After leading a delegation to Brazil in April, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed is spending the last few days in May rubbing shoulders with executives and government officials in Copenhagen, Denmark. ...
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Posted inArchive, Trade
Georgia Outperforms at Presidential Export Awards Ceremony
Georgia had the largest contingent of companies and organizations honored in Washington this week with presidential awards for exports and export service. Among those U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker dubbed...
Posted inArchive, Culture
International Soccer Fest: Compete and Raise Money for Kids
The Atlanta International Soccer Fest returns next weekend after a four-year hiatus, bringing the city’s international community the chance once again to raise money for orphans while playing their beloved...
Posted inArchive, Business
BitPay Moves Into Europe, Raises $30 Million
Atlanta-based BitPay, which seeks to be the payment processor of choice for merchants accepting virtual currencies like bitcoin, received a $30 million cash infusion May 13, a month after announcing...
Posted inArchive, Trade
Georgia Leader to Play Crucial Role in Global Trade Zone Nonprofit
A Georgia leader will play a critical role in developing a newly formed nonprofit association of international free trade zones launched May 19 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Julie Brown, president...
Posted inArchive, Diplomacy
Indian Consulate Names New Visa Processor
The Consulate General of India in Atlanta has named a new contractor to process visas for travelers to India and other diplomatic documents. As of May 21, Cox & Kings Global...
Posted inOman
NCR and Oman Bank Recognized for Branch Automation Services
Duluth-based NCR Corp. and the Alizz Islamic Bank, Oman’s newest Islamic bank, received a joint award for the bank’s branch automation systems from the financial publisher Asian Banker, the bank...
Posted inArchive, Diplomacy
U.S. Immigration Reform Tops Irish Ambassador’s Wish List
While covering a breadth of topics, Irish Ambassador Anne Anderson’s message remained steady: smart reforms could enhance the two nations’ already-strong ties. Ms. Anderson, the country’s first female envoy to...
Posted inArchive, Diplomacy
Philippines Ambassador: Chinese ‘Saber Rattling’ Should Not Deter Investors
Despite a recent escalation of diplomatic tensions between China and the Philippines over territory in the South China Sea, the Philippines remain a safe and promising destination for foreign investment,...
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Korean Auto Supplier Chooses Gwinnett for $30 Million Factory
Gwinnett County’s long-term investment building ties in Korea looks to have paid off with the announcement that auto and defense supplier Dasan Machineries Co. is to build a $30 million factory...