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SUMMARY:2022 New Year's Reception Georgia
DESCRIPTION:Ring in the new year with us at the German American Chamber of Commerce South’s new office building in Atlantic Station! Don’t miss this chance to build your professional network in the German American business community and celebrate with your fellow members.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2022-new-years-reception-georgia/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Business,Networking
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SUMMARY:U.S.-Japan Business Leaders Series -- Leadership in the Sky: Lessons in Leading in Crisis\, A Conversation with Delta Air Lines
DESCRIPTION:Siunce the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic\, the airline industry has had to navigate uncertain revenue streams\, government travel restrictions\, and new health and safety measures on aircraft and in airports. \nJoin the JASG for a discussion  on how Delta Air Lines continues to be a world leader by putting passenger safety first and learn the short-term impact and the long-term implications for air travel in 2022 and beyond. \nFeatured Panelist & Moderator Bios\n\nVictor Osumi\, Managing Director & President (Japan)\, Delta Air Lines\nAthar Khan\, Director of International Specialty Sales\, Delta Air Lines\nNozomi Morgan\, Founder & CEO\, Michiki Morgan Worldwide
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/u-s-japan-business-leaders-series-leadership-in-the-sky-lessons-in-leading-in-crisis-a-conversation-with-delta-air-lines/
LOCATION:Zoom Online Meeting
CATEGORIES:Business,Travel
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SUMMARY:Belgian American Chamber of the South: Year Kick-Off Reception
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to our annual Year Kick-Off Reception! Don’t miss this night of celebration with the Belgian American business community in the Southeast along with toasting on the new year\, tasty hors d’oeuvres\, and great networking opportunities. \nJoin the Belgian American Chamber of the South to share a waffle and to cheer to 2022!\nNon-members: $40\nMembers: you will be sent a promo-code \nJoin the BACoS Friday\, March 18th from 7-10 pm \nParking is available in the AmericasMart building. \nDress Code: Business attire \nLimited spots\, don’t wait to register!
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/belgian-american-chamber-of-the-south-new-years-reception/
LOCATION:Balta Showroom\, 230 John Portman Blvd NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Networking
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SUMMARY:Indonesian Startups Virtual Business Forum 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Consulate General of Indonesia in Houston (which covers Georgia) invites you to a virtual forum where 10 Indonesian up-and-coming Startup companies will be showcasing their digital products in the Virtual Business Forum 2022. Join to learn more about their vision towards the global digital transformation with a panel of experts in the startup Industries \nCompanies lineup:\n1. Peduli Lindungi\n2. Sahabat Gemarikan\n3. Ruang Guru\n4. Ruang Halal\n5. Tiga Token Digital\n6. Eresto\n7. Lokapoin\n8. UMG Idealab\n9. Omni Hotelier\n10. Everidea Interactive
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/indonesian-startups-virtual-business-forum-2022/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business,Technology
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SUMMARY:Develop a Successful Global Import-Export Business
DESCRIPTION:Do you have what it takes to become a successful international business? Are you ready to make international sales? Expanding your business globally offers great opportunities but requires careful preparation and planning. \nThis workshop will help you gain the knowledge to develop and implement an international plan. You will become acquainted with the key components of an effective import / export plan. \nTopics include: \n\nOrganizational and product readiness\nMarket research\nGuidance for developing your strategy and marketing plan\nPromoting your products in target markets\nComplying with U.S. and foreign regulations\n\nThis four-hour course is taught in two parts by international experts from the Georgia Small Business Development Center\, a resource partner of World Trade Center Savannah. \nPart one will aid you in assessing your readiness\, understanding what you need to know and considering all options before pursuing an international strategy. \nPart two will introduce you to those topics needed to develop and implement your strategy: international pricing and cost issues\, proforma export quotations\, payment terms and risk assessment. \nEach part is two hours in length\, with a one-hour lunch and networking break between sessions. Hybrid option available.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/develop-a-successful-global-import-export-business/
LOCATION:World Trade Center Savannah\, 906 Drayton Street\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Export,Trade
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SUMMARY:Symposium on Asia-USA Partnership Opportunities (SAUPO)
DESCRIPTION:Greetings! SAUPO is back in Atlanta! The Symposium on ASIA-USA Partnership Opportunities (SAUPO) is organized by Kennesaw State University (KSU)’s Asian Studies Program since 2011. SAUPO continues to be the largest Asia business conference in the United States with alternating conference locations between Atlanta and Asia.  Business leaders\, investors\, policymakers\, community leaders\, scholars\, and diplomats are looking forward to SAUPO 2022\, after having not seen each other for three years due to pandemic challenges. \nYou will be entertained with innovative business ideas\, exciting discussions\, valuable networking opportunities\, and nonstop service of coffee\, tea\, water\, and snacks. From 12 noon to 1:30 pm\, a full Buffet Lunch will be served with various beverages\, sponsored by SAUPO Platinum sponsors Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Georgia Properties and aiLegal. Come and meet with business partners and friends! Your registration includes access to all panels\, SAUPO Magazine\, buffet lunch\, speakers\, sponsors\, and networking breaks. \nCondensed Agenda:\nSAUPO Panel#1). Pandemic\, Communication\, and Organizations\nSAUPO Panel#2). Supply Chain Bottlenecks\, Reshoring and Environmental Issues\nSAUPO Panel#3). Doing Business with Asia. \nSpeakers:\nWe are proud to present the following outstanding speakers:\n• Ivan Pulinkala\, Interim Provost\, Kennesaw State University\n• Kazuyuki Takeuchi\, Consul General of Japan in Atlanta\n• Krystal Ka’ai\, Executive Director\, White House Initiative on AANHPI\n• Dan Forsman\, President & CEO\, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices GA\n• David Kirk\, President & CEO\, Murata Electronics North America\n• JR Wilson\, Vice President\, AT&T\n• Phaedra Corso\, Vice President\, Kennesaw State University\n• Candy Nip\, Director\, Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office\n• Jessica Cork\, Vice President\, YKK Corporation of America\n• Stella Xu\, Managing Director\, China Office\, Georgia Dept of Economic Dev.\n• Georgia Mui\, Managing Partner\, Global Consultants United\n• Stacy Watson\, Director\, Economic & Industrial Dev\, Georgia Ports Authority\n• Lucy Lu\, Founder & CEO\, aiLegal\n• Marcy Sperry\, Founder\, Vivid IP\n• William Strang\, President\, TOTO USA\n• Nagendra Roy\, CEO\, AanseaCore\n• Wendy Lu | Partner\, Aprio\n• Thierry Leger\, Senior Associate Dean\, RCHSS\, KSU\n• Monica Swahn\, Dean\, KSU WellStar College of Health and Human Services \nIn-Person Registration ranges from $249/for each regular ticket and $99/for each student ticket. A Zoom link will be provided if you are interested in listening to the panels for free. \nIf you have any suggestions and questions\, please contact Dr. May Gao\, SAUPO Chair at mgao@kennesaw.edu\, or 770-598-7009.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/symposium-on-asia-usa-partnership-opportunities/
LOCATION:Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center\,  2450 Galleria Pkwy\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30339\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Swiss Cleantech Symposium at UGA: Can Tech Save the World?
