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SUMMARY:Angola Day Business Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Association of Angolans in Georgia (ASSANGA)\, in partnership with Morehouse College\,  will host the Angola Day Business Forum 2026 on January 30\, 2026\, at the historic  Morehouse College campus in Atlanta\, Georgia.  \n\n\n\nThe forum brings together government leaders\, business executives\, academics\, and members  of the African diaspora to explore opportunities in tourism\, digital transformation\, economic  diversification\, and U.S.–Angola cooperation.  \n\n\n\nKEY THEMES OF THE 2026 FORUM  \n\n\n\n• Strengthening diaspora relationships through cultural tourism and heritage  programming  \n\n\n\n• Advancing digital transformation\, AI innovation\, and technological cooperation • Supporting economic diversification\, trade\, and investment in Angola • Building strategic bridges between Georgia’s business community and Angola’s  growing markets  \n\n\n\n• Encouraging educational and institutional partnerships  \n\n\n\nABOUT ASSANGA  \n\n\n\nThe Association of Angolans in Georgia (ASSANGA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to  empowering the Angolan community\, promoting cultural exchange\, and strengthening economic  and diplomatic ties between Angola and the United States. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Info
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/angola-day-business-forum/
LOCATION:Morehouse College\, 830 Westview Dr SW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Business,Economic Development
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SUMMARY:Opening of 'Teranga in Atlanta'
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition is aKAZI’s homage to the Senegalese concept of Teranga\, which is a radical generosity that ensures no one is an “other\,” and everyone is welcome.  \n\n\n\nJoin for an offering of art\, music\, and a sampling of great Senegalese food!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP\n\n\n\nMore information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/opening-teranga-in-atlanta/
LOCATION:Haugabrooks\, 364 Auburn Ave\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30312
CATEGORIES:Art,Senegal
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SUMMARY:7th Annual Global Trade & Investment Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join Christopher N. Smith\, Attorney at Law\, Smith+Howard and Global Atlanta on February 19th for the Seventh Annual Statewide Global Trade and Investment Symposium in Macon\, where we’ll unpack the intricate connections between the state and the global economy. \n\n\n\nThe evening discussion and reception at Wesleyan College will feature leading voices from across the state representing the countries\, companies\, and industries underpinning job-creating investment and keeping Georgia undeniably connected beyond the U.S.’s borders. \n\n\n\nNow in its seventh year\, the symposium regularly attracts more than 100 registrants from all over the state to enjoy a night of networking and knowledge. \n\n\n\nSponsored by\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKatherine Raeymaekers\,Consul General of Belgium in Atlanta\nAs of August 1\, 2024\, Mrs. Katherine Raeymaekers has been appointed as Consul-General at the Belgian General Consulate in Atlanta\, Georgia\, USA\, covering 10 states in the South-East. \n\n\n\nAfter joining the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2008\, as a career diplomat\, she has served as Deputy Head of Mission at the Belgian Embassy in Sofia\, Bulgaria (2009-2013) and in Budapest\, Hungary (2013-2017). Prior to the USA she served as Political and Economic Counsellor at the Belgian Embassy in Rabat (2020-2024). \n\n\n\nBetween 2017 and 2020\, she served as counsellor at the Department for EuropeanCoordination within the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs\, responsible for matters related to transport\, telecom/digital and energy/green deal. \n\n\n\nShe holds a Master degree in Political Sciences – International Relations from the University of Ghent (2000)\, Belgium\, and followed post-graduates courses in Regional cooperation – Mercosur at the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina(2001-2003). \n\n\n\nShe is fluent in 6 languages: Dutch\, French\, English\, Spanish\, Italian and German. She also has some notions of Bulgarian and Hungarian. Beyond her professional pursuits\, Mme Raeymaekers likes to explore nature and the surroundings while hiking or biking. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJason Dunn\,Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County Development Authority\nJason Dunn has 10 + years of service with the Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County Development Authority.Since 2016\, his team has been successful in recruiting six new industries into Fitzgerald and has partnered with existing employers to add nearly 500\,000 SF in new industrial buildings\, filled over 500\,000 SF in vacant industrial buildings and procured over $250\,000\,000 + in capital investment\, all thewhile creating hundreds of new jobs.Prior to moving back to his hometown to lead the community’s economic revitalization\, Jason and hisfamily resided in Albany\, Georgia where he specialized in site selection and commercial real estatebrokerage for 18 years with one of southwest Georgia’s leading real estate brokerages. With a heart for community advocacy\, he was part of the team that helped establish Albany’s Lily Pad Sexual Assault and Nursing Examination Center and currently chairs the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Georgia’s Board.Dunn is the incoming Secretary/Treasurer for the Georgia Economic Developer’s Association\, vice-chairfor the Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s Rural Prosperity Council\, is the board chair for the FitzgeraldHigh School College and Career Academy\, and incoming board chair for South Georgia LEADs.Jason and his wife Dana recently celebrated 25 years of marriage. The couple have two children\, Jacob (23) a production leader for Lippert Components’ Fitzgerald facility and Jenna (21)\, a senior majoring inCommunications at the University of Georgia. Go Dawgs! Dunn is an avid reader\, an even betterfisherman\, and enjoys tending his vineyard\, teaching a men’s Sunday School class\, and being thebroadcast voice of the Fitzgerald High School Purple Hurricane Baseball team. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmber Bentley\,Executive Director\, Georgia Aerospace & Defense Alliance\nEmber Bentley serves as Executive Director of the Georgia Aerospace & Defense Alliance and Vice President for External Relations at Mercer University. \n\n\n\nPreviously\, Ember was Chief of Staff and Vice President for External Affairs at Middle Georgia State University\, home to Georgia’s flagship School of Aviation. Her prior experience includes serving as Executive Director of the Georgia Forestry Foundation\, Deputy Commissioner for International Relations at the Georgia Department of Economic Development\, and Special Assistant to First Lady Sandra Deal. \n\n\n\nEmber is actively engaged in civic and professional leadership across the state. She serves on the boards of the Georgia Forestry Commission\, Georgia Humanities Council\, Jekyll Island Foundation\, Macon-Bibb Industrial Authority\, and Stratford Academy. She is also a member of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s Rural Prosperity Council and Government Affairs Council\, as well as the Protocol and Diplomacy International Protocol Officers Association. \n\n\n\nA graduate of Leadership Georgia\, Protocol Partners\, and the Georgia Academy for Economic Development. Ember holds a bachelor’s degree from Shorter College and a master’s degree in Public Administration with a focus on Public Policy from Georgia College & State University. \n\n\n\nShe and her husband\, Will\, live in Macon with their two daughters and are active members of North Macon Presbyterian Church. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrew Capezzuto\,Director of Corporate Affairs\, Rivian\nAndrew Capezzuto is the Director of Corporate Affairs for Rivian. Serving on Rivian’s Legal and Public Policy Team\, Andrew leads a team that is responsible for pursuing financial and tax incentive programs\, overseeing licensing for Rivian’s service centers and spaces\, and driving community engagement and thought leadership activities.Andrew previously served as both the Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel at the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) where he oversaw strategic planning and legal matters\, including negotiating incentive contracts with companies locating or expanding in Georgia. Prior to his work at GDEcD\, he was an attorney in the commercial litigation division of Greenberg Traurig\, LLP. Andrew received law degree from the University of Mississippi School of Law\, with honors\, and his undergraduate degree in business from the University of Georgia.
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LOCATION:Wesleyan College Pierce Chapel\, 4760 Forsyth Rd\, Macon\, GA\, 31210\, United States
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SUMMARY:6th Annual Black Excellence Awards
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an unforgettable night at the 6th Annual Black Excellence Awards! This in-person event celebrates amazing achievements in the Black community.  \n\n\n\nJoin for inspiring stories\, powerful performances\, and a chance to connect with incredible people. It’s all about recognizing talent\, culture\, and success in a vibrant atmosphere.  \n\n\n\nDon’t miss out on this epic celebration! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/6th-annual-black-excellence-awards/
LOCATION:Atlanta Marriott Marquis\, 265 Peachtree Center Avenue Northeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
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