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SUMMARY:International Business Webinar Series: "Multinationals’ Continued Strive for Local Relevance in an Era of Disruption"
DESCRIPTION:A new world order is in place. Globalization is taking a different turn and evolving further. Businesses operate in a deeply interconnected yet polarized world\, facing disruptions at multiple levels. Local relevance is one of the pillars for companies to maintain resilience and to thrive during times of turbulence. \nHow do multinationals win with local consumers\, customers and stakeholders? What are some of the critical enablers for success in the face of a VUCA environment and scarcity of resources? Where do you centralize and how much do you localize to create scale and maintain focus? What is the impact of talent\, organizational structure and culture to drive global scale and local relevance? \nToday’s radical change in context requires us to review and refresh past learnings on some of the questions which have been discussed for decades. Recycling our knowledge might be helpful as we design the next phase of global business where the dichotomy of local and global is becoming both blurred and further contrasted. \nKey take-aways:\n• Gain insights into how multinationals operate in local settings\n• Learn about different approaches in adapting global value propositions\n• Obtain learnings on talent\, structure and culture in leading and executing multinational operations
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/international-business-webinar-series-multinationals-continued-strive-for-local-relevance-in-an-era-of-disruption/
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SUMMARY:Hidden Opportunities: Cultivating Asian Business Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:A Lunar New Year Business Forum 2023: The Year of the Rabbit \nAsian countries celebrating Lunar New Year are among the fastest growing and diverse in the world.  Gain insight into the hidden opportunities—importing\, exporting\, direct investment—amid the region’s dynamics and key emerging trends. Join our hosts at the annual Lunar New Year Business Forum to hear from a seasoned panel sharing their experiences and expertise about these hidden opportunities. Attend in-person or virtually. \nIn-person tickets include parking\, and hors d’oeuvres and a drink during the reception from 5:30-6:30pm. \nVirtual tickets include only the program from 6:30-8:30pm. A link will be provided prior to the event. \n  \nPanelists: \n\nPatrick Winkler\, Senior Director\, Global Customer Success\, Honeywell\nGil Buitrago\, Manager of Global Consolidator\, Delta Air Lines\nDan Zhang\, Senior Vice President\, Morgan Stanley Atlanta\nJoseph Incalcaterra\, Head of LatAm FX Strategy\n\nModerator: \n\nJim Senn\, Professor Emeritus\, Georgia State University
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/hidden-opportunities-cultivating-asian-business-partnerships/
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: Data Privacy & Protection\, Cyber Security\, Identity Theft Protection
DESCRIPTION:Join BABC-GA and UK Department of International Trade in this panel discussion and get your questions answered on how to protect sensitive and private data. \nSecuring and protecting data and systems is one of the most important tasks at hand for organizations.  From protecting valuable personal data\, to identity theft\, to securing internal systems from ransomware attacks\, to preventing virus attacks\, and much more\, it is vital for organizations of all sizes to take proactive measures within applicable laws.  Learn from a group of industry leaders on best practices on securing your data and systems. \n  \nPANELISTS \n\nMr. Barry Hensley\, Senior VP Counter Threat Unit (CTU)\, SecureWorks.  Formerly\, a Colonel (US Army\, RET) Barry Hensley was the Director of the Army’s Global Network Operations and Security Center (AGNOSC).  The CTU is comprised of the nation’s top security experts who identify and analyze emerging cyber threats\, while developing rapid countermeasures in support of thousands of customers worldwide.   \n\nMr. Allen Look\, senior business and technology executive with over 30 years of global experience in mid-market and multi-billion-dollar companies.  