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World Trade Center Atlanta presents State of Trade in partnership with Georgia Department of Economic Development

March 12, 2020 at 8:00 am - 9:30 am

The World Trade Center Atlanta and the Georgia Department of Economic Development are working in partnership for the upcoming State of Trade breakfast on March 12.

Opening remarks by the COO for the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Bert Brantley, will be followed by a distinguished panel representing leading industries with significant impact on trade for Georgia. Facilitated by former Commissioner Craig Lesser, the panelists will provide a candid discussion on the current state of trade, sharing their experiences, and how their companies respectively are responding to the complexities in the global marketplace.

The purpose of State of Trade is two fold: (1) to increase awareness and educate our audience on the breadth and depth of trade in Georgia, and (2) to provide actionable intelligence to the all attendees, with specific insights on how to prepare for trade uncertainty, and create mitigating strategies.

Format:

Opening keynote speaker: Bert Brantley, COO of the Georgia Department of Economic Development
Panel presenting key industries for Georgia.

  • Moderator: Craig Lesser, former Commissioner, 2004-2007

Panelists:

  • Advanced Manufacturing: Lisa Winton, CEO, Winton Machine Company
  • Trade Facilitators: Jeff Lamb, Director of Corporate Business Development, D.J. Powers Company Inc
  • Logistics: invited
  • Automotive: invited

Presenters:ย 


Bert Brantley,ย Chief Operating Officer (COO),ย Georgia Department of Economic Development


Craig Lesser, Managing Partner, the Pendleton Group


Lisa Winton, CEO of Winton Machine Company


Jeff Lamb, Director of Corporate Business Development, D.J. Powers Company, Inc.

Who Should Attend?

  • Manufacturers
  • Active importers / exporters, Interested importers / exporters
  • Individuals / SME Organizations active in trade
  • Consular Corps and Trade Offices
  • Industries that support trade flows e.g. supply chain, logistics, freight forwarders, customs brokers, cargoย 

Members:ย ย $25;ย ย Non-members:ย ย $35;ย ย Walk-ins:ย ย $40

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