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SUMMARY:TSA Export Compliance Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Atlanta International Forwarders & Brokers Association will host the 2nd Annual TSA Export Compliance Forum on August 15 2023. \nFeatured speakers include experts from government agencies such as TSA\, the US Census Bureau\, FAA\, the Department of Homeland Security and more. \nRegister today.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/tsa-export-compliance-forum/
LOCATION:The Morrow Center\, 1180 Southlake Circle Suite 100\, Morrow\, GA\, 30260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Export,Trade
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SUMMARY:Forsyth County International Engagement  - UK Trade: Building Bridges to Success
DESCRIPTION:The Forsyth County Chamber presents an International Engagement Session that will feature trade updates and import/export information from the British Consulate and the State of Georgia’s International Team. \nImporter Wright’s Fish and Chips\, who is the caterer for the event\, will also present a brief on their experiences. Registration is open.\n\n\nEnter Promo Code Global Atlanta for an exclusive discount.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/forsyth-county-international-engagement-uk-trade-building-bridges-to-success/
LOCATION:Pop. In Cumming\, 431 Vision Drive\, Cumming\, Georgia\, 30040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Trade
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SUMMARY:Business Opportunities in Canada and Mexico:  Automotive and Transportation Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Trade Americas presents a webinar to explore Business Opportunities in Canada and Mexico: Automotive and Transportation. The automotive and transportation sectors are among the top export sectors and the most integrated sectors in the U.S.\, Mexico\, and Canada trade relationship. They offer a large variety of opportunities for U.S. exporters. \nThe U.S.-Canada-Mexico automotive sector is deeply integrated. A single part or component may cross the border up to seven times until a car rolls out of the assembly line. \nJoin the informative session for opportunities available in the automotive and transportation sectors.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/business-opportunities-in-canada-and-mexico-automotive-and-transportation-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Cisco WebEx
CATEGORIES:Automotive,Business,Trade,Transportation
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SUMMARY:Webinar: How to integrate into the North American Industrial Supply Chain
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Commercial Service has organized a Webinar Series focused on business opportunities in Canada and Mexico. This Webinar Series is a great opportunity for U.S. companies representing best prospect sectors such as Aerospace and Defense; Agribusiness; Automotive; Construction; Cosmetics; Education and Training; Electricity Sector; Energy; Environmental Technologies; Financial Technologies (Fintech); Healthcare; Information and Communications Technology (ICT); Mining and Minerals; Oil and Gas; Packaging; Machinery Industry; Plastics and Resins; Renewable Energy; Safety and Security; Transportation Infrastructure; Equipment and Services; Travel and Tourism. \nAttendees will hear from U.S. Diplomats\, local Government Officials and private sector experts to help you craft a market entry strategy. \nSales to Canada and Mexico account for almost one-third of U.S. exports\, reaching almost $700 billion in 2022. \nTake advantage of this great opportunity and learn about: \n\nUpcoming business opportunities in Canada and Mexico\nTrade barriers and market access issues\nInternational trade contacts to support your international sales growth\nExport financing\, Logistics\, Advocacy\, Winning Tenders/Bids\n\nThe cost of each webinar in the series is $25 \nDuring this webinar participants will learn how to integrate into the industrial supply chain across the United States\, Canada\, and Mexico.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/webinar-how-to-integrate-into-the-north-american-industrial-supply-chain/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Logistics,Supply Chain,Trade,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Export Stories: Cobb Edition
DESCRIPTION:At home in the world’s biggest market\, expanding sales internationally can seem a bridge too far for many U.S. companies. But for every firm whose anxiety or apathy causes them to miss cross-border opportunities\, there’s another finding lucrative customers around the world. From software royalties and franchise fees to manufactured inputs and consumer products\, sellers of both goods and services in Cobb County have learned to overcome real risks to seize the innovative edge\, financial diversification and brand cachet that can come with exporting done right. \nJoin the Cobb Chamber 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. \nOpening Remarks: The Manely Firm \nSpeakers include:  \n\nClaudia Membreno\, Vice President\, Interra International\, LLC\nA.J. Bental\, President\, Valtorc International\nRoger Richardson\, CEO\, Delta Sigma Company\n\nGlobal Atlanta’s Export Background:\nThis 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  \nSpeaker Bios: \nClaudia Membreno is Vice President of Risk Management and Operations at Interra International\, a leading exporter of agricultural goods.  