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SUMMARY:Doing Business in China: Protecting Your Brand in One of the World's Most important and Challenging Jurisdictions
DESCRIPTION:The International Law Section of the Georgia State Bar and Finnegan\, Henderson\, Farabow\, Garrett & Dunner LLP is presenting a program that will highlight some of the most important differences unique to the Chinese system and offer practical advice for U.S. companies of all sizes entering and doing business in China. Lunch is included in the registration.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/doing-business-in-china-protecting-your-brand-in-one-of-the-worlds-most-important-and-challenging-jurisdictions/
LOCATION:Finnegan\, Henderson\, Farabow\, Garrett\, & Dunner LLP\, 271 17th St\, Ste 1400\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Diplomacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160715T071500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160715T090000
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SUMMARY:Breakfast Briefing: Thompson Hine\, LLP
DESCRIPTION:Every business should be concerned about cyber risks and whether those risks are insured. \nJohn Watkins and Roy Hadley of Thompson Hine LLP will share their knowledge and lead a discussion of the latest hot topics regarding cyber liability\, privacy\, and cyber insurance. The discussion will include the status of the new EU and the US\, the state of the cyber insurance market\, and the types of risks that may be covered by cyber insurance. \nCost: \nMember: $25\nNonmember: $30
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/breakfast-briefing-thompson-hine-llp/
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160719T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160719T193000
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SUMMARY:Georgia Entertainment Industry Seminar
DESCRIPTION:USA India Business Summit presents Seminar on Georgia’s Entertainment Industry: Opportunities for International companies/ventures \nDistinguished speakers will cover the following topics – \n\nPanoramic view of Georgia’s Entertainment Industry\nGeorgia’s Booming Film Industry\nA walk thru Georgia’s Music Industry\nEmerging Digital Media and Gaming industry\nImmigration and taxation issues\n\n\n\n\nCosts: \nEarly Registration: $60\nRegular Registration: $90 \nEmail ani@usaindiabusinesssummit.com to register.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/georgia-entertainment-industry-seminar/
CATEGORIES:Business,Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160725T100000
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SUMMARY:Atlanta German Business and Education Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join the Goethe-Zentrum as they host the Atlanta German Business and Education Summit!\nThe Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany Atlanta\, the Georgia Department of Education\, the German American Chamber of Commerce\, the German Central Agency of Foreign Schools Abroad\, the Fayette County Public Schools and the Goethe-Zentrum are delighted to host the Second German Business Education Summit. \nThis year’s Summit includes a keynote address as well as workshops and roundtables. The workshops will be lead by the German American Chamber of Commerce\, the Department of Education and the Goethe-Zentrum and will focus on Apprenticeship Models\, German for the Workforce and Applying for jobs in Germany. \nThe Summit is a great opportunity for both business and education leaders to come together in order to make new contacts and look into how we can improve our cooperation in the future.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/atlanta-german-business-education-summit/
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160726T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160726T103000
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SUMMARY:Cyber Center of Excellence (CCE)
DESCRIPTION:Cyber risk is more than an IT issue – it’s a local issue that demands the Business\, Community\, and Education Leaders’ attention and collaborative response. As such\, Enterprises and Organizations must address Cyber Threat and ensure that it’s mitigated effectively. \nJoin by Invitation Executive Roundtable discussions with Cyber Center of Excellence (CCE) Alpharetta Leadership Team. Leave this event ready for action. Learn simple steps you can take today to mitigate the Cyber threat.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/cyber-center-excellence-cce/
LOCATION:Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce\, 11605 Haynes Bridge Road\, Alpharetta\, GA\, 30009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160808T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T153000
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SUMMARY:Second Annual Global Trade Educational Conference (G·TEC)
