlanta to receive additional benefits. A third-year sponsor, Habif, Arogeti & Wynne moved from...
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AGCO Appoints Manager of Global Engine Business
AGCO Appoints Manager of Global Engine Business Duluth-based AGCO Corp., a global manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, announced that Senior Vice President Hubertus Mühlhäuser will become head of the...
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New Airport Parking System to Expedite International Travel Experience
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s new parking system will expedite international travelers’ entering and exiting of airport parking areas, making it easier for them to get to their flights and appointments...
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Atlantan Named President of Rolta’s International Operations
Atlantan Named President of Rolta’s International Operations Rolta India Ltd., a multinational organization offering geospatial information systems, engineering design services and e-solutions in more than 35 countries, has appointed Ben...
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Atlanta Consultant Gaffey Group Emphasizes Ties to Both Irelands
After retiring from BellSouth Corp. in 2001, James Gaffey formed his company The Gaffey Group and has developed his international business consulting practice with an emphasis on Europe, especially linking...
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Secretary of State Appoints Corporations Division Director
Georgia Secretary of State Karen Handel appointed Chauncey Newsome as director of the state’s Corporations Division that oversees the registration and renewal process for Georgia’s 630,000 corporations, limited liability companies...
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North Carolina’s Green Initiatives a Model for the South
North Carolina’s efforts to tackle climate change by engaging business and community leaders makes it a model for other Southeastern states, said British Consul General Martin Rickerd. Mr. Rickerd traveled...