DESCRIPTION:Humanity’s annual consumption of resources currently far exceeds the planet’s capacity to regenerate itself sustainably. To preserve the environment for the generations to come\, it is vital that we shift to cleaner technologies. While efforts in various countries are underway\, global collaboration on cleantech innovation is critical to achieve environmental objectives such as water conservation\, biodiversity preservation\, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The ever-growing challenges facing the world of environmental protection can only be met if the international community works together and coordinates its efforts. \nWith the aim of creating a dialogue and accelerating the sharing of solutions around major environmental challenges across the Atlantic\, the Consulate General of Switzerland in Atlanta\, the Swiss Business Hub in Atlanta\, the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and the Office of Sustainability at the University of Georgia are partnering to host a Cleantech Symposium. Centered around the exhibition “CAN TECH SAVE THE WORLD? Swiss solutions to protect the environment\,” the symposium will showcase innovative cleantech solutions from Switzerland to make our societies resolutely more sustainable. This event will be a unique opportunity for Switzerland to demonstrate the vibrancy of their sustainability industry. UGA looks forward to hosting this event as a way to engage with a vibrant\, international sustainability industry\, display its own research and outreach activities in the area of clean technologies\, and expose faculty and students to fresh ideas and new possibilities. \nOn April 20\, join entrepreneurs and scientists from both Switzerland and the state of Georgia to get exclusive insights on clean technologies that can effectively address today’s challenges!
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/swiss-cleantech-symposium-at-uga-can-tech-save-the-world/
LOCATION:UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
CATEGORIES:Business,Sustainability,Technology
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SUMMARY:Website Globalization: Driving More International Business to your Website
DESCRIPTION:The Internet knows no boundaries\, and neither should your website. All businesses should have a website strategy to effectively market their products and services internationally. Join World Trade Center Savannah for an interactive webinar featuring the U.S. Commercial Service Director in Atlanta George Tracy to learn simple tips and tricks you can implement to drive more international traffic to your website. This virtual Global Education Program will share insights about low-cost to no-cost modifications you can utilize to internationalize your website. \n*Bonus: Participants will receive free website reviews by the U.S. Commercial Service.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/website-globalization-driving-more-international-business-to-your-website/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Digitalization,Technology
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SUMMARY:Global Leadership Certification: Working with Importers\, Exporters and Foreign Governments
DESCRIPTION:Join part two of the World Trade Center Savannah Global Leadership Certification for a comprehensive overview of how importing and exporting can help your company increase sales and profits to maintain sustainability within the domestic and international markets. World Trade Center Kentucky’s immediate past Executive in Residence and certified leadership development coach Tony Richards will lead this interactive program. \nTopics will include: \n\nOverview of importing/exporting\nInternational legal considerations\nShipping your product\nFinancing importing/export transactions\nRules of origin for free trade agreements\nGlossary of trade terms
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/global-leadership-certification-working-with-importers-exporters-and-foreign-governments/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Export,Trade
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SUMMARY:Women Export University Program
DESCRIPTION:Are you a woman entrepreneur interested in taking your business global? Join the Women Export University Program\, a one-day hybrid workshop\n\n\n\nDid you know that Women-owned businesses are driving economic growth in the United States\, representing 42% of all companies (nearly 13 million)\, employing 9.4 million workers\, and generating revenue of $1.9 trillion?\n\n\nDid you know that 51.5 percent of the City of Atlanta’s population identifies as female\, and we are the 2nd Metro area with the most significant number of women-owned businesses?\n\n\nDid you know that trade has the potential to expand women’s role in the economy and decrease inequality?\n\nJoin the Women Export University Program\, a one-day hybrid event powered by UPS and the City of Atlanta’s Mayor’s Office of International Affairs to equip women entrepreneurs with the necessary resources and tools to compete in international trade. Learn about e-commerce\, marketing\, federal\, state\, and local resources. Only 100 spots are available! This program is fully-funded and requires no cost to participate. \nCan’t join us in person? Join virtually\, register here and join us on the Women in the Workplace Platform. Please be sure to input your full name\, email\, and zip code on the Women in the Workplace Platform\, select the entrepreneurship topic\, and see you there! \nWant to learn more about the Women Export University Program and our previous cohort? Click here \n 
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/women-export-university-program/
LOCATION:UPS World Headquarters\, 55 Glenlake Parkway Northeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30328\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Diversity and Inclusion,Economics,Export,Trade
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SUMMARY:Global Leadership Certification: International Regulations and Requirements
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that almost all countries require documentation for imported/exported products and have regulations to ensure safety\, quality and conformity? These requirements vary country-to-country\, and U.S. exporters sometimes face mandates including testing\, labeling\, or licensing requirements for their products before selling to foreign markets. Part three of the World Trade Center Savannah Global Leadership Certification will help you develop a time frame for your export plan that considers these factors in your international market research. \nTopics to include: \n\nForeign trade regulations and compliance\nCustom requirements and documentation\nProduct standards\nTariffs and free trade agreements
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/global-leadership-certification-international-regulations-and-requirements/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,International affairs,Trade
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SUMMARY:TAG International Business Society Presents: Spring Connector Event with Global Atlanta
DESCRIPTION:Join the Technology Association of Georgia’s (TAG) International Business Society for a celebration of Georgia’s technology scene and its role as a signature sector underpinning the state’s outreach to the global economy. \nFrom fintech to software and logistics to AI\, robotics\, and beyond\, technology is a core driver of foreign investment\, providing the rationale for job-creating sectors like e-mobility\, smart cities\, manufacturing\, and digital health. Tech has become Atlanta’s calling card to the world\, as evidenced by delegations flocking to the city as COVID travel restrictions are relaxed. \nWhile enjoying an evening of informed\, cultured networking\, individuals will learn how they can better tap into an international ecosystem comprising some 3\,000 international companies\, 70+ foreign consulates and trade offices\, numerous bi-national chambers\, and a thriving expatriate community. \nThrough an informal gathering designed to kindle meaningful relationships\, Atlanta’s international community will join with like-minded professionals to better understand TAG’s status as the premier tech industry association in the country and the International Business Society’s role as their key access point into its 20+ societies\, five statewide chapters\, reports like Where Georgia Leads\, and global events like Georgia Technology Summit and Fintech South. \nBrief remarks from TAG International Business Society Chair Marc Borrelli and Global Atlanta Managing Editor Trevor Williams will set the tone by outlining highlights from the state’s recent record-setting trade and investment while explaining the rationale behind a newly launched partnership between TAG and Global Atlanta. \nRegistration includes a drink ticket and lite bites. \nPre-registration ends on May 11th at 12:00 pm. After this time\, the registration fee will be $30 for all.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/tag-international-business-society-presents-spring-connector-event-with-global-atlanta/
