The reactions at a luncheon of the Atlanta Council on International Relations (ACIR) from the Atlanta-based consuls general of Britain, Germany and Ireland to Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s pro-Brexit general-election […]
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Posted inBusiness, Culture, Travel
India Becoming a Top Tourism Target for Georgia
Delta Air Lines Inc.’s revived nonstop flight to India Dec. 22 may not be taking off from Atlanta, but it is helping spur some hopeful conversation about the future of […]
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YKK AP Acquires Canadian Firm to Meet Demand for Prefab Building Elements
YKK AP America Inc. has acquired a Canadian firm that will help the Austell, Ga.-based company meet growing demand for its prefabricated building products. The move to buy Erie Architectural Products […]
Posted inBusiness, Economic Development
Brazilian Investors’ Love Affair With Georgia Continues With New $96M Factory
The trade missions may be going to Europe and Asia, but one of South America’s recovering economies is fast becoming an unsung hero of the Georgia foreign investment scene. While […]
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Brazilian Chamber Adds to Board of Directors
Atlanta’s Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce Southeast appointed four new board members for two-year terms at is October meeting, bringing the total to 15. New leadership appointments included Cesar Vence, deputy director […]
Posted inBusiness, Economic Development, South Korea
Korea’s Doosan Expands in Gwinnett, Prepares to Receive County’s International Award
Fresh off a trip to South Korea, the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce has announced that it’s honoring long-time investor Doosan Industrial Vehicle with an international award at its annual dinner […]
Posted inAutomotive, Economic Development
Fresh Off Hosting SEUS-Japan Summit, Georgia Wins Japanese Auto Parts Factory
Fresh off a conference meant to underline ties between Japan and Southern U.S. states, another Japanese automotive supplier announced new plans to enter Georgia. Nippon Light Metal Georgia will invest […]
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‘Global Culture’ Helps Atlanta Land a European Software Unicorn
Data intelligence software proivder Collibra, based in Brussels, is set to create 200 jobs at its second U.S. office in Atlanta, drawn by the city’s tech talent and “global culture.” […]
Posted inDiplomacy, Fintech
Interview: Colombia’s Ambassador on Tech Ties With Atlanta, Optimism on Venezuela and Long-Term Peace Prospects
Editor’s note: The message at the Metro Atlanta Chamber from Colombian Ambassador Francisco Santos Tuesday was clear: the country of 50 million is not only open to American investment, but […]
Posted inDiplomacy, Technology
Ambassador: Venture Capital Key for Attracting Colombian Innovators to Georgia
The innovative tech firms defining Colombia’s future are looking to invest in the U.S., and the best way to woo them is through capital and mentorship, the South American country’s […]