She has over 20 years of experience in the international sector in various industries. Claudia has a BA in International Business\, an MBA in Business Management\, and is a veteran of the US Army. \n  \nA.J. Bental is continuing Valtorc International‘s tradition of excellence in manufacturing\, started by his father 40 years ago. Valtorc’s USA manufacturing facility is a state-of-the-art fabrication plant\, bringing high-end valves and valve automation products to major industries worldwide including oil and gas\, power transmission\, chemical\, food processing\, wastewater\, water\, and pharma. Some of their notable customers include Tesla\, SpaceX\, GE\, PPG Industries\, Lockheed Martin\, NASA\, Shell\, Chevron\, Pilgrims Pride\, Kraft\, Nissan\, and Kia. \n  \nRoger Richardson is the CEO and founder of Delta Sigma Company\, a premier provider of custom machine vision robotic solutions\, mixed reality products\, and essential industry-leading systems used for RCS\, antenna\, and material measurements. With over 30 years of experience\, Delta Sigma has played a key role in supporting the aerospace and defense community in reducing the radar cross-section of the F-117 Nighthawk and F-22 Raptor programs. Delta Sigma’s exceptional contributions have earned high recognition in the industry\, making them a trusted partner of major players such as the United States Airforce\, Lockheed Martin\, Northrup Grumman\, and Boeing. Delta Sigma’s capabilities have expanded over the years\, from creating an unprecedented align and mate system for the F-22 body sections to developing mixed reality products that project visual work instructions directly onto any object or surface. This technology enables manufacturers to reduce time on task and eliminate errors in manufacturing and complex assembly processes\, making it an essential tool for the industry. With operations in over 60 government facilities\, 45 aircraft production lines in 15 countries across 5 continents\, Delta Sigma continues to provide custom-designed and optimized solutions tailored to meet specific customer needs and requirements. Delta Sigma’s focus on innovation\, reliability\, and accuracy has made them a leading provider in the industry\, instilling confidence in customers that they have the personnel and facilities to turn a list of complex requirements into precise and reliable machines.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/export-stories-cobb-edition/
LOCATION:Cobb Chamber of Commerce\, 1100 Circle 75 Parkway Suite 1000\, Atlanta\, 30339\, Georgia
CATEGORIES:Business,Export,Trade
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SUMMARY:Georgia's Global Partnerships Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join the State of Georgia’s international representatives\, business leaders\, and trade professionals at the Global Partnerships Reception\, presented by Metro Atlanta Chamber. The reception begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Atlanta History Center. Tickets are $50. \nThe event is open to business and community partners from across the state\, and companies or communities interested in building international partnerships are highly encouraged to attend.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/georgias-global-partnerships-reception/
LOCATION:Atlanta History Center\, 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Export,Foreign Direct Investment,Trade
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SUMMARY:International Trade Seminars: April 24-26
DESCRIPTION:Join Global Training Center for a series of International Trade Seminars coming to Atlanta! Three full-day classes are available to learn how to comply with U.S. regulations. Attend one or all. Class time is from 8:30am – 4pm with a one hour lunch. \nDates and topics:  \n\nApril 24 – International Logistics\nApril 25 – Tariff Classification\nApril 26 – USMCA the Modernized NAFTA\n\nThe cost is $645 to attend per session and includes a reference book. With this interactive course you will receive a certificate of completion and a digital badge. You can also earn education credits. \nAbout the Speaker:  \nTrudy Wilson is an accomplished trade compliance consultant who enjoys equipping people to negotiate the maze of compliance regulations. Trudy specializing in customs compliance\, global logistics\, trade initiatives\, tariff mitigation\, Incoterms®\, and more. \n 
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/international-trade-seminars-april-24-26/
LOCATION:Atlanta\, Atlanta\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trade
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SUMMARY:International Trade Seminars: April 13-14
DESCRIPTION:Join Global Training Center for a series of International Trade Seminars coming to Atlanta! Two full-day classes are available to learn how to comply with U.S. regulations. Attend 1 or both seminars. Class time is from 8:30am – 4pm with a one hour lunch. \nDates and topics:  \n\nApril 13 – Importing Procedures\nApril 14 – Exporting Procedures\n\nThe cost is $645 to attend per session and includes a reference book. With this interactive course you will receive a certificate of completion and a digital badge. You can also earn education credits. \nAbout the Speaker:  \nTrudy Wilson is an accomplished trade compliance consultant who enjoys equipping people to negotiate the maze of compliance regulations. Trudy specializing in customs compliance\, global logistics\, trade initiatives\, tariff mitigation\, Incoterms®\, and more.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/international-trade-seminars-april-13-14/
LOCATION:Atlanta\, Atlanta\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trade
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SUMMARY:TLC Lunch and Learn Series: The Logistics of International Trade
DESCRIPTION:The 2nd TLC Lunch & Learn is all about international trade in Atlanta. From global powerhouse\, DHL\, to the businesses that provide and use shipping concierge services\, this dynamic panel represents the process of creating and shipping from and to anywhere in the world. Whether your business is  starting\, pivoting\, expanding or in full stride\, don’t miss the industry insights you need to do business with the entire globe.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/tlc-lunch-and-learn-series-the-logistics-of-international-trade/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Logistics,Trade
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SUMMARY:Global Trade Finance: What It Is\, How It Works\, and the Benefits
