BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Global Atlanta - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Global Atlanta REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T151500 DTSTAMP:20260404T035823 CREATED:20220131T151003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T151003Z UID:10039623-1644413400-1644419700@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:Forsyth County – A Future Forward for Domestic and Global Businesses DESCRIPTION:In this free webinar\, distinguished speakers will present their views on some industries of interest for Forsyth County like Advanced Manufacturing\, Health Technologies\, Information\, and Data Center Technologies followed by Q & A. The seminar will highlight the impactful ingredients of a successful economic development strategy for one of Georgia’s major counties. \n\nSession 1: Forsyth County Speaker Remarks (1:05 PM – 1:35 PM)\n\nSpeakers: \n\nMr. Alfred John\nChairman\nForsyth Country Board of Commissioners \n  \n \nMs. Kristin Morrissey\nBoard Member\nForsyth Country Schools \n  \n  \n  \nModerator: \n \nMr. Alex Warner\nExisting Industry Project Manager\nForward Forsyth \n  \n  \n\nSession 2: Past and Current Trends of Growth in Businesses (1:35 pm – 2:25 Pm)\n\nSpeakers: \n\nMr. Adam Bruns\nManaging Editor\nSite Selection Magazine \n  \n \nMr. Tim McDonald\nPresident\nLanier Technical College \n  \n\nMs. Donna Drake\nHead-Core Labs US\nAlpharetta Site Site Manager\, Solvay Speciality Polymers \n  \nModerator: \n\nDr. John r. McIntyre\nProf. of Mgmt. and International Affairs\, Scheller College of Business\nGeorgia Tech & Executive Director\, GT CIBER \n  \n\nSession 3: A future Forward for National & Global Businesses (2:25 PM – 3:15 PM)\n\nSpeakers:\n \nMr. Tim Ferguson\nOperations Manager\nSiemens Mobility \n  \n \nMr. Slade Gulledge\nVP Economic Development\nForward Forsyth Speaker\, Georgia Power Economic Development \n  \nModerator: \n\nMr. Ani Agnihotri\nPresident\, Program Co-Chair\nIIIrd Millennium Technologies\, Inc\, Global USA Business Forum\, USA India Business Summit \n  \n\nSession 4: Fireside Chat/ Q&A (3:15 PM – 3:45 PM)\n\n  \nFor RSVP\, more information or sponsorship opportunities contact Ani@usaindiabusinesssummit.com. URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/forsyth-county-a-future-forward-for-domestic-and-global-businesses/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Foreign Direct Investment,Manufacturing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/GT-CIBER-and-UIBS.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220722T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035823 CREATED:20220701T135430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220701T135430Z UID:10006990-1658388600-1658518200@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:Savannah Business Tour DESCRIPTION:Join the Japan-America Society of Georgia and Next Generation Manufacturing to learn about Southeast Georgia-Japan relations\, business opportunities in Savannah while visiting leading manufacturing facilities in the region and get a behind-the-scenes tour of the Port of Savannah. \nTicket includes 1-night hotel accommodations at Hotel Indigo Savannah Downtown/ Historic District\, networking luncheon\, and all company tours. Space is limited so make your reservations as soon as possible! URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/savannah-business-tour/ LOCATION:Savannah\, Georgia CATEGORIES:Business,Manufacturing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/JASG.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220808T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220808T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035823 CREATED:20220712T025754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220712T025754Z UID:10006994-1659952800-1659952800@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:Vietnam: Gateway to Southeast Asia DESCRIPTION:With a 10-country trade bloc of 600 million consumers fast adopting mobile and digital commerce\, Southeast Asia has won the world’s attention as a vibrant consumer market and growing tech ecosystem. But it has also emerged as a preferred sourcing base for manufacturers – including many in Georgia – looking to keep costs competitive while reducing their reliance on China.  \nJoin Global Atlanta\, Becamex Vietnam and high-level officials from Vietnam’s Binh Duong province (just north of Ho Chi Minh City) to hear from Atlanta-based executives about their experiences in the ASEAN region and how Vietnam can be a gateway to it\, offering a hospitable business climate that can help firms solve supply-chain headaches in an increasingly volatile world. \nProgram\n10:00 am – Program Begins \nWelcome & Remarks\n\n\nJohn Woodward\, Vice President of Global Commerce\, Metro Atlanta Chamber\nOdie Donald II\, Chief of Staff\, City of Atlanta\nLarry Williams\, President\, TAG\n\n\nVietnam Introduction  \n\nH.E Mai Hung Dung\, Vice Governor of Binh Duong Province\n\nKeynote: \n\nTed Osius\, President\, US-Asean Business Council and former U.S. ambassador to Vietnam\n\nPanel Discussion moderated by Trevor Williams\, Managing Editor\, Global Atlanta:  \n\nSteven Lustig\, VP of supply chain\, East West Manufacturing  — Focus Countries: China\, Vietnam\nDan Ellsworth\, CEO\, World Micro Inc.  — Focus Country: Malaysia \nPatrick Winkler\, VP of Customer Experience\, Fox Factory  — Focus: Taiwan\, broader ASEAN\nWei Siong Tan\, founder and CEO\, AccuSentry — Focus: Indonesia\n\nPresentations:  \n\nVietnam incentive program\, Binh Duong and Becamex by Dien Son Vo (Steve Vo)\, Chief Representative\, Becamex Vietnam & Binh Duong Province in the USA \nSupply chain solutions: Henry Yu\, Chairman-National U.S. Hong Kong Business Association\n\nQ&A session – audience questions for the speakers\, panelists\, and presenters \n12:00 PM – Closing Remarks and Closing \nVietnam Gateway to Southeast Asia – flyer (3)\nMeet the Speakers\n*Not speaking during the event but is available for questions during the Q&A section of the program \nH.E Mai Hung Dung \nVice Governor \nBinh Duong Province \nH.E Mai Hung Dung has a Master’s Degree in Public Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economy. He served from 2006 – 2010 as Vice Mayor for Thuan An City\, Binh Duong Province. From 2010 – 2012 he worked as State Chief Inspector for Binh Duong Province. From 2012 – 2016\, he served as Minister of the Department of Planning and Investment of Binh Duong Province. From 2016 up to now\, he has served as Vice Governor for Binh Duong Province\, Vietnam \n*Le Phu Hoa\nProvincial Minister of Foreign Affairs Department\nBinh Duong Province\, Vietnam \nFrom 1989 – 2000\, he served as Official of Foreign Affairs Division of Binh Duong Province. From 2000 – 2003\, he served as Vice Chief of Foreign Affairs Division of Binh Duong Province. From 2003 – 2006\, he served as Chief of Foreign Affairs Division of Binh Duong Province. From 2007 – 2013\, he served as Vice Minister of Department of Foreign Affairs of Binh Duong Province. From 2013 – present\, he has served as Minister of Department of Foreign Affairs of Binh Duong Province\, Vietnam. \nTed Osius\nPresident\nUS-Asean Business Counci and former U.S. ambassador to Vietnam \nFormer ambassador Ted Osius is President & CEO of the US-ASEAN Business Council.  Founded in 1984\, the Council represents 170 of the largest American businesses in Southeast Asia through its headquarters in Washington\, DC\, and its seven regional offices. \nA diplomat for thirty years\, Ambassador Osius served from 2014 to 2017 as U.S. ambassador to Vietnam.  Leading a team of 900\, Ambassador Osius devised and implemented strategies to deepen economic\, security and cultural ties between the two countries. In October 2021\, Osius published his most recent book\, Nothing Is Impossible: America’s Reconciliation with Vietnam\, covering the two countries’ 25-year journey from adversaries to friends and partners. \nAfter his departure from government\, Osius joined Google Asia-Pacific as Vice President for Government Affairs and Public Policy\, covering 19 Asian nations from Google’s Singapore headquarters.  Earlier\, he was a senior advisor at the Albright-Stonebridge Group and the first Vice President of Fulbright University Vietnam.  Osius was associate professor at the National War College and Senior Fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. \nAs a diplomat\, Osius served as Deputy Chief of Mission in Jakarta\, Indonesia\, and Political Minister-Counselor in New Delhi\, India.  Osius also served as deputy director of the Office of Korean Affairs at the State Department\, regional environment officer for Southeast Asia and the Pacific\, and senior advisor on Asia and trade to Vice President Al Gore.  He also served in Bangkok\, Ho Chi Minh City\, Manila\, and at the United Nations. \nSteven Lustig\nVice president of Global supply chain\nEast West Manufacturing \nSteven is strategic operations leader with a passion for developing people and leading continuous improvement throughout organizations. As Vice President of Global Supply Chain at East West Manufacturing\, he is responsible for optimizing the company’s worldwide spend and strategic relations with key suppliers. Past roles have included leadership positions in the areas of Supply Chain\, Quality\, Project Management\, Manufacturing and NPI. In these positions\, Steven has facilitated successful teams and projects involving employees\, suppliers and customers in the United States\, Latin America\, Asia and Europe. \nSteven has held positions at companies ranging from one of the largest in the world (Manufacturing Manager for Freestyle drink dispensers at The Coca-Cola Company) through mid-size companies (Senior Operations Manager at LSI Corporation) to a start-up company (Vice President of Manufacturing and Supply Chain at Monsieur\, making automated mixed cocktail machines). Steven holds a BSME from MIT\, along with an MSME and an MBA from Georgia Tech\, as well as Project Management Professional (PMP) and Six Sigma Green Belt certifications. \nPatrick Winkler\nVice President\nCustomer Experience – Powered Vehicles Group\nFox Factory \nPatrick Winkler began his operations career in the airline industry\, spending 12 years running domestic operations for American Airlines before joining the Bosch Power Tools\, where his decade-plus tenure included a four-year stint in Asia leading the After-Sales Service Business Unit across 14 countries out of Shanghai\, China. In January 2020\, he joined Fox Factory\, which manufactures performance-defining products for bikes\, ATVs\, off-road trucks and other vehicles. He serves as Vice President of Customer Experience & After-Sales Services. \nDan Ellsworth\nPresident/ CEO\nWorld Micro \nDan co-founded World Micro in 1995 and provides leadership of sales and financials aspects of the business.  In addition to the oversight of World Micro’s legal\, regulatory\, and accounting functions\, he also oversees growth and expansions into new geographies. \nDan attended Western Carolina University and in 2000\, he  moved to Clearwater\, Florida to start a career in the brokerage business. During the next decade\, he spent many years working with Raymond James & Associates as an investment advisor. Dan was responsible for the active management of assets\, diversification classes\, establishment of new accounts and the development of prospecting tools. \nAfter co-founding World Micro\, the business was subsequently moved from Florida to Georgia. He has successfully applied the skills and disciplines gained during that period to World Micro\, and continues to help lead an exceptional team of people today. World Micro is a stocking distributor of electronic components and avionics equipment used by Military\, Commercial\, and Aerospace customers. Headquartered in Atlanta\, World Micro has several domestic offices and maintains its Asian HQ in Penang\, Malaysia \nWei Siong Tan\, Ph.D.