The Dutch practice of blending commerce with culture and camaraderie is alive and well in the Southeast U.S., thanks in part to awardees honored in Atlanta last Wednesday.
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Report: Foreign Investors Employ More Than 300,000 in Georgia
Some 1,500 foreign investors employ more than 300,400 people in Georgia, a third of them in manufacturing, and this powerful subset of companies creates jobs at nearly twice the rate […]
Posted inGermany
German Tire Giant Set to Close Georgia Textile Plant, Shedding 235 Jobs
German tire giant Continental Tire of the Americas LLC is closing a plant in Barnesville, Ga., by the end of 2026, a move that will cost Lamar County 235 jobs.
Posted inNetherlands
Dutch Firm Acquired by Atlanta Airport Services Company
A growing Atlanta airport services firm that grew out of a Delta Air Lines Inc. joint venture has acquired a Dutch firm to deepen its access to the European market.
Posted inBelgium
Belgian Quality in the Southeast: Syensqo Drives Innovations in Health, Mobility and Beyond
Editor’s note: This article was originally published as part of the Consulate General of Belgium’s “Belgian Quality in the Southeast” campaign. See a repository of all interviews and follow the consulate […]
Posted inWeekly Briefing
Weekly Briefing — Icy Relations: Georgia’s Ties at the Top of the World
Jan. 24, 2026 | v34i02 | Subscribe This issue of the Global Atlanta Weekly Briefing is sponsored by Atlanta International School. Georgia & the Nordic Neighborhood Checking in for a […]
Posted inTravel
International Tourism Stays Strong in Georgia — For Now
International visitation to Georgia continued to grow in calendar year 2024, outpacing the nation, though the numbers carried potential portents of a future downturn.
Posted inMexico
Mexico Tapped as Destination for Two Georgia Trade Missions in May
Georgia companies will have two chances to go to Mexico this May to explore market opportunities alongside trusted local organizations.
Posted inUnited Kingdom
Kemp Visiting U.K., Belgium on Business Mission Amid Rocky Week for Transatlantic Alliance
As President Trump is in Davos, Switzerland, making waves with comments some worry will undermine American alliances in Europe, Georgia’s top salesman is headed to the continent to underscore investment […]
Posted inItaly
Secret Sauce: Kemp Praises Italian Firm for South Georgia Investment in Address
La Regina picked Alma, Ga., for a new plant amid the pandemic, as Americans were snapping up pasta sauce for easy at-home meals.