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SUMMARY:U.S.-Mexico Trade Business Breakfast with the LACC: Tariffs and Upcoming Review of the USMCA
DESCRIPTION:Get ahead of the curve in North American trade policy! \n\n\n\nJoin the Latin American Chamber of Commerce (LACC) of Georgia for an in-depth discussion on the evolving trade landscape affecting the United States – Mexico trade relationship and the future of the United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA). With a formal review of the USMCA on the horizon\, this timely event will unpack key issues around tariffs\, compliance challenges\, and the future of trade between the United States and Mexico.  \n\n\n\nKeynote Speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiego Marroquín Bitar\, Inaugural Bersin-Foster North America Scholar\, Wilson Center\nDiego Marroquín Bitar is the Inaugural Bersin-Foster North America Scholar at the Woodrow Wilson Center and the driving force behind their North America research agenda. He co-founded the North America Project at the US-Mexico Foundation and the non-profit North America 3.0. \n\n\n\nAs a think-tanker\, Diego specializes in North American trade\, investment\, energy integration\, labor mobility\, and US-Mexico relations. His insights are frequently featured in publications such as Bloomberg\, El Universal\, Foreign Affairs\, NPR\, Politico\, Reforma\, The Hill\, The New York Times\, The Economist\, and The Financial Times. Before joining the Wilson Center\, Diego worked as a Senior Researcher at the Brookings Institution\, a Fellow at the US-Mexico Foundation\, and a Consultant at The Economist Intelligence Unit. He created the Brookings USMCA Tracker and Scorecard. Diego received his  BA from ITAM in Mexico City and earned his Masters in Public Policy from Georgetown University\, where he was honored with the Global Leadership Award. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFireside Chat Panelists\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJim Reed\, President\, YKK Corporation of America\nJim Reed is President of YKK Corporation of America\, the parent company of the YKK Americas Group. In this role\, he is responsible for YKK’s operations in the Western Hemisphere\, which consist of 19 dynamic operating companies spanning six time zones in Canada\, the United States\, Mexico\, Central America\, Colombia\, Brazil\, Argentina and Chile.  \n\n\n\nPrior to becoming President\, Jim served as YKK’s Chief Legal Counsel. Prior to joining YKK\, Jim was in-house counsel for Georgia-Pacific\, LLC and also served as managing director of intellectual property licensing for BellSouth (and later AT&T).  He was also an associate with Troutman Sanders LLP in Atlanta\, Georgia.   \n\n\n\nJim currently chairs the board of the World Affairs Council of Atlanta and serves on the boards of the Atlanta Rotary Club\, the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO)\, and the Japan-America Society of Georgia\, as well as The Carter Center Board of Councilors.  \n\n\n\nA graduate of the University of Virginia and the University of Georgia School of Law\, he lives in Marietta\, Georgia\, with his wife\, Sheri\, and their three children. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarek Brabec\, Operations Manager\, ALBAform\nMarek Brabec is an Operations Manager at ALBAform\, with extensive experience in manufacturing and management within the automotive sector. In his role\, Marek oversees the company’s middle management and plays a key role in ensuring that key performance indicators (KPIs) are consistently met. Beyond day-to-day operations\, Marek is instrumental in shaping the company’s medium- to long-term strategic vision. He is deeply involved in strategic planning\, including goal setting\, pricing policies\, budgeting\, capacity calculations\, and human resource planning. Additionally\, he fosters strong business relationships with key partners\, working closely with top management to drive sustainable growth and operational excellence. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJonathan Picard\, General Counsel\, East West Manufacturing\nAs General Counsel of East West Manufacturing\, Jonathan Picard is responsible for planning and directing all aspects of the company’s legal affairs. Jonathan is responsible for all commercial legal and dispute matters for the company globally and supports our team in managing and advising legal matters across all functions. \n\n\n\nPrior to joining East West\, Jonathan served as the North American legal director for a global manufacturing company in the food and beverage packaging industry. Previously\, he was a partner at the global law firm\, Squire Patton Boggs\, representing public and private companies in corporate and commercial matters (including M&A transactions\, joint ventures\, investments and divestures\, as well as a wide variety of corporate and commercial transactions). \n\n\n\nJonathan holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida\, a juris doctorate from Florida State University College of Law\, and an LLM in Taxation from New York University School of Law. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy Attend?\n\n\n\n\nGain insights into potential changes to the USMCA \n\n\n\nUnderstand current and future tariff impacts on your industry \n\n\n\nConnect with trade professionals and government officials \n\n\n\nPrepare your business for what’s next in North American Trade \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/7147878/
