An Irish startup that promises to enhance the recreational boating experience through experiential and social apps and hardware has picked Savannah as its beachhead for the U.S. Raceix believes the […]
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Posted inAirport City, Business
Hartsfield-Jackson Remains World’s Busiest Airport for 21st Year With 107M Passengers
It never gets old for those who would promote Atlanta as a business destination, even after 20 years: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is yet again the busiest airport in the […]
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Gulfstream Opens Vienna Office With Two New Regional Sales VPs
Savannah-based private jet manufacturer Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has opened a new office in Vienna and appointed new members of its sales team to enhance the customer experience in Europe. As […]
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French-German Animal Health Deal Approved, Netting 150 Newly Announced Georgia Jobs
A stock swap between two health giants in Europe is resulting in more than 225 new jobs across northern Georgia, 150 more than previously expected from the merger. Boehringer Ingelheim […]
Posted inCulture, Cybersecurity, Education
Georgia Tech Prof Asks Kiwanians If the U.S. Has Become Orwellian
Imagine a world where most of its population is in perpetual war as well as subject to omnipresent government surveillance and propaganda. This is the world described by the English […]
Posted inBusiness, Technology
Atlanta’s Technology Ties With Latin America Strong, Growing
Other cities like Miami might have the edge in recognition, but Atlanta’s ties with Latin America, especially on the technology front, are substantive and growing. Recognizing this — and strategizing […]
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Serbian Prime Minister Sees NCR Investment Key to Country’s Connected Future
Atlanta hosted its share of VIP guests during Super Bowl week. One who returned home well before opening kickoff was the prime minister of Serbia. Ana Brnabic‘s primary athletic allegiance […]
Posted inBusiness, Global Georgia, Trade
From Forestry to Clay, Trade Policy Hits Home in Middle Georgia
Trade policy hits home, and choices made at the national level affect local industries that rely on access to markets to stay competitive. That was the lesson of the first […]
Posted inBusiness, Fintech, Payments
Global Payments Donation Software Launches in Canada
A Global Payments Inc. software platform used by nonprofits to process donations has launched in Canada. The Atlanta-based company late last month expanded the reach of its Greater Giving platform […]
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Indonesia’s Ambassador Visits Atlanta to Promote New Restaurant Offering Fine Dining
As a university student, Budi Bowoleksono, Indonesia‘s ambassador to the U.S., worked two jobs — one before classes and then another after classes. When he arrived home at 1 a.m. […]