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Brazil ‘Rocks’ Another Big Trade Show in Atlanta

Coming off its successful presence at the poultry and processing expo in January, Brazil last week once again made a big bet on a major Atlanta trade show. This time, rather than chicken feed and animal proteins, the Brazilian Consulate General in Atlanta was helping firms showcase their stone products at the annual Coverings conference, the largest tile Read more

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Taiwan Issue That Ensnared Delta Takes Off Again

Back in January, CNN reported that China’s government had scolded Delta Air Lines Inc. for listing Taiwan and Tibet as countries on its website. In a notice posted online by its civil aviation administration, China, which regards self-ruled Taiwan as a wayward province rather than an independent nation, demanded a public apology for this perceived slight. When Read more

U.S. Sen. Isakson: ‘Africa, the Most Important Continent in the 21st Century for Our Country’

With storm clouds resting over Asia and the Middle East, U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson of Georgia called the African continent “the most important continent in the 21st century for our country.” Mr. Isakson underscored his affinity for Africa during an Atlanta Council on International Relations luncheon address at the Capital City Club downtown on May Read more

InComm’s Acquisition of Some Amex Products Highlights Georgia’s Importance as a FinTech Hub

Gov. Nathan Deal announced on April 24 that InComm Inc., the Atlanta-based financial technology company, acquired the distribution rights of American Express’s prepaid reloadable and gift card products. The governor highlighted the creation of 150 jobs in Georgia and $20 million in capital investments while expressing his interest in learning more about the potential impact Read more

$15m Plastics Factory Hints at More Chinese Investment, Despite Trade Spats

With the U.S. and China locked in a tariff battle and total inbound Chinese investment falling precipitously over the last year, it may not seem like the most opportune time for Georgia to be courting new projects. But not all Chinese firms are letting the trade spats of the day interfere with their long-term business Read more

Eco Island: How Atlanta’s Taiwanese Sister City Is Greening Its Urban Environment

Taiwan‘s bustling capital is a city of 2.7 million human beings crammed into an area the size of Abilene, Texas. “Small area, many people,” as one top environmental official put it. A million of them toot around town on motor scooters of all colors, most of them made in Taiwan, and another million commute into Read more

CEO Interview: Atlanta Beltline Creates ‘Unique Culture’ for an Aspiring Global City

Editor’s note: Global Atlanta and GCIV this Thursday, April 19, will host a reception and Beltline crawl with Atlanta Beltline Inc. CEO Brian McGowan at New Realm Brewing to discuss how the Beltline can help drive Atlanta’s rise as a global city. Learn more and register here. To the trained economic developer’s eye of Brian McGowan, Read more

On Atlanta Tour, Diplomats See Beltline as a Global Growth Catalyst

Editor’s note: Global Atlanta and GCIV on April 19 will host a reception and crawl with Atlanta Beltline CEO Brian McGowan at New Realm Brewing to discuss how the Beltline can help drive Atlanta’s rise as a global city. Register here. Standing in a new craft brewery, 29 members of Georgia’s consular corps (most of Read more

Awards Ceremony: Georgia Manufacturing Strong, but Workforce Challenges Remain

Gov. Nathan Deal was adamant that the Georgia workforce is unrivaled; after all, he was riding in on a wave of optimism, having come in late from a new $22.5 million factory announcement in Bainbridge. But in a keynote speech the Georgia Manufacturing Appreciation Week awards luncheon Thursday, the governor didn’t shy away from a Read more

Brazilian-Owned Pistol Factory to Set Up Shop in Bainbridge

Updated at 1 p.m. with comments from Gov. Nathan Deal. A Brazilian-owned manufacturer of pistols and revolvers is setting up a $22.5 million factory in Bainbridge that will eventually employ 300 people.

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