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SUMMARY:A Virtual Tour Through the Southeastern USA
DESCRIPTION:Join the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern US\, Inc. (GACC South) in their Virtual Tour Through the Southeast USA\, from October 2021 until approx. March 2022. \nThey aim to bring together and intensify the relationship between the southeastern states of the USA and German companies who plan to export\, invest\, and/or expand into the United States. This will be done by organizing a virtual travel throughout the Southern U.S. region.Each state and territory will have the chance to introduce its strengths and locational advantages through a presentation by representatives from local Economic Development Organization (EDOs). This will include a best practice example presented by a German company in the respective region in each webinar. \nThe virtual events are planned to take place on a bi-weekly basis. During these events\, roundtables and interviews with company representatives as well as other potential stakeholders will highlight potential opportunities and challenges in the expansion to the US market. The ‘arrival dates’ to each destination in the tour can be found below. Please note that the event dates will be updated as soon as further confirmations from each region are gathered. \nThe GACC South looks forward to having you join them on their “Virtual Tour” throughout the Southeastern United States! \nUPCOMING WEBINARS:\nNorth Carolina:\nOctober 5\, 10:00-11:30 AM (EST)\nRegister \nNorth Carolina Event Page \nGeorgia:\nOctober 12\, 10:00-11:30 (EST)\nRegister \nGeorgia Event Page \nSouth Carolina:\nOctober 26\, 10:00-11:30 AM (EST)\nRegister \nSouth Carolina Event Page \nTennessee:\nNovember 30\, 10:00-11:30 AM (EST)\nRegister \nTennessee Event Page \nFlorida:\nDecember 14\, 2021\, 10:00-11:30 (EST)\nRegister \nFlorida Event Page \nCOMING SOON:\nAlabama\nArkansas\nLouisiana\nMississippi\nOklahoma\nTexas\nU.S. Virgin Island
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/a-virtual-tour-through-the-southeastern-usa/
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SUMMARY:Spruill Center For The Arts Presents Homecoming By Ilona Cutts
DESCRIPTION:Finnish-born artist\, Ilona Cutts exhibits her new series of paintings\, HOMECOMING. Having spent much of her life as a nomad\, moving from country to country\, Cutts has been searching for Home most of her life. She has the eye of a wanderer\, like a plant without roots. It is this rootlessness that has formed her artistic style where a myriad of cultures can be seen in her fantastical figures and dreamlike landscapes. After recently becoming a US Citizen\, Cutts has begun to put down roots and discover the elusive feeling of Home. In her new body of work\, HOMECOMING\, Cutts explores this idea of Home and what it means to her and others. \nOPENING RECEPTION: Thursday\, January 20\, 6-9 pm\nARTIST TALK: Saturday\, February 5\, 2 pm \nAbout the Artist\nIlona Cutts \nIlona Cutts (born Sampovaara) studied Fine Arts at Central Saint Martin’s College of Art and Design. In 1995 she received her BFA in painting from Kankaanpää Art College\, in Finland. Ilona’s paintings have been exhibited internationally in numerous solo and group Shows. She has exhibited in Finland\, Mexico\, the USA\, France and Spain. Her work can be found in important collections such as the Oulu Museum of Modern Art in Oulu\, Finland. Her latest group show in Finland was at SINKKA\, Contemporary Art Museum of Kerava in Finland\, and participated in 2 group shows at Stone Sparrow Gallery in New York City in 2020. \nBorn to a diplomatic family\, her family continuously moved from country to country since her birth in 1972. She lived in Argentina\, Poland\, the U.K\, Mexico and Spain. She spent 21yrs in Mexico which deeply impacted her being and the art she makes. \nAs her family was continually moving from country to country as a child\, Ilona often felt alone as she had to say goodbye to her friends. So as not to feel lonely she began drawing at a very early age and found solice in the creatures she painted. \nIlona and her Mother have a very special bond. Her Mother collected Art and antiques and encouraged Ilona to see beauty all around observing nature and animals. Surrounded by art and antiques Ilona had the chance to observe and study art in many forms. Her Mother crossed over to the Other Side in 2016\, their special bond continues. \nIlona’s paintings center on anthropomorphic creatures or girl like figures\, surrounded by nature or objects of obscure symbolic and ethereal meaning. Her narrative storytelling is both cute and cruel\, at times disclosing her own personal views on the delicate relationship between man and spirit nature. \nCurrently Ilona is working on a new body of work for upcoming exhibitions\, she also teaches oil painting and mentors other artists who are interested in pursuing a career in painting. \nIlona moved to the US in 2016. She and her husband John\, their Shar-Pei\, Liisa Lightray and their cat\, Frida Katlo all live in Atlanta in a romantic white house. \nDaily Parking\nThe parking entrance is located on Meadow Lane. Turn right after entering the complex. Marked parking spots are located on the right\, near the gallery’s garden. Spaces on the left are first come first serve. Overflow parking is available on terraced levels below the gallery. \nContact gallery@spruillarts.org with inquiries.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/spruill-center-for-the-arts-presents-homecoming-by-ilona-cutts/
LOCATION:Spruill Center\, 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30338\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Books
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SUMMARY:Is the European Union Disunited By Diversity?