DESCRIPTION:International trade is the driving force of the world economy\, providing goods and services across borders to foster wealth and prosperity throughout the globe. Trade finance helps importers and exporters mitigate financial risks by providing exporters with receivables or payments according to the agreement while extending credit to importers to fulfill trade orders. Mitigating supply chain disruption\, ensuring business continuity\, and assurance of price and service are vital to safeguarding long-term business viability and remaining competitive and profitable. Learn how to do so from Regions Bank Senior Vice President of the Global Trade Finance Group Thomas Matthias\, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Export Finance Manager David Leonard\, and U.S. Export-Import Bank Regional Director Susan Kintanar. \nTopics to include:\n– Supply chain financing\n– Identifying payment methods\n-Accessing working capital\n– Strategies to safeguard your supply chain\n– Building resilient supply chain models
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/global-trade-finance-what-it-is-how-it-works-and-the-benefits/
LOCATION:World Trade Center Savannah\, 906 Drayton Street\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T180000
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SUMMARY:Fourth Annual Global Trade and Investment Symposium in Macon
DESCRIPTION:Interested in understanding how the world comes to Georgia? Join Christopher N. Smith\, Attorney at Law and Global Atlanta for the Fourth Annual Statewide International Trade and Investment Symposium in Macon\, where we’ll unpack the intricate connections between the state and the global economy. \nThe evening event 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. \nAgenda:\n\n 	6:00 – 6:15 PM: Arrival and Networking at Amphitheater\n 	6:15 – 6:20 PM: Welcome Remarks\n 	6:20 – 7:00 PM: Moderated panel discussion\n 	7:00 – 7:10 PM: Moderated Q&A session\n 	7:10 – 8:00 PM: Reception in Burden Parlor\n\nMeet our speakers: \nAmbassador Luís Cláudio Villafañe Gomes Santos\, Consul General of Brazil\nLuís Cláudio Villafañe Gomes Santos\, diplomat\, historian\, and biographer was born in Rio de Janeiro on September 18\, 1960. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Geography from the University of Brasilia and a bachelor’s degree in Diplomacy from Rio Branco Institute (Brazilian diplomatic academy). He also has graduate studies in Political Science at New York University and a master’s and a doctorate in History from the University of Brasilia. \nAs a diplomat\, he served at the Brazilian Financial Office in New York (1990-1994)\, and at several Brazilian Embassies including Mexico City (1994-1996)\, Washington (2000-2003)\, Montevideo (2003-2006)\, and Quito (2006-2010). He also served at the Brazilian Mission to the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (2010-2014)\, in Lisbon. He was the Ambassador of Brazil to Nicaragua from 2017 to 2022. Currently\, he is the Consul General of Brazil in Atlanta (USA). He is the author of several books about Brazil’s foreign relations history. He has published several articles in journals in Brazil\, the United States\, Europe\, and Latin America\, including one in the collection “História General de América Latina”\, published by UNESCO. He is married to Sabrina Duque and the father of four children.\nRegina Maddox\, Executive Director\, Next Generation Manufacturing\nRegina Maddox is the Executive Director for Next Generation Manufacturing (NGM) and has served in this role since the organization’s founding in 2011.  NGM connects manufacturers with the resources they need to share best practices\, innovations\, and networking.  The organization is based in Georgia and includes more than 2\,000 manufacturer participants from throughout the U.S. representing all sizes and manufacturing verticals.  Manufacturer engagement includes direction from the NGM Advisory Board\, and outreach to manufacturers via the Annual Signature Event\, Women’s Leadership Event\, C-level Roundtables\, Young Professionals Group\, and strategic meetings and plant tours. \nPrior to her current role\, Regina was the Program Director for the AeA Southeast Council.  AeA is a global technology nonprofit organization with over 3\,000 member companies that served as the voice of technology for policy both on the state and federal levels. \nRegina has a Communications degree from the University of Kentucky and her background includes experience in hotel sales and management with Marriott Corporation. \n\nMike Schiavone\, VP Operations and Finance\, General Manager\, Terma Inc.\nMike Schiavone has roughly 20 years of aerospace and defense experience. Mike is the Vice President of Finance & Operations and General Manager for Terma Inc. He oversees finance\, operations and engineering functions for the U.S. subsidiary with business oversight of the North American Surveillance & Mission Systems business. Mike also has P&L responsibility for Terma Inc.\n\nPrior to joining Terma\, Mike was the Deputy Chief Financial Officer of Saab Inc.\, the U.S. subsidiary of Saab Group where he assisted in the creation of Saab Inc. as a U.S. Special Security Agreement (SSA) aerospace and defense subsidiary with foreign ownership. He was key to executing various M&A and organic growth initiatives as well as new business captures.\n\nPrior to Saab\, Mike served in various program\, financial\, and business development roles at Sensis Corporation\, a U.S. aerospace and defense company\, before it was acquired by Saab. Mike graduated from the University at Buffalo with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and earned an MBA at Syracuse University. Mike lives in the city of Atlanta.\nRegie Zandonade\, Manager\, Forquimica\n \n\n \nHosted by: \n\n\nThe event will be held in the Taylor Hall Amphitheatre of Wesleyan College\, 4760 Forsyth Road. Parking is available in Lot A on the corner of Forsyth Road and Tucker Road. Taylor Hall is adjacent to the parking lot\, and event signs will direct you to the amphitheater entrance. There will be a reception in Burden Parlor. There will be limited seating. \nView the campus map here\n\nThe amphitheater is on the south side of Taylor Hall\, #5 on the map. Reception is in Burden Parlor\, which is in the Olive Swann Porter Building\, #10 on the map.\n ***This is a free event but registration is required \n\nSponsored by:\nChristopher N. Smith\, LLC Attorney at Law\n\n\n \n\n \n\n 
