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SUMMARY:Vietnam: Asia's Rising Star -- Breakfast on Investment and Trade
DESCRIPTION:Vietnam: Asia’s Rising Star — Breakfast on Investment and Trade\nAs the world’s economic center of gravity shifts to Asia\, Vietnam is playing an increasingly vital role in shoring up global supply chains and helping multinational companies maximize their sourcing dollars and reach important consumer markets. \nWith its youthful population of 100 million\, an ample pool of motivated workers\, and a progressive business and trade environment primed to welcome foreign firms\, the country promises to be an exciting base for Georgia firms looking to enhance their growth by expanding production\, logistics\, or sales in the region. \nJoin Becamex Vietnam\, the Embassy of Vietnam in the United States\, Global Atlanta\, the World Trade Center of Atlanta\, and the World Trade Center Savannah for an investment breakfast to learn more about opportunities in manufacturing\, health care\, education\, real estate\, food\, trade\, infrastructure\, services and much more. There are no costs for this event\, but please RSVP to secure your ticket. \nThis insightful conversation will help pave the way for a planned visit from a delegation led by Governor Vo to Georgia and the broader U.S. in May 2022.  \nProgram\nWelcome Remarks: \n\nTom Harrold\, Miller & Martin \nMax Sutherland\, World Trade Center Atlanta \nLeigh Ryan\, Vice President\, World Trade Center Savannah (virtual)\nDawn Townsend\, Division Director for Trade\, Georgia Department of Economic Development\n\nOpening Remarks/Presentation: \n\nVo Van Minh\, Governor of Binh Duong province\, Vietnam (virtual)\n\n*Presentations: \n\nLe Thi Hai Van\, Economic Counselor\, Vietnam Embassy in the USA — Helping American companies tap the Vietnamese market\nBill Dao\, North America Representative\, Becamex Vietnam — Vietnam business opportunities and incentive policies\nScott Ellyson\, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer\, East-West Manufacturing — Testimonial on manufacturing in Vietnam’s Binh Duong province in conversation with moderator Trevor Williams\n\nClosing remarks: \n\nVILAF — Miller & Martin’s World Law Group partner law firm in Vietnam\n\nNote of thanks:  \n\nVo Van Minh\, Governor of Binh Duong province\, Vietnam (virtual)\n\nMeet the Speakers\n \nVo Van Minh\, Governor of Binh Duong Province\, Vietnam  \nMr. Vo Van Minh\, 49 years old\, holds a degree in electrical engineering\, a bachelor’s degree in politics\, and a master’s degree in economics. Mr. Minh has held many leadership and management positions in Binh Duong\, such as: Secretary of the Provincial Youth Union\, Chairman of Di An City\, Head of the Internal Affairs Department of the Provincial Party Committee\, Secretary of Communist Party of Thu Dau Mot City. \nLe Thi Hai Van\, Economic Counselor\, Vietnam Embassy in the USA — Helping American companies tap the Vietnamese market  \nFor over 25 years at Ministry of Planning and Investment of Vietnam\, Van has specialized and experienced many positions such as project appraisal\, project monitoring\, policy making and foreign investment analysis. She has been a dedicated member at the Foreign Investment Agency since its establishment.  \nBefore becoming Economic Counselor at the Vietnam Embassy\, she was the Deputy Director General of the Vietnam Foreign Investment Agency and lead several task forces and working groups promoting foreign investment and facilitating foreign investors doing business in Vietnam. She holds a PhD in Economics from Trinity College Dublin\, Ireland. Her other qualifications include Master and Bachelor degrees in Economic Development (National Economics University\, Viet Nam)\, Applied Economics for Policy Analysis (Fulbright University Vietnam). \nScott Ellyson is Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of East West Manufacturing. As CEO and Co-Founder\, Scott has played a pivotal role in the Company’s growth. In addition to overseeing East West’s global operations\, Scott is well recognized in the industry and very active in the Company’s acquisition efforts. \nBefore co-founding East West\, Scott was VP of Offshore Manufacturing and Logistics for DiversiTech Corporation. Previously\, He co-founded ITS Ltd.