DESCRIPTION:The European Union appears at a crossroads\, struggling with its identity. Outwardly\, a monolithic giant to be dealt with. Inwardly\, at war with itself. Where is it going? \nSpeaker: Dr. Alasdair Young\, Professor & Neal Family Chair\, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs\, Georgia Tech University \nSpeaker\n \nDr. Alasdair Young\, Professor & Neal Family Chair\, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs\, Georgia Tech University \nAlasdair Young is Professor and Neal Family Chair. He co-directs the Center for European and Transatlantic Studies\, a Jean Monnet Center of Excellence\, and the Center for International Strategy\, Technology\, and Policy. He held a Jean Monnet Chair (2012-15) and received the Ivan Allen College’s Distinguished Researcher Award in 2015. Beyond Georgia Tech\, he is co-editor of JCMS: Journal of Common Market Studies and was chair of the European Union Studies Association (USA) (2015-17). Before joining Georgia Tech in 2011 he taught at the University of Glasgow in the UK for 10 years. Prior to that\, he held research posts at the European University Institute in Florence\, Italy\, and the University of Sussex\, outside Brighton in the UK. \nAlasdair has written five books\, including Supplying Compliance with Trade Rules: Explaining the EU’s Responses to Adverse WTO Rulings (Oxford University Press\, 2021). He has edited 15 other volumes\, including the eighth edition of Policy-Making in the European Union with Mark Pollack\, Christilla Roederer-Rynning\, and Helen Wallace (Oxford University Press\, 2020). He has published almost a score of refereed journal articles — including in Global Environmental Politics\, the Journal of Common Market Studies\, the Journal of European Public Policy\, the Review of International Political Economy\, and World Politics — and written more than 40 book chapters. He has performed consultancy work for the US and UK governments and for the European Commission. \nAbout the European Union\nThe European Union (EU) is a unique economic and political union between 27 European countries. The predecessor of the EU was created in the aftermath of the Second World War. The first steps were to foster economic cooperation: the idea being that countries that trade with one another become economically interdependent and so more likely to avoid conflict. The result was the European Economic Community\, created in 1958 with the initial aim of increasing economic cooperation between six countries: Belgium\, Germany\, France\, Italy\, Luxembourg\, and the Netherlands. \nSince then\, 22 more countries joined (and the United Kingdom left the EU in 2020) and a huge single market has been created and continues to develop towards its full potential. What began as a purely economic union has evolved into an organization spanning many different policy areas\, from climate\, environment\, and health to external relations and security\, justice\, and migration. \nCancellation Policy: If you need to cancel\, please do so no later than 48 hours before the event. ACIR is charged for your meal\, so no refund can be provided after that.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/is-the-european-union-disunited-by-diversity/
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SUMMARY:Disruption in the Global Supply Chain: Planning Strategy for 2022
DESCRIPTION:With shipping delays\, freight cost increases and lost sales looming\, businesses will need targeted strategies to ensure resilience and continuity in 2022. Join World Trade Center Savannah for a webinar panel discussion to explore the steps companies must take to boost efficiency\, manage the global freight market\, determine the best transportation method and implement short and long-term solutions. \nThis panel discussion will be led by Blue Tiger International CEO and Managing Director Thomas Cook. Additional panelists include Georgia Ports Authority Director of Business Development and International Marketing John Petrino\, Apex Logistics International Senior Vice President Mike Piza\, Qosina Corporation Director of Logistics Joe Mantello\, Dastech Chemicals Operations Manager Luz Cazeneuve and SPARX Logistics Vice President Jason Manganaro. \nThis program is sponsored by SPARX Logistics and STG Enterprises.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/disruption-in-the-global-supply-chain-planning-strategy-for-2022/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Supply Chain,Trade
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SUMMARY:Atlanta Greek Film Expo presents: "My Name is Eftihia"