\,\nDirector – Business Administration\nAccuSentry\, Inc. \nDr. Wei-Siong Tan is the Founder and C.E.O. of AccuSentry\, Inc. For over 30 years\, he has led AccuSentry with a vision to become the leader in inspection solutions with production intelligence. Today\, the AccuSentry systems are used throughout the world in over 40 countries\, helping manufacturers improve product consistency\, reduce product waste\, and optimize production performance. \nPrior to founding AccuSentry in 1991\, Dr. Tan was a faculty member at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He served as a research team leader to develop Very Large Scale Integrated (VLSI) circuit chips for the image processing of the Guidance\, Navigation\, and Control (GN&C) of missile interceptors for the U.S. Army. \nHe holds a B.S.E.E.\, an M.S.E.E.\, and a Ph.D. from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He speaks at various technical conferences and holds half a dozen patents. In addition to being active in the technical and business fields\, he is involved in the community. He is the founding president of the Indonesian Community Heritage Foundation (ICHF) and the president of the Indonesian American Chamber of Commerce (IACC). He currently serves as the President of the IDN-USA Georgia chapter. He is also active in the Indonesian Community Church (ICC) as one of the elders. He was recognized by the Georgian Asian Times as one of the 25 most influential Asian Americans in Georgia. He has been residing in Georgia for over 40 years. He is married to Mimi Tan and the couple is blessed with 3 grown children. \nDien Son Vo (Steve Vo)\nAdvisory & Marketing Director\nBecamex IDC Corporation\nBinh Duong\, Vietnam\n \nVo\, serving as Becamex Advisory & Marketing Director\, has over 15 years of experience of providing investment consultancy and promoting foreign investments into Vietnam\, especially in the mega industrial cities and new township creation. He is a member of a number of trade and commercial associations\, managing numerous trade and investment delegations in and out the country. Since 1994\, Vo was directly involved in the historic development of industrial parks which helped Vietnam’s economic progress. He also worked directly\, and indirectly\, with about 600 foreign companies from 34 countries seeking investment opportunities in Binh Duong Province from start-up to operational implementation and to future growth. \nVo is also a Vice President of Becamex Technology & Innovation Center (BTIC)\, which works to assist small tech start-ups and entrepreneurial ventures in Binh Duong. He is a Chairman of Sao Duong Joint Stock Company\, comprised of 30 subsidiaries under the Becamex umbrella. He also serves as Chairman of Binh Duong Young Entrepreneurs’ Association. Vo has bachelor’s degrees in both economics and corporate law. \n*Bill Dao\nChief Representative\nBecamex Vietnam & Binh Duong Province in the USA \nBill\, serving as North America Chief Representative for Becamex Vietnam & Binh Duong Province\, has over 25 years of experience of providing business consultancy and promoting foreign investments into Vietnam\, especially in manufacturing and supply chains industries. Bill has been managing more than 30 Vietnam events in US and Canada and bringing many US companies to Vietnam and Southeast Asia. In Vietnam\, Bill has worked for US Commercial Service as a Senior Gold Key Executive and Canada Trade Office as a Trade Commissioner to help many US and Canadian companies explore business opportunities in Vietnam. He has also worked directly with more than 500 companies in North America that are interested in Vietnam market. Bill has been bringing many Vietnam business delegations to US and Canada to explore business opportunities there and is an active speaker on Vietnam market. \nBill is also Vietnam & Southeast Asia Trade Ambassador and Director for World Trade Center Tacoma in Washington State. Bill holds a bachelor degree in business administration from University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) and another bachelor degree in international business from British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) in Canada. Bill has also got MBA degree from Brussels Liberty University (ULB) in Belgium and is living in Seattle\, Washington State. Bill can speak Vietnamese\, English\, French and Chinese (Mandarin). \nHenry Yu\nChairman-National U.S. Hong Kong Business Association \nHenry Yu is an experienced and versatile global business executive passionate about bridging U.S. and Asian and other Emerging Market business. A retired banker of 37 years\, Yu has many corporate and banking clients in Emerging Markets and in Asia Pacific. In addition to being a well-rounded commercial\, international and investment banker\, Henry had over 4 years in senior management position of a PE Fund from Asia. Henry has also been involved since 2015 helping a few U.S. firms with their Asian Entrance Strategies. Yu is an independent board member and audit committee chair of a Chinese company listed on Nasdaq. He is an avid volunteer helping many local non-profit groups\,\nand with over 15 years serving the National Association of Chinese Americans. Yu has devoted efforts in helping bridge business between Hong Kong\, China\, Asia and the U.S. Yu is currently President of the Hong Kong Association of Atlanta\, and Chairman of the National U.S. Hong Kong Business Association. Henry has a great banking career having been affiliated with Bank of America Hong Kong\, Standard Chartered Bank China and many U.S. banks. Before retiring\, Henry held senior management positions (MD and SVP levels) at East West Bank\, Standard Chartered Bank\, SunTrust Bank and Fifth Third Bank. Henry is well versed in all facets of banking-Investment and Commercial banking\, Compliance (SunTrust Bank CIB Compliance Task Force member)\, International and multinational lending\, cross border trade finance\, domestic and global treasury management\, and credit administration. Henry was also the first and only foreign banker having travelled in 2009 and 2010 to Asia and Europe on RMB Roadshows with China’s Central Bank\, and Shanghai Financial Office.\nHenry is a regular speaker and guest lecturer in both U.S. and Chinese universities. Yu shares his insights on Global Supply Chain and Trade\, Banking and Fintech\, Financing cross border trade\, and Risk mitigation on global Business. Yu has done many lectures at University of Memphis\, Vanderbilt’s Owen Graduate \nSchool of Management\, Emory University\, Georgia Tech\, Georgia State University\, Kennesaw State University\, Wesleyan College and Florida International University. Universities in China also benefited from his lectures which included Beijing Language and Culture University\, China Jiliang University\, Sichuan University\, and Southwest University of Finance and Economics. Yu believes in education and in mentoring young professionals. Yu finished his high school education in Hong Kong and received his BA in Economics from the University of Michigan\, and MBA from the University of Detroit. URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/vietnam-gateway-to-southeast-asia/ LOCATION:Metro Atlanta Chamber\, 191 Peachtree Street Northeast\, ##3400\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States CATEGORIES:Business,Manufacturing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Becamex.png ORGANIZER;CN="Global Atlanta":MAILTO:events@globalatlanta.com GEO:33.7590348;-84.386686 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Metro Atlanta Chamber 191 Peachtree Street Northeast ##3400 Atlanta GA 30303 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=191 Peachtree Street Northeast\, ##3400:geo:-84.386686,33.7590348 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035823 CREATED:20221013T212426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T212426Z UID:10007097-1666855800-1666879200@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:11th Annual Next Generation Manufacturing Signature Event DESCRIPTION:Join Next Generation Manufacturing for conversations with leading manufacturing executives who have distinguished themselves in the global marketplace at the Eleventh Annual Next Generation Manufacturing Signature Event on October 27th at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta\, GA! \n  \nTopics and Speakers include: Event AGENDA \n\nESG: What is it & Why is it Important?\nManaging High Growth Through Transformation\nPrioritizing Workforce Retention\, Employment Best Practices & Cultures of Positivity\nDigitalization Driving Operations & Growth\nGlobal Economic Outlook – Industry Implications\nUsing Vertical Integration to Manage Your Supply Chain\nGeorgia Companies Leading in Clean Energy & Sustainability\n\n  \nRegistration includes all speakers\, meeting materials\, full breakfast\, lunch\, parking and networking with peers in the industry. \nNote: Next Generation Manufacturing Events are open to executives\, senior management and directors of manufacturing companies unless otherwise noted. URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/11th-annual-next-generation-manufacturing-signature-event/ LOCATION:Georgia Aquarium\, 225 Baker St \, Atlanta\, GA\, 30313\, United States CATEGORIES:Business,Manufacturing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/d68c6adb-a26b-4d7d-a7d9-958e2ceabc18.png GEO:33.7634237;-84.394891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Georgia Aquarium 225 Baker St Atlanta GA 30313 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=225 Baker St:geo:-84.394891,33.7634237 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035823 CREATED:20221111T195325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T195325Z UID:10007137-1669815000-1669834800@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:Porsche Summit on Smart Factories and Supply Chains: Turning Challenges into Opportunity DESCRIPTION:Join Porsche Consulting for Operations Summit 2022 where they will dive into important topics surrounding Supply Chain Resilience and Smart Factory. \n\nSpeakers: \n\nGregor Harman\, President & CEO\, Porsche Consulting\nMarkus Uellendahl\, Senior Partner\, Porsche Consulting\nMichael O’Brien\, Assoc. Partner\, Porsche Consulting\n\n\n  \nAgenda \nOpening Remarks: Gregor Harman | President and CEO | Porsche Consulting\nKeynote: Markus Uellendahl | Senior Partner  | Porsche Consulting \nBreakout Speakers \n\nSupply Chain Resilience – Michael O’Brien | Associate Partner | Porsche Consulting\nSmart Factory – Markus Uellendahl | Senior Partner | Porsche Consulting\n\nClosing Remarks\nHot Laps & Cocktail Hour\nIt’s no secret that manufacturing operations and the supply chains that support them are critical for business continuity and risk management. \nSupply Chain Resiliency\nSupply chains continue to face unprecedented challenges from natural disasters to global disruption. Over the past 20 years we’ve seen a 23% higher occurrence of global natural catastrophes. Further\, significant global disruption is happening every 1.4 years. Succeeding here means equipping your business to compete. In this session learn how to maintain performance\, reduce and recover from impacts\, and continue to grow operations. \nSmart Factory\nOver 95% of manufacturing companies identify Smart Factory as a key factor to remain competitive\, however 68% of the leaders of these companies admit that their progress fell short of expectations. Since 2018\, Porsche Consulting has been transforming companies into Smart Factories resulting in improved efficiency\, versatility\, and reliability. All the while ensuring a sustainable future for manufacturing operations. Join us to learn how to create efficiency at scale\, leveraging collaboration and innovation to transform your operations. \nJoin our Summit to get connected with key players and learn more about Supply Chain Resilience and Smart Factory – ultimately helping you create efficiency at scale and competitive advantage. \nSpace is limited for this event. Please complete this form and we will follow-up with a confirmation email that you’re registered for the Summit. URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/operations-summit-2022/ LOCATION:Porsche Experience Center\, One Porsche Drive\, Atlanta \, GA\, 30354\, United States CATEGORIES:Business,Manufacturing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/porsche.jpeg GEO:33.6518264;-84.3995362 