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April 22 at 11:30 am - 1:15 pmNorth Metro International Investment Roundtable and Factory Tour
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
J Street will be hosting a special Zoom discussion on “Jerusalem in the context of the conflict” with Amos Gil, J Street Capital South Regional Director, introduced by Rabbi Mario Karpuj, of Congregation Or Hadash, Atlanta. Amos will be presenting a virtual study tour of Jerusalem, focusing on how the on the ground situation in the city impacts […]
From the organizer, the Alliance Française d’Atlanta: All social and cultural events have been cancelled or postponed for the time being. This includes events of the Francophonie Festival scheduled at the Alliance Française and our scheduled Open houses at our Midtown and Roswell Locations. While our collaboration with Théâtre du Rêve continues, the performance of Vive La Fontaine at Seven Stages Theater will […]
Extraordinary times call for extraordinary leadership. But what does that take when most of us are prone to acting automatically under stress, unaware of our short or long term impact? Join the WAC for this interactive conversation about leadership that will open your eyes to potential that is hidden by your automatic ways of operating. Mastering Leadership will be facilitated by […]
Dans le cadre de la réouverture progressive et sous conditions du Consulat Général de France à Atlanta depuis ce lundi 18 mai dernier, vous êtes invités à un webinaire au cours duquel le Consul Général de France à Atlanta, Vincent Hommeril, accompagné par Nathalie Gonzalez, Cheffe de Chancellerie et Consule Adjointe, répondront à vos questions […]
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 “The Last Samurai” on Saturday, May 23.
"China's Economy and Business Environment Post COVID-19" The impact of Covid-19 on Chinese society and economy, and on international business norms, has been rapid and severe. Business as usual may not return any time soon. Companies need to re-think their strategies in light of China’s, and the global economy’s, downturns. Funding for new start-ups may […]
Jim Reed is the President of YKK America Corporation and is the highest ranking American in this Japanese company. YKK has had its headquarters in Atlanta since 1970 and a manufacturing plant in Macon since 1974. YKK’s philosophy is that “no one prospers without rendering benefit to others.” Jim sums up YKK’s investment horizon on the Macon […]
The Peru infrastructure gap of an estimated $160 billion USD has spurred the government to prioritize $25 billion USD in big ticket infrastructure projects, covering the spectrum of water, air/sea ports, road and rail, hospital/school, etc. Learn about the infrastructure sector in PERU, the reasons to consider doing business in the country, and the resources […]
Leaders are facing many challenges right now and it is important to not overlook the need for personal leadership—making sure they are focusing on themselves as much as their teams. Learn to focus on what “you” can impact. Hosted by Insperity: Since 1986, Insperity has been showing companies how to harness the power of HR […]
Speakers: Luca Pardo, Partner Christie Garcia, Partner Marta Corbi, Country Manager Agenda: The pandemic and the consequences on trade and contractual relationships Don’t leave it all to Force Majeure Post COVID-19 general contracting drafting tips ADMISSION: FREE (upon registration) LANGUAGE: English & Italian
As an essential retailer to the community, The Home Depot had to rapidly adapt its operations to remain open while keeping their customers and associates healthy and safe. This time was different than past natural disasters. How? The Home Depot quickly respond to COVID-19's challenges by adjusting operations and implementing safety measures during this crisis. […]
Learn about the challenges and opportunities for U.S. companies in the ICT industry in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay from local sector experts. Objectives Learn about the status of the telecommunications and IT sector in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. Event Information Significant opportunities in ICT exist in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. Argentina new government defining a […]
The immigration and travel restrictions put into place around the world during this pandemic have put businesses in difficult positions when it comes to the management of their global workforce. At the same time, many individuals and families have questions about their travel and holiday plans. On April 22, 2020, President Trump signed the Proclamation Suspending Entry of […]
The U.S. government through the Deal Team Western Hemisphere and the America Crece initiative presents U.S. firms with the unique opportunity to meet with key decision makers for comprehensive discussions on the ICT landscape for Central America. In preparation for new global industry trends and technologies, the economic impact on emerging markets, current infrastructure and […]
In honor of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Mayor’s Office of International Affairs, Welcoming Atlanta, and the Confucius Institute at Georgia State University have partnered to highlight the history and practice of traditional Chinese medicine and how its approach can treat and prevent infectious diseases and other health symptoms. We'll hear from, Azure Duan, a […]
In a recent piece published by Foreign Affairs, Stacey Abrams, former Minority Leader of the Georgia House of Representatives, made a compelling statement on how American leadership in the world starts with effective governance and flourishing democracy at home. Has the U.S. abdicated its global leadership? The Council is pleased to invite you for an online discussion followed […]
As businesses across the globe impose work-from-home guidelines to keep employees safe and healthy, telecommunication companies must focus on increasing network resiliency and reliability. The Japan-America Society of Georgia presents an Executive Dialogue Webinar featuring experts who will discuss how their industry is coping with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Join for an interactive panel featuring APA leaders in Atlanta that are influencing and inspiring positive change in the community! About this Event Join NAAAP Atlanta in celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM). The month of May recognizes and honors the countless contributions of the APA community in the US, and during this […]
Bigler ESL provides English as a Second Language Instruction for anyone looking for an opportunity to chat in, practice, and improve on their English conversation skills - speaking, listening, vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and accent reduction. This 60-minute webinar, taught by Liz Bigler especially for Japanese people, will be perfect for anyone wanting to communicate more […]
Join for a virtual edition of the JASG’s Japanese-English conversation group meeting at online for an informal gathering to practice your language skills. The Nihongo・Eigo-Kai is a friendly social gathering for anyone looking for an opportunity to chat in, practice, and improve on their Japanese and English conversation skills – speaking, listening, pronunciation, accent reduction, […]
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