DESCRIPTION:“ΕΥΤΗΧΙΑ”\nDirected by Angelos Frantzis \n2019 / 123 mins\nIn Greek\, with English subtitles \nCast: Karyofyllia Karampeti (older Eftyhia); Katia Goulioni (younger Eftyhia)\, Pigmalion Dadakarides (Giorgos Papagiannopoulos)\, Dina Michailidou (Marioga)\, Thanos Tokakis (Loukas) \nThis award-winning biographical drama\, starring Katia Goulioni\, in another mesmerizing performance\, tells the story of the indomitable Eftyhia Papagiannopoulou\, who escaped the burning of Smyrna and went to Athens where she became a seminal figure in Greek popular music\, the beloved lyricist of Greece. \nWinner of eight Hellenic Film Academy Awards\, including Best Film\, Best Actor (Dadakarides)\, Best Supporting Actress (Goulioni)\, and Best Supporting Actor (Tokakis). \nWatch Eftihia Trailer Here \nBringing Atlanta the best of current and retrospective films from Greek and Cypriot filmmakers\, the Atlanta Greek Film Expo is made possible through the sponsorship of Lykion ton Ellinidon Atlanta (an educational and cultural organization dedicated to preserving Hellenic culture).
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/atlanta-greek-film-expo-presents-my-name-is-eftihia/
LOCATION:Plaza Theatre\, 1049 Ponce De Leon Avenue Northeast\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30306\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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SUMMARY:The Forestry Industry: A Critical Sector for the Future of Georgia and the World
DESCRIPTION:The Kiwanis Club of Atlanta welcomes Andres Villegas\, President and CEO of the Georgia Forestry Association\, for a hybrid luncheon event. In this capacity he is responsible for advocating for Georgia’s $36 billion forest products industry. Georgia is the #1 Forestry State in the Nation and Villegas is focused on ensuring that the states 22 million acres of working forests continue to deliver value to Georgia’s 10+ million residents through the creation of jobs\, clean air\, drinking water\, wildlife habitat and outdoor recreation opportunities. Andres’ role includes engagement with the CEO’s of the nation’s largest companies and elected officials from the White House\, Congress\, Federal and State Agencies\, and state and local government. \nAndres Villegas\nAndres has extensive private\, public and NGO sector experience in forestry and natural resources having held domestic and international positions with Weyerhaeuser\, Chevron\, The Langdale Company\, and the Georgia Department of Agriculture. His work has focused on implementing sustainable forestry and renewable energy programs in Georgia\, North Carolina\, Oregon and the country of Uruguay. \nAndres was born in Bogota\, Colombia and has travelled extensively throughout the world promoting environmental sustainability\, trade and collaborative partnerships. He received a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from The University of Georgia and an Executive Certificate of Management and Leadership from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sloan School of Management. \nHe serves on the volunteer boards of the Georgia Council for the Humanities\, Advancing Georgia’s Leaders in Agriculture and Forestry (AGL)\, the Central Georgia Boy Scouts Council\, the Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design\, and the Georgia Environmental Protection Divisions Small Business Environmental Assistance Program Compliance Advisory Panel. \nINTRODUCTION: Phil Smith\nINVOCATION: Steven Miller\n\nTHIS IS A KCA HYBRID MEETING. Our Speaker will be joining us IN PERSON! \nRegistration closes on Jan 28 at Noon. \nTo View on Zoom:  Click Here.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/the-forestry-industry-a-critical-sector-for-the-future-of-georgia-and-the-world/
LOCATION:Loudermilk Center\, 40 Courtland St NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
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SUMMARY:8th Women's Series Event
DESCRIPTION:In the session “Bring the Grocery List to Work: Proactively Managing Your Work-life Balance” Dr. Boyd will present specific\, actionable strategies to help participants begin proactively managing their own work-life balance. \nThe workshop will consist of three main components. First\, workshop participants will learn why work-life issues are becoming more and more important not only for well-being\, but also for long-term success in today’s business world. Second\, participants will engage in an activity designed to help them reflect on their own preferences and goals related to work-life balance. Finally\, Dr. Boyd will share her evidence-based approach to managing one’s own work-life balance. \nWorkshop participants will leave with the knowledge and tools necessary to proactively manage their own work-life balance without compromising their career or family goals. \nFees/Admission:\n\n$20 for organizers’ members\n$40 for non-members