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Porsche Experience Center One Porsche Drive Atlanta GA 30354 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=One Porsche Drive:geo:-84.3995362,33.6518264 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230118T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035823 CREATED:20221201T222325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T222325Z UID:10007158-1674037800-1674045000@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:Hermeus Facility Tour DESCRIPTION:Join Next Generation Manufacturing for a tour of the Hermeus production facility in Atlanta\, GA! \nBuilding the world’s fastest aircraft and “Bringing NewSpace to Aviation\,” Hermeus’ mission is to radically accelerate air travel\, developing Mach 5 aircraft\, to connect people faster and bring innovation to commercial flight. \nWith innovations including creating the ability to fly from NYC to London in just 90 minutes\, this highly innovative company is a leader in the industry! \nGlenn Case\, co-founder & CTO\, and team will open their facility to the group for lunch\, facility tour and Q&A. Registration is open to manufacturing executives\, directors and senior managers of manufacturing companies. \nRegistration includes facility tour\, discussion\, lunch and networking! URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/hermeus-facility-tour/ LOCATION:Hermeus Corporation\, 3960 Dekalb Technology Pkwy\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30340\, United States CATEGORIES:Manufacturing,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/d68c6adb-a26b-4d7d-a7d9-958e2ceabc18.png GEO:33.891262;-84.2658744 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hermeus Corporation 3960 Dekalb Technology Pkwy Atlanta GA 30340 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3960 Dekalb Technology Pkwy:geo:-84.2658744,33.891262 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035823 CREATED:20230509T203232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T203232Z UID:10039816-1684317600-1684326600@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:ALBAform Facility Tour DESCRIPTION:Monika Vintrlikova\, Senior Executive and Honorary Consul for the Czech Republic and the ALBAform team host Next Generation Manufacturing for a tour of their Flowery Branch\, GA facility. \nALBAform is second generation family business with 30+ years of experience and manufacturing locations in the U.S. and the Czech Republic. ALBAform’s expertise is in forming\, welding and assembling metal components for the automotive\, agriculture\, and e-mobility sectors. \nJoin to see this amazing company and their expanded operations and workforce. To accommodate their growing customer base their operations now include: \n\n120\,000 square feet of production\, distribution and storage space.\n145 employees.\n20 high-tech CNC bending machines.\n16 high-tech welding robots.\nProducing 1.2 million seat structures per year.\nProcessing 110 truckloads of steel per year.\nGeorga MADE certified.\nISO and IATF certified.\nHome to Altanta Cylinders\, subsidiary of Cylinders Holdings\, and Georgia’s newest Czech company to invest and establich operations in the State.\n\nRegistration includes facility tour\, lunch\, discussion with leadership and networking! \nNext Generation Manufacturing event registration is open to manufacturing executives\, directors and senior managers of manufacturing companies. URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/albaform-facility-tour/ CATEGORIES:Business,Manufacturing,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/d68c6adb-a26b-4d7d-a7d9-958e2ceabc18.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230802T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230802T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035823 CREATED:20230606T170339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T170339Z UID:10039842-1690963200-1690988400@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:Tour of the Kia Georgia Plant in West Point DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION NOW RE-OPENED: Additional spots that have just opened up in the “Additional Tour Group” \n  \nYou are invited to join the tour of the Kia Georgia Assembly Plant in West Point\, Georgia in addition to a presentation by Kia representatives. \n  \nEarly Registration is June 5 until July 7\, 2023.\nLate Registration is July 8 to July 28\, 2023 at 4:00pm ET. \n  \nYou must pre-register for this event. Please note that in order to register\, you will have to log in as an Existing User or New User. This is for website security purposes. \n  \nShuttle buses will be provided from the Kia Georgia Training Center to the Kia Georgia Plant. Guests must report to the Kia Georgia Training Center for check-in\, preliminary security check\, and instructions. \n  \n  URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/tour-of-the-kia-georgia-plant-in-west-point-georgia/ LOCATION:Kia Georgia Training Center\, 900 Kia Boulevard\, West Point\, GA\, 31833\, United States CATEGORIES:Automotive,Manufacturing,Networking,Transportation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/KIA.jpg GEO:32.9346673;-85.1288033 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kia Georgia Training Center 900 Kia Boulevard West Point GA 31833 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=900 Kia Boulevard:geo:-85.1288033,32.9346673 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T143000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035823 CREATED:20231004T202016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T202020Z UID:10039945-1697700600-1697725800@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:12th Annual Next Generation Manufacturing Signature Event DESCRIPTION:If you’re a manufacturing leader interested in learning from your peers in the industry\, sharing best practices\, innovations and valuable information – and great networking – Join Next Gen Manufacturing for the 12th Annual Next Generation Manufacturing Signature Event on October 19th at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta\, GA!  \n\n\n\nEvent Keynote Speaker: Jillian Evanko\, CEO\, Chart Industries \n\n\n\nPanel Discussions & Speakers Include: \n\n\n\n“Integrating AI & Robotics for the Next Generation of Manufacturing” \n\n\n\n\nTed Arnold\, Director\, Kia Georgia\n\n\n\nCassia Baker\, Project Manager\, GA MEP\n\n\n\nAnees Haidri\, Vice President Information Technology\, HD Supply\n\n\n\nHolly Hulse\, President & CEO\, OFS Fitel\n\n\n\nCarrie Shapiro\, Vice President Sourcing Execution\, Georgia Pacific\n\n\n\nModerated by Ted Felouzis\, Director North America\, IDOM\n\n\n\n\n““Driving Success Through Engaging a Greater Ecosystem” \n\n\n\n\nAvi Robbins\, President\, AG Industries & The Porex Life Sciences Institute\n\n\n\nStephanie Stuckey\, CEO\, Stuckey’s Corporation\n\n\n\nMonika Vintrlikova\, Owner/CEO\, ALBAform & Honorary Consul Czech Republic\n\n\n\nModerated by Lisa Pittman\, Managing Director\, Cushman & Wakefield\n\n\n\n\n“How to Tell Your ESG Story” \n\n\n\n\nBill Strang\, President of Corporate Strategy\, Ecommerce and After Sales Consumer Experience\, TOTO USA\n\n\n\nMonica Sunny\, Founder & CEO\, The Chai Box\n\n\n\nChristy Wright\, Senior Vice President Corporate Finance\, Southwire\n\n\n\nModerated by: Jason Rockman\, President\, Definition 6\n\n\n\n\n17th Annual Voice of the American Worker Survey – Includes responses from 30\,000 manufacturing workers in the U.S.!: Alex Vasquez\, Vice President ResourceMFG\, A Divison of Employbridge \n\n\n\nGlobal Economic Outlook – Industry Implications: Eylem Senyuz\, Senior Vice President\, Senior Global Macro Strategist\, Truist Services \n\n\n\n2023 U.S. National Manufacturing Survey – Review of key insights and what they mean for your organization\, including shocking data regarding digitization\, cybersecurity\, workforce management\, operations and supply chains. : Michael Lange\, Partner\, Aprio LLP \n\n\n\nSetting the Agenda for Manufacturing – Lloyd Avram\, President & CEO\, Georgia Association of Manufacturers \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/12th-annual-next-generation-manufacturing-signature-event/ LOCATION:Georgia Aquarium\, 225 Baker St \, Atlanta\, GA\, 30313\, United States CATEGORIES:Business,Manufacturing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/d68c6adb-a26b-4d7d-a7d9-958e2ceabc18.png GEO:33.7634237;-84.394891 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Georgia Aquarium 225 Baker St Atlanta GA 30313 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=225 Baker St:geo:-84.394891,33.7634237 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035823 CREATED:20231024T204735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T173854Z UID:10038647-1699515000-1699524000@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:AAPI Business Forum DESCRIPTION:Join the Hong Kong Association of Atlanta for AAPI Business Forum where industry leaders will converge to share insights on Securing Your Asian Future. \n\n\n\nThe forum provides great networking\, and a panel discussion about doing business with and in Asia. In addition to the Asian economic updates\, panel discussion will focus on exports\, manufacturing\, Data Center management\, services and supply chain. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/aapi-business-forum/ LOCATION:Smith\, Gambrell & Russell\, LLP\, 1105 W Peachtree St NE #1000\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30309\, United States CATEGORIES:Asia,Business,China,Featured,Hong Kong,Japan,Manufacturing,Networking,South Korea,Southeast Asia,Trade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/hkaa-events-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231120T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231120T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035823 CREATED:20231114T070933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T070936Z UID:10039978-1700488800-1700488800@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:How U.S. Companies Get Ahead Manufacturing in Mexico's Silicon Valley DESCRIPTION:Join Disrupting-nearshoring to review the Manufacturing opportunities presented by the Economic Development Minister of Jalisco State in Mexico\, and you could specifically benefit your company with these incentives. \n\n\n\nThis relates to American companies moving out of China and returning to the U.S. and Mexico.Combining operations between the U.S. and Mexico is part of the benefits of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Which it considers this: \n\n\n\n\nLabor costs in Mexico are just half of that in China.\n\n\n\nEnhanced Intellectual Property Control\n\n\n\nStreamlined Supply Chain\n\n\n\nReduced Customs & Duty Charges-Enhanced Quality Control\n\n\n\nMore Frequent Visits\n\n\n\nFaster Shipping Times\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/how-u-s-companies-get-ahead-manufacturing-in-mexicos-silicon-valley/ LOCATION:WeWork Terminus 100\, 3280 Peachtree St NE 7th floor\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30305\, United States CATEGORIES:Manufacturing,Mexico ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2023-11-14-at-2.08.46-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240108T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240108T080000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035823 CREATED:20240103T170107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T222748Z UID:10039994-1704700800-1704700800@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:How Did Georgia Manufacture Success In Mexico: Interview With the Consul General of Mexico in Atlanta DESCRIPTION:What benefits do Georgia-based companies like YKK Corp. of America gain from having their U.S. headquarters in Atlanta while manufacturing in Mexico? \nInterview with the Consul of Mexico\, Javier Díaz de León\, in which we will talk about success stories of Georgia companies that manufacture in Mexico and import those products back to the United States. Learn about testimonials and the potential to manufacture\, buy companies in Mexico\, or find suppliers in Mexico. \nAbout Javier Diaz de Leon\, Consul of Mexico in Atlanta\, Career Diplomat with 20+ years of experience in foreign policy\, US-MX relations\, Immigration\, and Government-Diaspora relations. \nAbout Joe Arana\, founder and CEO of Disrupting–nearshoring.com\, with 20+ years of marketing\, procurement\, and sourcing practice and strategic thinking experience in B2B\, B2C\, and D2C environments. \nThis relates to American companies moving out of China and returning to the U.S. and Mexico.