LOCATION:The 1818 Club\, 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway\, Duluth\, GA\, 30097\, United States
CATEGORIES:Canada,Economic Development,Economic Forecasting,Economics,Featured,Geopolitics,Import,Industry,International Markets,international relations,Latin America,Manufacturing,Mexico,North America,Policy,Trade
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SUMMARY:La Candela Flamenco: Hispanic Heritage Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Hispanic Heritage Celebration: Exploring Shared Rhythms of Spain and Latin America \n\n\n\nFor the third year in a row\, La Candela Flamenco presents its biggest show of the year—join this Atlanta tradition! \n\n\n\nGuided by a storyteller\, this captivating performance draws the audience into the vibrant world of flamenco\, uncovering its roots in Spain and the Latin American influences that have shaped its evolution. Featuring New York City–based flamenco guitarist Ricardito Sánchez\, along with dynamic dance\, evocative music\, and engaging narration\, the show highlights flamenco’s ability to transcend borders\, reflecting the interconnectedness of cultures and the exchange of artistic traditions. Audiences are invited to experience the rhythm\, passion\, and emotion of flamenco while reflecting on its complex histories and shared cultural threads that continue to inspire and resonate today. \n\n\n\nIP: $75 (Must be purchased via our fiscal sponsor Fractured Atlas) – Evening show only! \n\n\n\nVIP tickets include front-row seating\, a celebratory toast\, and an exclusive meet-and-greet with the artists  \n\n\n\n2:00PM Matinee \n\n\n\n6:30PM Main Show \n\n\n\nFeatured Performers:Ania La Candela – DanceTeodora Stoyanova – FluteRicardito Sánchez – GuitarTony Castillo – PianoDave Holland – Storytelling\, Drums & PercussionJuan Solas Machado – Cajón \n\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/la-candela-flamenco-hispanic-heritage-celebration/
LOCATION:Emory University Performing Arts Studio\, 1804 N Decatur Rd.\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Dance,Latin America,Mexico,Music,Spain
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SUMMARY:Culture need not be spooky: The Skeletons in the Closet — Fear\, Silence\, and Cultural Taboos
DESCRIPTION:Every global team has a few skeletons in the closet. Unspoken assumptions. Awkward silences. “We thought they meant yes.” These moments are not spooky. They are predictable. And expensive. \n\n\n\nOn Tuesday\, October 28 in Atlanta\, GA\, The Culture Mastery is hosting a fast-moving\, hands-on workshop: \n\n\n\nWhat you will walk away with:\n\n\n\n\nIdentify your cultural values and how they play out in meetings\, emails\, and decisions\n\n\n\nCompare U.S. norms with key partners in Germany\, Mexico\, India\, or Nigeria\n\n\n\nSee how culture impacts every area of business from timelines to risk to hierarchy\n\n\n\nA set of tips and strategies you can apply the next day for smoother collaboration and sustainable growth across borders\n\n\n\n\nWhat this session will help you avoid:\n\n\n\n\nReal-life costly culture clashes that blow up projects\n\n\n\nIgnoring the gap between intention and interpretation\n\n\n\nFalse similarity assumptions that derail trust\n\n\n\nThe painful embarrassment of miscommunication in front of clients and leadership\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend:\n\n\n\nLeaders in international roles\, sales and sourcing\, HR and L&D\, project managers\, and anyone who has to get results with people who do not think or decide like you. \n\n\n\nWhy now:\n\n\n\nOctober is a good time to de-risk Q4 interactions and plan 2026. One day with your team can save months of “lost in translation.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/fear-silence-and-cultural-taboos/
LOCATION:Atlanta\, Atlanta\, Georgia
CATEGORIES:Business,Culture,Germany,India,Mexico,Nigeria
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SUMMARY:World Chamber of Commerce Holiday Celebration At Cirque Du Soleil “Luzia”
DESCRIPTION:Poetically guided by light (‘luz’ in Spanish) and rain (‘lluvia’)\, LUZIA chronicles the encounters of a parachuted traveler with the culture\, nature and mythology of a dreamlike land inhabited by a mystifying menagerie of characters. LUZIA enchants by artistically incorporating water into the acrobatic presentation – a first for a Cirque du Soleil touring production. \n\n\n\nEmbark on a journey into the colorful and fantastical world of LUZIA\, set in a make-believe Mexico\, where you will be treated to stunning visual surprises and breathtaking acrobatic performances. LUZIA deftly guides you through the locations\, people\, and sounds of both classical and contemporary Mexico\, taking you from urban locations like an old movie set and a smoke-filled dance hall to the beach and barren desert. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/cirque-du-soleil-luzia/
LOCATION:Under the Big Top\, Atlantic Station\, 241 20th Street NW\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30363\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Mexico
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SUMMARY:Tierra de Ensueño Tequila Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Ancestral Bottle Shop + Market is Atlanta’s first curated bottle shop highlighting the best of Agave & Mexican spirits. \n\n\n\nTheir last tasting tequila tasting of the year with Tierra de Ensueño! Together\, they will be hosting Chris\, their brand ambassador\, to the shop as they sip on this year release of their first batch REPOSADO. They will also try some of their blanco from their current line up.  \n\n\n\nAs part of their educational series\, these classes will be free to attend and attendees must be 21 years old or older in order to partake. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/tierra-de-ensueno-tequila-tasting/