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/fourth-annual-global-trade-and-investment-symposium-in-macon-ga/
LOCATION:Taylor Hall Amphitheatre of Wesleyan College\, 4760 Forsyth Road\, Macon\, GA\, 31210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Trade
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Leveraging Customs Duty Benefits in the New Year
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to use duty benefits to reduce payments on merchandise imported through free trade agreements\, foreign-trade zones\, administrative protests\, litigation at the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT)\, preference programs\, and miscellaneous tariff bills. \nBarlow & Company\, LLC Customs Lawyers\, Myron Paul Barlow and Erik Autor\, will share tools companies can leverage to take advantage of duty benefits\, including how to calculate the duty for imported goods\, minimize or eliminate duty payments\, classify products in the U.S. tariff schedule and assigned duty rates\, value products subject to ad valorem duties\, and applying duties under trade remedies\, such as Section 301 of the U.S. Trade Act. \nThis interactive webinar will help companies interested in importing to prosper locally by maximizing U.S. Customs duty benefits. \nSponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Antwone Smoak at asmoak@wtcsavannah.org for more information.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/webinar-leveraging-customs-duty-benefits-in-the-new-year/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Trade
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SUMMARY:EXIM Bank: Keeping America Competitive in an Intense Global Environment
DESCRIPTION:Join ACIR as Reta Jo Lewis\, EXIM’s President and Chair\, explores the topic “EXIM Bank: Keeping America Competitive in an Intense Global Environment “. \nEXIM Bank is an independent federal agency that is ostensibly recognized as America’s official export credit agency\, but it is more than that. Aside from contributing to U.S. economic growth\, it is also an important force that is strengthening the capacity of American companies to effectively compete with an aggressive Chinese state supported machine that seeks to undermine American economic dominance around the globe.  In essence\, EXIM Bank\, through strategic loans\, is essentially engaged in an asymmetrical economic war with China in the “Gray Zone”. It is an economic warrior and is needed more than ever in the face of a determined adversary. \nAbout Reta Jo Lewis\, Esq. \nOn February 9\, 2022\, the U.S. Senate confirmed Reta Jo Lewis as EXIM’s President and Chair of the Board of Directors. Chair Lewis was sworn in by Vice President of the United States\, Kamala Harris\, on February 16\, 2022. Ms. Lewis is a senior executive with over 25 years of leadership experience in international affairs\, legal\, public policy\, business and regulatory affairs\, and subnational diplomacy. \nMs. Lewis was most recently a Senior Fellow and Director of Congressional Affairs at the German Marshall Fund of the United States. At GMF\, she led and oversaw initiatives\, programs\, and bipartisan exchanges for members of the U.S. Congress and their European counterparts\, focusing on leadership development and subnational diplomacy efforts. Prior to her time at GMF\, she served as the first-ever Special Representative for Global Intergovernmental Affairs under Secretary Hillary Clinton at the U.S. Department of State during the Obama-Biden Administration. As Special Representative\, Lewis was the chief diplomat in charge of the international efforts to build and support strategic relationships between the federal government\, state and local leaders\, and their foreign counterparts. In 2013\, she was awarded the Secretary’s Distinguished Service Award. \nMs. Lewis was the first Black woman to serve as Vice President and Counselor to the President at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. She led the Chamber’s initiatives focused on fostering strategic alliances between small businesses\, especially women- and minority-owned businesses\, entrepreneurs\, and executives. She is a Life Member of the Council on Foreign Relations and former Member of the Board of the Leadership Council for Women in National Security. \nMs. Lewis received a J.D. from Emory University School of Law\, an M.S.A.J. from American University\, and a B.A. from the University of Georgia. She is a native of Statesboro\, Georgia. \n  \nRegistration Deadline: Thursday\, November 17\, 2022 at noon \n 
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/exim-bank-keeping-america-competitive-in-an-intense-global-environment/
LOCATION:Capital City Club\, 7 John Portman Boulevard Northwest\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Export,Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T120000
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SUMMARY:GIACC Atlanta Trade Event 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (GIACC)\, in collaboration with Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce\, IACC (Indo-American Chamber of Commerce)\, India\, and CODISSIA\, India\, is proud to present GIACC Atlanta Trade Event 2022 (GATE 2022) for the first time on October 6 (Thu)\, 2022\, at the Gwinnett Chamber Office Building\, next to Gas South Arena\, Duluth GA. \n  \nSpeaker Lineup: \nUS Senior Senator Jon Ossoff\, leadership from Georgia Governors’ Economic Development Council and Consul General of India\, Atlanta Office\, are some of the key people who’ll be participating in GATE 2022 in person at Atlanta GA. \nSeveral trade associations\, banks and law firms are expected to participate in-person at Atlanta GA. IACC (Indo-American Chamber of Commerce) Mumbai Chapter\, Chennai Chapter and other manufacturing organizations in India will participate in the event live via Zoom meeting.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/giacc-atlanta-trade-event-2022/