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/8th-womens-series-event/
LOCATION:GA
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SUMMARY:Little Da Vinci International School Autumn Open House
DESCRIPTION:Little Da Vinci would love to welcome you to their Autumn Open House on Saturday\, November 14\, 2015 from 10:30am to 1:30pm.\n\nDiscover how they integrate the Project Zero approach by making learning and thinking visible.\nLearn about how their preschool immersion approach evolves into their elementary school with a one-of-a-kind bilingual curriculum.\nObserve how their maker-centered classrooms highlight S.T.E.A.M. (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Arts\, and Mathematics).\n\nCome tour their classrooms\, meet their teachers\, and learn about their world-class language immersion programs and unique “learn through play” philosophy! \nPlease feel free to share with anyone who might be interested in our wonderful school!
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/little-da-vinci-international-school-autumn-open-house/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:2016 Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series - Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Climate Change \nSpeaker: Dr. Nate Nibbelink \nIn the past few years\, the American public has become more aware of the damage wrought by climate change. From droughts in the west to extreme weather in the wast\, a rapidly changing climate has already made its footprint in the United States. Now\, it’s expected that the presidential election in 2016 will be one of the first ever to place an emphasis on these environmental changes. What can the next president do to stymie this environmental crisis? And is it too late for these efforts to be effective?
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2016-great-decisions-foreign-policy-lecture-series-climate-change/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Policy
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SUMMARY:BIS Seminar: Complying with US Export Controls
DESCRIPTION:The program will cover the information exporters need to know to comply with U.S. export control requirements on commercial goods\, such as: \n\nWhat items and activities are subject to EAR\nSteps to take to determine the export licensing requirements for your item\nHow to determine your export control classification number (ECN)\nWhen you can export or re-export without applying for a license\nExport clearance procedures and record keeping requirements\nExport Management Compliance Program (EMCP) concepts\nReal life examples in applying this information\n\nPresenters will conduct a number of hands-on exercises that will prepare you to apply the regulations to your own company’s export activities. This program is well suited for those who need a comprehensive understanding of their obligations under the EAR. \nThis is the first time in several years that this seminar is being held in Atlanta\, and is a great opportunity to learn about export control regulations. Continuing legal education credit (MCLE) is available for State Bar members.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/bis-seminar-complying-us-export-controls/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Business,Economic Development
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SUMMARY:Global Atlanta Consular Conversations: Luncheon and Interview with Peru Consul General
DESCRIPTION:In the twelfth event in Global Atlanta’s Consular Conversations Series on August 24th\, 2017\, the editorial team will be interviewing the Peruvian Consul General in Atlanta\, Miguel Alemán Urteaga. \nTopics of discussion are to include: \n\nOutcome of recent presidential elections\n\nTrade and investment ties with Georgia\n\n\nEducational exchanges with Kennesaw State\, other schools\n\n\nPeru’s culinary outreach and an effort to raise the profile in Atlanta and beyond\n\n\nUpcoming Mistura conference showcasing Peruvian food\, pisco\, culture and more\n\n\nThe format: \n\nCatered light lunch with soft drinks\nOne-on-one conversation with the Global Atlanta editorial team\, followed by moderated audience Q&A\nDiscussion covered by Global Atlanta and published in a later article
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/global-atlanta-consular-conversations-luncheon-interview-peru-consul-general/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Diplomacy
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SUMMARY:Latin American Crossroads Series: Beyond the Border: Mexico on Its Own Terms