LOCATION:Ancestral Bottle Shop + Market\, 950 West Marietta Street\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30318
CATEGORIES:Drink,Mexico
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SUMMARY:French Tech Night at the Cirque du Soleil
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an evening where art and technology converge in spectacular fashion. The French Tech community is invited to an exceptional night featuring the breathtaking Cirque du Soleil show\, LUZIA. \n\n\n\nThis performance is a stunning\, dream-like journey through an imaginary Mexico\, incorporating the magic of rain and water on stage for the first time in a touring show. \n\n\n\nBest of all\, your ticket includes access to a unique and exceptional post-show talk with the Cirque du Soleil technical team. \n\n\n\nThis exclusive session will give you a rare\, behind-the-scenes look at the cutting-edge technology\, complex engineering\, and technical ingenuity required to bring the show’s most incredible feats and stage effects – including the spectacular rain curtain – to life. \n\n\n\nIt’s a must-attend event for anyone passionate about innovation and the arts. \n\n\n\nLimited tickets are still available\, so secure your spot now to guarantee your participation in this special evening of networking and entertainment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/french-tech-night-at-the-cirque-du-soleil-2/
LOCATION:Cirque du Soleil\, 241 20th Street\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30363
CATEGORIES:Mexico
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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/
LOCATION:Virtual event
CATEGORIES:Canada,Featured,Finance,Import,Mexico,Supply Chain,Trade
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SUMMARY:The Future of North American Trade Relations
DESCRIPTION:The Sam Nunn School is proud to present “The Future of North American Trade Relations\,” an event featuring American\, Canadian\, and Mexican views on the state of play of North American trade. In the run-up to the review of the US-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) agreement in the summer\, this half-day symposium takes stock of the stakes\, issues\, and prospects of the review.  \n\n\n\nThe event will feature a keynote address from Sonny Perdue\, Chancellor of the University System of Georgia\, former Governor of Georgia\, and former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. Chancellor Perdue was a staunch advocate for the USMCA and championed its passing as a large victory for American farmers.  \n\n\n\nThere will also be a panel discussion offering the national perspectives on the trade agreement and what the future of trade between the three nations may look like. \n\n\n\nPanelists\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSonny PerdueChancellor of the University System of Georgia\, former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture\, and former Governor of Georgia\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaxby ChamblissPartner at DLA Piper\, Former U.S. Senator for Georgia\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAntonio Ortiz-MenaCEO of AOM Advisors and Chair of the USMCA Committee for Mexico’s Foreign Trade Council (COMCE)\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLouise BlaisAssociate at the Pendleton Group and Special Senior Advisor\, International Affairs\, to the Business Council of Canada and the QG100 in Quebec\, former Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations for Canada\, and former Consul General for Canada in Atlanta\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nMore Information\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/the-future-of-north-american-trade-relations/
LOCATION:Georgia Tech Alumni House\, Griffin Ballroom\, 190 North Ave. NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Canada,Economics,Education,Featured,Foreign Direct Investment,Investment,Mexico,North America,Trade
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SUMMARY:Breakfast Briefing with Mexico's Ambassador to the United States
DESCRIPTION:Join for an exclusive conversation with the Ambassador of Mexico on the evolving and multifaceted relationship between the United States and Mexico. This session will explore key dimensions of bilateral cooperation—including diplomacy\, security\, cultural ties\, migration\, and economic integration—at a pivotal moment for both nations.  \n\n\n\nAs the upcoming review of the USMCA trade agreement approaches\, the Ambassador will offer a broader context on how bilateral collaboration shapes regional stability\, shared prosperity\, and the future of North America. \n\n\n\nKey themes include: \n\n\n\n\nThe strategic importance of the U.S.