LOCATION:Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce\, 6500 Sugarloaf Pkwy\, Duluth\, GA\, 30097\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220817T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T234704
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SUMMARY:10th Annual Pan African Global Trade and Investment Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join the Africa-USA Chamber of Commerce and Industry to meet\, greet\, invest or create a strategic partnership with individuals representing 16 African countries and 3 Caribbean islands. The 10th Annual Pan African Global Trade and Investment Cultural Conference in Atlanta\, Georgia will be hosted at some of the premier sites used by civil rights leaders to help frame the foundation for trade and economic development in Atlanta and the world. This 2022 Conference will be the continuation of a legacy. \nRepresentatives will be in attendance from the following countries:\nCameroon\, Niger\, Chad\, Central Africa Republic\, Burundi\, South Africa\, Ethiopia\, Ghana\, Kenya\, Madagascar\, Sierra Leone and many more \n  \nDAY 1 – Georgia State University Buckhead Campus. \nHear directly from African dignitaries\, Chamber of Commerce delegations and business owners from the 5 regional economic communities on the continent of Africa\, as well as\, representatives from World Trade Center Atlanta\, GA Dept of Economic Development\, Invest Atlanta and the Nigerian Commodities Exchange on how to “Go Global”. Keynote Speaker Ambassador-at-Large for the President of Chad Kitoko Gata Ngoulou. \nDay 2: Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (504 Fair Street SW) \nHear from Keynote Speaker Joseph R. “Joe” Hudson\, Founder & Chairman Hudson Strategic Group Business and Organizational Design Architects. Then roll up your sleeves with Eric Fears and the Andrew Young Foundation for an Investor Workshop. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/10th-annual-pan-african-global-trade-and-investment-conference/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220803T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220803T100000
DTSTAMP:20260411T234704
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SUMMARY:Q3 International Engagement Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join the Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce for the Q3 International Engagement Breakfast. This in-person meeting will give an update on Georgia’s International Trade program. The guest speaker will be Mary Waters\, Deputy Director\, International Trade\, Georgia Department of Economic Development. \n  \nEmail Slade Gulledge at sgulledge@forwardforsyth.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/q3-international-engagement-breakfast/
LOCATION:Empire Office\, 1320 Ridgeland Pkwy\, Alpharetta\, GA\, 30004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T143000
DTSTAMP:20260411T234704
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SUMMARY:The Benefits of Doing Business with Japan: Resources for Exporters and Importers Panel
DESCRIPTION:The Georgia-Japan relationship is strong and bound for future growth. Join World Trade Center Savannah as they host representatives from the Japan-America Society of Georgia for an in-person business networking lunch and panel discussion to highlight ways your company can engage and leverage trade opportunities with Japan. Japan is the sixth largest export market for Georgia. In 2020\, Georgia’s exports to Japan totaled $1.24 billion\, with top commodities including aircraft\, gas turbines\, medical instruments\, chemical wood pulp\, and kaolin. Similarly\, Japan ranks fifth among Georgia’s importer nations with $5.88 billion in imports in 2020. \nGuests will hear from the Japan External Trade Organization Assistant Director of International Business Development Trevin Dye\, Hodge Consulting Services President Al Hodge\, the Georgia Economic Developers Association’s Chair and CEO of the Development Authority of Bulloch County Benjy Thompson\, Georgia Ports Authority Director of Business Development and International Marketing John Petrino\, and Fuji Vegetable Oil Vice President Barry-San. \nPanel discussion topics include: \n\nSecrets to international trade with Japan\nPrimary industries\nTop export/import commodities\nState of Georgia resources and support\n\nThis program is free\, but registration is required as seating is limited.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/the-benefits-of-doing-business-with-japan-resources-for-exporters-and-importers-panel/
LOCATION:World Trade Center Savannah\, 906 Drayton Street\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220606T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220606T153000
DTSTAMP:20260411T234704
CREATED:20220602T155622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T155622Z
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SUMMARY:Belgium Economic Mission: The Race Towards Artificial Intelligence: US-EU Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:Open Innovation and US-EU Partnerships have an essential role to play in the race toward artificial intelligence. Atlanta has a leading role. \n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\n13:15 Registration opens \n13:30 Welcome word by Georgia Tech – Charles Isbell Jr. – Dean of Computing \n13:35 Panel moderated by Flanders Investment & Trade – Mr. Wim Sohier \n\nGeorgia Tech – Dean Charles Isbell Jr.\nGoogle\, Georgia Tech – Prof. Frank Dellaert\nGhent University– Rector Rik Van de Walle\nNvidia – Mr. Han Vanholder – sr Director AI & ML\nMicrosoft – Mr. Nate Harris – GM\, Global Leader AI & Data\n\n14:20 Q&A with audience \n14:35 President Georgia Tech – Prof Ángel Cabrera address to H.R.H Princess Astrid of Belgium \n14:45 Closure by Minister President – Government of Flanders – H.E. Jan Jambon \n15:00 Networking with refreshments & Coffee \n15:30 End
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/the-race-towards-artificial-intelligence-us-eu-partnerships/