\nCombining operations between the U.S. and Mexico is part of the benefits of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Which it considers this:\n-Labor costs in Mexico are just half of that in China.\n-Enhanced Intellectual Property Control\n-Streamlined Supply Chain\n-Reduced Customs & Duty Charges-Enhanced Quality Control\nMore Frequent Visits\n-Faster Shipping Times URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/how-did-georgia-manufacturing-success-in-mexico-consul-general-of-mexico-in-atlanta-2/ CATEGORIES:Canada,Manufacturing,Mexico ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/How-Did-Georgia-Manufacturing-Success-in-Mexico-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035823 CREATED:20240111T195416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T172921Z UID:10040008-1707238800-1707246000@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:Export Stories: Hear How Cobb Companies Are Succeeding in International Trade DESCRIPTION:At home in the world’s biggest market\, expanding sales internationally can seem a bridge too far for many U.S. companies. \n\n\n\nBut for every firm whose anxiety or apathy causes them to miss cross-border opportunities\, there’s another finding lucrative customers around the world. \n\n\n\nFrom software royalties and franchise fees to manufactured inputs and consumer products\, sellers of both goods and services in Cobb County and beyond have learned to overcome real risks to seize the innovative edge\, financial diversification and brand cachet that can come with exporting done right. \n\n\n\nJoin Select Cobb and Global Atlanta for a panel discussion where tales of export success from local pioneers will help you take the first (or next) step toward crafting and implementing your international strategy.This event is free for future and current exporters and Global Atlanta Passport Holders. \n\n\n\nOur Speakers:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWill KentDirector\, Inside SalesSouthwire\nWill Kent leads the international commercial teams andglobal industrial customer service teams. He began his career at Southwire in 2013 as senior product development engineer. His next role was Operations Manager in one of Southwire’s manufacturing plants. Will transitioned to the commercial team in 2018 when he became the Director\, Inside Salessupporting the international business unit. In 2019 he broadened his experience as he became the Director\, Inside Sales for the industrial business unit which includes responsibility for the global customer service teams supporting OEM\, IWC and the strategic industrial global accounts. \n\n\n\nWill earned a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree from Auburn University and an MBA from University of West Georgia. He currently lives in Carrollton\, GA with his wife and 2 sons. Outside of work he enjoys coaching youth soccer\, traveling\, snow skiing\, golfing\, and attending Auburn sportingevents. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn DanielCo-founder & Executive Vice President of Global Partnerships and Business Development\, ProgenaCare Global\, LLC\nJohn L. Daniel\, Co-founder/Executive Vice President of Global Business Development of ProgenaCare Global.  Dedicated to building sustainable global relationships\, John has created partnerships in multiple countries on four continents\, most recently in Ukraine. He is an experienced new business developer with a demonstrated history of working in the medical device\, regenerative medicine and biotechnology industries.  With patient care at the center of all he does\, he is tirelessly bringing healing innovation to healthcare providers one relationship at a time. \n\n\n\nA Georgia native\, born to a Spanish mother and globe-trotting father\, John has held a lifelong global mindset. His relentless curiosity and affinity for relationship building fuels his entrepreneurial spirit.  Early on\, John was provided resources & freedom to build global businesses in innovative ways\, and has leveraged these early learnings throughout his career.  \n\n\n\nJohn holds an Industrial Engineering degree from Southern Polytechnic State University and Masters of Business Administration\, Management of Technology from Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrancesca Evans Vice President of International Sales\, Americo Manufacturing\nFrancesca Evans is the Vice President of International Sales at Americo Manufacturing Company. Hired into this role in November 2016 due to her 20 years of international sales and operations experience\, she cultivates partnerships with customers around the world and pursues opportunities through new business development. \n\n\n\nEvans grew up bilingual and speaks English\, Italian\, French\, Mandarin and Dutch fluently. She earned her B.A. in East Asian Studies from the University of Virginia\, with one year abroad studying Mandarin at National Taiwan Normal University. Later\, she completed a graduate certificate program at Johns Hopkins University-Nanjing Center\, one of only 30 US students selected for a year-long intensive study of China with courses taught in Mandarin by Chinese professors. \n\n\n\nImpressed with the energy and opportunities in Taiwan\, Evans returned to Taipei after graduating from college to launch her career in international business. She learned trading basics in an import-export company and then accepted the role of Export Manager with a Taiwanese label manufacturer\, representing the company at shows around the world and developing new export markets. \n\n\n\nEvans continued to broaden her skills and contacts in the label and packaging industry\, working with companies in Asia\, Europe and the United States. She was recruited to found Signatiss S.A.\, the Dah Mei Group’s first factory in Europe and was instrumental in the setup of the facility. She then continued as the European Marketing and Sales Manager for about five years where she established accounts and grew sales throughout France\, Germany and the Benelux. \n\n\n\nIn a similar role for the SML Group\, Evans remained in Europe for another five years\, targeting clients with global production sites for maximum benefit to the Group’s 21 production facilities. After six years in Asia and ten in Europe\, Evans moved back to the USA and continued to work for SML. There she fostered relationships with major brands including Walmart and Under Armour\, handling product development and global account management for labels and packaging\, which were beginning to incorporate RFID inlays for inventory management. \n\n\n\nFrancesca enjoys hiking\, horseback riding\, travel\, reading and learning about different cultures andcuisines. She has two daughters\, one pursuing her degree at the University of Georgia\, and the other at Georgia Tech. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuido Adriaenssens\, President & Owner\, WOW Motorcycles\nGuido Adriaenssens\, born in Belgium in 1954\, is the President and Owner of WOW Motorcycles\, America’s Largest and Best Used Motorcycles/Powersports Dealership. His journey in the business world began with a foundation in international business and languages. \n\n\n\nGuido’s early career saw him as a traveling salesperson in the Middle East\, promoting aluminum semi-products manufactured in Belgium. In 1979\, he transitioned to a role with the Belgian Trade Promotion Office\, serving at Belgian embassies in Latin America before eventually moving to Atlanta. \n\n\n\nIn 1991\, Guido Adriaenssens started his own trading and export company: WORLD ON WHEELS INTERNATIONAL INC. As the company evolved\, it streamlined its focus toward the export of motorcycles\, cars\, and related products\, earning a global reputation under the name WOW Motorcycles. Guido’s leadership has enabled WOW Motorcycles to successfully export to over 50 countries. \n\n\n\nIn addition to its global exports\, WOW Motorcycles\, under Guido’s guidance\, has expanded its portfolio to include the import of vintage vehicles. On the domestic front\, WOW has flourished as a leader in the USA retail market\, particularly as an independent reseller of used power sports equipment. The company\, situated in a brand new 60\,000 sq ft facility on Cobb Pkwy in Marietta\, employs approximately 50 people. Guido Adriaenssens’ entrepreneurial spirit and dedication have played a pivotal role in WOW Motorcycles’ success and growth in the competitive world of power sports. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGlobal Atlanta’s Export Background:This event builds on the established Export Stories framework that has led to multiple special reports on Georgia-based exporters by Global Atlanta. Managing Editor Trevor Williams\, who has written extensively on international trade\, serves on the board of the Georgia District Export Council and as a judge for the Atlanta Metro Export Challenge. Global Atlanta is a winner of the President’s E Award for Export Service\, presented to the company by the U.S. Commerce Department in 2014. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView the panel from last year here: URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/export-stories-hear-how-cobb-companies-are-engaging-with-international-trade/ LOCATION:Cobb Chamber of Commerce\, 1100 Circle 75 Parkway Suite 1000\, Atlanta\, 30339\, Georgia CATEGORIES:Africa,Asia,Canada,Economic Development,Europe,Export,Featured,Latin America,Logistics,Manufacturing,Middle East / North Africa,Networking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/SelectCobb-2.png GEO:33.8897467;-84.46537 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cobb Chamber of Commerce 1100 Circle 75 Parkway Suite 1000 Atlanta 30339 Georgia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1100 Circle 75 Parkway Suite 1000:geo:-84.46537,33.8897467 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035823 CREATED:20240111T204302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T184701Z UID:10040009-1707415200-1707422400@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:Fifth Annual Global Trade & Investment Symposium in Macon DESCRIPTION:Interested in understanding how the world comes to Georgia? \n\n\n\nJoin Christopher N. Smith\, Attorney at Law and Global Atlanta for the Fifth 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 fifth 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\nThis year\, we’ll focus in on Korean investment in the state\, gaining views from economic development professionals\, foreign companies\, diplomats and exporters. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome Remarks:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSanghoon LeeConsul\, Global Trade & Economic Affairs\, Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Atlanta\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Panelists:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJae KimPresident\, Southeast US Korea Chamber of Commerce\nJae Kim is President of The Southeast U.S. Korean Chamber of Commerce\, with responsibilities to lead the organization. Also\, as Board Director\, he has responsibilities to organize board meetings to drive promotion and development of the organization’s mission and objectives\, including management of membership\, events\, and activities. He is Senior Manager at Aprio\, LLP with 14 years of experience. He has expertise in bridging international relationships\, with a focus on U.S.