Robert Jepson has been re-elected for a second term as chairman of the Georgia Ports Authority‘s board of directors. Gov. Nathan Deal commended Mr. Jepson for keeping the Savannah harbor deepening project high...
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Dutch Auto Supplier to Invest $17.1 Million
Inalfa Roof Systems, a vehicle supplier based in the Netherlands, has chosen Georgia after a four-year search as the location for a new $17.1 million factory that is to create 300 jobs. The facility...
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Coke Foundation Awards $36 Million in First Quarter Grants
The Coca-Cola Foundation has awarded $36 million in grants during the first quarter of 2013 to 105 community organizations supporting its global priorities. The grants reflect the Coca-Cola Co.’s three-part...
Posted inArchive, Diplomacy
Dutch Ambassador to Highlight Investment, Art in Atlanta
Rudolf Bekink, ambassador of the Netherlands to the United States, is set for a two-day visit to Atlanta June 24-25 to highlight business ties and an art exhibition that features Dutch artist Vermeer‘s famous portrait, “Girl...
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Quebec Delegate Praises Georgia Ties at ‘National Day’ Celebration
The ties between Georgia and Quebec including a new agreement between Montreal and Atlanta were celebrated June 19 during a “national day” reception of the Quebec Trade Office. Joane Boyer,...
Posted inArchive, Business
Delta Cleared for Virgin Atlantic Deal
Delta Air Lines Inc. has received approval from the European Commission and the U.S. Justice Department to acquire a 49 percent stake in Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd., enabling it to better service business travelers looking to...
Posted inArchive, Business
Commentary: Now’s the Time to Start Exporting
If you’re looking for a way to make your business more competitive, now may be the best time to look into exporting for a variety of reasons. First, with 95...
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Governor Appoints New Head of Community Affairs
Gretchen Corbin, deputy commissioner for global commerce at the Georgia Department of Economic Development, has been appointed to head the state’s Department of Community Affairs. Gov. Nathan Deal announced the...
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Sao Paulo’s Airport Prepares for World Cup and Olympic Games
Air passengers traveling through São Paulo International Airport (GRU Airport) in Brazil for the 2014 FIFA World Cup or the Rio 2016 Olympic Games will be greeted by 1,000 new...
Posted inArchive, Education
Media Outcry Necessary for Halting Human Trafficking
Human trafficking has reached epidemic proportions and can only be combated by a global coalition of private and public entities to stem the violence, according to representatives of non-profit organizations...