LOCATION:Georgia Tech Research Institute – Conference Center\, 250 14th Street Northwest\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30318\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Economic Development,Technology,Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T234704
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SUMMARY:Making Global Local: Working with the U.S. Trade and Development Agency
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in new global opportunities at the local level? Are you a U.S. exporter\, consulting company\, overseas project developer or interested in how the U.S. Trade and Development Agency creates jobs through exports? Join World Trade Center Savannah for an interactive webinar to learn more about the U.S. Trade and Development Agency’s Making Global Local Program\, which offers a full range of export promotion programs\, including reverse trade missions\, business briefings and overseas workshops. \nThe U.S. Trade and Development Agency boasts an astonishing return of $117 in exports resulting from every $1 invested in their programming. The U.S. Trade and Development Agency Director for Public Engagement\, Cynthia Jasso-Rotunno\, will share how they do it and how you can work with them.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/making-global-local-working-with-the-u-s-trade-and-development-agency/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Export,Finance,Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220513T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T234704
CREATED:20220423T151507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220423T151507Z
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SUMMARY:Hong Kong Still Matters  Business Seminar
DESCRIPTION:American companies that are keen on exploring new business opportunities should not miss this event.\n\n\nThe global economic center of gravity has been shifting east. How can you take advantage of Hong Kong\, one of the most vibrant international business centers\, to grow your business? \nThe Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York\, joined by the Hong Kong Association of Atlanta and Metro Atlanta Chamber\, cordially invite you to an in-person business seminar featuring an exciting lineup of Hong Kong experts and Asian old hands. \nPROGRAM \n10:30 AM \n\nWelcome remarks by Mr David Hartnett\, Chief Economic Development Officer\, Metro Atlanta Chamber\n\n\nIntroduction by Ms Candy Nip\, Director\, Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York\n\n10:35 AM \n\nPanel remarks\, moderated by Mr Fred Teng\, President\, America China Public Affairs Institute\n\nSpeakers: \nAmbassador Kurt Tong\, Partner\, The Asia Group; Former US Consul General to Hong Kong and Macau \nTopic: Reflection on Hong Kong as an international business hub – risks and opportunities \nMr Stephen Phillips\, Director-General of Investment Promotion\, Invest Hong Kong \nTopic: Hong Kong – Your route to growth opportunities \nDr Yawei Liu\, Director\, China Program\, The Carter Center \nTopic: China-US competition – Where does Hong Kong stand? \n11:05 AM \n\nPanel interaction and Q&A session\n\n11:35 AM \n\nClosing remarks by Mr Henry Yu\, President\, Hong Kong Association of Atlanta\n\n11:40 AM \n\nAfter-event networking\n\n12:00 PM \n\nProgram ends
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/hong-kong-still-matters-business-seminar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Foreign Direct Investment,Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T234704
CREATED:20220321T114031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220321T114031Z
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SUMMARY:Global Leadership Certification: International Regulations and Requirements
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that almost all countries require documentation for imported/exported products and have regulations to ensure safety\, quality and conformity? These requirements vary country-to-country\, and U.S. exporters sometimes face mandates including testing\, labeling\, or licensing requirements for their products before selling to foreign markets. Part three of the World Trade Center Savannah Global Leadership Certification will help you develop a time frame for your export plan that considers these factors in your international market research. \nTopics to include: \n\nForeign trade regulations and compliance\nCustom requirements and documentation\nProduct standards\nTariffs and free trade agreements
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/global-leadership-certification-international-regulations-and-requirements/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,International affairs,Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T234704
CREATED:20220321T113825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220321T113825Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Prosperity Through Trade Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Join World Trade Center Savannah for our third annual Prosperity Through Trade Luncheon on Tuesday\, May 3\, 11:30 a.m. at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort and Spa\, 1 Resort Dr. More information coming soon. Sponsorship opportunities are available. \nThank you to our presenting sponsor Georgia Southern University.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2022-prosperity-through-trade-luncheon/
LOCATION:The Westin Savannah Harbor\, 1 Resort Drive\, Savannah\, GA\, 31421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T153000
DTSTAMP:20260411T234704
CREATED:20220418T181034Z
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SUMMARY:Exports 201: Global Supply Chain And Logistics Challenges
DESCRIPTION:You have taken the next steps to grow your business by expanding your footprint in the global market.  Your products and services are now being exported internationally.  But you are facing a host of challenges\, particularly related to global supply chain and logistics.  In this webinar\, you will hear from experienced exporters who have faced these challenges and learned ways to minimize delays\, costs\, and risks for both their companies and their customers.  Give your company a competitive advantage with advice and guidance from these exporters that can relate to your issues. \nSpeakers include:  \nChrista Pitts\, Founder\, and Co-CEO\, The Lumistella Company \nDiaa Ghaly\, Managing Director\, Trans Globe LLC\, \nDarrel Hulsey\, Director of International Trade Center\, UGA Small Business Development Center
