Ten startups from the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba will fly north to Atlanta in October on a trip aimed at exploring the city’s promise as a gateway into the […]
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Hyundai to Invest $2.7B in Georgia, Showing Commitment Despite Immigration Raid
Even after a Sept. 4 immigration raid that threw a wrench into its operations, Hyundai Motor Group this week said Thursday it would invest $2.7 billion more in Georgia, clarifying plans to create 3,000 more jobs at its Metaplant near Savannah.
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Expert: After ICE Raid, Korean Investors Seek Reassurance, Vocal Support from State Leaders
As the fallout continues from the ICE raid on Hyundai’s plant near Savannah, Georgia leaders should be vocal in their support of Korean investors to restore trust and keep historic investments on track, a top expert on U.S.-Korea trade said in Atlanta Thursday.
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Rivian Keeps an Eye on China Trade Tensions as It Breaks Ground on $5B Georgia Plant
In the long run, Rivian’s road to profitability runs through Georgia, but it’s also keeping an eye on how China trade tensions will affect access to key minerals.
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Mobile Phone Protection Meets Protectionism: Atlanta’s Cellairis Faces Headaches From Trade War
This year’s trade rollercoaster is creating headaches for Atlanta-based Cellairis, which has evolved in the last 25 years from a pure retailer of cell phone cases to a global company helping individuals and enterprises protect, repair and maintain their mobile devices.
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Building Bridges for Expats and Atlantans Alike Through Real Estate and Community
When Maia Samb arrived in Atlanta and launched her real estate firm, she quickly became a trusted name among international newcomers relocating to the city. But today, as founder of […]
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With European Patent Coming Soon, Metisense Explores Markets Abroad
Atlanta-based MetiSense LLC makes no bones about where it stands on its company journey: It’s a pre-seed startup on the hunt for $1.5 million in funding that will go toward prototyping.
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Georgia moves to shore up Korea ties as Hyundai takes stock after ICE raid
As construction stopped this week at the South Korean-owned battery factory at the center of an immigration firestorm, Georgia moved amid the fallout to shore up its vital four-decade partnership with the country.
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Czech Manufacturer Opens New Turbojet Engine Plant and Headquarters in Roswell
Czech manufacturer PBS Aerospace has opened mass production of turbojet engines in Roswell, marking a new phase in its investment journey that officials said will help the U.S. and its allies better address present-day threats.
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ICE Raid at Hyundai-LG Battery Facility Near Savannah Sweeps Up Nearly 500 Workers
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid on the mega site home to Hyundai Motor’s electric-vehicle factory in Bryan County Thursday resulted in the arrest of nearly 500 people accused of […]