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Movers and Makers Awards: Honoring Gwinnett’s Manufacturing and Supply Chain Leaders
May 1 at 8:00 am - 10:30 amKorea-Georgia Dialogue: Strengthening Strategic and Economic Ties in a Global Partnership
May 20 at 8:00 am - 3:45 pmConsular Conversations: Mexico
July 15 at 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Poetic Voices of the Muslim World Event: Poet, essayist, fiction writer and translator Kazim Ali talks about what it means to be a Muslim in post-9/11 America along with expressive observations about Islam and Muslim spiritual rituals. His forceful and entertaining poetry describes his experiences negotiating the different aspects of his culturally and linguistically rich […]
Kennesaw State University students will be hosting Jessica Colotl on campus, for a conversation on her 2010 arrest that made national headlines and sparked the immigration debate. She will be joined by Dr. Marie Marquardt, of Emory University. Following the arrest of Ms. Colotl, in 2011 the Georgia Board of Regents’ implemented Policy 4.1.6 and […]
The World Affairs Council in cooperation with CARE USA is pleased to invite you to the evening briefing CARE: Reaching the Last 10%: Innovations in Global Education. *Complimentary on-site parking* CARE (Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere) is one of the largest international humanitarian agencies. With the goal of fighting global poverty CARE has a special focus […]
The World Affairs Council of Atlanta and the World Affairs Council of Atlanta Young Leaders, in cooperation with CARE USA are hosting an evening briefing on the innovations in global education and how we can reach the last 10%.
The Georgia Manufacturing Alliance is proud to sponsor the 2015 Georgia Manufacturing Summit. Their mission is to help create a more vibrant manufacturing environment in our state by highlighting the People, Plants and Products that make Georgia GREAT! Breakfast and lunch is included with your registration. Admission: $50
Join Hon. Shane Stephens, Consul General of Ireland for the Southeastern United States, to learn about investment opportunities in Ireland. Stephens will highlight how his office, the Atlanta based Consulate of Ireland, facilitates doing business with Ireland and in Ireland. The fastest growing economy in the European Union (EU), Ireland is exceptionally business friendly, offering […]
While fighting against the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) at the border of Syria, Turkey has also been dealing with another enemy: the Islamic State (ISIS). Despite the Turkish government saying it is ready to fight all enemies of its national interest, many observers believe it is more interested in one enemy than the other. Which […]
Their community partner roundtables were a huge success last year & they're bringing it back just for you, so that TiE Atlanta can connect you to the entire start-up & entrepreneurial community all in one place. The 2014 orgs involved included: Metro Atlanta Chamber, TAG, ATDC, Startup Atlanta, EO, Venture Lab, Ohub and ATV, among […]
The World Trade Center Atlanta invites you to their upcoming networking event, WTC Atlanta Connection. Members and guests will enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, open wine and beer bar, and great networking. Each month, WTC-ATL invites an international organization or diplomat to partner with us to foster business relationships in the international community. This month, they will be […]
Speaker: Mr. Hrair Balian, Director, Conflict Resolution Program, The Carter Center Lunch & Program for non-members $40.
Seminar Description: This presentation is a high-level program designed for CXO’s of India based companies with overseas subsidiaries and branches to bring them up to date on the myriad of changes in the accounting, tax and risk advisory service areas. This presentation will feature experienced speakers from US/Indian accounting and tax and include industry representatives. […]
CLE Credit Opportunity! The Double Deontology Problem - Whose Professional Ethics Rules Apply? In today's market, attorneys have to understand cross border transactions to thrive. According to a study by Grant Thornton IBR, the global average for respondents expecting their acquisitive growth to be cross border was 39%, a significant number that includes not only developed […]
GCIV is hosting 4 visitors from Iran. Their program focuses on Sports and Disability. The price is $25 for members and $35 for non-members. This includes a delicious Mexican dinner, a non-alcoholic beverage, tax, and gratuity. Get to know other GCIV members and share your questions, experiences and insights about hosting international visitors. Don’t forget […]
The Center for Civil and Human Rights, in partnership with the Consulate of Liechtenstein, will host the United Nations representative from Liechtenstein, Ambassador Christian Wenaweser as an honored speaker. Ambassador Wenaweser will speak about the history, challenges, and struggles for prioritizing peace through the International Criminal Court. Genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes are […]
Join the French Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the first wine of the harvest and enjoy the largest event in the Southeast dedicated to the Beaujolais Nouveau. Each year, the young Beaujolais Nouveau wine is released from France and transported to every corner of the globe. Tickets: Register here Members: $50 Non-members: $80 At Door: $90
Presented by: The Center for Civil and Human Rights, The International Criminal Court and the Fight against Atrocity Crimes, and the Consulate of Liechtenstein. US Ambassador Wenaweser of Liechtenstein will speak about the history, challenges, and struggles for prioritizing peace through the International Criminal Court.
Mark your calendar for BABC's next Breakfast Briefing on November 20th at 7:30am. Drax Biomass will share how they are expanding in the US to fuel sustainable renewable power generation in the UK. This is also a wonderful networking opportunity, as there will be time available to mingle and eat a light breakfast before the guest speaker begins. This event […]
Join the Atlantic Institute for their second annual Giving Thanks Dinner! What better way to express the importance and joy of the Thanksgiving holiday than to commune with friends and family? Dr. Loyd Allen, who holds the Sylvan Hills Baptist Church Chair of Baptist History at Mercer University's James and Carolyn McAfee School of Theology, will […]
Georgia residents are invited to indulge in free Southwestern cuisine by Moe’s Southwest Grille while experiencing the charm of Highland Pointe at Oakmont in Dawsonville and Lanier Walk in Cumming. Guests will tour the newly decorated model home at Highland Pointe at Oakmont that offers a stylish and sophisticated look at the new home community […]
"The best two-guitar team in existence, maybe even in history" (The Washington Post), Brazilian born brothers Sérgio and Odair Assad have set the benchmark for all other guitarists by creating a newstandard of guitar innovation, ingenuity and expression. "There is no one like the Assads in the world of music for either the scope of their interests or the depth of the musicianship […]
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