Companies from Belgium, Italy, the Netherlands, Nigeria and Switzerland have opened operations in metro Atlanta, according to the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Inc.’s 2004 first quarter report of new...
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China Tourism Officials Study Augusta Canal
It’s almost unbelievable that Augusta’s 8.5-mile canal may play a role in the transformation of China’s Grand Canal, a 1,200-mile waterway, into a tourist attraction. But Rich Harrill, a senior...
Caribbean Resource Center to Open in Stone Mountain Area
A newly organized Caribbean Resource Center plans to foster trade and economic development between Georgia and the Caribbean region, while also increasing the economic and political clout of some 300,000...
AirTran Expanding to Caribbean
AirTran Airways’ president and chief financial officer, Robert L. Fornaro, disclosed during a conference call with analysts last week that the low-fare airline is planning to expand its flights to...
State Legislators Visit Taiwan on Trade Mission
Taipei Economic and Cultural Office officials in Atlanta hope last week's trade mission to Taiwan by House Speaker Terry Coleman and eight other influential Georgia legislators will help build support...
Ambassador Kato Cites American Ventures in Japan
As an example of how open Japan has become to foreign investment, Ryozo Kato, Japan's ambassador to the U.S., cited during a speech to Atlanta Rotarians last week Goldman Sachs...
Performance Review of State’s Foreign Trade Offices Due Soon
A performance review of foreign trade offices and other economic development resources will be ready within 30 days, said Georgia's new Economic Development Department commissioner, Craig Lesser, but a second...
Hank Aaron Honored for Promoting Amity between U.S.-Japan
The Japanese government has chosen Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron as one of 150 people who have made the greatest achievements in promoting mutual understanding between Japan and the...
Asian-American Chamber Names Officers
The Asian-American Chamber of Commerce of Georgia Inc. announced the re-election of five officers and two new members at the annual open house held at BellSouth Midtown II office. Jack...
Governor Names Two to Ports Authority
Two businessmen with a history of public service, Steve Green of Savannah and Sunny Park of Sandy Springs, were appointed to the Georgia Ports Authority by Gov. Sonny Perdue last...