Most recently served as CIO/VP of IT for Hayward Holdings\, world’s largest manufacturer of residential pool equipment. \n\nMr. Chris Moore is a Chris is a Technology Sector Specialist at the UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT)\, working in the Technology and Smart Cities Team. Chris covers the Software sector\, with interests in artificial intelligence\, data analytics\, cloud computing\, blockchain\, data centers\, and cyber security. \n \nMr. Jay Indrakumar\, Senior VP and Head of Technology at WellStreet Urgent Care. In a career spanning across two decades\, he has built strong and diverse global talent pools in various geos covering a wide range of technologies.  Jay’s vast experience includes deploying large and complex digital portfolios across financial services\, healthcare\, retail\, and hospitality business domains. \n  \nLimited seating\, please sign-up early and secure your spot.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/panel-discussion-data-privacy-protection-cyber-security-identity-theft-protection/
LOCATION:Offices of Arnall Golden Gregory LLP\, Atlanta
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:2023 German American Business Outlook
DESCRIPTION:The German American Chambers of Commerce have hosted the German American Business Outlook (GABO) annually since 2009. The GABO is one of the most important economic indicators of German American business relations. \nEach year\, they conduct a survey targeted to German subsidiaries in the US to assess current economic developments and trends in transatlantic business. The results of this survey will be presented and discussed at the in person event. This year\, GACC South will host the GABO for the first time. They will have a panel of several executives across different industries discuss their outlook for 2023. \nFollowing the panel discussion\, there will be a networking reception to celebrate our New Year’s Reception.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2023-german-american-business-outlook/
LOCATION:Hybrid: Mercedes Benz USA\, 1 Mercedes-Benz Drive\, Sandy Springs\, GA\, 30328\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Economic Outlook 2023 and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Join the Netherlands-American Chamber of Commerce for a lunch and learn on Economic Outlook 2023 and Beyond featuring Christian Lawrence\, Senior Cross-Asset Strategist at Rabobank. \n\nChristian will offer economic insights to help translate economic trends into competitive intelligence so that your business is equipped to face the 2023 economy full on.\n\nTopics of discussion will also include high inflation\, supply chain delays\, labor shortages\, the recession outlook\, and the political environment post-election.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/lunch-and-learn-economic-outlook-2023-and-beyond/
LOCATION:JLL\, 3344 Peachtree Road\, NE\, Suite 1200\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30326\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Fourth Annual Global Trade and Investment Symposium in Macon
DESCRIPTION:Interested in understanding how the world comes to Georgia? Join Christopher N. Smith\, Attorney at Law and Global Atlanta for the Fourth Annual Statewide International Trade and Investment Symposium in Macon\, where we’ll unpack the intricate connections between the state and the global economy. \nThe evening event 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. \nAgenda:\n\n 	6:00 – 6:15 PM: Arrival and Networking at Amphitheater\n 	6:15 – 6:20 PM: Welcome Remarks\n 	6:20 – 7:00 PM: Moderated panel discussion\n 	7:00 – 7:10 PM: Moderated Q&A session\n 	7:10 – 8:00 PM: Reception in Burden Parlor\n\nMeet our speakers: \nAmbassador Luís Cláudio Villafañe Gomes Santos\, Consul General of Brazil\nLuís Cláudio Villafañe Gomes Santos\, diplomat\, historian\, and biographer was born in Rio de Janeiro on September 18\, 1960. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Geography from the University of Brasilia and a bachelor’s degree in Diplomacy from Rio Branco Institute (Brazilian diplomatic academy). He also has graduate studies in Political Science at New York University and a master’s and a doctorate in History from the University of Brasilia. \nAs a diplomat\, he served at the Brazilian Financial Office in New York (1990-1994)\, and at several Brazilian Embassies including Mexico City (1994-1996)\, Washington (2000-2003)\, Montevideo (2003-2006)\, and Quito (2006-2010). He also served at the Brazilian Mission to the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (2010-2014)\, in Lisbon. He was the Ambassador of Brazil to Nicaragua from 2017 to 2022. Currently\, he is the Consul General of Brazil in Atlanta (USA). He is the author of several books about Brazil’s foreign relations history. He has published several articles in journals in Brazil\, the United States\, Europe\, and Latin America\, including one in the collection “História General de América Latina”\, published by UNESCO. He is married to Sabrina Duque and the father of four children.