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SUMMARY:Colombia and the United States: Past Legacies and Future Challenges
DESCRIPTION:The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs\, alongside the School of Modern Languages and Spelman College\, is proud to host Daniel García-Peña Jaramillo\, the Ambassador of Colombia to the United States. The ambassador will join to share his experience\, the evolution and nature of the U.S.-Colombian relationship\, and the importance of peacebuilding.  \n\n\n\nThis talk is open to the public\, and seating is available on a first-come\, first-served basis.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDaniel García-Peña Jaramillo\, Ambassador of Colombia to the United States\nAmbassador Daniel García-Peña Jaramillo is a distinguished Colombian historian and academic with vast experience in peacebuilding\, international relations\, and journalism. He holds a Master’s degree in Latin American Political Studies from the National University of Colombia and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and History from Belmont Abbey College in the United States. \n\n\n\nSon of a Colombian diplomat\, he spent his childhood and adolescence in the United States. Upon returning to Colombia\, he taught for many years in the country’s most prestigious universities\, particularly the National University of Colombia\, where he has specialized in US History and Foreign Policy. His scholarly work also includes numerous publications on conflict resolution\, peace processes\, and political analysis\, underscoring his intellectual contributions to understanding and fostering peace. \n\n\n\nThroughout his illustrious career\, Ambassador García-Peña has held numerous positions that have significantly contributed to Colombia’s foreign policy. Notably\, from 2012 to 2015\, he served as the Consul General of Colombia in Paris\, where his tenure was marked by a deep engagement with the Colombian diaspora and efforts to promote Colombia’s cultural and economic interests in France.​Ambassador García-Peña’s extensive experience in peace processes is exemplified by his role as High Commissioner for Peace at the Presidency of the Republic of Colombia from 1995 to 1998. He has been instrumental in various capacities of peacebuilding\, including founding and directing Planeta Paz\, an organization dedicated to supporting grassroots participation in Colombia’s peace efforts.​His distinguished career in journalism as a columnist for El Espectador has earned him accolades\, including the prestigious Simón Bolívar Journalism Award for Best Column of the Year in 2011. His columns provide insightful analyses of Colombian politics and international affairs\, reflecting his deep understanding of global dynamics.​​​​ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/colombia-and-the-united-states-past-legacies-and-future-challenges/
LOCATION:Buckhead Room\, Exhibition Hall\, Georgia Tech\, 460 Fourth Street NW\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30332
CATEGORIES:Colombia,Defense,Democracy,Diplomacy,Geopolitics,International affairs,international relations,Policy,Politics
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SUMMARY:Tango After Dark at Rialto Center
DESCRIPTION:Direct from Buenos Aires\, Tango After Dark delivers an electrifying night of Argentine tango on the Rialto Stage. World tango champion German Cornejo leads a company of 10 dancers through exhilarating\, sensuous choreography accompanied by live music from two vocalists and seven musicians. Set to the music of tango legend Astor Piazzolla\, the performance fuses elegance\, rawness and explosive energy for a breathtaking celebration of dance. The perfect Valentine’s Day experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/tango-after-dark-at-rialto-center/
LOCATION:Rialto Center for the Arts\, 80 Forsyth Street NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Argentina,Dance,Rialto Center For The Arts
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SUMMARY:7th Annual Global Trade & Investment Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join Christopher N. Smith\, Attorney at Law\, Smith+Howard and Global Atlanta on February 19th for the Seventh Annual Statewide Global Trade and Investment Symposium in Macon\, where we’ll unpack the intricate connections between the state and the global economy. \n\n\n\nThe evening discussion and reception at Wesleyan College will feature leading voices from across the state representing the countries\, companies\, and industries underpinning job-creating investment and keeping Georgia undeniably connected beyond the U.S.’s borders. \n\n\n\nNow in its seventh year\, the symposium regularly attracts more than 100 registrants from all over the state to enjoy a night of networking and knowledge. \n\n\n\nSponsored by\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKatherine Raeymaekers\,Consul General of Belgium in Atlanta\nAs of August 1\, 2024\, Mrs. Katherine Raeymaekers has been appointed as Consul-General at the Belgian General Consulate in Atlanta\, Georgia\, USA\, covering 10 states in the South-East. \n\n\n\nAfter joining the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2008\, as a career diplomat\, she has served as Deputy Head of Mission at the Belgian Embassy in Sofia\, Bulgaria (2009-2013) and in Budapest\, Hungary (2013-2017). Prior to the USA she served as Political and Economic Counsellor at the Belgian Embassy in Rabat (2020-2024). \n\n\n\nBetween 2017 and 2020\, she served as counsellor at the Department for EuropeanCoordination within the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs\, responsible for matters related to transport\, telecom/digital and energy/green deal. \n\n\n\nShe holds a Master degree in Political Sciences – International Relations from the University of Ghent (2000)\, Belgium\, and followed post-graduates courses in Regional cooperation – Mercosur at the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina(2001-2003). \n\n\n\nShe is fluent in 6 languages: Dutch\, French\, English\, Spanish\, Italian and German. She also has some notions of Bulgarian and Hungarian. Beyond her professional pursuits\, Mme Raeymaekers likes to explore nature and the surroundings while hiking or biking. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJason Dunn\,Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County Development Authority\nJason Dunn has 10 + years of service with the Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County Development Authority.Since 2016\, his team has been successful in recruiting six new industries into Fitzgerald and has partnered with existing employers to add nearly 500\,000 SF in new industrial buildings\, filled over 500\,000 SF in vacant industrial buildings and procured over $250\,000\,000 + in capital investment\, all thewhile creating hundreds of new jobs.Prior to moving back to his hometown to lead the community’s economic revitalization\, Jason and hisfamily resided in Albany\, Georgia where he specialized in site selection and commercial real estatebrokerage for 18 years with one of southwest Georgia’s leading real estate brokerages. With a heart for community advocacy\, he was part of the team that helped establish Albany’s Lily Pad Sexual Assault and Nursing Examination Center and currently chairs the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Georgia’s Board.Dunn is the incoming Secretary/Treasurer for the Georgia Economic Developer’s Association\, vice-chairfor the Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s Rural Prosperity Council\, is the board chair for the FitzgeraldHigh School College and Career Academy\, and incoming board chair for South Georgia LEADs.Jason and his wife Dana recently celebrated 25 years of marriage. The couple have two children\, Jacob (23) a production leader for Lippert Components’ Fitzgerald facility and Jenna (21)\, a senior majoring inCommunications at the University of Georgia. Go Dawgs! Dunn is an avid reader\, an even betterfisherman\, and enjoys tending his vineyard\, teaching a men’s Sunday School class\, and being thebroadcast voice of the Fitzgerald High School Purple Hurricane Baseball team. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmber Bentley\,Executive Director\, Georgia Aerospace & Defense Alliance\nEmber Bentley serves as Executive Director of the Georgia Aerospace & Defense Alliance and Vice President for External Relations at Mercer University. \n\n\n\nPreviously\, Ember was Chief of Staff and Vice President for External Affairs at Middle Georgia State University\, home to Georgia’s flagship School of Aviation. Her prior experience includes serving as Executive Director of the Georgia Forestry Foundation\, Deputy Commissioner for International Relations at the Georgia Department of Economic Development\, and Special Assistant to First Lady Sandra Deal. \n\n\n\nEmber is actively engaged in civic and professional leadership across the state. She serves on the boards of the Georgia Forestry Commission\, Georgia Humanities Council\, Jekyll Island Foundation\, Macon-Bibb Industrial Authority\, and Stratford Academy. She is also a member of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s Rural Prosperity Council and Government Affairs Council\, as well as the Protocol and Diplomacy International Protocol Officers Association. \n\n\n\nA graduate of Leadership Georgia\, Protocol Partners\, and the Georgia Academy for Economic Development. Ember holds a bachelor’s degree from Shorter College and a master’s degree in Public Administration with a focus on Public Policy from Georgia College & State University. \n\n\n\nShe and her husband\, Will\, live in Macon with their two daughters and are active members of North Macon Presbyterian Church. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrew Capezzuto\,Director of Corporate Affairs\, Rivian\nAndrew Capezzuto is the Director of Corporate Affairs for Rivian. Serving on Rivian’s Legal and Public Policy Team\, Andrew leads a team that is responsible for pursuing financial and tax incentive programs\, overseeing licensing for Rivian’s service centers and spaces\, and driving community engagement and thought leadership activities.Andrew previously served as both the Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel at the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) where he oversaw strategic planning and legal matters\, including negotiating incentive contracts with companies locating or expanding in Georgia. Prior to his work at GDEcD\, he was an attorney in the commercial litigation division of Greenberg Traurig\, LLP. Andrew received law degree from the University of Mississippi School of Law\, with honors\, and his undergraduate degree in business from the University of Georgia.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/7th-annual-global-trade-investment-symposium/
LOCATION:Wesleyan College Pierce Chapel\, 4760 Forsyth Rd\, Macon\, GA\, 31210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Asia,Canada,Caribbean,Economic Development,Europe,Export,Featured,Foreign Direct Investment,Latin America,Logistics,Manufacturing,Middle East / North Africa,Networking,Supply Chain,Symposium,Technology,Trade
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SUMMARY:Out with IEEPA\, The Section 122 Switcharoo
DESCRIPTION:As U.S. tariff policy isn’t done being the center of attention in 2026\, Green Worldwide Shipping will host a focused briefing on the transition away from IEEPA-based duty collection and the implementation of a temporary import surcharge under Section 122\, including what this means for entry strategy\, exemptions\, and compliance planning. \n\n\n\nPresented by Kate Rayer\, LCB\, CCS\, Vice President\, Regulatory Services\, this session will walk through the legal authorities that drive today’s tariff actions\, the practical implications of Section 122 replacing IEEPA tariffs\, and the “right now” decisions importers may need to make around timing\, in-transit treatment\, and origin-specific outcomes. \n\n\n\nThis webinar is approved for 1 CCS/MCS\, LCB credit with the NCBFAA Educational Institute (NEI). \n\n\n\nIN THIS WEBINAR:• IEEPA vs. Section 122: what’s changing and when — including how reciprocal-rate structures and exclusions may carry forward• Country-specific trade considerations and planning points for key origins (including USMCA treatment for Canada/Mexico and open questions impacting certain partners)• Transshipment enforcement exposure and elevated duty risk scenarios• Section 232 and Section 301 context — how other tariff tools can continue to apply alongside newer measures• IEEPA legal developments and refund uncertainty — what is known today\, what remains unresolved\, and what importers can do to prepare• Entry timelines\, liquidation\, PSCs\, and protests — a practical refresher on deadlines and correction mechanisms that matter in fast-moving tariff environments• Importer readiness checklist — documentation\, data\, and internal coordination steps to support future action \n\n\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND:• Importers and international shippers navigating elevated duty exposure• Trade compliance\, customs\, and procurement teams• Finance\, operations\, and supply chain leadership• Anyone responsible for entry timing\, brokerage strategy\, or tariff planning \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/out-with-ieepa-the-section-122-swticharoo/
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