-Mexico bilateral partnership\n\n\n\nDiplomatic and political cooperation between the two nations\n\n\n\nEconomic integration and regional competitiveness\n\n\n\nCultural and community ties shaping cross-border collaboration \n\n\n\nThe role of the USMCA review within a broader diplomatic landscape\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEsteban Moctezuma BarragánAmbassador of Mexico to the United States of America\nPublic Service:Secretary of Public Education (2018–2021);Secretary of Social Development (1998–1999); Senator of the Republic (1997–1998); Secretary of the Interior (1994–1995); Undersecretary of Educational Planning and Coordination (1993–1994); Chief AdministrativeOfficer of the Secretariat of Public Education (1992–1993); Chief Administrative Officer of the Secretariat of Programming and Budget (1988–1992); Secretary of Administration of the Government of the State of Sinaloa (1987–1988)\, among other roles.Academic Degrees:● Bachelor’s in Economics. National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)● Master’s in Development. University of Cambridge\, United Kingdom● Diploma in Regional Development. Tokyo\, Japan● Honorary Doctorate. University of Sciences and Arts of ChiapasCivil Society Involvement:President of the Board of Trustees of the National Institute of Public Health (2011–2015);Member of the Assembly of the National Council to Prevent Discrimination (2013–2017);President of “Social Commitment for the Quality and Equity of Education”; Executive President of Fundación Azteca (2001–2018); Promoter of the Esperanza Azteca Youth and Children’s Symphony Orchestra System (2009–2018); Mentor for “Young Leaders of Excellence” through Bicentennial Generation Scholarships (2010–2018); Advocate for the “Long Live the Lacandon Jungle!” natural conservation program (2004–2018); Leader of the “Let’s Clean Up Our Mexico” campaign (2009–2018); Member of the Board of the Mexican Health Foundation (2004–2018). \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/breakfast-briefing-with-mexicos-ambassdor-to-the-united-states/
LOCATION:The 1818 Club\, 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway\, Duluth\, GA\, 30097\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diplomacy,Economics,Featured,Immigration,Latin America,Mexico,Policy,Security
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SUMMARY:Operating In Mexico: Practical Risk Intelligence for U.S. Exporters and Investors
DESCRIPTION:As the United States’ largest trading partner\, Mexico remains a critical market for U.S. exporters across advanced manufacturing\, ICT\, healthcare\, energy\, infrastructure\, and logistics. While commercial opportunities are significant\, long-term success requires a clear understanding of Mexico’s evolving security\, regulatory\, and operational landscape. \n\n\n\nJoin the U.S. Commercial Service for a practical\, executive-level webinar designed to help U.S. companies assess risk\, strengthen compliance frameworks\, and operate confidently in Mexico. \n\n\n\nExperts from Control Risks will share real-world insights drawn from on-the-ground experience supporting multinational firms throughout Mexico. This session will examine state-level security dynamics\, third-party and distributor due diligence\, public procurement integrity\, supply-chain risk exposure\, and crisis preparedness. \n\n\n\nParticipants will gain actionable guidance on how to: \n\n\n\n\nConduct enhanced due diligence on Mexican partners and acquisition targets\n\n\n\nEvaluate regional security and supply-chain vulnerabilities\n\n\n\nPrepare for crisis scenarios\, including operational disruptions\n\n\n\nAlign internal compliance frameworks for both U.S. and Mexican regulatory expectations\n\n\n\nStrengthen internal controls before challenges arise\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/operating-in-mexico-practical-risk-intelligence-for-u-s-exporters-and-investors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Energy,Export,Logistics,Manufacturing,Mexico,Security,Supply Chain,Trade
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SUMMARY:ICE Age: FIFA\, Human Rights\, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup
DESCRIPTION:The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs is proud to announce ICE Age: FIFA\, Human Rights\, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Dr. Adam Beissel\, Associate Professor of Sport Leadership and Management at Miami University (OH). This talk is part of the Soccer\, Politics and Society Speaker Series\, a collaboration between Dr. Kirk Bowman from the Nunn School and Dr. Cas Mudde at the University of Georgia. This event is made possible by support from the Soccer\, Community\, Innovation\, and Politics (SCIP) VIP. \n\n\n\nDr. Beissel’s current research project critically examines the geopolitical economy of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup jointly hosted in Mexico\, Canada\, and the United States. He has authored several journal article manuscripts and refereed book chapters that explore the cultural\, political\, and economic issues and concerns that emerged through the bidding process and in the lead-up to the event’s hosting. He plans to conduct ethnographic fieldwork throughout the tournament in Summer 2026 for a series of additional journal articles and book chapters\, eventually culminating in a research book on the event. \n\n\n\nPreviously\, he led an interdisciplinary research project critically examining the cultural and political economies of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup held in Australia and New Zealand. In 2023\, he published a co-edited monograph\, The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup: Politics\, Representation\, and Management in the Routledge Series on Women\, Sport\, and Physical Activity (with Verity Postlethwaite\, Andrew Grainger\, and Julie Brice). \n\n\n\nThe World Cup is only a few short months away\, and this talk promises to be one you will not want to miss! This event is open to the public\, and no registration is required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/ice-age-fifa-human-rights-and-the-2026-fifa-world-cup/