DESCRIPTION:The NCBFAA Educational Institute is proud to invite all global logistics professionals to the Second Annual Global Trade Educational Conference (G·TEC).  This two-day event during beautiful summertime Atlanta\, GA will give customs brokers\, freight forwarders\, NVOCCs\, OTI\, service providers\, importers\, exporters and all global logistics professionals an opportunity to update themselves on industry developments and connect with colleagues new and old. \nAll trade professionals are strongly encouraged to consider joining us to:\nLearn from industry subject matter experts on today’s pressing matters!\nGet an opportunity to voice your questions to federal\, state and industry experts about the latest issues affecting your business!\nAcquire fresh ideas by networking with old friends and business colleagues while meeting new people! \nG.TEC is worth 10 CCS/CES continuing education credits\n\nPricing information:\nMember pricing is applicable to all NCBFAA membership levels including NEI professional members. The following pricing package includes: \n\nAccess to all conference seminars and workshops\nAccess to respective conference meals and activities\nOpportunities to meet with industry & government experts\n\n\n  \nFull Conference:\nMembers: 285/335/385\nNon-members: 385/435/485 \nOne Day Pass — Monday:\nMembers: 220\nNon-members: 275 \nOne Day Pass — Tuesday:\nMembers: 185\nNon-members: 235
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/second-annual-global-trade-educational-conference-g%c2%b7tec/
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160817T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160817T133000
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SUMMARY:Consular Conversations: Ireland
DESCRIPTION:In an effort to better engage the Atlanta Consular Corps\, Global Atlanta is asking locally based diplomats to participate in a series of frank discussions on the state of their countries and their objectives in Atlanta. \n\n \nOn Aug. 17\, the series continues with Shane Stephens\, consul general of Ireland to the Southeastern United States\, who will discuss the impact of Brexit on Ireland\, how his country has sustained growth in a sluggish region and plans to capitalize on a Georgia Tech college football game played in Dublin this September to build trade and investment ties with Georgia. \n\n\n \nThe format: \n\n\nLight lunch with beverages\n\nOne-on-one conversation with Global Atlanta editorial team\, followed by moderated audience Q&A\n\nLimited to attendees with demonstrated interest in the country under discussion\n\nDiscussion covered by Global Atlanta and published in a later article\n\nSeating is limited to 40. Please sign up\, let us know your interest in the Ireland and your slot will be confirmed via email after review.  \n\n 
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/consular-conversations-ireland/
CATEGORIES:Business,Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160822T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160822T193000
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SUMMARY:11th Women Series - Women in Cyber Technology
DESCRIPTION:The French\, Netherlands\, and German Chambers of Commerce of the Southeast US\, the British American Business Council of Georgia as well as Women in Bio – Atlanta\, are pleased to invite you to the 11th Women’s Series event! \nWomen make up just under half of the US workforce overall. Yet only about 10% of the cyber security workforce is female even though there is currently a significant shortage of skilled cyber technology professionals.\nWhether you are already in the cyber world\, simply considering your options in cyber technology\, or just want to meet other professional women from the international community\, this is a must-attend event for you to mingle and make friends and connections. We look forward to seeing you! \nL’alliance francaise is honored and pleased to have a panel of outstanding women from the private and government cyber technology arenas. They will share their own experiences about overcoming challenges and forcing successful career in this critically important growing field.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/11th-women-series-women-cyber-technology/
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160825T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160825T193000
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SUMMARY:An evening with Francois Asselin
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an evening with François Asselin\, the current president and owner of Asselin\, Inc.\nWe are more than pleased to invite you to celebrate all together the Hermione ship unique adventure that started 20 years ago when Mr Asselin and his company decided to participate in the reconstruction of Lafayette’s famous frigate.\nOne year after the Hermione crossed the Atlantic ocean from France to the US\, François Asselin will be providing a presentation going over the steps of the construction of this now very famous replica from 1996 to 2014 and its trip across the Atlantic in 2015.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/evening-francois-asselin/
LOCATION:The Pink Castle\, 3418 Pinestream Road\, NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160825T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160825T203000
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SUMMARY:An Evening with François Asselin of Asselin\, Inc.