DESCRIPTION:Thanks to President Donald Trump\, Mexico is back in the national dialogue like no time in the past two decades\, but his newfound focus on our neighbor to the south has once again failed to get past the context of competition. \nWhat if we went beyond the border\, past the wrangling over NAFTA\, the Wall and the War on Drugs\, and took a closer look at Mexico’s deep history\, storied culture and growing market? Would we find room to work together on a more equitable and respectful basis? Would Georgia-based companies uncover overlooked opportunities right under their noses? \nGlobal Atlanta will explore these questions and more in Beyond Borders: Mexico on Its Terms\, the second event in the Latin American Crossroads series exploring Atlanta as a hub for the hemisphere. \nProposed topics include: \n\nUpdate on NAFTA negotiations from Javier Diaz de Leon\, consul general of Mexico in Atlanta\nDeepening partnership: Delta’s joint venture with Aeromexico\nCoca-Cola’s exploration into the creative heart of Mexico City through The BRIDGE\nGlobal Atlanta’s reporting on collaboration and competition in aerospace and automotive\nWISE Foods — how being bought by a Mexican company has expanded its capabilities\n\nSpeakers and event location will be confirmed and announced shortly. Those who register will be notified.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/latin-american-crossroads-series-beyond-border-mexico-terms/
LOCATION:GA
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SUMMARY:The Ramayana in Art
DESCRIPTION:In the 17th and 18th centuries\, artists produced gloriously illustrated Ramayanas for both Hindu and Muslim rulers. In a lecture titled Beyond Hindu and Muslim: The Courtly Ramayanas of North India\, Debra Diamond\, curator of South and Southeast Asian art at the Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery\, compares four illustrated Ramayanas and explores the diverse meanings of the epic during this period. She will consider how Sanskrit\, Persian\, and Hindi Ramayana manuscripts variously inflected the epic narrative\, and what they reveal about the mechanisms though which a shared Indo-Islamic elite culture was forged. \nThis lecture will be held in Ackerman Hall on Level Three of the Carlos Museum. It is free and open to the Emory community and the public
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/the-ramayana-in-art/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Arts & Books,Culture
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SUMMARY:Luncheon Dialogue with Taiwanese Diplomat Vincent Liu
DESCRIPTION:In the 21st event in Global Atlanta’s Consular Conversations Series\, the editorial team will be interviewing the newly arrived Diplomat\,Vincent J.Y. Liu. \nTopics of discussion: \n\nTaipei Economic and Cultural Office’s objectives in the Southeast\nState of cross-strait relations under DPP government\nTaiwan’s shifting diplomatic alliances\nChanges in US-Taiwan relations under Trump\nTaiwanese investment in Georgia—energy\, electronics\, manufacturing\, fintech\n40 Years of Taipei-Atlanta sister-city relations\n\nThe format: \n\nCatered light lunch with soft drinks\nOne-on-one conversation with the Global Atlanta editorial team\, followed by an audience Q&A\nDiscussion covered by Global Atlanta and published in a later article\n\nAbout our speaker: \n \nMr. Vincent J.Y. Liu is the Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Atlanta. He started his assignment at the TECO Atlanta office in midtown on December 19\, 2016\, arriving in Atlanta from Taipei with his family to assume the posting. \nDG Liu oversees the TECO Atlanta jurisdiction that covers the Southeastern states of Alabama\, Georgia\, Kentucky\, North Carolina\, South Carolina and Tennessee. In addition to consular services\, TECO Atlanta is also dedicated to promoting cooperation and mutual understanding between Taiwan and the Southeastern United States in economic\, cultural\, and educational areas. \nThe Director General is a career diplomat of Taiwan. Prior to Atlanta\, he was posted on official assignments to Moscow\, Washington DC\, New York\,and Singapore. \nHe earned two advanced degrees in Master of Public Administration from the Kennedy School of Government of Harvard University in 2005. He also has a Master of International Relations and a BA in Diplomacy from National Chengchi University in Taiwan. \nBorn in a Catholic family\, DG Liu is a devoted parishioner of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church of Atlanta. In April 2018\, he was bestowed the title\, Member of the Martin Luther King Jr. International College of Ministers and Laity. He is married to Gloria Chiao and has two children.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/luncheon-dialogue-with-taiwanese-diplomat-vincent-liu/
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CATEGORIES:Diplomacy
