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SUMMARY:FEAST: We Love Buford Highway Fundraising Event
DESCRIPTION:Join We Love Buford Highway for FEAST\, We Love Buford Highway’s inaugural signature event for an evening full of flavors\, experience\, art\, stories\, and tradition. The specially curated event takes place at Factory Atlanta\, owned and operated by a local family-owned business.  \n\n\n\nFunds raised go directly into We Love Buford Highway’s work and mission to preserve the multicultural identity of Atlanta’s Buford Highway through community well being\, small business support\, youth empowerment\, arts & culture\, and storytelling archives. \n\n\n\nBuford Highway has long been a gathering place for diverse communities\, and our work is to ensure that its identity is not only celebrated but actively preserved. This event will shine a light on the stories\, struggles\, and successes of the people who have made Buford Highway a unique and vibrant part of Atlanta.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/feast-we-love-buford-highway-fundraising-event-3/
LOCATION:Feast\, 5616 New Peachtree Road\, Chamblee\, Georgia\, 30341
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SUMMARY:Captains of Industry Weekend
DESCRIPTION:From August 22–24\, 2025\, the prestigious Captains of Industry Weekend returns to the Four Seasons Hotel in Atlanta\, convening an elite and diverse roster of global business leaders\, policymakers\, philanthropists\, and innovators for a high-impact\, multi-day experience. Designed to drive cross-sector collaboration\, investment\, and community-centered impact\, the weekend is strategically positioned ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 to spotlight Atlanta’s role as a dynamic epicenter for international commerce and cultural exchange.  \n\n\n\nHosted annually\, the event is produced by the Caribbean American Cultural Arts Foundation and has become one of the most anticipated convenings for the African-American\, Caribbean\, and Latin American diasporas.  \n\n\n\nA Weekend of Purpose\, Innovation\, and Legacy  \n\n\n\nThe Captains of Industry Weekend features four cornerstone experiences:  \n\n\n\n● International Business Summit (August 22\, 8 AM–5 PM): A premier global forum with thought leaders and industry experts in fintech\, infrastructure\, sustainability\, and global trade. This summit will promote cross-border partnerships and support the advancement of small and minority-owned enterprises across international markets.  \n\n\n\n● Innovation & Investment Roundtables: Curated sessions that encourage actionable dialogue and investments in public-private partnerships and diaspora-led business growth.  \n\n\n\n● Captains of Industry Gala (August 23\, 6 PM–11 PM): A formal evening event honoring distinguished leaders who exemplify resilience\, economic impact\, and community investment. The gala features keynote remarks\, entertainment\, and a charitable giving component supporting education and equity.  \n\n\n\n● Cultural & Community Engagement Events (August 21): Celebrating Atlanta’s heritage and entrepreneurial spirit through city tours\, artist showcases\, and STEAM-focused outreach programs in collaboration with U.S.\, Caribbean\, and Latin American universities and schools.  \n\n\n\nThis year’s summit will welcome speakers and delegates from across the U.S.\, Caribbean\, and Latin America — each contributing unique insights into building resilient economies\, empowering marginalized communities\, and fostering innovation through cultural capital. “This weekend is about more than honoring leaders — it’s about creating a legacy of economic inclusion and global collaboration\,” said Michael Thomas\, Chairman of the Caribbean American Cultural Arts Foundation. “As we look toward the FIFA Games and beyond\, Atlanta has a unique opportunity to serve as a global hub for diaspora innovation\, and this gathering is a critical step in building those bridges.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/captains-of-industry-weekend/
LOCATION:Four Seasons Hotel\, 75 14th St NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 Japan-America Society Annual Dinner Gala Featuring Mayors of Atlanta and Fukuoka
DESCRIPTION:As a part of its summer tradition\, the Japan-America Society of Georgia will be celebrating its 45th Anniversary and the 20th Anniversary of the Atlanta-Fukuoka Sister City Relationship at the 2025 Annual Dinner Gala on Thursday\, August 21\, 2025\, at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. \n\n\n\nThe Annual Dinner Gala will bring together an audience of approximately 280 prominent guests\, including executives from Japanese and Georgia-based companies\, civic leaders\, and representatives from the international community. Among the invited guests are Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and Fukuoka Mayor Sōichirō Takashima\, who will be joining the JASG in celebration of the special bond the two cities share. \n\n\n\nRSVP Deadline: Thursday\, August 14\, 2025 \n\n\n\nInvited Special Guest\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTakashima Sōichirō\, Mayor of Fukuoka City \nTakashima Sōichirō is the mayor of Fukuoka City\, elected in 2010 at the age of 36. Originally from Ōita Prefecture\, he began his professional career in television before joining the civil service. Takashima was re-elected in 2014\, 2018\, and 2022—each time receiving the highest number of votes in the history of Fukuoka City’s mayoral elections—and is now serving his fourth term. He has implemented a variety of policies based on the city’s core management strategy: “Creating a virtuous cycle of urban growth and improved quality of life.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2025-jasg-annual-dinner-gala/
LOCATION:Atlanta Botanical Garden\, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States
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