Three Korean Americans were honored during a ceremonial dinner hosted by the American Korean Friendship Society Inc. on Feb. 23 at the Le Meridien Hotel Perimeter during which some 200 […]
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Posted inBusiness, Technology
Tech Minister: India’s ‘Startup State’ Has Opportunities for Georgia
The Indian state of Andhra Pradesh is seeking partnerships from Georgia in technology and beyond as its government embarks on an ambitious economic expansion plan. Nara Lokesh, cabinet minister for information technology, […]
Posted inBusiness, Economic Development, Manufacturing
Swiss Bottle Cap Manufacturer to Put $25 Million Plant in Newnan
Switzerland’s Corvaglia Group will set up a $25 million factory in Newnan, its first U.S. plant, by the end of this year. The beverage-industry supplier said it will use proprietary […]
Posted inBusiness, Diplomacy, Politics
Former Liberian President: Despite Challenges, African Democracy Gaining Steam
Just weeks removed from a 12-year stint in office, former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf didn’t seem keen to talk about specific transitions of power during a World Affairs Council of Atlanta breakfast […]
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Reports: Five Injured as Atlanta-bound Delta Plane Forced to Return to Nigeria
Five people were taken to the hospital for minor injuries after evacuating an Atlanta-bound Delta Air Lines plane forced to turn back after taking off from Lagos, Nigeria, according to […]
Posted inBusiness, Education
Leaders: Georgia’s Indian Community a Source of Talent, Civic Engagement
During an annual celebration of India’s constitution, Georgia leaders praised the country’s diaspora community as a source of talent and civic engagement in metro Atlanta and beyond. Consul General Nagesh Singh, whose office […]
Posted inBusiness, Economic Development, Logistics
Dutch Handling Systems Manufacturer to Create 70 Jobs in Fulton County
VanRiet Material Handling Systems, a manufacturing of automated transport and sorting solutions based in Houten, Netherlands, is putting a sales office and its first U.S. assembly operation in metro Atlanta. […]
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Airline Software Firm Volantio Raises $2.6 Million
Atlanta’s Volantio, which provides software that helps airlines maximize ticket revenue while minimizing the pain of rebooking passengers, has raised a $2.6 million funding round. The Series B round was […]
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Eleven Join Georgia’s District Export Council Board
Eleven representatives of Georgia companies engaged in exporting officially joined the state’s District Export Council on Feb. 5 for four-year terms during which they will support the growth of trade […]
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Danish Firms With Atlanta Operations Implement Aerospace and Water Management Innovations
Lars Gert Lose, Denmark‘s ambassador to the U.S., was in Atlanta Feb. 8 to highlight the cutting-edge innovations that have made two Danish companies with operations here globally competitive. He […]