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SUMMARY:Economic Forecasting Conference
DESCRIPTION:Gain insight and more on these pressing issues – among others – facing the economy at the November conference! \n\nHow many times will the Fed hike rates in 2019? Stop in 2020?\nWhat are the long-run implications of tariffs on the US and for Georgia?\nWill oil breach $80 a barrel soon?\nIs Georgia job growth bucking the moderation trend?\n\nThree of the guest speakers participating in the conference will be: \nNariman Behravesh- Chief Economist IHS Markit\nKevin Swift- Chief Economist & Managing Director American Chemistry Council\nJohn Toohig- Managing Director Fixed Income\, Raymond James
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/economic-forecasting-conference-4/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Economic Development
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SUMMARY:Exclusive Cognac Tasting: One of the Oldest Drinks of Mankind
DESCRIPTION:Tasting Classic Cognacs\, One of the Oldest Drinks in the History of Mankind\nJulia Nourney is one of only 35 “Cognac Educators” worldwide authorized by the French Cognac Office (BNIC). This seminar will open the world of cognac to you. Understand the specific of this classic and very diverse liquor deeply rooted in French and European history. This seminar is designed for beginners as well as advanced connoisseurs of fine craft spirits. \nPlease note that all 5 tasting seminars with Julia Nourney have only 25-30 seats each. Please contact Atlanta Bourbon Company for questions or if you are planning a private event. \n\n\nABOUT JULIA NOURNEY\nJulia began her career in Germany and Switzerland\, and she has more than 25 years of experience in old world distilling traditions and new world production techniques. She is an author\, co-author\, and translator of various books\, as well as an esteemed judge of several international spirits competitions in Europe\, Asia and the United States. Julia’s accolades include: \n\nIn 2007 she was awarded the title of ‘whisky expert of the year’ by the Scottish distillery Glenfiddich.\nShe became one of only 35 officially authorized ‘Cognac Educators’ by the French Cognac office (BNIC) in 2011\nShe was conferred a lifelong knighthood for her merits in the whisky business by the Swiss Cotwe Society in 2014.\nIn September 2018 she was honored at the London Distilling Expo for her ‘Outstanding Contributions to Craft Spirits’.\nOver the last decade Julia has upheld a close relationship with the American Distilling Institute and is a regular guest speaker at the annual ADI conferences.\n\nAtlanta Bourbon Company is extremely proud to have won Julia Nourney for its “While We Are Waiting Campaign”.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/exclusive-cognac-tasting-one-of-the-oldest-drinks-of-mankind/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Drink,Education
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SUMMARY:Smart City Expo Atlanta
DESCRIPTION:Smart City Expo Atlanta is North America’s most important smart city event. Redefining Smart \nThey are redefining what it means for a city to be “smart” with equity\, prosperity\, humanity\, inclusion\, and justice serving on par with blockchain\, A.I.\, IoT\, big data\, and automation. \nThis is the only U.S. edition of Fira Barcelona’s Smart City Expo World Congress\, the world’s leading conference and expo on smart cities and smart urban solutions. \nMost Significant Convening of Smart City Experts: \nThey convene the world’s top government officials\, CEOs\, CIOs\, CTOs\, venture capitalists\, and innovators to build inclusive and prosperous 21st century communities. \nCome Join in 2020 \nExhibit alongside leading smart city experts and engage in interactive sessions with world-renowned thought leaders on cybersecurity\, next-level transportation\, A.I.\, digital twins\, circular economy\, intelligent infrastructure\, and more.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/smart-city-expo-atlanta-2/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Business,Technology
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SUMMARY:ECMSA Beethoven 2020 Piano Master Class
DESCRIPTION:As part of the 2020 celebration of Beethoven\, ECMSA welcomes you to observe piano master classes led by Alec Chien\, David Deveau\, Michael Gurt\, and Norman Krieger. Registration is not required. \nRecommended parking: Fishburne Parking Deck\, Lowergate South Parking Deck
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/ecmsa-beethoven-2020-piano-master-class-2/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Personal Leadership: The Role of Mindfulness in a Time of Crisis
