President Obama’s visit to Atlanta and the Georgia Institute of Technology last week was still on the top of Mayor Kasim Reed’s mind Tuesday when he came to the heart […]
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Commissioner: 2014 Protests Show Hong Kong’s Resiliency
Protesters occupying major sections of Hong Kong for 75 days last year caused traffic snarls and clashes with police, but they didn’t dampen the investment climate of the region rated the freest economy […]
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An Airport ATM to Turn Leftover Currency Into Charitable Gifts?
When Sandra Verbon returned from travels in Europe and the Caribbean, she often brought home coins and bills in foreign currencies, socking them away in a drawer for use on […]
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NCR Showcasing Its Airport Technology at Paris Travel Expo
NCR Corp. is showcasing its latest technology innovations for the travel industry at the Passenger Terminal Expo 2015 being held in Paris at the Porte de Versailles convention hall March […]
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Three Georgia Companies Among World’s Most Ethical
Three Georgia companies are among the 132 honorees in 21 countries chosen by Ethisphere as the world’s most ethical companies in their respective sectors. Columbus, Ga., was home to two of the […]
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Delta Takes on Middle Eastern Airlines Over Subsidies
Delta Air Lines Inc. is one of three large U.S. carriers asking the Department of Transportation for a review of the Open Skies agreement with the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, […]
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Q&A: Israeli Startups Help Renew Coke’s Innovation Culture
Last July, Coca-Cola Co. worked with the rebranded America-Israel Business Connector (conexx) in Atlanta along with other partners in Tel Aviv to help bridge the gap between Israeli entrepreneurs and […]
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Should HSBC or Its Executives Be Penalized in the ‘Swiss Leaks’ Morass?
Sridhar Ramamoorti, who teaches accounting at Kennesaw State University’s Coles College of Business, and Joseph W. Koletar, a retired FBI senior executive and special agent who has served as principal […]
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Auto Manufacturers Make Safety Top Priority in Face of Recalls
When you climb into your car, it’s hard to realize that you’re climbing into a heap of sand, glass, iron ore and petroleum. But those are its key components and […]
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DLA Piper Law Firm Gains Former Sen. Chambliss’ Intelligence Experience
Former U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss, who after having served two decades in the Congress, joined the Atlanta office of the global law firm DLA Piper LLP in January. But his […]