LOCATION:Pontoon Brewing\, 8601 Dunwoody Place Building 500\, Sandy Springs\, GA\, 30350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Technology
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SUMMARY:Accessing Growth Capital In Challenging Markets: Trends in Venture Capital
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join Frazier & Deeter on May 12th to hear from distinguished speakers. \nJoin them in Atlanta on May 12\, from 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm\, for a review of recent equity performance and financing trends and the relationship between public and private markets. We’ll explore strategies for accessing capital privately and publicly. We’ll also cover the US as well as overseas markets like London\, which has increasingly become an entry point to the public markets for smaller US growth companies. Included will be recent examples from the southern US such as tech company Devolver Digital and medtech firm Belluscura. Who should attend: Senior management of companies in all sectors with equity valuations in the $50m – $2bn range and venture capital\, growth or mid-market private equity investors in such businesses. \n\nFeatured Speakers\nTheir distinguished speakers include local venture and public market investors\, C-suite executives with IPO experience as well as experts in the legal\, investor relations and capital markets fields. \n\nDavid Pattillo | Board Member\, NYSE listed Endava\, former CFO London AIM listed Clearstar and Mycelx\, Atlanta\nSean Lager | Partner in Charge\, Assurance & Advisory\, Frazier & Deeter\, Atlanta\nNick Rueter | Partner\, Morris Manning & Martin\, Atlanta\nRachel Carroll | US Managing Partner at global independent equity research and investor relations firm\, Edison Group\, New York\nRoss McNaughton | Partner at international law firm Taylor Wessing\, London / Cambridge\, UK\nChris Mayo | Head of Primary Markets\, Americas\, London Stock Exchange Group\, New York\n\n\nAgenda\n5:00 pm: Welcome & Start of Program5:05 – 6:25 pm: Program Speakers & Panel Discussions6:25 – 6:30 pm: Thanks & Wrap Up6:30 – 7:30 pm: Networking Drinks \nEvent Hosts\nThis is event is hosted by Edison\, Frazier & Deeter\, London Stock Exchange Group\, Morris\, Manning & Martin\, and Taylor Wessing.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/accessing-growth-capital-in-challenging-markets-trends-in-venture-capital/
LOCATION:Frazier & Deeter\, LLC\, 1230 Peachtree Street Northeast Suite 1400\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Hong Kong Still Matters  Business Seminar
DESCRIPTION:American companies that are keen on exploring new business opportunities should not miss this event.\n\n\nThe global economic center of gravity has been shifting east. How can you take advantage of Hong Kong\, one of the most vibrant international business centers\, to grow your business? \nThe Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York\, joined by the Hong Kong Association of Atlanta and Metro Atlanta Chamber\, cordially invite you to an in-person business seminar featuring an exciting lineup of Hong Kong experts and Asian old hands. \nPROGRAM \n10:30 AM \n\nWelcome remarks by Mr David Hartnett\, Chief Economic Development Officer\, Metro Atlanta Chamber\n\n\nIntroduction by Ms Candy Nip\, Director\, Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York\n\n10:35 AM \n\nPanel remarks\, moderated by Mr Fred Teng\, President\, America China Public Affairs Institute\n\nSpeakers: \nAmbassador Kurt Tong\, Partner\, The Asia Group; Former US Consul General to Hong Kong and Macau \nTopic: Reflection on Hong Kong as an international business hub – risks and opportunities \nMr Stephen Phillips\, Director-General of Investment Promotion\, Invest Hong Kong \nTopic: Hong Kong – Your route to growth opportunities \nDr Yawei Liu\, Director\, China Program\, The Carter Center \nTopic: China-US competition – Where does Hong Kong stand? \n11:05 AM \n\nPanel interaction and Q&A session\n\n11:35 AM \n\nClosing remarks by Mr Henry Yu\, President\, Hong Kong Association of Atlanta\n\n11:40 AM \n\nAfter-event networking\n\n12:00 PM \n\nProgram ends
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/hong-kong-still-matters-business-seminar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Foreign Direct Investment,Trade
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SUMMARY:The Risks and Rewards of Real-Time Payments: The Brazilian Experience
DESCRIPTION:The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce of the SE are pleased to invite you to attend a virtual event that will explore lessons the United States can learn from the Brazil experience with implementing real-time payments. \nThe event will bring together a distinguished group of panelists to discuss the opportunities and challenges of a real-time payment environment when it comes to rebalancing convenience\, risk management\, and consumer protection. Experts from Brazil will share lessons learned from their experience with building and implementing instant payments\, while policymakers and practitioners in the U.S. will share considerations that must be sorted out as the payments systems prepares to initiate and receive faster payments. \nPanel discussion: \n\nEduardo Chedid\, Vice President of Financial Services at PicPay\nTim Mills\, Senior Vice President of Emerging Payments at Regions Bank\nJoao Manoel Pinho de Mello\, former economist at the Central Bank of Brazil and Lemann Visiting Scholar at the David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies at Harvard University\nJessica Washington\, Assistant Vice President of Retail Payments Risk Forum at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta\nModerated by Rodrigo Dantas e Silva\, Principal and Americas Payment Leader at Ernst & Young.\n\nOpening Remarks presented by Lucia Jennings\, President/CEO\, Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce of the SE\, Brazil Consul General Ambassador Carlos Henrique Moojen de Abreu e Silva\, and Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Senior Vice President for the Supervision\, Regulation and Credit (SRC) Doris Quiros.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/the-risks-and-rewards-of-real-time-payments-the-brazilian-experience/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Making Global Local: Working with the U.S. Trade and Development Agency
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in new global opportunities at the local level? Are you a U.S. exporter\, consulting company\, overseas project developer or interested in how the U.S. Trade and Development Agency creates jobs through exports? Join World Trade Center Savannah for an interactive webinar to learn more about the U.S. Trade and Development Agency’s Making Global Local Program\, which offers a full range of export promotion programs\, including reverse trade missions\, business briefings and overseas workshops. \nThe U.S. Trade and Development Agency boasts an astonishing return of $117 in exports resulting from every $1 invested in their programming. The U.S. Trade and Development Agency Director for Public Engagement\, Cynthia Jasso-Rotunno\, will share how they do it and how you can work with them.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/making-global-local-working-with-the-u-s-trade-and-development-agency/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Export,Finance,Trade
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SUMMARY:Georgia Exports to China: 2022 USCBC Exports Report Highlights
DESCRIPTION:US-China Business Council\, TN-China Network\, China Research Center\, and Dalton State hosting a hybrid event on GA exports to China. Each year\, the US-China Business Council tracks the latest trends in US goods and services exports to China\, looking at how trade policy and other developments impact the commercial relationship. This report features detailed overviews of every state and congressional district’s unique export relationship with China\, as well as the number of American jobs that are supported by those exports.\n\nIn this event\, USCBC’s director of subnational initiatives\, Elizabeth Rowland\, will analyze trends in last year’s national export data as well as go into detail on state and congressional district-level export data for Georgia. Elizabeth will be joined by USCBC Senior Vice President David Thomas\, who will provide an update on the most recent developments in US-China trade relations.\n\nFollowing their presentations\, the event will open to Q&A with the audience.\n\nThis event is open to the public. Registration is required. Please register with your work or university email\, if possible. The deadline to register for the in-person program is May 20 at 2:00 PM ET. The deadline to register for the virtual program is May 23 at 1:00 PM ET. Dial-in information will be provided on May 23 at 4:00 PM ET.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/georgia-exports-to-china-2022-uscbc-exports-report-highlights/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Business,Export