-Korea cross-border investments and economic ties. Prior to joining Aprio\, LLP he had worked for Fortune 500 companies such as Deloitte\, Roche\, and Johnson & Johnson. \n\n\n\nHe graduated with a Masters Science in Accounting from Indiana University\, Kelley School of Business\, and a B.S. in Business Administration – Accounting from Butler University\, Lacy School of Business. Born in Seoul\, South Korea\, he lived and grew-up in Zimbabwe and South Africa for over 10 years as an Expat family as part of Daewoo Corporation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid HughesGeneral Manager at Dinex Emission LLC\nDavid Hughes\, serving as the General Manager of the US facility\, plays a pivotal role in the company’s operations and growth in the American market. With a wealth of experience and expertise\, David oversees the day-to-day activities of the US branch\, ensuring a seamless connection between the company’s global vision and its local operations. His dedication to customer service and innovation aligns perfectly with Dinex Emission’s core values\, contributing to the company’s reputation for exceptional performance and reliability. As the US facility continues to expand and drive the company’s revenue growth\, David’s leadership and commitment are instrumental in achieving this vision while maintaining a strong focus on environmental responsibility and compliance with emission standards. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChristy PlottExecutive Director\, American Tanning & Leather\nChristy Plott brings a heartfelt dedication to conservation and a keen entrepreneurial mindset to the exotic leather industry. As a partner and creative director at American Tanning and Leather\, she contributes to the family business’s growth and success\, now in its fifth generation. The company\, under her guidance\, has been recognized among the University of Georgia’s top 100 fastest growing Bulldog Businesses\, reflecting its steady development and international reach in leather exports and trade show participation. \n\n\n\nChristy’s educational journey includes an MBA from Wesleyan College\, where she graduated Summa cum laude\, and a bachelor’s degree in International Business from the University of Georgia\, leading to her inclusion in UGA’s Top 40 Under 40 Alumni list. She continues to stay connected with the university community as a member of the Alumni Board of Directors. \n\n\n\nIn her professional life\, Christy holds roles on the boards of the International Crocodilian Farmers Association and the Natural Fibers Alliance\, where she contributes insights toward more sustainable practices. As a member of the Accessories Council of New York\, she advocates for the mindful conservation and use of alligators and crocodiles. \n\n\n\nChristy also applies her expertise in crocodilian conservation as the Industry Vice Chair for the IUCN Crocodile Specialist Group. Additionally\, she works as a consultant for the CITES treaty and represents the alligator industry for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Her commitment to wildlife conservation is further demonstrated through her involvement with Blood Origins\, a nonprofit organization focused on these efforts. \n\n\n\nOutside her professional commitments\, Christy enjoys the simplicity and beauty of camping and outdoor activities. She resides in Weatherford\, Texas\, and Griffin\, Georgia\, with her fiancé\, Trey Gilmore\, who is the Men’s Design Director at Lucchese Boot. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda: \n\n\n\n\n6:00 – 6:15 PM: Arrival and Networking at Pierce Chapel\n\n\n\n6:15 – 6:20 PM: Welcome Remarks\n\n\n\n6:20 – 7:00 PM: Moderated panel discussion\n\n\n\n7:00 – 7:10 PM: Moderated Q&A session\n\n\n\n7:10 – 8:00 PM: Reception in Burden Parlor\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChristopher N. Smith\, LLC\, Attorney at Law \n\n\n\n\nHosted by: URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/save-the-date-fifth-annual-international-investment-trade-symposium-in-macon/ LOCATION:Wesleyan College Pierce Chapel\, 4760 Forsyth Rd\, Macon\, GA\, 31210\, United States CATEGORIES:Africa,Canada,Economic Development,Europe,Export,Featured,Foreign Direct Investment,Industry,Investment,Latin America,Manufacturing,Middle East / North Africa,South Korea,Symposium,Trade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Global-Atlanta-Passport.png GEO:32.8742834;-83.7137178 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Wesleyan College Pierce Chapel 4760 Forsyth Rd Macon GA 31210 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4760 Forsyth Rd:geo:-83.7137178,32.8742834 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T035823 CREATED:20240201T225756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T150323Z UID:10040061-1710374400-1710460799@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:Women in Manufacturing South Conference DESCRIPTION:WiM South is a regional conference for manufacturing professionals who are navigating the way through their careers—whether it be in production\, the C-Suite\, or anywhere in between.  This conference\, produced by the Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM)\, offers attendees based in the southern U.S. region: \n\n\n\n\nUnique and interactive opportunities\, allowing participants to gain access to key industry content shared by regional thought leaders\n\n\n\nOpportunity to engage in professional and personal-based sessions which include timely topics presented by knowledge experts\n\n\n\nDevelop meaningful connections with peers based in southern states\, including Georgia\, Alabama\, North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Tennessee\, and more!\n\n\n\n\nThe WiM South Conference will be held in Atlanta\, GA (as well as virtually) at the W Atlanta – Downtown on March 14\, 2024. WiM South will offer opportunities to interact and engage\, network with peers and gain access to informative and inspiring sessions! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/women-in-manufacturing-south-conference/ LOCATION:W Atlanta- Downtown\, 45 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW\, Atlanta\, MI\, 30308\, United States CATEGORIES:Conventions,Manufacturing,Women ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/WiM-south-logo.png GEO:33.765133;-84.3892103 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=W Atlanta- Downtown 45 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW Atlanta MI 30308 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=45 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW:geo:-84.3892103,33.765133 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035823 CREATED:20240224T175859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T214512Z UID:10040102-1711526400-1711544400@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:GATE (GIACC Atlanta Trade Event) 2024 DESCRIPTION:GIACC Atlanta Trade Event started in October 2022 with the objective of promoting Georgia as the #1 destination for investors from India to establish their presence in USA.  GATE 2024 is now happening on March 27. Join GIACC to meet the 52 Chief Executives / decision makers representing 43 manufacturing companies who are coming all the way from Coimbatore\, India\, to find customers and set up shop in the U.S As either an in-person participant in Atlanta GA or virtual participant from India\, hear from: \n\n\n\n\nGeorgia Department of Economic Development\n\n\n\nUGA’s SBDC (Small Business Development Center)\n\n\n\nUS Representative Rich McCormick\n\n\n\nConsul General of India Ramesh Babu Lakshmanan\n\n\n\n\n…along with stories from successful entrepreneurs of Indian origin who have set up shop in Georgia\, banks willing to extend capital to Indian investors\, legal and accounting firms that can help make the first steps\, and many others. \n\n\n\nThis is a must event if you are a service provider in Georgia that can help the 52 delegates set up shop in Georgia or want to learn how Georgia state agencies help Georgia companies expand their footprint domestically or internationally by providing free market research\, data and even setting up sales appointments on your behalf.  \n\n\n\nManufacturers in India should join virtually learn how to become a foreign direct investor and earn in USD. There is something for everyone.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/gate-giacc-atlanta-trade-event-2024/ LOCATION:The Westin Atlanta Perimeter North\, 7 Concourse Parkway NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30328\, United States CATEGORIES:Economic Development,India,Manufacturing,Networking,Trade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/GIACC-logo-1.png GEO:33.915108;-84.3546157 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Westin Atlanta Perimeter North 7 Concourse Parkway NE Atlanta GA 30328 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=7 Concourse Parkway NE:geo:-84.3546157,33.915108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T093000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035823 CREATED:20240402T150419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T152647Z UID:10040168-1714462200-1714469400@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:From Shocks to Shifts: Shoring Up Supply Chains in an Age of Trade Turbulence DESCRIPTION:Wars in the Middle East and Europe. Rockets in the Red Sea. Competing industrial policies in key international markets — all in the wake of a pandemic that upended the global economy. Managing a supply chain has never been so complex. \n\n\n\nBut beyond fixes for short-term shocks\, how are companies negotiating enduring shifts\, adjusting to newfound trade turbulence and whipsaw regulatory changes? Is globalization dead\, or was a strategic shortening of supply chains inevitable to guard against strategic vulnerabilities \n\n\n\nJoin Global Atlanta and Aprio for breakfast and a nuanced discussion with global executives calibrating their companies’ responses to these challenges and more as they manage influential factories and distribution facilities in Georgia. \n\n\n\nAgenda7:30a – Registration\, Networking Breakfast8:00a – Welcome\, Opening Remarks & Panel Discussion9:00a – Networking9:45a – Dismissal \n\n\n\nOpening Remarks:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJay Cho\, Tariffs & Customs Director at Aprio\nJay specializes in helping multinational companies navigate complex US import/export requirements\, providing duty-saving strategies\, planning and compliance risk management. With a decade of experience on both the consulting and the legal sides of international trade\, he also provides counsel on customs enforcement matters\, such as customs inquiries\, verification requests\, audits\, investigations and penalty cases. Since many of his clients are located overseas\, he is always on standby and manages ongoing customs matters on their behalf while keeping them updated on the status of their cases. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJason Shefrin\, President & Chief Operating Officer at Ubique Group\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJessica Gray\, VP of Supply Chain at KaMin Solutions\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThomas JorgensenChief Executive Officer & President\, Green Worldwide Shipping\nThomas Jorgensen began his career in shipping with Maersk Line in 1989 in Copenhagen\, Denmark after studying economics at Aarhus University. Thomas moved to the United States via Boston in 1991 to work for a global forwarder\, and in 1994 relocated to Atlanta to start up the U.S. operations of a Scandinavian logistics company. After earning a partnership as President for this global forwarder\, Thomas founded and became the President and CEO of Green Worldwide Shipping® in 2008. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPete MentoCommercial Director\, US Customs and Compliance\, Air & Sea US\, DSV\nPete Mento knows an incredible amount about trade. \n\n\n\nPete specializes in the elimination\, recovery and minimization of duties and taxes associated with trade. He also assists companies with import and export compliance\, audit defense and cargo security programs. He is considered one of the most insightful and connected trade professionals in the world and his projects have recovered over $1 Billion in duties\, taxes and fees over his 30-year career. \n\n\n\nIn his current role\, Pete leads efforts to grow and build the Customs and Trade Consulting services of DSV.  