\nRegina Maddox\, Executive Director\, Next Generation Manufacturing\nRegina Maddox is the Executive Director for Next Generation Manufacturing (NGM) and has served in this role since the organization’s founding in 2011.  NGM connects manufacturers with the resources they need to share best practices\, innovations\, and networking.  The organization is based in Georgia and includes more than 2\,000 manufacturer participants from throughout the U.S. representing all sizes and manufacturing verticals.  Manufacturer engagement includes direction from the NGM Advisory Board\, and outreach to manufacturers via the Annual Signature Event\, Women’s Leadership Event\, C-level Roundtables\, Young Professionals Group\, and strategic meetings and plant tours. \nPrior to her current role\, Regina was the Program Director for the AeA Southeast Council.  AeA is a global technology nonprofit organization with over 3\,000 member companies that served as the voice of technology for policy both on the state and federal levels. \nRegina has a Communications degree from the University of Kentucky and her background includes experience in hotel sales and management with Marriott Corporation. \n\nMike Schiavone\, VP Operations and Finance\, General Manager\, Terma Inc.\nMike Schiavone has roughly 20 years of aerospace and defense experience. Mike is the Vice President of Finance & Operations and General Manager for Terma Inc. He oversees finance\, operations and engineering functions for the U.S. subsidiary with business oversight of the North American Surveillance & Mission Systems business. Mike also has P&L responsibility for Terma Inc.\n\nPrior to joining Terma\, Mike was the Deputy Chief Financial Officer of Saab Inc.\, the U.S. subsidiary of Saab Group where he assisted in the creation of Saab Inc. as a U.S. Special Security Agreement (SSA) aerospace and defense subsidiary with foreign ownership. He was key to executing various M&A and organic growth initiatives as well as new business captures.\n\nPrior to Saab\, Mike served in various program\, financial\, and business development roles at Sensis Corporation\, a U.S. aerospace and defense company\, before it was acquired by Saab. Mike graduated from the University at Buffalo with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and earned an MBA at Syracuse University. Mike lives in the city of Atlanta.\nRegie Zandonade\, Manager\, Forquimica\n \n\n \nHosted by: \n\n\nThe event will be held in the Taylor Hall Amphitheatre of Wesleyan College\, 4760 Forsyth Road. Parking is available in Lot A on the corner of Forsyth Road and Tucker Road. Taylor Hall is adjacent to the parking lot\, and event signs will direct you to the amphitheater entrance. There will be a reception in Burden Parlor. There will be limited seating. \nView the campus map here\n\nThe amphitheater is on the south side of Taylor Hall\, #5 on the map. Reception is in Burden Parlor\, which is in the Olive Swann Porter Building\, #10 on the map.\n ***This is a free event but registration is required \n\nSponsored by:\nChristopher N. Smith\, LLC Attorney at Law\n\n\n \n\n \n\n 
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/fourth-annual-global-trade-and-investment-symposium-in-macon-ga/
LOCATION:Taylor Hall Amphitheatre of Wesleyan College\, 4760 Forsyth Road\, Macon\, GA\, 31210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Trade
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SUMMARY:The New Landscape of the International Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Join the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) for “The New Landscape of the International Workforce.” \nAn international workforce can mean several things based on the organization\, but typically it refers to the number of international workers connected through a global system of network and production. These are either people who are willing to engage and work internationally (move or travel) or as it is becoming more common in recent years\, work from their home countries for an organization that is thousand of miles away (permanently virtual). \nSubtopics: \n\nAccessing Global Talent – Widening the search to find the