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SUMMARY:Expert Panel on the Current Status of Global Supply Chain and Logistics
DESCRIPTION:Join an expert panel discussing the current status and challenges of global supply chain and logistics. The event will cover a wide range of topics businesses should be aware of when managing their supply chain and dealing with logistics including trade sanctions and export control issues\, insurance coverage addressing business interruption and supply chain disruption\, advancement of digitalization of supply chain\, customized and effective supply chain management (SCM)\, as well as proactive contract management for businesses’ suppliers and customers in light of current supply chain and logistics delays and related increasing costs. \nAGENDA\n\n4:00 PM: Registration & Networking\n4:30 PM: Welcome\n5:30 PM: Q&A\n6:00 -7:00 PM: Reception & Networking\n\nSPEAKERS:\n\nChristophe van Gool\, Director of Global Solutions\, EPIC\nTobias Hoffmeister\, President & CEO\, MHP\nSebastian Meis\, Shareholder\, Baker Donelson\nSteve Press\, Shareholder\, Baker Donelson\nP. Lee Smith\, Of Counsel\, Baker Donelson
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/expert-panel-on-the-current-status-of-global-supply-chain-and-logistics/
LOCATION:Monarch Plaza\, 3414 Peachtree Road\, N.E. (Suite 1500)\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30326\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Logistics,Supply Chain
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SUMMARY:Breakfast with CFO of Atlanta's Cutting-Edge Real Estate Investment Group Jamestown
DESCRIPTION:The Netherlands-American Chamber of Commerce (NACCSE) invites you to join them for a breakfast with Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer of Real Estate Investment Group Jamestown Mr. Chris Kopecky.  \nJamestown LP\, headquartered in Atlanta\, is a design-focused\, real estate investment and management company with a 39-year track record and a clear mission: to transform spaces into innovation hubs and community centers. \nYou may have heard of Jamestown’s work on Chelsea Market in New York City\, Industry City in Brooklyn\, Ponce City Market in Atlanta\, Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco\, and the Innovation and Design Building in Boston. \nJamestown’s CFO\, Chris Kopecky\, will share how Jamestown approaches investment\, its revolutionary acceptance of cryptocurrency as rent payment\, its Dutch footprint\, and more. Don’t miss this chance to pick the brains of a leader in this space. \nNACCSE-members: $20\nNon-members: $25 \nPlease do not hesitate to contact the NACCSE for more information at info@naccse.org
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/breakfast-with-cfo-of-atlantas-cutting-edge-real-estate-investment-group-jamestown/
LOCATION:Consulate of the Kingdom of the Netherlands\, 1075 Peachtree St NE\, STE 1550\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Southeast U.S.-Canadian Provinces (SEUS-CP) Alliance Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Southeast U.S.-Canadian Provinces (SEUS-CP) Alliance was established in 2007 to enhance trade and investment promote business partnerships and encourage technological exchanges between the member states and Canadian provinces. The Alliance reinforces the importance of the long-standing U.S.-Canadian relationship and expands commercial opportunities in underdeveloped sectors and markets through new partnerships. \nMembers of the Alliance include: \n \n\nU.S. – Alabama\, Georgia\, Mississippi\, North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Tennessee\nCanada – New Brunswick\, Newfoundland & Labrador\, Nova Scotia\, Ontario\, Prince Edward Island\, Quebec\n\nThese states and provinces offer growing trade and investment opportunities for companies in both countries. Goods and services trade among Alliance members continues to thrive\, with total trade exceeding USD $34.2 billion in 2020. \nAs of June 3\, registration for SEUS-CP has closed. If you have any questions please contact Deputy Commissioner of International Trade Mary Waters at MWaters@Georgia.org. \n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND SEUS-CP?\n\n\nBusinesses and economic development leaders from across the Alliance will come together in Savannah in June. Procurement managers from organizations in the transportation & logistics and food & beverage industries will attend this event seeking new suppliers. Small and mid-sized companies that provide requested goods or services should also attend. Take part in a robust B2B matchmaking program during the conference to meet directly with potential partners. \nInformation regarding conference registration and Covid policies\, here.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/southeast-u-s-canadian-provinces-seus-cp-alliance-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Savannah International Trade and Convention Center\, 1 International Dr.\, Savannah\, GA\, 31402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Sustainability,Technology
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SUMMARY:Global Perspectives on Women in Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:On the occasion of the Belgian Economic Mission presided over by Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid\, the Atlanta Mayor’s Office of International Affairs\, hub.brussels\, and the Belgian Consulate Atlanta are pleased to invite you to attend a panel discussion and luncheon program on the topic of “Global Perspectives on Women in Entrepreneurship.” The event will take place at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights in the Glenn Meeting Room. \nOpening speakers include: \n\nEmcee: Melissa Ratliff\, Belgian American Chamber of the South Board Member and VP of Marketing\, Management InSites Inc.\nWelcoming Remarks provided by Vanessa Ibarra\, Director\, Mayor’s Office of International Affairs\, City of Atlanta\nOpening Remarks by Isabelle Grippa\, CEO\, hub.brussels\n\nFireside Chat with: \n\nVIP Speaker: Ilham Kadri\, CEO\, Solvay\nMonica Delores Hooks\, Executive Director\, Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative\n\nA panel discussion on the experiences of female entrepreneurs and women leaders in the private sectors includes: \n\nRachel Alexandre\, CEO\, Omina Technologies\nDoll Avant\, Founder & CEO\, Aquagenuity\nMichelle Cauchick\, Co-founder\, the GREATFRUITNESS\nJasmine Crowe\, Founder & CEO\, Goodr\nmoderated by Aline Muylaert\, Co-Founder and CEO\, Citizenlab\n\nClosing remarks provided by: \n\nQaadirah Abdur-Rahim\, Chief Equity Officer & Executive Director\, Mayor’s Office of Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion\, City of Atlanta\nPascal Smet\, State Secretary of the Brussels-Capital Region\n\nOnly 60 spots available! Lunch is provided. \nFor more information about the Belgian Economic Mission to the United States\, please visit https://www.belgianeconomicmission.be/. \n—- \nFollow us on social media! \nAtlanta Mayor’s Office of International Affairs \n\nTwitter – @ATLIntlAffairs\nLinkedIn – The Mayor’s Office of International Affairs\nInstagram – @atlintlaffairs\nWebsite – www.atlinternationalaffairs.com\n\nhub.brussels \n\nTwitter – @Brussels_hub\nLinkedIn – hub.brussels\nInstagram – @hub.brussels\nFacebook – @hub.brussels\nWebsite – www.hub.brussels/en\n\nConsulate General of Belgium in Atlanta \n\nTwitter – @BelgiumAtlanta\nLinkedIn – Consulate General of Belgium in Atlanta\nInstagram – @belgiumatlanta\nWebsite – www.unitedstates.diplomatie.belgium.be/en\n\nBelgian Economic Mission to the US \n\nTwitter – @BEmissionBFTA\nLinkedIn – Belgian Foreign Trade Agency (BFTA)\nFacebook – Belgian Economic Mission\nWebsite – www.belgianeconomicmission.be
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/global-perspectives-on-women-in-entrepreneurship/
LOCATION:National Center for Civil and Human Rights\, 100 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Belgium Economic Mission: The Race Towards Artificial Intelligence: US-EU Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:Open Innovation and US-EU Partnerships have an essential role to play in the race toward artificial intelligence. Atlanta has a leading role. \n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\n13:15 Registration opens \n13:30 Welcome word by Georgia Tech – Charles Isbell Jr. – Dean of Computing \n13:35 Panel moderated by Flanders Investment & Trade – Mr. Wim Sohier \n\nGeorgia Tech – Dean Charles Isbell Jr.\nGoogle\, Georgia Tech – Prof. Frank Dellaert\nGhent University– Rector Rik Van de Walle\nNvidia – Mr. Han Vanholder – sr Director AI & ML\nMicrosoft – Mr. Nate Harris – GM\, Global Leader AI & Data\n\n14:20 Q&A with audience \n14:35 President Georgia Tech – Prof Ángel Cabrera address to H.R.H Princess Astrid of Belgium \n14:45 Closure by Minister President – Government of Flanders – H.E. Jan Jambon \n15:00 Networking with refreshments & Coffee \n15:30 End
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/the-race-towards-artificial-intelligence-us-eu-partnerships/