\, an EMS manufacturer in Asia that makes automobile components and electronic assemblies and began his career as a manufacturing and industrial engineer producing medical instruments for Boston Scientific. He also worked for several years as a management consultant for PWC\, focusing on logistics\, strategy and operations. \nScott grew up just outside of Milwaukee on Pewaukee Lake and attended Culver Military Academy in Indiana. He holds a degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Florida and has been working in global manufacturing and distribution for over 20 years. \n \nBill Dao\, North America Representative\, Becamex Vietnam & Binh Duong Province \nBill\, serving as North America Chief Representative for Becamex Vietnam & Binh Duong Province\, has over 25 years of experience of providing business consultancy and promoting foreign investments into Vietnam\, especially in manufacturing and supply chains industries. Bill has been managing more than 30 Vietnam events in US and Canada and bringing many US companies to Vietnam and Southeast Asia. \nIn Vietnam\, Bill has worked for US Commercial Service as a Senior Gold Key Executive and Canada Trade Office as a Trade Commissioner to help many US and Canadian companies explore business opportunities in Vietnam. He has also worked directly with more than 500 companies in North America that are interested in Vietnam market. Bill has been bringing many Vietnam business delegations to US and Canada to explore business opportunities there and is an active speaker on Vietnam market. \nBill is also Vietnam & Southeast Asia Trade Ambassador and Director for World Trade Center Tacoma in Washington State. Bill holds a bachelor degree in business administration from University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) and another bachelor degree in international business from British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) in Canada. Bill has also got MBA degree from Brussels Liberty University (ULB) in Belgium and is living in Seattle\, Washington State. Bill can speak Vietnamese\, English\, French and Chinese (Mandarin). \n  \nHosted by:  \n \nPresented by:  \n\n   \n  \n 
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/vietnam-breakfast/
LOCATION:Georgia
CATEGORIES:Business,Trade
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SUMMARY:South America Trade Mission and Business Conference
DESCRIPTION:South America Trade Mission and Business Conference – December 5-10\, 2021\n\nThe Trade America’s 2021 South America Trade Mission and Business Conference offers U.S. companies the opportunity to explore and find reputable business partners in South America including: Argentina\, Bolivia\, Brazil\, Chile\, Colombia\, Ecuador\, Guyana\, Paraguay\, Peru\, Suriname and Uruguay. \nHosted in Sao Paulo\, Brazil\, the Trade Americas – Business Opportunities in the South America Conference will focus on region-specific sessions\, market entry strategies\, export compliance\, legal\, logistics\, disaster resilience and recovery and trade financing resources. \nYou will also be able to have prearranged one-on-one consultations with U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service (US & FCS) commercial officers and/or Department of State economic/commercial officers with expertise in commercial markets throughout the region. The combination of the Trade Americas conference and customized business-to-business matchmaking appointments in ONE or TWO countries with pre-screened potential buyers\, agents\, distributors\, or joint venture partners will provide participants with strategies for expanding their business across the region. \nWhy South America? \n\nClose Proximity – The South America region is a natural commercial partner of the United States\, tied closely together by geography\, history\, and culture.\nGreat Potential for U.S. Exports – The South America region has 397 million potential customers who collectively imported over $121 billion of U.S. goods in 2019.\nFree Trade Agreements – The U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement (FTA) entered into force on January 1\, 2004. The United States and Peru signed the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (PTPA) on April 12\, 2006\, which entered into force on February 1\, 2009. The United States-Colombia Trade. Promotion Agreement (CTPA) was implemented on May 15\, 2012. In 2011\, the United States and Brazil signed the Agreement on Trade and Economic Cooperation to enhance cooperation on trade and investment between the Western Hemisphere’s two largest economies. In October 2020\, the United States and Brazil signed a new Protocol on Trade Rules and Transparency under this agreement.\n\nApply Now: Applicants must submit a completed and signed mission application and supplemental application materials\, including adequate information on their products and/or services\, primary market objectives\, and goals for participation no later than September 17\, 2021. \n\n\n\n\nFor more information on why you should join\, sponsorship opportunities as well as fees & expenses and match-making opportunities please visit: https://www.trade.gov/south-america-trade-mission.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/south-america-trade-mission-and-business-conference/
LOCATION:Sao Paulo\, Brazil
CATEGORIES:Business,Networking,Trade
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SUMMARY:J Street Atlanta Annual Year-End Benefit Event feat. Former Ambassador Martin Indyk