DESCRIPTION:Asselin has been recognized in France since 1957 as one of the most trusted names in traditional joinery and carpentry.  With an office in Atlanta\, GA\, Asselin (FACC member) has continued their tradition supplying the finest windows\, doors and wood paneling in numerous high end homes across the US. \nAsselin\, Inc. is the 2015 Shutze Award recipient\, for the acclaimed reconstruction of Ľ Hermione\, which replicates the original wartime frigate that ferried the Marquis de Lafayette to America in 1780. \nJoin the French-American Chamber of Commerce for an evening with the president of Asselin\, François Asselin.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/evening-francois-asselin-asselin-inc/
LOCATION:The Pink Castle\, 3418 Pinestream Road\, NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30327\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160826T064500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160826T064500
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SUMMARY:German in the Workplace: Business Travel
DESCRIPTION:Learn a little German before heading to the office! These breakfast meetings will introduce you to the basics needed in the workplace. This one will focus on business travel\, looking at checking into hotels\, airport vocabulary and directions. We’ll start with some networking and breakfast with the class beginning at 7:15am.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/german-workplace-business-travel/
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160908T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160908T170000
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SUMMARY:Expanding into international markets: An export seminar for food and agriculture companies
DESCRIPTION:Topics included in this program: \n\nSucceeding in the Global Marketplace – A Local Success Story\nInternational Trade Finance\nMoving Your Freight in Foreign Markets\nInsuring Your International Business and Exports\nInternational Health Insurance Q&A\n\nThis seminar is complimentary. \n  \nFor more information contact Jesse Dillon at jdillon@wtcsavannah.org or 912.447.9704.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/expanding-international-markets-export-seminar-food-agriculture-companies/
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160909T064500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160909T064500
DTSTAMP:20260423T063524
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SUMMARY:German in the Workplace: Email Etiquette
DESCRIPTION:Learn a little German before heading to the office! These breakfast meetings will introduce you to the basics needed in the workplace. This one will focus on email etiquette\, looking at the basics of writing an email to a German colleague. We’ll start with some networking and breakfast with the class beginning at 7:15am.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/german-workplace-email-etiquette/
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160913T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160916T170000
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SUMMARY:FACC Business trip to South Carolina
DESCRIPTION:3-day business trip in South Carolina (Greenville & Charleston) focused on the transportation industry\, co-organized by FACC Southeast and Carolina’s chapters. \nRegister now: Only 10 slots available! \nCosts: \n$550: including 2 lunches\, bus transportation\, 1 cocktail reception\, 2 hotel nights\, & site visits
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/facc-business-trip-south-carolina/
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160920T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160920T133000
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SUMMARY:Skipper Site visit
DESCRIPTION:Skipper Logistics open its doors\nCome and visit its site in Lawrenceville\, GA. \nThe facility is a 66.000 sqft warehouse space and specialized in storage.\nThis platform opened on January 2015 and supports several French customers from four sectors: Industry\, Cosmetic & organic products\, tableware & e-commerce. ( Charles Viancin\, Revol\, Faïencerie de Gien\, Cristel\, Cookut\, Karine & Jeff\, Historiae\, Milliboo\, Wistiki\, Groupe Poult\,Crouzet US). \nSCHEDULE\n11:00\nPresentation of Skipper Groupe and its american branch activity\, Skipper Logistics.\n11:30\nVisit of the warehouse.\n12:30\nQ&A Drinks \nThis site visit is the occasion to discover this newly-installed company. \nSkipper Groupe is a French independent group which has developed an innovative concept of logistics externalization combined with solutions of transport guidance and traceability. Specialized in storage and preparing orders with innovative picking process\, Skipper Groupe is an expert in supply chain and transport guidance management\, and provides a services including a continuous software innovation\, supported by a research and development cell.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/skipper-site-visit/
LOCATION:Skipper Warehouse\, 753 Winer Industrial Way\, Lawrencville\, GA\, 30046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160921T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160921T133000