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/exports-201-global-supply-chain-and-logistics-challenges/
LOCATION:virtual webconference
CATEGORIES:Export,Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T234704
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220321T120307Z
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SUMMARY:Women Export University Program
DESCRIPTION:Are you a woman entrepreneur interested in taking your business global? Join the Women Export University Program\, a one-day hybrid workshop\n\n\n\nDid you know that Women-owned businesses are driving economic growth in the United States\, representing 42% of all companies (nearly 13 million)\, employing 9.4 million workers\, and generating revenue of $1.9 trillion?\n\n\nDid you know that 51.5 percent of the City of Atlanta’s population identifies as female\, and we are the 2nd Metro area with the most significant number of women-owned businesses?\n\n\nDid you know that trade has the potential to expand women’s role in the economy and decrease inequality?\n\nJoin the Women Export University Program\, a one-day hybrid event powered by UPS and the City of Atlanta’s Mayor’s Office of International Affairs to equip women entrepreneurs with the necessary resources and tools to compete in international trade. Learn about e-commerce\, marketing\, federal\, state\, and local resources. Only 100 spots are available! This program is fully-funded and requires no cost to participate. \nCan’t join us in person? Join virtually\, register here and join us on the Women in the Workplace Platform. Please be sure to input your full name\, email\, and zip code on the Women in the Workplace Platform\, select the entrepreneurship topic\, and see you there! \nWant to learn more about the Women Export University Program and our previous cohort? Click here \n 
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/women-export-university-program/
LOCATION:UPS World Headquarters\, 55 Glenlake Parkway Northeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30328\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Diversity and Inclusion,Economics,Export,Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T113000
DTSTAMP:20260411T234704
CREATED:20220321T113611Z
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SUMMARY:Global Leadership Certification: Working with Importers\, Exporters and Foreign Governments
DESCRIPTION:Join part two of the World Trade Center Savannah Global Leadership Certification for a comprehensive overview of how importing and exporting can help your company increase sales and profits to maintain sustainability within the domestic and international markets. World Trade Center Kentucky’s immediate past Executive in Residence and certified leadership development coach Tony Richards will lead this interactive program. \nTopics will include: \n\nOverview of importing/exporting\nInternational legal considerations\nShipping your product\nFinancing importing/export transactions\nRules of origin for free trade agreements\nGlossary of trade terms
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/global-leadership-certification-working-with-importers-exporters-and-foreign-governments/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Export,Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220406T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220406T153000
DTSTAMP:20260411T234704
CREATED:20220316T190023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T190023Z
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SUMMARY:Develop a Successful Global Import-Export Business
DESCRIPTION:Do you have what it takes to become a successful international business? Are you ready to make international sales? Expanding your business globally offers great opportunities but requires careful preparation and planning. \nThis workshop will help you gain the knowledge to develop and implement an international plan. You will become acquainted with the key components of an effective import / export plan. \nTopics include: \n\nOrganizational and product readiness\nMarket research\nGuidance for developing your strategy and marketing plan\nPromoting your products in target markets\nComplying with U.S. and foreign regulations\n\nThis four-hour course is taught in two parts by international experts from the Georgia Small Business Development Center\, a resource partner of World Trade Center Savannah. \nPart one will aid you in assessing your readiness\, understanding what you need to know and considering all options before pursuing an international strategy. \nPart two will introduce you to those topics needed to develop and implement your strategy: international pricing and cost issues\, proforma export quotations\, payment terms and risk assessment. \nEach part is two hours in length\, with a one-hour lunch and networking break between sessions. Hybrid option available.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/develop-a-successful-global-import-export-business/
LOCATION:World Trade Center Savannah\, 906 Drayton Street\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Export,Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T234704
CREATED:20220316T180439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T180439Z
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SUMMARY:Mitigating Financial Risks in the Global Supply Chain