In the past\, Pete has served as Partner and Practice Leader for Tax Firms like Ryan\, KPMG and Crowe.  He has also run the global Customs operations and consultancies for major Freight Forwarding Firms like Expeditors\, C.H. Robinson and Crane Worldwide. \n\n\n\nPete is a Customs House Broker who also received his Masters Degree in Government (Trade Theory Focus) from Harvard University and did his undergraduate work at Maine Maritime Academy where he served five consecutive terms as a member of the advisory board.  His Doctoral studies at the University of Durham in the United Kingdom in Trade Law focused on how economics and geopolitics interconnect. \n\n\n\nPete is a noted Trade Academic who has written many articles and work papers on Trade Theory and Trade Practices especially the role programs like C-TPAT and AEO had on the global economy. \n\n\n\nPete is a highly sought-after speaker for events all over the world. A former professional standup comedian\, he has conducted sold out lectures to tens of thousands of people in every imaginable venue – from university lecture halls to night clubs. His style of mixing economics\, history and humor is always a welcome change for his clients and students. His Trade School webinar series has become the standard for staying up to date on issues of global commerce and his podcast “Trade Geek” boasts over 10\,000 subscribers. \n\n\n\nHe is the most unlikely trade nerd you will ever meet……. URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/shocks-to-shifts-shoring-up-supply-chains/ LOCATION:Aprio\, 2002 Summit Boulevard Suite 120\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30319\, United States CATEGORIES:Africa,Asia,Business,Caribbean,Europe,Export,Featured,Geopolitics,International Markets,Latin America,Logistics,Manufacturing,Middle East / North Africa,Networking,North America,Supply Chain,Trade ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Aprio-Passport.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Global Atlanta":MAILTO:events@globalatlanta.com GEO:33.9169756;-84.3546622 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Aprio 2002 Summit Boulevard Suite 120 Atlanta GA 30319 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2002 Summit Boulevard Suite 120:geo:-84.3546622,33.9169756 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035823 CREATED:20240222T185435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T185439Z UID:10040096-1715241600-1715250600@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:Partnership Gwinett Annual Movers & Makers Awards DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Partnership Gwinnett Movers & Makers Awards celebrates the foundation of our economy by recognizing industry leaders in manufacturing\, logistics\, and our supply chain! These leaders work with partners and support teams from throughout the region to ensure efficient facilities\, workplace safety\, and the resources essential to driving business. \n\n\n\nAward Categories \n\n\n\n\nCorporate Citizen Award (1 award in this category)\n\n\n\nManufacturer of the Year Award (3 awards in this category)\n\n\n\nSupply Chain Pioneer Award (2 awards in this category)\n\n\n\nMost Valuable Provider Award (1 award in this category)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/partnership-gwinett-annual-movers-makers-awards/ LOCATION:Gas South District\, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway\, Duluth\, GA\, United States CATEGORIES:Business,Manufacturing,Supply Chain ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Partnership-Gwinett-logo.png GEO:33.989601;-84.0942254 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gas South District 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway Duluth GA United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6400 Sugarloaf Parkway:geo:-84.0942254,33.989601 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035823 CREATED:20240523T202150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240615T002739Z UID:10040234-1718712000-1718737200@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:Porsche Consulting: Mobility Summit DESCRIPTION:Please note: this event is now at capacity and the registration is closed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn June 18\, Porsche Consulting will host an exclusive Mobility Summit at the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta. \n\n\n\nAs a leading global consultancy in the automotive\, aerospace\, and transportation sectors\, Porsche Consulting is deeply committed to supporting innovation and transformation\, and this unique event is a testament to that commitment. \n\n\n\nDecision makers and top management will engage in dynamic discussions through keynotes\, insights presentations and panel discussions in critical areas such as sustainability and digital transformation. \n\n\n\nKey insights will include:– Electrifying Mobility | Batteries\, Charging\, Circular Economy– Digital Twins | Advancing Mobility through Digital Technology \n\n\n\nWith a strong connection to one of the most successful car manufacturers in the world\, the Summit will leverage this experience to transfer best practices into all things mobility. \n\n\n\nWho should attend: Decision makers and top management in the aerospace\, automotive\, transportation (rail\, maritime\, trucking)\, and logistics sectors.  URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/porsche-consulting-mobility-summit/ LOCATION:Porsche Experience Center\, One Porsche Drive\, Atlanta \, GA\, 30354\, United States CATEGORIES:Automotive,Digitalization,Energy,Featured,Germany,Logistics,Manufacturing,Marketing,Networking,North America,Seminar,Supply Chain,Technology,Transportation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Porsche-Mobility.png GEO:33.6518264;-84.3995362 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Porsche Experience Center One Porsche Drive Atlanta GA 30354 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=One Porsche Drive:geo:-84.3995362,33.6518264 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035823 CREATED:20240627T012832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T012839Z UID:10040280-1722000600-1722013200@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:2024 Automotive & Manufacturing Summit DESCRIPTION:As the automotive and manufacturing industries face unprecedented challenges\, the 2024 Automotive & Manufacturing Summit presents a vital opportunity for industry leaders to gain critical insights and innovative solutions. Hosted by the Southeast U.S. Korean Chamber of Commerce (SEUSKCC) in collaboration with Porsche Consulting\, this exclusive event is designed to address the most pressing issues in the sector\, providing a platform for strategic discussions and networking. \n\n\n\nIn an era marked by supply chain disruptions\, the imperative for digital transformation\, and evolving regulatory landscapes\, this summit offers expert-led sessions that delve into these complexities. Participants will gain valuable knowledge on supply chain resilience\, digitalization strategies\, and navigating U.S. tax and legal frameworks for Korean corporations. The agenda also includes discussions on clean energy opportunities\, the implications of the CHIPS Act on U.S. manufacturing\, and an in-depth look at the volatile EV market. \n\n\n\nIn addition\, you will get to network with peers and industry experts at Porsche’s state-of-the-art North American headquarters. Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable knowledge and connect with the brightest minds in the industry. \n\n\n\nThe detailed agenda below outlines the power-packed sessions that will equip you with the tools and knowledge to navigate the future of automotive and manufacturing. Each session is designed to provide actionable strategies and innovative solutions\, ensuring you leave with insights that can drive your strategic initiatives forward. \n\n\n\nSecure your place now and be part of this transformative experience! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2024-automotive-manufacturing-summit/ LOCATION:Porsche NA Headquarters\, One Porsche Drive\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30354 CATEGORIES:Asia,Automotive,Manufacturing,Networking,South Korea ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/seuskcc-events-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035823 CREATED:20240619T020159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T020202Z UID:10040274-1723123800-1723143600@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:Ninth Annual Success in Manufacturing - The Woman's Perspective DESCRIPTION:Hear impactful speakers\, enjoy great networking and make new connections in manufacturing! \n\n\n\nSpeakers include female manufacturing leaders from a diverse group of small\, medium and large manufacturers who will share their experiences in the industry\, their company and lessons learned throughout their careers.  \n\n\n\nEvent registration is open to all male and female leaders in the manufacturing industry. \n\n\n\nAnnounced Speakers Include: \n\n\n\n\nLauren Barnes\, Chief People Officer\, PHX Holdings\n\n\n\nGiovana Bosquiroli\, Head of Quality & Management Systems\n\n\n\nKeera Brooks\, CEO & Owner\, Wholesale Sugar Flowers\n\n\n\nSandie Cappair\, CEO\, Cappai Designs\n\n\n\nToni Hauck\, Vice President of Operations & Quality\, Trenton Systems\n\n\n\nLynn Kuss\, Senior Director\, TOTO USA\n\n\n\nKaty Mallory\, Founder\, Slumberpod\n\n\n\nZanetta Scott\, Director of Operations\, Fibervision\n\n\n\nKate Sweeney\, CFO\, Rhone\n\n\n\nKristin Walsh\, Vice President\, ViaSat\n\n\n\nKara Zweizig\, Global Head of Surgery\, MedMix Healthcare U.S.\n\n\n\n\nAgenda: \n\n\n\n1:30 PM – 2:00 PM – Registration & Check-in2:00 – 5:30 PM – Event & Discussion5:30 – 7::00 PM – Wine & Networking on the Terrace! \n\n\n\nRegistration includes all speakers and panels\, event materials\, giveaways & networking on the terrace! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/ninth-annual-success-in-manufacturing-the-womans-perspective/ LOCATION:Nelson Mullins Law Firm at Atlantic Station\, 201 17th Street NW #17 201 Building at Atlantic Station \, Atlanta\, 30363\, United States CATEGORIES:Manufacturing,Networking,Professional Development,Women ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/NGM-logo.png GEO:33.7918652;-84.387764 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Nelson Mullins Law Firm at Atlantic Station 201 17th Street NW #17 201 Building at Atlantic Station Atlanta 30363 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=201 17th Street NW #17 201 Building at Atlantic Station:geo:-84.387764,33.7918652 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035823 CREATED:20240612T002643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T002646Z UID:10040259-1724144400-1724241600@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:Second Annual Southern Supply Chain Summit DESCRIPTION:Please join GAMA for its Second Annual Southern Supply Chain Summit in Savannah\, Georgia. \n\n\n\nProgramming is expected to include: \n\n\n\n\nVarious keynote speakers and panels who will provide key insights as to:\n\n\n\nSupply Chain Solutions\n\n\n\nRecent OEM and Tier 1 announcements\, \n\n\n\nWorkforce development and retention\, \n\n\n\nLearning how manufacturers can successfully become part suppliers in the global automotive parts and components market\,\n\n\n\nAnd more.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nSpecial Tour Opportunity – This year we will be viewing the Georgia Ports Authority facility (with expert narration) from the water\, aboard the beautiful Savannah River Queen (pictured above). Ours will be a private chartered event on Wednesday\, August 21.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is expected to open mid-June. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/second-annual-southern-supply-chain-summit/ LOCATION:Embassy Suites Savannah Airport Hotel\, 145 W. Mulberry Blvd.