The Georgia Institute of Technology’s campus in Metz, France, began as a teaching facility, became a research center and is about to enter a third phase of “innovation,” Bernard Kippelen,...
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New Officers Elected at World Trade Center Atlanta’s Annual Board Meeting
Dawn Ely, founder and president of Palladium Chief Legal Officers, assumed the presidency of the World Trade Center Atlanta June 5, taking over from John Parkerson during the annual board...
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Experts: Opportunities, Optimism Returning to Japan
The eventual results of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s ambitious economic reforms are still to be seen, but “Abenomics” is clearly having an effect on the psyche of the nation in way that...
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Indian Home Furnishings Firm to Open Million-Square-Foot Facility in Cartersville
Surya Inc., a manufacturer of area rugs and home accessories, is to invest $30 million into its corporate office and distribution facility in Cartersville, Gov. Nathan Deal announced on June...
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Lessons From Global Megaprojects: How Can Atlanta Prepare for New Stadiums?
The Three Gorges Dam, the Water Cube, the Bird’s Nest (all in China); the Burj Khalifa in Dubai; the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter — what do they have in common? All are among...
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Voting Snafus First Order of Business for Newly Elected Southeast French Officials
France’s current political turmoil hasn’t affected the relations among the consular advisers in the Southeast U.S. as they work together to improve the lives of French citizens living in the...
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Georgia Firms, Officials Sing Praises of China’s Shandong Province
When the governor of China’s Shandong province came to town to pitch Georgians on investment, the locals made his jobs a whole lot easier. During a Shandong Investment Cooperation Forum...
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Hungarian Movie Set Provides Venue for Georgia State Student ‘Trailer’
Performing on the set used by the American cable and satellite television network Showtime was an unexpected treat for an adventurous group of 13 Georgia State University students on a...
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Rialto’s Confucius Exhibition Marks the Opening of Global Leaders Summit
While the Regional Leaders Summit being held in Atlanta is focused primarily on developing business ties between Georgia and its global partners, a celebration of the life of Confucius opened...
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Six Foreign Firms Open Headquarters or Expand in Metro Atlanta 1st Quarter
Six of 15 companies cited by the Metro Atlanta Chamber as either having moved to or expanded their operations in the 29-county metro area during the first quarter of 2014...