LOCATION:Georgia Tech Research Institute – Conference Center\, 250 14th Street Northwest\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30318\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Economic Development,Technology,Trade
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SUMMARY:Canada and Georgia: Teaming Up For Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:Georgia has always enjoyed a steadfast partnership with Canada\, its largest export buyer. But in the last few years\, trade disputes followed by a pandemic have brought uncharacteristic uncertainty to the usually vibrant U.S.-Canada relationship. \nThe two sides have discovered a renewed sense of purposeful collaboration\, especially as supply-chain challenges and geopolitical upheaval force a rethinking of globalization. \nThe return of the Southeast U.S.-Canadian Provinces Alliance’s annual conference to Savannah June 19-20 provides an ample occasion to reflect on the state of Georgia-Canada ties and uncover prospects for future investment and trade partnership. \nGlobal Atlanta recently completed a preview trip to Quebec\, the province that helped spearhead the alliance 15 years ago along with Georgia. The itinerary included interviews with cutting-edge companies in complementary industries such as health\, aerospace\, film\, energy and electric mobility — all areas where a collaborative approach could make both sides stronger. \nJoin Managing Editor Trevor Williams and a panel of experts at the Cobb Chamber of Commerce June 7 at 5 p.m.\, as Global Atlanta recaps the trip\, releases a special report and renews the conversation on Georgia-Canada ties in Atlanta\, starting with a focus on Quebec. \nSpeakers:\n\nKeynote Address: James Hill\, Consul General of Canada in Atlanta\nOpening Remarks: Dina Khismatulina\, Atlanta Managing Attorney\, The Manely Firm\n\nCanadian Company Presentations:\n\n*Jean-François Marchand\, Marketing Director\, UgoWork\n*Julianna Egressy\, VP of Supply Chain\, Medicom Inc.\n*Patrick Gervais\, VP Marketing and communications\, LION Electric\n\nPanel Discussion:\n\nModerated by: Trevor Williams\, Managing Editor\, Global Atlanta\nLaura Dawson\, Executive Director\, Future Borders Coalition \n\nDavid Weiner\, Delegate\, Quebec Delégation Atlanta\n\n*Benoit Montreuil\, Coca-Cola Chair in Material Handling and Distribution; Director\, Supply Chain & Logistics Institute\, Georgia Institute of Technology\n\n*Virtual speakers \nSpeakers Bios\nJames Hill \nConsul General of Canada in Atlanta \nMr. Hill most recently served as Canada’s ambassador to Costa Rica; he enjoyed serving as the envoy to that Central American country as well as Honduras and Nicaragua. Earlier in his career\, Mr. Hill was posted in Seattle as consul general. A young Mr. Hill studied history at the University of Saskatchewan and taught English in Japan\, where the feeling of immersion was exhilarating; he joined the foreign service in 1989. After a first assignment in Tehran\, Mr. Hill was sent to Rio de Janeiro\, where he served as consul and trade commissioner for Canada in that part of Brazil. As he moved up the chain — aided by his Portuguese proficiency — Mr. Hill never shied away from a challenge\, serving as high commissioner (equivalent to ambassador) in Mozambique\, chargé d’Affaires in Kuwait and in Libya; deputy head of mission in Afghanistan\, head of the Kosovo diplomatic observer mission\, among other posts back at headquarters in Ottawa. Now\, he brings that résumé to bear for Canada in Atlanta. \nDina Khismatulina \nAtlanta Managing Attorney\, The Manely Firm \nA native of Siberia\, Russia\, Dina Khismatulina is an LLM graduate of Emory University School of Law. She earned her first law degree in 1999 from Tomsk State University\, one of the top law schools in Russia. After graduation\, Dina worked as an in-house counsel for an Internet mass media company in Siberia. From 1999 to 2002 she worked as in-house counsel for one of the subsidiaries of Gazprom JSC\, the top natural gas producer in Russia and one of the largest companies in the world\, where she focused on contract\, corporate\, and antitrust matters. \nDina is fluent in English and Russian\, and she is a member of the American Society of International Law as well as its Women in International Law section. \nDina lives in Sandy Springs with her husband and children. She is an avid tennis player and a member of ALTA and USTA. Dina is admitted to practice law in Russia as well as here in Georgia where she has been admitted to Georgia State and Superior Courts\, as well as the Georgia Court of Appeals. \nDina and the Lawrenceville team were proudly recognized by Gwinnett Magazine as 2021 and 2022’s Best of Gwinnett’s “Best Family Law Attorney.” \nDina is active in her professional community and has served as Co-President of the Gwinnett County Bar Family Law Section since 2019\, where she actively helps lead and support Gwinnett Bar events. Dina is an active partner with Global Atlanta in service and support of Georgia’s consulate community She has been selected as a 2020-2022 Super Lawyer and highlighted nationally in Super Lawyer’s Magazine article “Catching the American Dream” that features her professionalism and international experiences. Also\, with the recent relocation of The Manely Firm’s Atlanta office\, Dina now acts as the Managing Attorney in Atlanta. \nTrevor Williams \nManaging Editor\, Global Atlanta \nA versatile digital journalist\, Trevor Williams has spent more than a decade writing on international business and trade for Global Atlanta\,\nan online news service covering Atlanta’s intersection with the global economy. \nHe has undertaken journalism trips to 30+ countries on fve continents\, uncovering stories that reveal both the perils and promise\nof globalization by intentionally crossing cultural\, linguistic and socioeconomic barriers. Trevor focuses intently on Asia and also has written extensively on foreign direct investment\, trade policy and exports\, Georgia’s ties with China\, and Atlanta’s emergence as a payments hub\, among many other topics. His deep knowledge of Atlanta’s business landscape coupled with his grasp of international affairs has made him a sought-after moderator for globally oriented events in the city. \nTrevor graduated from the University of Georgia with dual bachelor’s degrees in Magazine Journalism and Religion\, as well as a minor in\nChinese Language and Literature. He is a proud husband and father of two young sons\, as well as the editor of “Making Men: Five Steps to Growing Up\,” a book outlining fve steps that fathers can use to grow their sons into manhood. He recently edited Consular Conversations\, a book compiling interviews with 25 diplomats over two years of live events he spearheaded and moderated at Global Atlanta. He recently took over as publisher of Grounded Global Media LLC\, the publication’s parent company. \nTrevor’s freelance work has appeared in AramcoWorld\, China Daily\, Site Selection magazine (online)\, Nuernberger Zeitung\, Khabar\, InSite\nmagazine\, Breakaway magazine\, Brio\, Boundless.org\, Columbus Ledger-Enquirer\, and China Business Review. \nLaura Dawson \nExecutive Director\, Future Borders Coalition  \nLaura has experience in advancing policy research and thought leadership at the nexus of digital transformation and public sector innovation. She has sixteen years’ experience providing advice to government officials on international policy issues and twenty years of project design\, execution and management experience. \nHer past experiences include: North America Lead\, Amazon Web Services Institute; Director of the Canada Institute at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars; Founder\, Dawson Strategic; Senior Economic Specialist\, US Embassy in Canada; Professor of International Affairs and Public Policy \nLaura is a former senior advisor on U.S.