Neighboring southeastern states have done a better job than Georgia in recent years in their efforts to attract foreign investors through marketing and incentive programs, according to R.K. Sehgal,...
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Web Site Launched to Lure International Biotech Firms Here
The Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce has launched a new Web site to raise international awareness of the city’s biotechnology industry and attract international investment, said Russell Allen, the chamber’s...
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Canadian Consul to Stress Importance of Women Entrepreneurs
Astrid Pregel, Canadian consul general in Atlanta, told GlobalFax she will highlight the importance of women entrepreneurs entering the international marketplace during an award acceptance speech at the Organization...
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Contest on Artificial Intelligence at Georgia State Oct. 12
The potential for business applications of artificial intelligence will be on view at a international competition featuring U.S., French and German technology developers on Saturday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m....
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More Than 100 Attend Taiwanese Job Fair
More than 100 job seekers attended a recent job fair of the commercial division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta on behalf of Taiwanese companies seeking...
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Georgia’s Trade Representative in Britain Visits Here
Mike Harling, Georgia’s newest international trade representative, who is based in the United Kingdom, visited Atlanta last week to introduce himself to the Georgia Department of Industry, Trade and...
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Canada’s Exports to Home Depot Bigger Than Those to France
Canada’s $U.S. 2 billion in exports to Atlanta-based Home Depot Inc. underscores the close ties binding Georgia and his country, John Manley, Canada’s deputy prime minister, said at a...
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EU Center Head Here Says Germany Needs Computer Specialists
Pressure on newly re-elected German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder to make sweeping economic reforms may open opportunities for Georgia companies, according to Brian Murphy, director of the University System of Georgia’s...
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Hyundai Sales Goal Requires Expanding Manufacturing in U.S.
Hyundai Motor America’s pledge to triple its vehicle sales in the United States by 2010 could mean the need for another manufacturing plant and more automotive parts suppliers in...
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Tariffs and Subsidies May Hinder U.S.-Sweden Trade
Swedish–U.S. commercial ties may be hindered by recent trade disputes between the European Union and the United States over foreign sales corporations, steel tariffs and farm subsidies, according to Sweden’s...