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SUMMARY:Consular Conversations: Mexico Consul General Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Continuing our long tradition of engagement with the Atlanta Consular Corps\, Global Atlanta has asked locally based diplomats to participate in a series of frank discussions each month on the state of their countries and their objectives in Atlanta. \nFor the first event in June\, we spoke with U.K. consul general Jeremy Pilmore-Bedford a few weeks before the Brexit vote. Last month\, we caught up with Shane Stephens of Ireland ahead of a Georgia Tech football game in Dublin. \nOn Sept. 21\, the series continues with Javier Diaz de Leon\, the new consul general of Mexico to the Southeastern United States. \nThis discussion will come just after Global Atlanta returns from a weeklong reporting trip looking at how the Southeast U.S. both competes and cooperates with Mexico in the key industries of aerospace and auto manufacturing. \nMr. Diaz will discuss: \n\nU.S.-Mexico ties ahead of the presidential election and misperceptions about bilateral economic engagement\nMexico’s economic reforms and role in its new role in global value chains\nThe impact of Nafta and its future under a possible TPP\n\nThe format: \n\nCatered light lunch with soft drinks and tea\nOne-on-one conversation with the Global Atlanta editorial team\, followed by moderated audience Q&A\nDiscussion covered by Global Atlanta and published in a later article\n\n\nSeating is limited to 40. Reserve your slot now
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/consular-conversations-mexico-consul-general-luncheon/
CATEGORIES:Business,Policy,Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160923T064500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160923T064500
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SUMMARY:German in the Workplace: Dining Out in Germany
DESCRIPTION:Learn a little German before heading into the office!\nThese breakfast meetings will introduce you to the basics needed in the workplace. You’ll start with a little networking and breakfast before the class starts. \nThis session will focus on dining out in Germany while on a business trip\, looking at ordering in restaurants. \nNetworking and breakfast will begin at 6:45am with the class starting at 7:15am.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/german-workplace-dining-germany/
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160923T071500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160923T090000
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SUMMARY:Breakfast Briefing: Investing in the UK
DESCRIPTION:Join the BABC for a networking breakfast\, graciously hosted by Thompson Hine at their Buckhead office. They will have a panel discussion with some fantastic guests: UKTI\, Welsh Government\, UK attorneys\, and more. This is sure to be fascinating and thought-provoking. \nCost: \nMembers: $25 \nNonmembers: $30
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/breakfast-briefing-investing-uk/
LOCATION:Thompson Hine – Two Alliance Center\, 3560 Lenox Rd NE Suite 1600\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30326\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160927T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160927T200000
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SUMMARY:Airlines and Passengers - Translating customer needs into cabin interior design
DESCRIPTION:Featuring John Doud and Isaac Benzaquen. \nThe FACC Southeast – Atlanta is happy to invite you to the Dassault Systemes conference\, “Airlines and Passengers -Translating customer needs into cabin interior design”. \nToday\, commercial and business jet original equipment manufacturers (OEM)\, completion centers\, suppliers and airlines strive to differentiate themselves from the competition.\nYet cabin personalization and customization remain difficult and costly. \nHow do you balance competitiveness and profitability while meeting customer expectations? \nIsaac Benzaquen\, Passenger Experience Industry Solution Director for Dassault Systèmes\, will address this topic of translating customer dreams into reality.\nUsing its specific positioning in the aerospace industry\, Dassault Systèmes provides a different perspective to this challenge thanks to its 3DEXPERIENCE platform.\nYou will learn how a cost effective way to meet individual needs through design automation can provide the customer with maximum visual awareness to support cabin personalization in an optimal way. \nKEYNOTE SPEAKERS \nJohn Doud\,\nSoutheast Area Leader\,\nDassault Systèmes\nCEO\,\nDassault Systèmes Government Solutions (DSGS)\nJohn Doud is the Southeast Area Leader for Dassault Systèmes.  John’s primary responsibility in this role is to guide the company strategy in the Southeast.  His experience and leadership are critical to raise the 3DS profile in the area as well as direct opportunity development in all three of Dassault Systèmes’ channels.\nJohn also serves as CEO for the Dassault Systèmes Government Solutions (DSGS) organization.\nJohn joined Dassault Systèmes in 2006 to help create the mid-market sales channel.  Over the last ten years\, he has contributed in multiple roles to the significant growth of what is now called the Value Solutions channel.  He recently left the Value Solutions organization to assume the leadership role for the Government Solutions team.\nBefore joining Dassault Systèmes\, John was a Vice President of Sales in the Nortel Networks Wireless Division.