-Canada economic issues for the U.S. Department of State ($1.3 trillion in annual two-way trade and investment). Experienced interagency liaison on economic affairs with U.S. State Department\, National Security Council\, USTR\, Treasury\, Homeland Security\, Foreign Agricultural Service and Customs and Border Protection. \nDavid Weiner\nDelegate\, Quebec Delégation Atlanta\n\nAppointed Québec’s delegate in Atlanta in March 2021\, David Weiner took office the following May. A career diplomat\, Mr. Weiner served in Canada’s foreign service for 30 years\, with postings in seven cities on three continents. \nMr. Weiner most recently served as Consul and Senior Trade Commissioner at the Consulate General of Canada in Atlanta\, where he and his team were instrumental in bringing several major investments to Canada. \nMr. Weiner previously worked at the Consulate General of Canada in Dallas\, where he won the Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers award for outstanding commercial success for Canada. In Dallas\, he was also recognized for his team’s outstanding performance\, which ranked third in the world in terms of commercial success. While in Texas\, Mr. Weiner also completed several major projects that led to new foreign investment in Canada. \nMr. Weiner also served in Detroit\, where he was instrumental in reviving automotive trade between Canada and the United States after the economic recession. While there\, he further stood out with his impressive results in attracting investments. \nMr. Weiner has also served at Canadian embassies in Washington\, Brasilia\, and Berlin\, and helped open the Canadian Consulate in Philadelphia. He has extensive experience in international business development and trade policy. Prior to joining the Foreign Service\, Mr. Weiner held international sales and marketing positions in the pharmaceutical and vaccine industries. \nDavid Weiner is a graduate of McGill University\, where he earned a Bachelor of International Affairs and International Trade. He is married to Marilda Weiner and has two adult children. \n\n*Benoit Montreuil \nCoca-Cola Chair in Material Handling and Distribution; Director\, Supply Chain & Logistics Institute\, Georgia Institute of Technology \nBenoit Montreuil is the Coca-Cola Material Handling & Distribution Chair and Professor in the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Georgia Tech. He is also Director of the Physical Internet Center and Co-Director of the Supply Chain & Logistics Institute. \nDr. Montreuil is leading the International Physical Internet Initiative\, engaging academic\, industry and government leaders worldwide into research and innovation projects on smart\, hyperconnected and sustainable logistics\, supply chains\, transportation\, businesses and regions. \nHis main research interests generically lie in developing concepts\, methodologies and technologies for creating\, optimizing\, transforming and enabling businesses\, supply chains and value creation networks to thrive in a fast evolving hyperconnected world. \nJean-François Marchand \nMarketing Director\, UgoWork \nJean-Francois Marchand\, P. Eng. is UgoWork’s Marketing director. He values contributing to the improvement of people’s lives and the world we live in by developing products that are close to his core values. As a seasoned member of the technology industry\, Jean-François brings a unique perspective to the organization and through this pursuit of excellence\, he relies on his engineering background and leadership qualities to bring material handling to new heights. \nPrior to UgoWork\, Jean-François worked internationally as an operations manager for Creaform (creaform3d.com)\, a provider of portable and automated 3D measurement technologies. Jean-François holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Sherbrooke university as a student athlete. He is also a member of l’Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec. \nJulianna Egressy \nVP of Supply Chain\, Medicom Inc. \n 
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/canada-and-georgia-teaming-up-for-tomorrow/
LOCATION:Cobb Chamber of Commerce\, 1100 Circle 75 Parkway Suite 1000\, Atlanta\, 30339\, Georgia
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SUMMARY:Q2 INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT VIRTUAL MEETING
DESCRIPTION:Join the Forsyth County Chamber for their second quarter International Engagement virtual meeting. \nSpeaker\nDavid Grimaldi \nTM Foreign Echange Consultant \nTreasury and Payments Solutions \nSynovus \n\nThis is a virtual meeting.  Login credentials will be emailed after registration is complete.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/q2-international-engagement-virtual-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Manufacturing Society of Forsyth County - GA Ports Update
DESCRIPTION:Join the Forsyth County Chamber for their second quarter Manufacturing Society meeting to hear about their Georgia Ports update. \nSpeaker: \nStacy B. Watson \nDirector\, Economic and Industrial Development\, Georgia Ports Authority \nThis is a virtual meeting.  Login credentials will be emailed after registration is complete. \nEmail Slade Gulledge at sgulledge@forwardforsyth.org with any questions. 
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/manufacturing-society-of-forsyth-county-ga-ports-update/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Hear from Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson Airport "ATL" General Manager\, Balram "B" Bheodari
DESCRIPTION:As leader of the world’s busiest and most efficient airport\, Bheodari oversees all facets of Airport governance\, including operations and a multibillion-dollar capital improvement program designed to pave the way for Atlanta’s growth over the next 20 years. \nHis priorities are focused on strategic planning\, a comprehensive safety and security platform\, an elevated customer experience\, and completion of ATL’s critical capital program on schedule and within budget. \nA retired Army aviator\, Bheodari navigated ATL through the most challenging period of the COVID-19 pandemic\, from drawdown to resumption of its expansive operations. \nHe has an extensive career in aviation executive management. Bheodari rejoined the ATL leadership team in 2016 after serving as the chief operating officer for the Houston Airport System (HAS). He led strategic and business plan development\, business process re-engineering\, technologically complex project implementation\, infrastructure programs\, and airport operations in Houston. \nATL is home to Mr. Bheodari. Before joining HAS\, he served more than three years as ATL’s deputy general manager. In that role\, he managed an annual operating budget of more than $170 million and a capital budget of more than $300 million. Before being named deputy general manager\, Bheodari served as deputy assistant general manager for Operations\, Maintenance\, and Security after working his way through the organization’s ranks. \nIn early 2009\, Bheodari commissioned ATL’s first Operational Readiness and Transition (ORAT) team\, which developed and implemented the activation plan for a consolidated Rental Car Center and the ATL SkyTrain automated people mover. Two years later\, he expanded the ORAT team and spearheaded the 1.2-million-square-foot Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal opening\, which accommodated more than 12 million international travelers each year before the pandemic. \nBheodari holds the American Association of Airport Executives Accredited Airport Executive (AAE) designation. Additionally\, he has earned the International Airport Professional (IAP) accreditation from the Airports Council International and the International Civil Aviation Organization. \nBheodari graduated from Troy University with a Bachelor of Science degree in aviation management. He also completed the Emory University Executive Education Management Leadership and Development Programs. He retired from the U.S. Army with 22 years of active military service in the aviation branch as an instrument-rated aviator. \nOn Topic program: This event\, presented by Rocket IT\, is a monthly program of the Gwinnett Chamber and hosts an array of speakers and topics designed to support an ever-flourishing economic climate and champion business in Gwinnett. \nSponsorhip Opportunities available click here to view benefits. \nQuestions: contact April Perry\, Senior Programs & Events Manager at aperry@gwinnettchamber.org or 770-232-8816
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/hear-from-atlanta-hartsfield-jackson-airport-atl-general-manager-balram-b-bheodari/
LOCATION:The 1818 Club\, 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway\, Duluth\, GA\, 30097\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Economic Development
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SUMMARY:Cross-Border Tax Strategies for Outbound Investment: GILTI Considerations and Planning for Closely-Held Structures
DESCRIPTION:Join Aprio to learn more about the U.S. federal tax implications of investing outside the U.S. Understanding the U.S. federal taxation of foreign investment and planning in advance can help you avoid costly mistakes. \nIn this session you will learn: \n\nWhat Global Intangible Low-Tax Income (GILTI) is and its relevance to outbound investment\n The differences between corporate and non-corporate taxpayer foreign investment\nCommon GILTI planning options for non-corporate shareholders\n\nConfirmed Panelists\nJed Rogers\nInternational Tax | Tax Partner | Crypto\, Manufacturing & Healthcare Specialist \nJed Rogers is an International Tax Partner with Aprio. He has experience with critical analysis and consulting on supply chain and transfer pricing considerations\, business restructurings\, U.S. international tax filings\, U.S. GAAP and IFRS annual income tax provisions\, and more. \nJosh Gelernter \nInternational Tax Director at Aprio Serving Clients with International Operations \nJosh Gelernter is an International Tax Director with Aprio serving businesses in the technology and financial service industries. He works closely with CFOs and tax directors seeking to expand overseas and non-U.S. enterprises looking to establish operations in the States.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/cross-border-tax-strategies-for-outbound-investment-gilti-considerations-and-planning-for-closely-held-structures/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Current Cybersecurity Trends and Global Threats