LOCATION:Buckhead Room\, Exhibition Hall\, Georgia Tech\, 460 Fourth Street NW\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30332
CATEGORIES:Canada,Economics,Geopolitics,Innovation,Mexico,Politics,World Cup
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SUMMARY:Mexico Economic Business Mission
DESCRIPTION:The Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce invites business leaders to participate in the Mexico City Economic Business Mission. This mission brings together professionals interested in strengthening international connections through commerce\, collaboration\, and cultural engagement. \n\n\n\nParticipants will take part in a structured program designed to foster relationship-building and cross-border business dialogue in Mexico City.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Info and Registration
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/mx-economic-mission-trip-information-session/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Business,Culture,E-Commerce,Economics,Mexico
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SUMMARY:Gateway to Exports: 2026 Mexico Trade Mission
DESCRIPTION:The Georgia Department of Economic Development is pleased to invite you to take part in a business development trade mission to Mexico. Mexico offers growing opportunities across a variety of sectors and represents a strategic gateway to Latin America. \n\n\n\nIn 2024\, Georgia’s exports to Mexico totaled $6.4 billion\, making Mexico the state’s 2nd-largest export market. The mission will feature tailored B2B matchmaking\, in-country support\, opportunities to explore new supply chain connections\, and engagement with Latin American industry leaders and market experts. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions or would like more information\, please contact Acaria Francis at afrancis@georgia.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo apply\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/gateway-to-exports-2026-mexico-trade-mission/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Economics,Industry,Latin America,Mexico
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SUMMARY:Consular Conversations: Mexico
DESCRIPTION:Join Global Atlanta on May 26 for the next interview in the Consular Conversations series presented by Miller & Martin PLLC and hosted by the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce\, featuring Rafael Laveaga\, Consul General of Mexico in Atlanta. \n\n\n\nThe discussion will include a one-on-one interview with the Global Atlanta Managing Editor\, Trevor Williams\, followed by a moderated audience Q&A. \n\n\n\nOur Featured Speaker:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRafael Laveaga\,Consul General of Mexico in Atlanta\nRafael Laveaga Rendón is the Consul General of Mexico in Atlanta\, a position he has held since 2025\, overseeing Georgia\, Alabama\, and eastern Tennessee. A career diplomat with more than 30 years of service and a member of the Mexican Foreign Service since 2001\, he holds the rank of Minister and has extensive experience in foreign policy\, consular protection\, national security\, and strategic communication. \n\n\n\nPrior to his current role\, he served as Head of the Consular Section at the Embassy of Mexico in the United States\, where he led efforts to provide documentation and assistance to hundreds of thousands of Mexican nationals. His work in Atlanta focuses on expanding consular services\, strengthening community engagement\, and protecting vulnerable populations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented and Hosted By:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/consular-conversations-mexico-2/
LOCATION:Miller and Martin\, 1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Consular Conversations,Diplomacy,Featured,Latin America,Mexico
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SUMMARY:One-on-One Trade Meetings with Canada and Mexico Representatives
DESCRIPTION:Georgia companies have a unique opportunity to connect directly with the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s international trade representatives for Canada and Mexico through a series of one-on-one meetings in Atlanta.  \n\n\n\nThese sessions are designed to help businesses explore new market opportunities\, gain insight into local business practices\, and develop strategies for expanding internationally.  \n\n\n\nTrade representatives can assist Georgia companies with: \n\n\n\n\nCreating market assessments and entry strategies\n\n\n\nLocating and pre-qualifying appropriate partners and customers\n\n\n\nProviding free market insight and guidance on local business practices\n\n\n\nArranging in-country business appointments\n\n\n\n\nEach 25-minute session offers tailored\, practical support\, with limited availability on a first-come\, first-served basis.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/one-on-one-trade-meetings-with-canada-and-mexico-representatives/
LOCATION:Georgia Department of Economic Development\, 75 5th St NW Suite 1200\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Canada,Economic Development,Economics,International Markets,Marketing,Mexico,Trade
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