Canada remains dedicated to its now-testy relationship with its southern neighbor, but resiliency amid a Trump tariff assault is requiring more investment at home and further diversification of export markets, […]
Category: North America
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90 Gwinnett Leaders Return Energized, Inspired From Montreal Mission
Gwinnett County leaders returned energized from a three-day Montreal mission this month that focused on the future of transit, technology and economic development.
Posted inTechnology
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.
Posted inEconomic Development
Foreign firms’ share of Georgia investment falls in record year overall
As Georgia marks a record year with $26.3 billion in pledged investment, the share of the total coming from international companies has decreased in comparison to recent years.
Posted inSpecial Report: Circular City
Building Efficiency: Joulea Sees Opportunity in Tackling World’s Largest Source of Energy Usage
When Ramtin Motahar looks at commercial buildings, he can’t help but see their inflated appetites for energy.
Posted inEvent Recap
Recap: How Atlanta Firms Are Piecing Together the Global Talent Puzzle
In the knowledge economy, expertise is currency, which means that landing the right team is the core to crafting competitive advantage.
Posted inTrade
Dr. Noze Best’s Export Advantage: Its Product Really Sucks
Christy Brown is no stranger to the challenges of international business, having managed a team of 2,000 across three cities around the world in previous executive roles.
But as an entrepreneur breaking into new markets with a medical device, particularly one focused on children, they show up differently.
Posted inTrade
Georgia’s Women-Led Manufacturers Are Dealing With the T-Word — and They Don’t Mean Trade
The “T-word” is having varied effects on some women-led manufacturers in Georgia, with some largely unaffected as of yet and others engaging head-on with the new realities of international business.
Posted inUnited Kingdom
Chick-fil-A Open in Northern Ireland, Set for Stores in Three More U.K. Cities
Chick-fil-A has begun its United Kingdom expansion in earnest, opening two stores in Northern Ireland in March to jumpstart its $100 million expansion in the country.
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Analysis: One Big Beautiful Bill Impact, Including International Provisions
Editor’s note: This article was written by Smith + Howard’s Brad Pittman and is published by way of the firm’s annual partnership with Global Atlanta. On July 4, 2025, the […]