DESCRIPTION:With the Digital revolution around all businesses\, organizations and even governments are relying on computerized systems to manage their day-to-day activities and thus making cybersecurity a primary goal to safeguard data from various online attacks or any unauthorized access. Continuous change in technologies also implies a parallel shift in cybersecurity trends as news of data breaches\, ransomware and hacks become the norms. In this virtual seminar\, we will hear presentations and thoughts of leading industry executives and academia about the top cybersecurity trends for 2022. Our distinguished speakers will address what are the implications for large industrial scale systems\, countermeasures\, training\, use of R&D in anticipating new threats\, etc. \nFocus Areas:\n1) Data Breaches: Prime target\n2) Mobile is the New Target\n3) Potential Vulnerabilities in Cloud Based Systems\n4) Rise of Automotive Hacking\n5) Potential use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Cybersecurity\n6) International collaborative mechanisms \nFor registration and partnership details reach out to ani@usaindiabusinesssummit.com \nUIBS website: http://www.usaindiabusinesssummit.com/
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/current-cybersecurity-trends-and-global-threats/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Cybersecurity
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SUMMARY:Catching the K-Investment Wave in the USA
DESCRIPTION:The United States and South Korea have a well-established “gold standard” Free Trade Agreement. Now\, as international economic relationships are shifting to strategic frameworks and concerns over supply-chain robustness and resiliency\, Korean investment in the U.S is gaining attention and transforming the bilateral relationship into a new dynamic. \nThe upcoming President’s Interview Series led by Tom Byrne\, the President and CEO of The Korea Society will feature the representatives from three states for an in-depth conversation: Andrew Deye\, Vice President\, Head of Strategy at JobsOhio\, Harry M. Lightsey III\, Secretary of Commerce of South Carolina Department of Commerce\, and Pat Wilson\, Commissioner of Georgia Department of Economic Development. The panelists will discuss the significance of the new wave of Korean direct investment in the United States. They will also cover the business\, economic and political angles of the investment in each state\, and how this is contributing to the “comprehensive and strategic” partnership between the U.S. and Korea. \nSpeaker Bios\nAndrew Deye\nVice President\, Head of Strategy\nJobsOhio \nAndrew Deye is Vice President and Head of Strategy at JobsOhio\, the state’s private economic development corporation. In this role\, Andrew leads strategy\, global business development\, data and research functions. Since its creation in 2011\, JobsOhio and its partners have supported over 3\,000 investment projects – including over 500 foreign direct investment opportunities. Having been to South Korea on several occasions\, he is optimistic about the future of U.S.-Korea economic opportunities. \nPrior to joining JobsOhio in 2015\, Andrew was an investment banker in New York and Chicago\, where he worked on public-private partnerships\, privatizations\, financings and acquisitions. Andrew graduated from Georgetown University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and obtained a master’s degree from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. \nHarry M. Lightsey III\nSecretary of Commerce\nSouth Carolina Department of Commerce \nHarry M. Lightsey III was appointed by Governor Henry McMaster to serve as Secretary of Commerce in June 2021. A fixture in South Carolina’s business community for decades\, Lightsey served in top executive leadership roles for major corporations in South Carolina and across the nation. Notably\, he served as the president of BellSouth Telecommunications for South Carolina prior to the company’s merger with AT&T\, afterward becoming president for AT&T’s Southeast region. \nFollowing his 26 years in the telecommunications industry\, Lightsey joined the General Motors Corporation where he directed the legacy automaker’s federal government affairs operation\, as well as the emerging technologies\, OnStar and infotainment divisions. Lightsey most recently served as a principal with Hawksbill Advisors – a subsidiary of Hawksbill Group. He has also served as a member of the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank in Richmond\, Virginia. \nMr. Lightsey is a 1978 graduate of Princeton University\, and a 1981 graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law. \nLightsey\, a native of Columbia\, S.C.\, is married with two adult children. \nPat Wilson\nCommissioner\nGeorgia Department of Economic Development \nPat Wilson was appointed Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) in November 2016. As Commissioner\, he leads the state agency responsible for creating jobs and investment opportunities in Georgia through business recruitment and expansion\, small business growth\, international trade and tourism\, as well as the arts\, film and music industries. Pat is responsible for leading the GDEcD team in planning and mobilizing state resources for economic development. Under Governor Brian P. Kemp and Commissioner Wilson’s leadership\, Georgia has been named the No. 1 state in the nation in which to do business for the eighth consecutive year in a row by both Site Selection and Area Development. Under Wilson’s tenure\, GDEcD was also rated as the nation’s best state-level economic development organization by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). \nMr. Wilson previously served as Chief Operating Officer of GDEcD from January 2011 until his appointment as Commissioner by former Governor Nathan Deal. As COO\, he managed the daily operations of the agency\, directed long-term strategy\, managed the agency’s legislative priorities and served as the department’s liaison with the Georgia Congressional delegation and federal government partners. In addition\, Pat served as Executive Director of the Georgia Allies. \nMr. Wilson joined GDEcD as Deputy Commissioner for Global Commerce in 2010. Prior to that\, he served on the staff of Governor Sonny Perdue as the director of government affairs\, promoting the Governor’s legislative agenda at the State Capitol and managing federal affairs for the state of Georgia. He previously served as director of federal affairs for the state\, opening the Washington\, D.C.\, office in 2005. There\, he promoted the state’s agenda with the U.S. Congress and federal agencies as the Governor’s representative to the Georgia congressional delegation. \nBefore joining state government\, Mr. Wilson was director of governmental affairs for Greenberg Traurig\, LLP\, in Washington. He served under the late Senator Paul Coverdell and under then-Representative Nathan Deal. \nHe is a Franklin Springs\, Georgia\, native\, and holds an undergraduate degree in political science with a focus on international relations from the University of Georgia. He and his wife Melissa and their two children\, Padgett and Carter\, reside in Sandy Springs.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/catching-the-k-investment-wave-in-the-usa/
LOCATION:Online (Video Release)
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:UPS Impact Summit: Moving the Needle on Equity & Economic Empowerment
DESCRIPTION:Join UPS at the historic National Center for Civil and Human Rights for The UPS Foundation’s first-ever UPS Impact Summit! We will be exploring the rapidly changing intersection of ESG\, equity\, and economic empowerment. The goal is to enable stakeholders to think creatively about how we want to show up as leaders and partners in the communities in which we work and live within this ever-evolving space. Through dynamic discussions with some of the leading voices in equity both in Atlanta and around the world\, the UPS Impact Summit will highlight the opportunity for stakeholders to move the needle on this critical topic. \nPanel discussions include: \n\nEquity as a Core Strategy for Atlanta Business (In-person only) – Unique approaches and opportunities that Atlanta businesses have taken to define equity as a business strategy. \nVaccine Equity & COVID-19 Response (Virtual only) – Humanitarian and logistics experts highlight how they’re working together to deliver critical medical supplies to developing nations. \nSupporting Economic Empowerment and Diverse Communities (Hybrid) – How UPS’s partnerships with diverse-owned SMBs change lives\, create jobs and support the backbone of the economy: small businesses. \nFireside Chat: Advancing the Black Community (Hybrid) – Partnerships and commitments can change the trajectory of future generations by creating jobs\, increasing wealth and advancing the Black community.