\nHe also spent time with Enterasys Networks and as a lieutenant instructor at the US Navy Nuclear Power School.\nHe has a BSE in Mathematical Sciences from The Johns Hopkins University and an MSEE from the University of Central Florida. \nIsaac Benzaquen\,\nPassenger Experience Industry Solution Director\nDassault Systèmes\nIsaac has been in the Aircraft Interiors Industry for 6 years and currently holds the position as Director “Passenger Experience” at Dassault Systemes. This experience lead him to develop and deliver an innovative solution for Cabin Interior design to reduce time and cost in delivering custom cabins interiors while improving passenger experience. Isaac has over 30 years of experience and 25 years at Dassault Systemes working for Business Jet and VIP completion centers worldwide. \nSponsored by\nDASSAULT SYSTEMES & WOMBLE CARLYLE
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/airlines-passengers-translating-customer-needs-cabin-interior-design/
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161010T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161010T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T063525
CREATED:20160909T184736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160909T184736Z
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SUMMARY:National Monuments Foundation Women's Social Innovation Conference
DESCRIPTION:This preeminent event brings together powerful women in Atlanta to network\, celebrate women’s leadership\, and invest in programs that foster female empowerment. The luncheon keynote speaker\, Princess Khaliya\, will lead a panel discussion about the value of encouraging female entrepreneurship in order to promote community development. \nThe luncheon keynote speaker\, Princess Khaliya\, 2016 Middelthon-Candler Peace Prize recipient\, will engage in a conversation with our panelists about Georgia’s potential to be a national example by investing in women and projects that empower communities. The panel will use examples such as the revitalization of Vine City and Historic Mims Park to demonstrate the progress already happening in Atlanta. \nPanelists: Princess Khaliya Aga Khan\, Lisa Calhoun\, CEO Valor Ventures\, the first woman to launch a venture capital company in Georgia\, and Chiara Tilesi\, Film Producer and CEO of We Do It Together an internationally acclaimed non-profit film production company. \nLeading the conversation will be Atlanta’s own Monica Kaufman Pearson\, 2013 Middelthon-Candler Peace Prize recipient. Pearson will describe why investing in women’s economic empowerment is required for sustainable community development. Research shows that projects geared towards eradicating poverty and violence against women\, as well as encouraging female entrepreneurship are crucial in enacting transformational change in society. \nThey look forward to your participation and to hearing your ideas about the transformation projects happening in Atlanta and throughout Georgia. \nTickets can be purchased at: www.thenmf.org/luncheon\nLunch and complimentary valet will be provided for our guests.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/national-monuments-foundation-womens-social-innovation-conference/
LOCATION:Piedmont Driving Club\, 1215 Piedmont Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161013T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161013T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T063525
CREATED:20160912T124119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160912T124119Z
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SUMMARY:Costa Rica Inbound Trade Mission 2016
DESCRIPTION:Register for this inbound trade mission and join SUSTA for one-on-one meetings with pre-qualified Costa Rican retail and food service buyers. This unique opportunity will allow Southern US Companies\, both new and established exporters\, the opportunity to strengthen an already solid trading relation between nations and delve into the Costa Rican market in a more accessible and low cost manner. \nFee Includes: \n\nPre-arranged one-on-one meetings with Costa Rican buyers\nParticipants may also choose complimentary participation in the concurrent Mexico Inbound Mission.\nParticipants may choose to attend meetings in either: Oklahoma City\, OK; Richmond\, VA; or Atlanta\, GA.\n\nCost: $25
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/costa-rica-inbound-trade-mission-2016/
CATEGORIES:Business,Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161013T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161013T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T063525
CREATED:20160912T124012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160912T124012Z
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SUMMARY:Mexico Inbound Trade Mission 2016
DESCRIPTION:Register for this inbound trade mission and join SUSTA for one-on-one meetings with pre-qualified Mexican retail and food service buyers. This unique opportunity will allow Southern US Companies\, both new and established exporters\, the opportunity to strengthen an already solid trading relation between nations and delve into the Mexican market in a more accessible and low cost manner. \nFee Includes: \n\nPre-arranged one-on-one meetings with Mexican buyers\nParticipants may also choose complimentary participation in the concurrent Costa Rica Inbound Mission.\nParticipants may choose to attend meetings in either: Oklahoma City\, OK; Richmond\, VA; or Atlanta\, GA.\n\nCost: $25
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/mexico-inbound-trade-mission-2016/
CATEGORIES:Business,Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161018T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161024T235959
DTSTAMP:20260423T063525
CREATED:20160725T052533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160725T052533Z
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SUMMARY:Travel to Cuba with the Georgia Chamber
DESCRIPTION:This seven-day cultural excursion will offer attendees an unforgettable opportunity to enjoy the sights of Cuba\, participate in people-to-people discussions and unique interactions. From seeing Hemingway’s Pilar\, to lively meals in Old Havana\, to hand rolling cigars\, this is your chance to experience Cuba like never before! \nSpace is limited for this exciting opportunity\, and spots are going fast. The cost is $3\,699 which includes airfare from Miami\, first class accommodations\, all Cuban travel\, tours\, as well as most meals. \nLIMITED SPACE! Only two spots remaining for October and two for November!  \nLIMITED TIME! The deadline to register for October is July 20 and for November it is August 3. \n 
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/travel-cuba-georgia-chamber/
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161019T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T063525
CREATED:20161014T185808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161014T185808Z
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SUMMARY:Brexit When You Least Expect It: Implications for U.S.- Based Directors
DESCRIPTION:Join in for a conversation on Brexit’s implications for the United States. \nFeatured Speakers: \nJeremy Pilmore-Bedford\, Consul-General of the UK \nMary Shelton Rose\, PwC Brexit Response office leader \nLaurie Bowen\, CEO of Telecom Italia Sparkle \nAmbassador Charles Shapiro\, President\, World Affairs Council of Atlanta \nCost: \nNonmembers: $75 \nMembers: $50 \n 
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/brexit-least-expect-implications-u-s-based-directors/
CATEGORIES:Business,Diplomacy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161019T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161019T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T063525
CREATED:20160822T141954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160822T141954Z
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SUMMARY:12th Crystal Peach Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Crystal Peach Awards have historically recognized in Atlanta\, GA\, the most significant inbound and outbound investments to and from France and the Southeastern USA. \nAWARDS\nEconomic Development Award France\nEconomic Development Award Southeast\nFACC Award of Innovation \nNominees will be announced soon. \nAnnouncing Keynote Speaker\nAllen Proithis\nNorth America President SIGFOX \nSponsored by DASSAULT SYSTEMES
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/12th-crystal-peach-awards/
LOCATION:Georgia Tech Historic Academy of Medicine\, 875 W Peachtree St. NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309
CATEGORIES:Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161020T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161020T093000
DTSTAMP:20260423T063525
CREATED:20161004T205554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161004T205554Z
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SUMMARY:Company Tour at Swedish Company Elanders
DESCRIPTION:Join the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce\, Georgia and our Swedish corporate member\, Elanders\, for a special event at their facilities here in Georgia! \nLearn more about Elanders through a tour of both of their facilities followed by a presentation and Q&A in connection with a breakfast. \n– This event is free for all SACC-GA members\n– $10 for non-members \nMore information can be found on our website: http://www.sacc-georgia.org/th_event/company-tour-elanders/.\nRSVP by Friday\, October 14th
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/company-tour-swedish-company-elanders/
LOCATION:Emory University School of Law – Gambrell Hall\, 1301 Clifton Drive\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30322\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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GEO:33.7899311;-84.3200239
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161022T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T063525
CREATED:20161010T113959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161010T113959Z
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SUMMARY:Business Development Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:Imagine creating Brand Equity and not just Brand Recognition!!!\n1) Are you ready to get More out of your BRAND?\n2) Do you need to develop Profitable systems and processes?\n3) Do you need to increase the Demand for your Business? \nAttend the upcoming monthly 2 Day Intensive – Bootcamps!\nUpcoming?\nFriday October 21st and Saturday the 22nd @ 10:00am – 7:00pm both days \nWhere?\nAtlanta Georgia .. Complete Registration For Address \nThanks to our Sponsor by JLaws & Associates \nCourse Tuition includes: meals\, new press kit build out\, professional photo shoot\, power mastermind w/ speed coaching sessions and MORE! \nView Impact Branding Consulting via http://www.ImpactBrandingConsulting.com\nInquiries: Call 678-390-2681
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/business-development-bootcamp/
LOCATION:Regal Tara Cinemas 4\, 2345 Cheshire Bridge Road NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30324\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161024T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161024T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T063525
CREATED:20161010T132714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161010T132714Z
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SUMMARY:Insider's Look into Doing Business in Europe
DESCRIPTION:Please join DFK International member firms\, PSP – Germany\, CBW – United Kingdom\, and Bennett Thrasher – United States\, along with Arnall Golden Gregory\, the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern U.S. for an inside perspective on doing business in Europe. \n  \nRSVP by emailing rsvp@btcpa.net \n  \n\n\n\n8:00-8:30 AM\nRegistration and Networking\n\n\n8:30-8:45 AM\nWelcome Remarks by Tycho Stahl\, Arnall Golden Gregory and Scott Hazy\, Bennett Thrasher\n\n\n8:45-9:25 AM\nDoing Business in Europe: Let’s Start in Germany – Roland Graf\, PSP – Germany\n\n\n9:25-9:30 AM\nMichaela Schobert\, German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern U.S.\n\n\n9:30-10:15 AM\nBrexit: Uncertainty in the EU\, Opportunity for the UK – Peter Winter\, CBW – United Kingdom\n\n\n10:15-10:45 AM\nNetworking Break\n\n\n10:45-10:50 AM\nJohn Woodward\, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce\n\n\n10:50-11:30 AM\nPanel Discussion on U.S. Investment in Europe: Experiences and Insights – Moderated by Ben Miller\, Bennett Thrasher (Panelists include Tycho Stahl and Bob Dow\, AGG\, and James Parks and Anton Hayward\, Bennett Thrasher)\n\n\n11:30 AM\nAdjourn
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/insiders-look-business-europe/
LOCATION:Arnall Golden Gregory\, 171 17th Street NW\, Suite 2100\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30363\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
GEO:33.7915659;-84.3937732
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161025T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161025T134500
DTSTAMP:20260423T063525
CREATED:20161024T113641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161024T113641Z
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SUMMARY:Embracing Disruptive Technologies
DESCRIPTION:From Higher Education to the Financial Industries\, Hospitality Industries to Manufacturing\, companies around the world are striving to deliver a seamless\, immersive and fulfilling customer experience. However\, with the rapid pace of disruptive technologies being introduced\, industries are being transformed at an alarming rate. Only a select few have the ability to catch the wave\, and enable themselves to leverage and deliver a new innovative way of engaging customers. https://vimeo.com/185426680    \nLeaders from the world’s top technology firms — Huawei\, Videxio\, and Infosys — will discuss and demonstrate how to deliver hyper-connective\, immersive service. Please come and be inspired by these impressive business and technology leaders. The future of interactive customer engagement is here. Find out what it means for you. \nSpeakers: \n* Raymond Cheng\, President & CEO\, SoZo Solutions (Huawei VAP) \n* Karl Hantho\, President\, Videxio
 \n* Ameer Saithu\, AVP\, Infosys \n  \nOrganized by SAUPO for KSU Asian Studies Lecture Series\, this event is FREE and Open to the Public. No Registration is Required.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/embracing-disruptive-technologies/
LOCATION:Kennesaw State University\, Social Sciences Building Room 1021\, 402 Bartow Avenue \, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161026T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161026T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T063525
CREATED:20161003T113448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161003T113448Z
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SUMMARY:Lhoist presentation and beer tasting at the Abbey of the Holy Goats
DESCRIPTION:It is the time of year to combine business and pleasure. The BELGIAN AMERICAN Chamber of the South would like to invite you to a presentation of one of Belgian’s finest companies that have expanded across the world\, Lhoist. We are combining this with a wonderful taste experience at one of Georgia’s finest breweries. \nTanguy Triest\, VP & Managing Director East Lime Region at Lhoist North America\, Inc. will also be joining us to enlighten us more on the company. Lhoist is a Belgian limestone mining company that has been expanding in the United States since 1981. We will be hearing more about the history and expansion of the company and what is next for them. \nThe Abbey of the Holy Goats Brewery is the first all-female owned-brewery in Georgia that creates innovative Belgian-style beers. During your visit you will get a tour of the brewery and will be to taste the selection of beers on tap.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/lhoist-presentation-beer-tasting-abbey-holy-goats/
LOCATION:Abbey of the Holy Goats\, 4000 Northfield Way\, Roswell\, GA\, 30076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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