DESCRIPTION:As markets reopen and companies return to “business as usual\,” U.S. companies will grow by exporting products through international markets. However\, mitigating supply chain disruption\, ensuring business continuity and assurance of price and service are vital to safeguarding long-term business viability and remaining competitive and profitable. Learn how to do so from Regions Bank Vice President of the Global Trade Finance Group Thomas Matthias. \nTopics to include: \n– Supply chain financing\n– Identifying payment methods\n– Accessing working capital\n– Strategies to safeguard your supply chain\n– Building resilient supply chain models \nAdditional speakers include the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Export Finance Manager David Leonard and U.S. Export-Import Bank Regional Director Susan Kintanar. This program is sponsored by Regions Bank.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/mitigating-financial-risks-in-the-global-supply-chain/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Finance,Supply Chain,Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T234704
CREATED:20211119T190627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211119T190627Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series: The Quad Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Georgia Council for International Visitors (GCIV) in partnership with the Atlanta Global Studies Center\, the annual 2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 3 – March 31\, 2022 at 7:30 PM. There is a fee to register for the virtual lecture series\, and registration is required to receive the event link. \nMar. 10\, 2021 Topic: The Quad Alliance \n\nSpeaker: Dr. Bibek Chand\, assistant professor at the University of North Georgia\n\nAs part of the U.S. pivot to Asia\, the United States has been in dialogue with Japan\, Australia and India in an effort to contain China. Recently\, the Quad countries held joint naval exercises in the South Pacific. How effective will the actions of this alliance be? \nAbout the Series: \nGreat Decisions\, presented by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA)\, highlights the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. GCIV is the statewide coordinator for the nonpartisan program. There is a bonus ninth topic included in 2022\, to view the other 2022 topics or learn more about Great Decisions\, visit Gciv.org/programs/gd.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2022-dunwoody-great-decisions-virtual-lecture-series-the-quad-alliance/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Politics,Trade
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SUMMARY:How to Develop an Import-Export Business
DESCRIPTION:Small businesses looking to increase sales and profit\, reduce dependence on the domestic market and stabilize seasonal fluctuations should consider importing and exporting.  With nearly 96 percent of consumers living outside the U.S. and two-thirds of the world’s purchasing power in foreign countries\, opportunities await U.S. small business. \nGo where the customers are. There is significant opportunity for small businesses to profit through importing and exporting operations. \nDo you have what it takes to become a successful international business? Are you ready to make international sales? Importing / Exporting offers great opportunities but requires preparation and planning. \nThis four hour course is taught in two parts\, by international experts from the Georgia Small Business Development Center\, a resource partner of the SBA. Each part is two hours in length with a two hour break between parts. \nPart one will aid you in assessing your readiness\, understanding what you need to know and consider before pursuing an international strategy. \nPart two will introduce you to those topics needed to develop and implement your strategy: international pricing and costing issues\, proforma export quotations\, payment terms\, and risk assessment. \n\n\nCourse Outline\n• Defining Your Business \n• Strengths/Weaknesses Analysis \n• Tools \n• Building Your Team \n• Knowing Industry Terminology \n• Selecting a Product \n• Finding Markets \n• Finding Buyers \n• Finding Suppliers \n• How to Talk To Suppliers \n• Do I need a license to Import/Export? \n• How do I protect myself as a Middleman? \n• Calculating Landed Cost \n• Understanding INCOTERMS \n• Developing a Pro Forma Invoice \n• International Terms of Payment \n\n\nLearner Outcomes\nThe workshops will help you gain the knowledge to develop and implement an international plan. You will become acquainted with the key components of an effective import / export plan. The instructors will raise questions you should answer to complete your plan and provide the resources to help you answer those questions. \nTopics include: \n\n    Organizational and product readiness\n    Market research\n    Guidance for developing your strategy and marketing plan\n    Promoting your products in target market\n    Complying with US and foreign regulations\n\n\n\nNotes\nA Public Service and Outreach Unit of the University of Georgia. Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All programs of the UGA SBDC are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/how-to-develop-an-import-export-business/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Export,Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T110000
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SUMMARY:Export Awareness for Minority and Women-Owned Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Join World Trade Center Savannah for a webinar to learn how the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) helps minority and women-owned businesses grow internationally. EXIM is an independent federal agency that fills gaps in private export finance to bolster U.S. job growth at no cost to American taxpayers. \nEXIM has a dedicated group of specialists that supports minority and women-owned businesses with hand-on guidance on how to qualify and offers advice on trade finance that levels the playing field with foreign competition. EXIM Minority and Women-Owned Business Division Business Development Specialist Edens Duphresne and Export Finance Manager Aerek Stephens will share how they do it and how you can work with them.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/export-awareness-for-minority-and-women-owned-businesses/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Trade
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