\n\nSpeakers\n\n\nDr. Njoh Andreas Ateke\nDeputy Permanent Secretary\nCameroon Expanded Program on Immunization\nDr. Njoh is a medical doctor from Cameroon\, specializing in epidemiology and control of infectious diseases. He has extensive experience in vaccination\, provision of healthcare services in hard to reach and conflict settings\, and healthcare management at subnational and national levels. He currently serves as Deputy Director for the Expanded Program on Immunization in Cameroon. In addition\, Dr. Njoh is a WHO Scholar Alumnus and an Accompanist with the Geneva Learning Foundation.\nJay Bailey\nPresident & CEO\nThe Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs\nThe Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) is dedicated to empowering Black entrepreneurs and small business owners. Honoring the great legacy and visionary business leadership of Herman J. Russell\, Sr.\, the Atlanta-based center is designed to inspire ideas\, create jobs\, grow companies\, and increase wealth in the community.\nDeisha Barnett\nPresident\, Global Communications & Content Strategy\nUPS\nDeisha Barnett is an accomplished leader and corporate board director who counsels CEOs\, shapes strategies\, advocates for inclusion and builds high-performing teams. She is a passionate driver of transformation and results – whether engaging media\, investors\, analysts\, consumers\, employees or community stakeholders. She is president of communications and content at UPS\, where she leads storytelling targeting UPS’s workforce and external stakeholders around the globe. Her team guides enterprise-wide editorial planning\, social media\, creative services and environmental\, social and governance communications strategy.\nDaniel Buezo\nDesigner & Co-Founder\nKids of Immigrants\nDaniel Buezo is a first generation Honduran American and the designer and co-founder of Los Angeles-based streetwear upstart\, Kids of Immigrants. The brand aims to channel the sense of duality and pride that comes with the experiences of being an immigrant into its clothes.\nNikki Clifton\nPresident\, Social Impact and The UPS Foundation\nUPS\nNikki leads UPS’s global philanthropy\, social impact and international community affairs. She oversees the company’s efforts to respond to the world’s most pressing social\, humanitarian and environmental needs.\nNicquel Terry Ellis\nSenior Writer\nCNN\nNicquel is an award-winning journalist who serves as the senior writer for CNN’s Race & Equality team. She joined CNN in November 2020\, and much of her work focuses on the health disparities laid bare by the COVID-19 pandemic\, the intersection of race and politics\, and the advancement of women of color.\nAyana Green\nVice President of U.S. Marketing\nUPS\nAyana Green leads small and medium business strategy and revenue channels\, which includes digital communications\, retail channels\, start-ups and diverse customer segments. Ayana walks the talk of her passion and commitment to social justice\, diversity and inclusion through her role as part of the UPS Diversity and Inclusion Steering Committee and the Equity\, Justice & Action Task Force.\nEva Kadilli\nDirector\, Supply Division\nUNICEF\nEva oversees UNICEF’s global supply chain and market shaping functions. She is responsible for the management of UNICEF’s supply response to humanitarian crises and serves as part of the COVAX Facility governance team\, overseeing UNICEF’s role as procurement coordinator and lead agency for COVAX supply and logistics.\nAnjalee Khemlani\nSenior Reporter\nYahoo Finance\nAnjalee is a senior reporter at Yahoo Finance covering all things business\, with a focus on health care. Khemlani has previously worked for a variety of media organizations that include startup digital\, legacy daily news\, international broadcast and local radio. Her most recent position was as a managing editor of ROI-NJ in New Jersey.\nJeremy Konyndyk\nExecutive Director\nUSAID COVID-19 Task Force\nJeremy Konyndyk oversees the development and implementation USAID’s COVID-19 response efforts\, comprising resources approaching $10 billion that support over 100 countries suffering the devastating effects of the virus. He leads the agency’s engagement on COVID-19 with foreign government counterparts\, partner organizations\, and global response institutions including Gavi/COVAX\, the World Health Organization\, and the Global Fund.\nLaura Lane\nEVP & Chief Corporate Affairs Officer\nUPS\nLaura oversees Public Policy and Government Affairs\, Communications\, Sustainability\, Community Relations and The UPS Foundation and is a member of UPS’s Executive Leadership Team.\nStephanie Liu\nCo-Founder & CEO\nXerophile Studios\nStephanie Liu is a Chinese American writer and filmmaker. She is the co-founder of Xerophile Studios\, a women-owned production company that specializes in short documentaries and branded content. Before making films\, Stephanie worked at ABC News’ Washington bureau and the World Bank\, where she produced multimedia from Côte d’Ivoire\, Kenya and the Comoros\nMarc H. Morial\nPresident & CEO\nNational Urban League\nMarc Morial is a leading voice on the national stage in the battle for jobs\, education\, housing and voting rights equity. The National Urban League is the nation’s largest historic civil rights and urban advocacy organization.\nIngrid Orozco\nCEO\nULead International\nIngrid has spent her career developing and implementing trade and investment attraction projects in Latin America and the U.S. She is also an entrepreneur and has created several different ventures\, including ULead International\, a global trade promotion agency in Mexico. Ingrid is President of The International Organization of Women in Trade (OWIT) and Executive Director for The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) in Mexico.\nJill Savitt\nPresident & CEO\nNational Center for Civil and Human Rights\nJill\, the President and CEO of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights\, is a human rights advocate with expertise in genocide and atrocity prevention. She assumed this leadership role in March 2019\, but has been involved with The Center since 2010\, when she curated the Center’s exhibit on global human rights before the Center’s opening in 2014. Previously\, Savitt was the Acting Director of the Simon-Skjodt Center for the Prevention of Genocide at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington\, DC.\nCharlene Thomas\nEVP & Chief Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion Officer\nUPS\nCharlene serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion Officer for UPS and is a member of the company’s Executive Leadership Team. In her previous role of Chief Human Resources Officer\, she guided UPS’s transformation and HR initiatives to optimize the talent\, leadership and culture for the company’s more than 528\,000 employees worldwide.\nMonica Villavicencio\nCo-Founder\nXerophile Studios\nMonica is a Filipina and Nicaraguan American writer and filmmaker. She is the co-founder of Xerophile Studios\, a women-owned production company that specializes in short documentaries and branded content. Monica previously was an NPR Kroc Fellow and has written and produced for various media organizations.\nKevin Warren\nEVP & Chief Marketing Officer\nUPS\nKevin is Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at UPS. In this role\, he’s responsible for U.S. and International Marketing\, The UPS Store\, Digital Channels\, Revenue Enablement\, Business Planning\, Forecasting and Pricing\, Digital Marketing\, Customer Experience\, Brand Relevancy and the company’s Ware2Go subsidiary.\nWes Wheeler\nPresident of Global Healthcare\nUPS\nWes oversees UPS’ first vertical business unit and is specifically focused on pharmaceuticals\, medical devices\, wholesalers\, retail distributors and customers which store or move regulated healthcare products.\n\n\nAdditional speakers to be confirmed. \nAbout UPS \nUPS (NYSE: UPS) is one of the world’s largest companies\, with 2021 revenue of $97.3 billion\, and provides a broad range of integrated logistics solutions for customers in more than 220 countries and territories. Focused on its purpose statement\, “Moving our world forward by delivering what matters\,” the company’s 534\,000 employees embrace a strategy that is simply stated and powerfully executed: Customer First. People Led. Innovation Driven. UPS is committed to reducing its impact on the environment and supporting the communities we serve around the world. UPS also takes an unwavering stance in support of diversity\, equity and inclusion. More information can be found at www.ups.com\,  about.ups.com and www.investors.ups.com.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/ups-impact-summit-moving-the-needle-on-equity-economic-empowerment/
LOCATION:The National Center for Civil and Human Rights\, 100 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd.\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Professional Development,Sustainability
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