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April 22 at 11:30 am - 1:15 pmNorth Metro International Investment Roundtable and Factory Tourย
April 23 at 8:00 am - 10:00 amMovers 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
In honor of Europe Day, the World Affairs Council of Atlanta is delighted to host Stavros Lambrinidis, Ambassador of the European Union to the United States. Europe is struggling with many of the same corona virus issues as the United States, except that the EU is composed of 27 sovereign nations with tensions between the […]
This webinar will specifically focus on the shifted consumer behavior during the current Coronavirus pandemic, and how to position your business online during these times to be visible and successfulโnow and after the crisis. This webinar is an introduction to advertising on Google and Bing. This webinar will cover: Current Online Search Trends Overview: the […]
Do you want to accelerate your business success in German-speaking Europe? Are you interested in protecting your transatlantic investment in talent and assets? This live virtual training on May 6, 2020 will walk you through the triggers and tripwires of German business culture and showcase strategies, best practices, and tools for organizations who want to […]
Road to CTPAT, For Developing, Implementing or Maintaining CTPAT Certification (Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism). Class will explore and discuss all of the new CBP CTPAT Minimum Security Requirements. An authoritative and comprehensive course for building a dynamic and cost effective CTPAT program. The reference book included is a road map on how to build […]
Join for a discussion on strengthening European Union and United States trade relations and investments amidst the COVID-19 crisis. Speakers: Heike Fuller, Consul General of Germany & Acting Chair EU in Atlanta Tomas Baert, Head of Trade and Agriculture at Delegation of the EU to the U.S. John Woodward, VP Global Commerce, Metro Atlanta Chamber
Letโs face it, you lead a busy life. Maybe youโre juggling a family and a career, continuing your education, caring for aging parents and, in light of this health crisis, you are also homeschooling your children all the while staying safe and healthy. Now more than ever, itโs important to take the time to understand […]
Country of Origin Determination is crucial in these days of anti-dumping and section 201, 232, and 301 duties. Understanding substantial transformation is at the core of determining the Country of Origin. This course will help you understand substantial transformation, the rules of origin for determining the Country of Origin and learn to document your work. […]
The coronavirus pandemic has added a new dimension to international competition even as it has underscored global connectivity in a new and challenging way. Diplomats working around the world to knit together a coordinated response are doing without their customary personal touch and with the added responsibility of shepherding their compatriots through an unprecedented health […]
No one needs to see through the end of COVID-19 to know that it has already disrupted the global economy. The uncertainty is how bad the economic impact will be as the pandemic is far from over, according to health experts. Businesses have shut down. Some may shut down permanently. Unemployment has skyrocketed. Individuals are […]
With your cup of tea in one hand and cucumber sandwich in the other, please join the BABC from the comfort of your home for some afternoon tea. You will do some networking and have a little discussion on the history of this quintessentially British tradition. You can purchase your scones, clotted cream, and jam […]
Netflix Party is a new way to watch Netflix with your friends online. Netflix Party synchronizes video playback and adds group chat to your favorite Netflix shows. DocuSeries screenings will be every Wednesday and Movies screenings will be every Saturday at 7:30pm. Next up is a special screening of โTuna Girlโ on Saturday, May 9.
Letters of Credit and Alternative international payment methods. As your international business grows, so will your financial risks and uncertainties. Learn to fully comply with Letters of Credit requirements. Learn how to insure that you receive payment for your shipments, how to get paid faster and how to lower bank fees. Instructor: John Goodrichย (View Testimonials) […]
Learn how to avoid major cross-cultural mishaps when doing business in and with Koreans. Do you want to accelerate your business success in Korea? Are you interested in protecting your investment in talent and assets? This webinar will walk you through the influences and frameworks of Korean business culture and showcase strategies and tools for […]
COVID-19 rapidly disrupted all of our everyday lives. Hospital systems, public health departments and elected officials at every level of government had to quickly leverageย policies to save lives and to mitigate the economic damage caused by lockdown. And donโt forget that healthcare comprises 18% of US GDP. Can this pandemic transform the US healthcare system […]
Join JASG for the monthly dinner group meet-up at for an informal online gathering for networking while enjoying your favorite Japanese cuisine (take-out or delivery ) while promoting friendship with JASG members and friends. This monthโs Kayobi-Kai features a Japanese Cooking Demo!
Now is the time to stengthen your B2B relationships. Join for some key strategies to make sure you come out of this pandemic stronger than ever. 1.ย Re-thinking their go-to-market approach and refocusing on getting high-value sales prospects from growing target markets 2.ย Re-evaluating their existing sales pipeline to ensure that they truly know their […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented disruption of commerce.ย Stores were forced to close and some will not be able to reopen.ย Retailers face a daunting multitude of short-term challenges around health andย safety, supply chain, labor force, cash flow, consumer demandย and marketing. Advancesย inย digital technology, artificial intelligence and blockchainย will further challenge the survival of the brick-and-mortar retail […]
Learn important skills from Rรถdl and Partnerโs firm recruiter Elizabeth Gottlich. Join SACC GA for a free webinar on how to use your free time to advance your career. Theyโll cover ways you can prepare, research and practice before your interview. We all have found ourselves with some extra free-time due to social distancing & […]
Honorary Consul General John Parkerson will present a FREE WEBINAR on Hungary on May 13 at 1:00 p.m. The topic is "United States Relations with Hungary". Hungary is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), and the European Union (EU). Hungary works with the […]
The world is in the midst of a coronavirus pandemic right now and most people have been impacted both personally and professionally. Critical events like this can negatively impact the safety of the employees, their productivity, the availability of corporate systems and critical IT services, sales and revenue but also the brand and the image […]
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