The 2.3 billion passengers, who flew worldwide last year, endured one fifth less mishandled baggage than their counterparts did in 2007, according to SITA, the global information technology company, which...
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Wipro Still Dreaming Big in Atlanta
Indian information technology giant Wipro Technologies delayed the opening of its Atlanta software development center last October, but the company still has big plans for its Buckhead facility. “In times...
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Atlanta Hosting Environmental Trade Mission in June
Atlanta will host an international trade mission on environmental technology June 8-12. It will focus on water and wastewater treatment systems, solid waste management and environmentally friendly building methods. The...
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Atlanta’s Environmental Efforts Profiled at Montreal Trade Show
In French-speaking Montreal, Atlanta was honored as a “ville durable,” a city that lasts. Americana 2009, an international trade show held in collaboration with the Canadian government and the province...
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Coke Drops Bid for Chinese Juice Company
Coca-Cola Co. has abandoned its bid to purchase a Chinese juice company after Beijing ruled that the $2.4 billion transaction would violate China’s revamped antitrust laws. Atlanta-based Coke announced its...
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Asia Society Picks Atlanta for International Trade Conference
The Asia Society, an organization headquartered in New York that promotes greater understanding between Asian countries and the United States, has chosen Atlanta for a June conference, “The Future of World Cities,” that will focus on international trade....
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Georgia Ports Director Chosen for Maritime Hall of Fame
Doug Marchand, executive director of the Georgia Ports Authority, will be inducted into the International Maritime Hall of Fame May 13 at the United Nations in New York. Mr. Marchand has served as GPA executive director...
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BIO 2009 Attendees Can Use Web Tool to Set Up Company Visits
In May, 16,000-20,000 people will descend on Atlanta for the 2009 BIO International Convention, but organizers are casting a spotlight on more than just the Georgia capital. The Biotechnology...
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China’s Biggest Trade Fair Seeks Exhibitors, Buyers in Atlanta
A subtle change in the official name two years ago of China’s largest trade show reveals a shift in the way the country looks at its economic future. During its 100th session...
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Montreal Environmental Trade Show Attracts Atlanta Delegation
Editor's note: GlobalAtlanta’s David Beasley is reporting in Montreal from Americana 2009, an environmental technologies conference that Atlanta organizations are attending. There is money in sludge. ElcoTech, a Canadian company, makes...