ideal candidate\nCompensation Package – Different types of employment and compensation structures\nCultural Diversity – According to McKinsey’s report\, companies with ethnic diversity are 29% more profitable\nCorporate Culture – Social disconnect and lack of team engagement\nDifficulty in Collaboration – Difficulty in coordinating: different time zones; official holidays; vacation\nCommunication Differences – Pure virtual contact breaths huge changes of miscommunication\nManaging Law and Compliance – Managing tax law\, payroll system differs from country to country\n\nRelevant Points \n\nThe new American economy\nCross-cultural learning for Atlantans\nHow do we upscale our talent?\n\nAudience: \n\nStudents\n\nWhat types of companies are students looking at? WHY?\nWhat student profile ar4e companies looking for?\n\n\nAlumni Groups\nFaculty\n\nHow does this impact their curriculum?\n\n\nChambers\nConsulates\n2\,600 International Businesses in Georgia\n\nEvent pre-registration will close Wednesday\, February 15th at 11am. After this time\, we will offer on-site registration.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/the-new-landscape-of-the-international-workforce/
LOCATION:Atlanta Tech Village\, 3423 Piedmont Rd NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Gwinnett Chamber Chairman’s Club: Embark Program
DESCRIPTION:An exclusive travel program of the Gwinnett Chamber Chairman’s Club\, EMBARK provides the opportunity to take once-in-a-lifetime excursions with C-level executives. This year’s top-tier program will feature United Arab Emirates and India. \n  \nMembership in the Chairman’s Club of the Gwinnett Chamber is preferred for registrants. To learn more about joining as a member\, contact Avery Jarrard at ajarrard@gwinnettchamber.org. \n  \nTrip dates: \nDubai & Abu Dhabi\, UAE | February 16 – February 20\, 2022\nDelhi & Agra\, India | February 20 – February 22\, 2022 \n  \nItinerary Highlights: \nDubai & Abu Dhabi\, UAE \nMuseum of the Future \n\nLocated in the Financial District of Dubai\, the museum is an exhibition space for innovative and futuristic ideologies\, services\, and products.\n\nDesert Safari Experience \n\nDiscover the magic of the Dubai Desert by experiencing dune-bashing\, camel riding\, and a delicious BBQ dinner.\n\nBurj Khalifa \n\nTake a trip to the 124th floor of the tallest tower in the world and one of the top attractions in Dubai.\n\nDubai Miracle Garden \n\nEnjoy the world’s largest natural flower garden with a variety of exciting attractions.\n\nSheikh Zayed Grand Mosque  \n\nTour the largest mosque in the country\, the key place of worship for daily prayers. Admire the white marble courtyards and prayer rooms of this vast\, modern masterpiece.\n\nDubai Dinner Cruise  \n\nExperience breathtaking views of the Marina Promenade while dining on a wide array of continental and exotic dishes.\n\nAbu Dhabi City Tour \n\nExplore Abu Dhabi\, the largest city of the UAE\, with this guided tour.\n\nEmirati Dinner Experience \n\nAuthentic Emirati cuisine at the local Sabaa Café with a storytelling session by the Emiratis.\n\nDubai City Tour \n\nTour the Gold & Spice Markets and enjoy an Abra Ride\, one of the quaintest and low-key ways to get a feel for life in Dubai.\n\n  \nDelhi & Agra\, India \nTaj Mahal \n\nThe jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage.\n\nLunch at Jaypee Palace Hotel \n\nStep inside the largest hotel in Agra and the hustle and bustle of Agra dissipates.\n\nAgra Fort \n\nLearn firsthand the history of this 16th-century fortress of red sandstone\, located on the Yamuna River.\n\nHigh Tea at Taj Khema \n\nTake in the beautiful gardens overlooking the Taj Mahal.\n\nLotus Temple \n\nIts beautiful flower-like architecture and marvelous ambiance make it a popular tourist attraction for people of all faiths.\n\nIndia Gate  \n\nThe iconic arch gate made using sandstone\, is a war memorial situated in the Rajpath area\, Delhi.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/gwinnett-chamber-chairmans-club-embark-program/
CATEGORIES:Business,Travel
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SUMMARY:Gail Thompson Webster-Patterson Endowed Business Speaker Series Featuring Louise Blais