DESCRIPTION:J Street Atlanta Annual Year-End Benefit Event\nFeaturing: Former Ambassador Martin Indyk and Gail Evans \n \nOn Tuesday\, December 7\, join J Street Atlanta for their annual benefit\, featuring former United States Ambassador to Israel Martin Indyk. \nAmbassador Indyk will dive into how — and how not — to make peace. He will lay out a path forward for pro-Israel\, pro-peace advocates as we face new challenges in the region and have a clearer understanding of the Biden Administration’s foreign policy vision. \nProgram: 7pm ET | VIP Reception: 6pm ET \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Elle Segal at elle@jstreet.org. \nVenue: Temple Sinai Atlanta\n5645 Dupree Drive\nSandy Springs\, GA 30327
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/j-street-atlanta-annual-year-end-event/
LOCATION:Temple Sinai Atlanta\, 5645 Dupree Drive\, Sandy Springs\, Georgia\, 30327
CATEGORIES:Business,Diplomacy,Networking
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SUMMARY:Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta: We are the Zukunft Atlanta\, Georgia
DESCRIPTION:On December 7\, join the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta for in-person networking. \nCollege students\, recent graduates\, and young professionals! You are invited to meet corporate representatives of German and European companies\, recruiters and language experts to learn about the cultural perspective on global economy\, internships\, careers\, job applications\, future potential\, and ideas. \nYou will have the opportunity to practice (German) applications\, conduct mock interviews\, and find out much more about your future in an international workforce. \nPresented by:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/goethe-zentrum-atlanta-we-are-the-zukunft-atlanta-georgia/
LOCATION:Peachtree Center Marquis Two Building Suite #111\, 285 Peachtree Center Ave NE\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30303
CATEGORIES:Business,Language,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211213T190000
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SUMMARY:Network Drink - Belgian American Chamber of Commerce of the South
DESCRIPTION:Monday 13th December in Belgian-styled brewery\, Bold Monk Brewery\nRe-connect and expand your network at the Belgian styled brewery The Bold Monk Brewery\, Monday 13th of December at 7 PM. \n You are welcome to join the event for some networking with the Belgian American business community. 2 free drinks along with your registration will be provided. \nMembers of BACoS have been sent a promocode to attend for free. Don’t hesitate to contact info@bacos.us if this hasn’t reached you.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/network-drink-belgian-american-chamber-of-commerce-of-the-south/
LOCATION:Bold Monk Brewing Co.\, 1737 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard Northwest\, Building D\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30318\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Drink,Networking
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SUMMARY:Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce Multi-Chamber Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Join the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce on December 15\, from 5pm-7pm\, for a Multi-Chamber Mixer at Gas South Convention Center. \nEnjoy eats\, drinks and live entertainment at the brand-new expansion of the Gas South Convention Center. You don’t want to miss mixing and mingling with business professionals from these bi-lateral chambers!
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/gwinnett-chamber-of-commerce-multi-chamber-mixer/
LOCATION:Georgia
CATEGORIES:Business,Drink,Networking
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SUMMARY:Thank You\, Ambassador Shapiro
DESCRIPTION:Dec. 17 @ 12 p.m. – Ambassador Charles Shapiro reflects on his 7 years at the council\nJoin the World Affairs Council of Atlanta in thanking Ambassador Charles Shapiro for his years of dedication and service! \nAs the featured speaker for the December Members Forum\, Ambassador Shapiro will reflect on how the geo-political landscape\, U.S. foreign policy\, international business relations\, and Atlanta have changed over the last seven years since he has been at the Council. \nHe will also give a bit of a forecast on global trends to follow in the years to come. This will be the last Members Forum of the year and a great opportunity for members to thank Charles! \nThis Members Forum will be moderated by Amanda Mattingly\, Chair of the Members Forum Steering Committee.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/thank-you-ambassador-shapiro/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Policy,Politics
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