\, Savannah\, Georgia\, 31407 CATEGORIES:Automotive,Business,International Markets,Manufacturing,North America,Supply Chain ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/GAMA-logo-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T143000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035823 CREATED:20240824T144627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240824T144630Z UID:10040363-1728545400-1728570600@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:Thirteenth Annual Next Generation Manufacturing Signature Event DESCRIPTION:Register now for the Thirteenth Annual Next Generation Manufacturing Signature Event on October 10th at the Zoo Atlanta – Savanna Hall in Atlanta\, GA! \n\n\n\nJoin Next Generation Manufacturing for conversations with leading manufacturing executives who have distinguished themselves in the global marketplace.  These manufacturers drive the latest innovations in their companies and operations. \n\n\n\nTopics and panelists for this event include: \n\n\n\nMaking Your Product a Global Game Changer \n\n\n\n\nJohn Daniel\, Founder & CEO\, Progenacare\n\n\n\nMike Ecker\, President\, Ecker Textiles\n\n\n\n\nThe Impact of the Expansion of International Manufacturing in Georgia \n\n\n\n\nDavid Harlan\, Country Manager\, API Tech (France)\n\n\n\nPete Fejfer\, Managing Director\, SP Meditech (Denmark)\n\n\n\nDaniel Raubenheimer\, CSO\, Silon LLC (Czech Republic)\n\n\n\n\nAnnual Voice of the American Worker Survey Results \n\n\n\n\nJoanie Bily\, Division President\, Employbridge & Chairman of the American Staffing Association\n\n\n\n\nGeorgia Made – Celebrating & Recognizing Products Made in Georgia \n\n\n\n\nPat Wilson\, Commissioner\, Georgia Department of Economic Development\n\n\n\n\nEmbrace Digital Transformation! Achieve Cost Savings & Efficiency With Back Office Automation \n\n\n\n\nJordan Fladell\, Managing Director\, Technology\, Advisory Services\, Aprio LLP\n\n\n\n\nDriving Success Through Collaboration \n\n\n\n\nJessica Cork\, Vice President Digital Strategy\, YKK Corporation of America\n\n\n\nAna Kraft\, Founder & CEO\, Xena Workwear\n\n\n\nMarc Melkerson\, CEO\, Renova Technology\n\n\n\nMike Zilinski\, Global Head of Human Resources\, Wahoo Fitness\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoe FeldmanCEO\, Sugar Bowl Bakery\nFounded in the 1970’s by five Vietnamese brothers living the American Dream! \n\n\n\nWith the company’s headquarters in CA and a recent expansion to GA\, this commercial bakery is the producer of many of our favorites – brownie bites\, apple fritters\, madelines continues to grow\, investing in the community and the employees they consider family! \n\n\n\nAs the company continues to grow and expand so does their marketshare! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChris DroneyCOO\, Milo’s Tea Company\nFounded in 1946 as a restaurant\, this family-owned business\, based in AL\, continues to operate under the same principals as its founder. \n\n\n\nWith its people-first values\, this Platinum Value Certified Zero Waste Manufacturer is devoted to sustainable practices and the stewardship of local communities and the environment. \n\n\n\nWith four U.S. locations the company’s success is continuing to drive expansion with another facility to open soon in the Southeast! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/thirteenth-annual-next-generation-manufacturing-signature-event/ LOCATION:Zoo Atlanta – Savanna Hall\, Cherokee Ave SE\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30308 CATEGORIES:Business,Digitalization,Economics,International Markets,Logistics,Manufacturing,Market expansion,Seminar,Supply Chain,Technology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/NGM-logo-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T143000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035823 CREATED:20241007T233312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T233315Z UID:10040457-1731841200-1731853800@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:Annual Economic and EV Update Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join industry leaders for an in-depth discussion on the latest trends in the EV and battery manufacturing sector\, workforce strategies\, and automotive production forecasts. \n\n\n\nKeynote Speakers: \n\n\n\n\nJennifer Zeller: “EV and Battery Manufacturing in Georgia”\n\n\n\nKathryn Lookofsky: “Workforce Facts and Strategies”\n\n\n\nDavid Eyes: “Automotive Production Forecasts”\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to network with professionals and gain valuable insights into the economic landscape and developments in the EV industry. \n\n\n\nRegister early – In the past\, our Economic Update Meetings have been one of our most popular meetings! This meeting will provide you with critical and timely information\, and many valuable takeaways. GAMA members will be able to obtain copies of the speakers’ PowerPoint presentations after the meeting. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/annual-economic-and-ev-update-meeting/ LOCATION:Douglasville Conference Center\, 6700 Church Street\, Douglasville\, GA\, 30134\, United States CATEGORIES:Automotive,Manufacturing,Sustainability ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/GAMA-logo-1.png GEO:33.750347;-84.7492375 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Douglasville Conference Center 6700 Church Street Douglasville GA 30134 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6700 Church Street:geo:-84.7492375,33.750347 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035823 CREATED:20250116T014942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T010728Z UID:10040540-1738224000-1738231200@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:​A Central Role in Europe's Future: Briefing With Czech Ambassador Miloslav Stasek DESCRIPTION:Free for Global Atlanta Passport Holders \n\n\n\nThe Czech Republic may be small in the EU context\, but it’s emerging as a big player in linking U.S. manufacturers with markets and partners in Central and Eastern Europe. \n\n\n\nNow\, thanks to key local relationships\, Georgia firms in aerospace\, tech\, smart cities and other sectors have a leg up​ in the country​\, where they’ll feel right at home ​thanks to a pro-business government\, technically skilled workforce and commitment to innovation.  \n\n\n\nJoin Global Atlanta and the Czech North America Chamber of Commerce to unpack corporate connections between Georgia and the Czech Republic in both directions.  \n\n\n\nYou’ll also ​g​et a rare chance to hear Ambassador Miloslav Stasek\, fresh off attending the ​U.S. presidential inauguration\, discuss how ​the Czech Republic is positioning itself as​ a productive partn​e​r in a world of volatility and conflict.  \n\n\n\nDuring a panel discussion\, get a look at three chances to productively engage with the Czech Republic at trade fairs in Brno\, South Moravia\, where Honorary Consul Monika Vintrlikova\, a manufacturing executive based in Georgia\, is set to work with the ambassador\, ​CzechTrade and other agencies to roll out the red carpet for Georgia-based companies. \n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers\n\n\n\nBriefing: In conversation with Global Atlanta’s Trevor Williams  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmbassador Miloslav Stasek\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPanel Discussion: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonika VintrlikovaHonorary Consul of the Czech Republic\, CEO at Albaform\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPJ BainCEO at PrimeRevenue\nPJ Bain is the Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of Atlanta-based financial technology leader PrimeRevenue. PJ has three decades of experience in global and international business and has been involved as a founder\, investor\, board member\, and executive in software and technology firms supporting enterprise clients in the areas of supply chain\, accounting\, financial technology and payment platforms. \n\n\n\nA member of the Forbes Technology Council\, PJ is a frequent speaker and author on topics such as leadership\,entrepreneurship\, international business and global supply chains. PJ has extensive experience in capital formation\, fundraising\, mergers & acquisitions\, divestitures\, strategic planning\, marketing\, sales\, technology development and value creation. \n\n\n\nHe is actively involved in charitable\, civic and community initiatives on both a regional and national level. PJ serves on the Membership Committee for the Atlanta Rotary\, is a member of the Host Committee for Goodwillof North Georgia Battle of the Biz! Gala\, sits on the Board of Directors at Leadership Atlanta\, Business Executives for National Security (BENS) and is Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School-Atlanta.PJ is actively involved in mentoring start-up and technology business executives\, sitting on the Advisory Councilfor Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the Atlanta Growth Collective\, both economic development initiatives of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce\, where he also serves on the Board of Directors. PJ and his familyare frequent supporters of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta\, the Shepherd Center\, and several other philanthropic organizations and foundations. \n\n\n\nAn Atlanta native\, PJ was inducted into the Academy of Distinguished Alumni for the College of Engineering byhis alma mater\, The Georgia Institute of Technology\, where he received a Bachelor of Industrial and Systems Engineering Degree and was a walk-on member of the varsity football team. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid BridgesVice President\, Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute\nB. David Bridges is the Vice President for the Enterprise Innovation Institute (EI2) at the Georgia Institute of Technology. EI2 is the largest\, oldest\, and most successful economic development organization at any university in the country. It is home to 11 economic development programs which (1) build and scale startups\, (2) grow existing small and medium sized enterprises\, including manufacturing firms\, and (3) energize ecosystem builders (communities\, governments\, universities\, and non-profits). These programs serve the State of Georgia\, with programmatic reach across the Southeast region\, the United States\, and five continents around the world. Bridges concurrently serves as the Director of the Economic Development Lab (EDL) within the Enterprise Innovation Institute. EDL works with communities in Georgia on projects such as workforce development\, fiscal and economic impact analyses\, strategic planning\, and downtown redevelopment. This lab also works locally and globally conducting innovation policy research and implementing innovation ecosystem building projects with 23 countries around the world. \n\n\n\nSince joining the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1994\, Bridges has worked in various practice areas serving manufacturing firms\, national labs\, international governments\, and innovation ecosystems. He has been a Principal or Co-Principal Investigator on over $20 million in grants and has authored\, co-authored\, or significantly contributed to over $40 million in winning proposals. Bridges has won over 100 proposals from U.S. federal agencies\, plus universities\, governments and non-profits from around the world. He is a Principal Research Faculty member and a frequent lecturer and key note speaker in China\, South Africa\, and across Latin America on nascent\, innovation ecosystem building. \n\n\n\nPrior to joining EI2\, he was a general management consultant and a brand manager at three consumer package goods companies. Bridges has a Bachelor of Business Administration from Emory University and a Master of Science in Marketing from Georgia State University. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet the inside track on VIP access to the following Events in Brno\, Czech Republic:  \n\n\n\nMay 28-30: International Defense and Security Technologies Fair \n\n\n\nJune 10-12: Urbis: Smart Cities Meetup — green energy\, mobility\, circular economy and more \n\n\n\nOct. 7-10: International Industrial Fair — meet with companies from 40+ countries​\, including Ukraine\, which is using the fair to vet key partners for future rebuilding initiatives \n\n\n\nSponsored By: URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/briefing-with-czech-ambassador-miloslav-stasek/ LOCATION:Arnall Golden Gregory\, 171 17th Street NW\, Suite 2100\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30363\, United States CATEGORIES:Business,Cybersecurity,Czech Republic,Defense,Europe,Export,Featured,Industry,Manufacturing,Market expansion,Networking,Security,Supply Chain,Trade,Ukraine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Hon-Consul-of-Czech.png ORGANIZER;CN="Global Atlanta":MAILTO:events@globalatlanta.com GEO:33.7915659;-84.3937732 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arnall Golden Gregory 171 17th Street NW Suite 2100 Atlanta GA 30363 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=171 17th Street NW\, Suite 2100:geo:-84.3937732,33.7915659 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035823 CREATED:20240823T213411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T213032Z UID:10040362-1738832400-1738848600@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:3rd Annual National Security Forum: Industry and Sustainment in a Digital World DESCRIPTION:This National Security Forum\, under the theme “Industry and Sustainment in a Digital World\,” is poised to highlight the dual-use potential of Industry 4.0 technologies and bio-industrial manufacturing\, emphasizing their critical impact on both military and commercial logistics as we look towards 2035 and beyond. \n\n\n\nFREE EVENT | LUNCH INCLUDED  | MUST RSVP \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/3rd-annual-national-security-forum-industry-and-sustainment-in-a-digital-world/ LOCATION:Century of Flight Hangar\, Museum of Aviation\, Unnamed Road\, Warner Robins\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 31088 CATEGORIES:Food,Manufacturing,Security,Sustainability,Technology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/NSF-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035824 CREATED:20250103T153149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T153155Z UID:10040527-1739278800-1739278800@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:Customs & Tariffs: What to Consider for Your Business DESCRIPTION:How will new customs and tariffs policies impact the manufacturing and distribution sector? How may these changes affect your business? What should you address now to help ensure you’re not surprised by tariffs? \n\n\n\nJoin Aprio on February 11 to hear our panel of industry leaders share valuable insight on the new landscape — and most importantly how your manufacturing and distribution business can stay competitive\, while considering potential impacts to your organization. \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we’ll explore a range of critical topics important to globally-focused manufacturing and distribution companies\, including: \n\n\n\n\nHow trade policy changes could impact your supply chain.\n\n\n\nStrategies to mitigate the impact of tariffs on your supply chain.\n\n\n\nBest practices for staying ahead of regulatory changes so you can be proactive for your business.\n\n\n\n\nSpace is limited. Reserve your spot now! \n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers:\n\n\n\nJay Cho\, J.D.Tax Director\,Customs & TariffsAprio Advisory Group\, LLC \n\n\n\nMichael SmithDirector of Finance\,J&S Chemical Corporation \n\n\n\nMelissa LindhChief Financial Officer\,Universal Alloy Corporation \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/customs-tariffs-what-to-consider-for-your-business/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Business,Manufacturing,Policy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/aprio-event-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035824 CREATED:20240721T165728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T142453Z UID:10040315-1745395200-1745600400@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:Gitex Asia Conference in Singapore DESCRIPTION:Asia’s all-new powerhouse tech & startup event launching in Singapore is powered by GITEX GLOBAL\, the largest tech and startup show brand in the world\, consistently rated by global tech executives and investors as the “Best tech show in the world”\, delivering the highest ROI\, scoring highest on the network building satisfaction index and best organization experience globally. \n\n\n\nGITEX ASIA 2025\, featuring Ai Everything Asia and North Star Asia\, the Asia’s Largest Event for Startups and Investors\, will create new marketplaces powering the digital economy\, targeting public services\, enterprises\, SMEs\, digital cities\, smart & green mobility\, retail\, finance\, education\, health\, manufacturing and more between the wider Asian market and our global network of technology companies\, unicorn founders\, investors\, award-winning AI first start-ups\, governments\, and globally renowned R&D & academia.  \n\n\n\nGITEX ASIA\, Asia’s largest tech hub\, brings together over 1\,000 global enterprises and startups with 20\,000+ high-quality tech buyers and the most active 250+ investors from 120+ countries while leading tech voices drive the new digital future of Asian Economies in conference and summit tracks showcasing Global Digital Forum\, AI for Tomorrow Summit\, Sustainable Smart Cities\, GITEX Asean Tech Summit\, Pitch Competition\, Cybersecurity\, Manufacturing 4.0\, and Corporate Innovation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/gitex-asia/ LOCATION:Marina Bay Sands\, 10 Bayfront Ave\, Singapore\, 018971\, Singapore CATEGORIES:Asia,Cybersecurity,Manufacturing,Technology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/GITEX-Asia-logo-1.jpg GEO:1.282302;103.8585308 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Marina Bay Sands 10 Bayfront Ave Singapore 018971 Singapore;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Bayfront Ave:geo:103.8585308,1.282302 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035824 CREATED:20250325T215147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T145314Z UID:10040610-1745481600-1745490600@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:Movers and Makers Awards DESCRIPTION:Join hundreds of business\, community\, and industry leaders to recognize exceptional manufacturing and supply chain companies! \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Partnership Gwinnett Movers & Makers Awards celebrates the foundation of the economy by recognizing industry leaders in manufacturing\, logistics\, and supply chain! These leaders work with partners and support teams from throughout the region to ensure efficient facilities\, workplace safety\, and the resources essential to driving business. \n\n\n\nAward Categories \n\n\n\n\nCorporate Citizen Award (1 award in this category)\n\n\n\nManufacturer of the Year Award (3 awards in this category)\n\n\n\nSupply Chain Pioneer Award (2 awards in this category)\n\n\n\nMost Valuable Provider Award (1 award in this category)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/movers-makers-awards/ LOCATION:The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett\, 6450 Sugarloaf Pkwy\, Duluth\, Georgia\, 30097 CATEGORIES:Business,Featured,Leadership,Logistics,Manufacturing,Supply Chain ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/Partnership-Gwinnett-Primary-Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T035824 CREATED:20250411T221521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T162453Z UID:10040631-1745492400-1745496000@www.globalatlanta.com SUMMARY:International Business Webinar Series: Murata: Tiny Parts\, Huge Impact on Global Supply Chains DESCRIPTION:When things are going right\, the small things are easy to ignore. Not so when supply chains are stressed — the essential becomes magnified\, no matter how tiny. \n\n\n\nThat’s what happened with Murata\, who in 1973 became one of the earliest Japanese investors in Georgia\, setting up a plant to make capacitors in car radios. The Kyoto-based company\, now with global annual revenues of approximately $1.7 Trillion yen\, holds about 40 percent of the world’s market share for capacitors\, small ceramic parts produced by the trillions each year to store and release power within electronic devices. \n\n\n\nWhen a tsunami hit Japan’s northeast coast in 2011 and an earthquake shook the country\, electronics supply chains were scrambled. Everything\, from cell phones and digital cameras to appliances and EVs\, relies in some way on Murata’s parts — more than 1\,000 go into a typical smartphone and potentially 30\,000+ slated for a fully autonomous electric vehicle. \n\n\n\nMurata had already been diversifying its sourcing around the world\, including in Southeast Asia\, to be closer to end customers. It also deepened research spending to ensure it could serve advanced industries\, like increasingly computerized cars\, with innovative solutions. That blend of diversification and R&D continues today. Murata Electronics North America\, meanwhile\, has a new headquarters in Atlanta\, Ga.\, and maintains a distribution center in Rockmart\, Ga. \n\n\n\nToday\, an uncertain global trade landscape threatens to inflict another shock to supply chains around the world. Join GSU-CIBER and Global Atlanta to hear from Murata Electronics North America’s CEO\, David Kirk\, on how the company is dealing with increasing volatility in high-value industries where the smallest parts can make the biggest impact. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid Kirk\, VP\, Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd.President & CEO\, Murata Electronics North America\nDavid is responsible for various functions within the Americas including Sales/Marketing\, Operations and Corporate Technology\, and Innovation. The Americas is a critical region for design-in activity that results in Global Sales within the Electronics industry. Murata has made multiple acquisitions and integrations on a global basis including Peregrine Semiconductor (pSemi)\, Vios Medical\, Eta Wireless\, Resonant\, and RF Monolithics (RFM). \n\n\n\nHe started his career as a Product Engineer with Murata and moved into the Director of Marketing role. He then became President and CEO of RFM\, which was a public company from 1999 to 2011. Upon coming back to Murata in 2012\, he was instrumental in RFM’s acquisition by the parent company in Japan. \n\n\n\nDavid is the first non-Japanese person to lead Murata in the Americas and become an officer of the parent company Murata Manufacturing Company headquartered in Kyoto\, Japan.  \n\n\n\nHe came to the United States in the late 1970s on a track scholarship and graduated from Clemson University in South Carolina with a degree in Electrical Engineering. \n\n\n\nDavid and his wife\, Tammi\, have four grown children and live in McKinney\, TX (in the Dallas area). His hobbies include golfing\, hiking\, cycling (gravel)\, fishing\, and their seven grandchildren. \n\n\n\nDavid enjoys the challenge of globalizing Murata and specifically mentoring the next generation of leaders in following the company’s philosophy of contributing to the advancement of society. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nKey takeaways:  \n\n\n\n\nHow Murata has diversified its manufacturing locations around the world in partnership with customers and what that has meant for the company’s U.S. operations\n\n\n\n\n\nMurata’s approach to continuous improvement in research and development\, its moves up the value chain over the last 50 years\, and efforts to showcase innovation in relatable ways like robots and other consumer-facing items\n\n\n\n\n\nThe company’s approach to trade uncertainty and supply chain volatility and how the company balances its Japanese sensibilities\, including long-term strategy\, with a nimble approach in global markets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/international-business-webinar-series-murata-tiny-parts-huge-impact-on-global-supply-chains/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Business,Economic Development,Economics,Featured,Industry,Japan,Manufacturing,Supply Chain,Trade,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.globalatlanta.com/wp-content/uploads/GSU-Ciber-logo.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR