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SUMMARY:North Metro International Investment Roundtable and Factory Tour 
DESCRIPTION:From tariffs\, unsteady alliances and visa restrictions to war in the Middle East\, international investors looking to boost their presence in the U.S. are facing an unpredictable geopolitical environment\, fraught with rising costs and shifting policies. \n\n\n\nStill\, many are overcoming turbulence to find a soft landing in the U.S.\, whose inertia as the world’s largest economy remains strong despite dings to its global reputation.  \n\n\n\nWith the SelectUSA Summit coming up in May\, Global Atlanta is convening international companies from the north metro area for a roundtable aimed at achieving deeper understanding about the challenges and opportunities they face when setting up shop in the U.S. — and how their host communities can better support them.  \n\n\n\nThis breakfast spotlight on global investors is organized by Global Atlanta\, sponsored by The Manely Firm and supported in part by the Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce\, with CEO Alex Warner slated to give opening remarks.  \n\n\n\nKamstrup\, the Danish investor hosting the event\, is offering an optional factory tour after the discussion concludes.  \n\n\n\nSponsored by:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCompanies will discuss: \n\n\n\n\nFactors driving north-metro expansions\n\n\n\nPlanning for trade turbulence and overall economic uncertainty\n\n\n\nWorkforce issues\, from immigration to local hiring\n\n\n\nOngoing plans and how the community can support growth \n\n\n\n\nOpening remarks:  \n\n\n\n\nKourtney Bernard-Rance\, Managing Attorney\, Cumming Office\, The Manely Firm \n\n\n\n\n\nAlex Warner\, President and CEO\, Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce \n\n\n\n\nPanel moderated by Global Atlanta’s Trevor Williams:  \n\n\n\n\nBruce Bharat\, VP of Product Management\, Kamstrup\n\n\n\nRalph Skalleburg\, Owner\, Skaltek\n\n\n\nBernd Deffland\, DBA\, CPA President and CEO\, Dieffenbacher USA\n\n\n\n\nWho should come:\n\n\n\n\nBinational chamber leaders and members\n\n\n\nExecutives and team members from globally oriented firms in tech\, manufacturing and beyond\n\n\n\nService-providers looking to deepen understanding of client needs\n\n\n\nEconomic development leaders aiming to better serve inbound investors \n\n\n\nAcademics or HR pros aiming to improve workforce preparation
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/north-metro-international-investment-roundtable-and-factory-tour/
LOCATION:Kamstrup Water Metering\, 2855 Forsyth Commerce Way #200\, Cumming\, Georgia\, 30040
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SUMMARY:Hong Kong and Beyond: Expanding Your Reach Across Asia
DESCRIPTION:Join for an in-depth program exploring how Hong Kong serves as a strategic gateway to Asia and a launchpad for growth across the Indo-Pacific region. Positioned at the heart of global trade routes and international finance\, Hong Kong continues to offer dynamic access to Mainland China\, Southeast Asia\, and beyond. \n\n\n\nThis forum brings together business leaders\, trade experts\, and academic partners to offer a comprehensive look at how companies can leverage Hong Kong’s global connectivity\, financial infrastructure\, and strategic location to expand their footprint in one of the world’s most dynamic economic regions. \n\n\n\nSpeakers will address practical market entry strategies\, sector-specific export potential\, and the advantages of leveraging Hong Kong’s connectivity to Southeast Asia. The discussion will also examine potential challenges and provide guidance on mitigating risk while building long-term resilience. In addition\, experts will outline foreign direct investment (FDI) trends\, partnership opportunities\, and the policy landscape shaping investment flows. \n\n\n\nPanelists\n\n\n\n\nYi Xie\, Head of Investment Promotion\, InvestHK\n\n\n\nZaheer Faruqi\, CEO\, Aventure Aviation\n\n\n\nWendy Lu\, Tax Partner\, International Services\, Aprio\n\n\n\nMichael Chen\, Co-President\, Hong Kong U.S. Business Assoc. of Atlanta\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Information
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/hong-kong-beyond-expanding-your-reach-across-asia/
LOCATION:Cobb Chamber of Commerce\, 1100 Circle 75 Parkway Suite 1000\, Atlanta\, 30339\, Georgia
CATEGORIES:Business,China,Economics,Finance,Foreign Direct Investment,Investment,Trade
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