DESCRIPTION:Join Wesleyan College for the inaugural Gail Thompson Webster-Patterson Endowed Business Speaker Series Featuring Louise Blais on Thursday\, Feb. 16 at Wesleyan College Pierce Chapel. \nAbout the Speaker:  \nLouise Blais served as Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations from 2017 to 2021 and was responsible for the 2030 Agenda and the campaign for the Security Council. She also served on the UNICEF Executive Board with a $7 billion budget where she was elected Vice‑Chair in 2019. She was appointed co-facilitator by the President of the UN General Assembly for the resolution of the 31st Special Session on COVID‑19. \nShe began her career as an Art Theft Analyst at Interpol. She then served as Program Manager for the National Archives Development Program from 1992 to 1996 before joining the Department of Foreign Affairs in 1992. Among her personal commitments\, Blais is dedicated to the advancement of women in business and diplomacy. She launched the first North American summit (Canada\, United States\, Mexico) of women entrepreneurs. She is currently writing a book on women in leadership. \nAbroad\, she was first posted to the Washington Embassy\, then to Tokyo and Paris. During her 5-year mandate in France\, she and the team at the Embassy were responsible for preparing the Canadian participation at the G8 Summit in Deauville and the G20 in Cannes. \nIn Ottawa\, she held the positions of Director of Public Diplomacy and Executive Director of Human Resources Management with over 2\,000 rotational employees around the world. \nIn 2014\, she was appointed Consul General in Atlanta covering North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Tennessee\, Georgia\, Alabama and Mississippi – a region representing over $50 billion in commercial trade with Canada. She temporarily returned to that position in 2021 to help Canada face the protectionist surge in the United States. \nBlais has served on several boards including the Helen Hayes Awards in Washington\, the Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington\, and the Tokyo International Film Festival as well as the Board of Trustees of the Atlanta Ballet. She is an alumna of the Trans-Atlantic and World Young Leaders Forum (2001\, 2002 and 2005) of the BWM Herbert Quandt Foundation\, where she remains a member of the Responsible Leaders Network\, a global network of leaders. \nShe holds the Robson Lecturer Emeritus designation at Emory University. She is also a guest lecturer at the École d’hiver en Relation internationale at Université Laval. \nShe is the recipient of numerous awards\, including the Distinguished Leadership Award from the Business Council of Alabama. \nBlais received a B.A. from McGill University. She is married and has two adult sons.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/gail-thompson-webster-patterson-endowed-business-speaker-series-featuring-louise-blais/
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:St. Patrick’s Breakfast 2022
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Irish Chamber of Atlanta for their Annual St. Patrick’s Breakfast! Celebrate with a delicious traditional Irish Breakfast at at the Capital City Club and enjoy speakers from the Irish and Atlanta diplomatic and business community. The Government of Ireland will be sending a senior Minister of the Government this year as well.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/st-patricks-breakfast-2022/
LOCATION:Capital City Club\, 7 John Portman Boulevard Northwest\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Diplomacy
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SUMMARY:Forsyth County Chamber's International Engagement: Siemens Mobility Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join the Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday\, February 28th\, 7:45am to 9am for their next International Engagement Meeting at Siemens Corporation. Registration is required \n 
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/forsyth-county-chambers-international-engagement-siemens-mobility-tour/
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Next Step in Your Warehouse Automation Journey
DESCRIPTION:Ready to take the next step in your warehouse automation journey? Exotec is expanding its product portfolio with a new conveyor system\, picking solution\, and proprietary warehouse software to help you meet your dynamic business needs now and into the unpredictable future. \nJoin for this webinar to see how these solutions can bring your warehouse a step closer toward working smarter\, not harder\, through robotics.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/webinar-the-next-step-in-your-warehouse-automation-journey/
LOCATION:Virtual event
CATEGORIES:Business
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