The premier of Ontario, Canada, will be recognized for his contributions to the development of the biotechnology industry in his province during the 2009 BIO International Convention in Atlanta. Dalton...
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UPS to Open New Operations in India, Philippines
Atlanta-based United Parcel Service Inc. is partnering with an Indian logistics provider to expand its presence in India. UPS has entered into an agreement with the logistics arm of AFL...
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For Home-Grown Company, International Sales Boom
In 1987, Eva Graham started a company out of her suburban Atlanta home, making a product to improve the appearance of thinning hair. She and her sons bottled the solution...
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Latin American Association Closes Roswell Office, Suspends Some Services
The Latin American Association has closed its Roswell office and suspended some business-related services to offset a decline in resources caused by the ailing economy. The association’s Atlanta, Marietta and...
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TSYS Signs Agreement With Carrefour in Brazil
Columbus-based payment services company TSYS Inc. has signed an agreement to process credit cards for French retail giant Carrefour in Brazil. TSYS will process private-label cards as well as a...
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France Sending Large, Diverse BIO Delegation
High-level diplomats, city delegations and more than a hundred companies will represent France at the 2009 BIO International Convention in Atlanta May 18-21. The annual global biotechnology event is expected...
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State Dept. Official: Free Trade Agreements More Likely Under Obama
With a Democrat in the White House, free trade agreements are more likely to win Congressional approval, expanding foreign markets for U.S. companies, Charles S. Shapiro, a senior U.S. State...
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Consul: Mexico’s Five-day Swine Flu Shutdown Will Harm Economy
A five-day suspension of “non-essential” activities in Mexico that started May 1 will further batter an economy already suffering from drops in trade and tourism associated with the swine flu...
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Global Technology Revenues Up for SITA in 2008
SITA, the Geneva, Switzerland-based global information technology company, which has its North American headquarters in Atlanta, has announced that its consolidated revenues for 2008 were $1.47 billion, up 3.5 percent...
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Global Payments Buys Russian Firm
Atlanta-based electronic payment processing company Global Payments Inc. has purchased a Russian firm for $75 million. Global Payments will pay cash to acquire all stock of ZAO United Card Service,...