DESCRIPTION: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. Let them help you focus on what “you” can impact. \nHosted By:\n \n  \n  \n  \nAbout Insperity:\nSince 1986\, Insperity has been showing companies how to harness the power of HR to improve business success. They’ve grown from two people sharing a one-room office to a $4.3 billion company with more than 70 offices across the U.S.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/personal-leadership-the-role-of-mindfulness-in-a-time-of-crisis/
LOCATION:GA
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SUMMARY:COVID Consular Conversations: Asia Edition
DESCRIPTION:The coronavirus pandemic has added a new dimension to international competition even as it has underscored global connectivity in a new and challenging way. \nDiplomats 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 and economic crisis. \nJoin Global Atlanta August 6 for the third virtual edition of Consular Conversations\, our ongoing series of interviews with consuls general working in the Southeast United States\, sponsored by Miller & Martin PLLC. \nOur monthly luncheons may be on indefinite hiatus\, but these discussions are as important as ever at a time when cross-border collaboration is at a premium. \nFor this edition\, we’re welcoming as our guests: \n\nConsul General of Korea Young-jun Kim\nConsul General of India Swati Kulkarni\nConsul General of Indonesia – Houston Nana Yuliana\n\n \nRegistration Details\nRegistration is limited to the first 100 attendees. Global Atlanta email newsletter subscribers and Consular Conversations annual pass holders will be prioritized. \nThis event is free\, but the $40 Consular Conversations annual pass is available. While we’re unable to meet in person or offer luncheons for the foreseeable pandemic future\, we’re providing the following benefits to those who buy/renew the pass through the end of May: \n\n\nEarly notification and priority registration for limited virtual event slots\n\n\nExtension of annual pass validity to all in-person luncheons through the end of 2021\n\n\nAccess to digital recordings of live online events\, even without attending\n\n\nAccess to e-book with Consular Conversations summaries\n\n\nYou can buy the pass here.\n\n\nAbout our speakers:\nNew Korean Consul General Young-jun Kim\nYoung-jun Kim received a Bachelor of Arts degree in international relations from Seoul National University in 1989 and went on to complete a master’s degree in international politics from Georgia State University in 1995. \nIn 1998\, Mr. Kim became Second Secretary at the Korean Embassy in Belgium\, and in 2000\, he became First Secretary at the Korean Embassy in Ethiopia. In 2006\, Mr. Kim became Director of the European Union Trade Division. Two years later\, he returned to the Korean Embassy in Belgium as Counsellor. \nMr. Kim continued his involvement with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade by being appointed Deputy Director-General in the Bilateral Economic Affairs Bureau in 2013. Two years later\, he was selected to be Director-General for International Economic Affairs. \nIn 2017\, Mr. Kim served as a government representative for Arctic Affairs\, and in January 2018\, he was appointed the new Korean Consul General for the Southeastern United States. \nDr. Swati Vijay Kulkarni is a career diplomat who holds M.B.B.S. (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) degree from the prestigious Government Medical College\, Nagpur in India. She joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1995. \nPrior to her appointment as Consul General\, Consulate General of India\, Atlanta\, she served as Regional Passport Officer\, Mumbai\, Maharashtra (2014-2018)\, Consul General in CGI Cape Town- South Africa (2012-2014)\, Deputy Head of Mission in Muscat\, Oman (2008-2012). \nDr. Kulkarni’s previous overseas assignments were First Secretary in High Commission of India\, London (2005-2008)\, where she successfully worked as a nodal officer for preventing discrimination for Indian Medical Graduates after the implementation of new UK Immigration rules; First Secretary in the High Commission of India\, Port Louis\, Mauritius (2001-2003); and as a Third Secretary (Language Trainee) in Embassy of India\, Spain (1997-1998). \nAt Headquarters\, Dr. Kulkarni worked as an Additional Private Secretary to the External Affairs Minister and later deputed as Regional Passport Officer\, Pune\, Maharashtra (1998-2001) and as Under Secretary looking after Austria\, Cyprus\, Greece\, Slovenia\, Switzerland\, Liechtenstein & Holy See\, Malta\, Portugal\, Ireland and Spain (2003-2005). \nDr. Kulkarni is married to Mr. Vijay Jayant Kulkarni who is a Merchant Mariner by profession and has two daughters. \nHer interests include study of developmental issues\, swimming\, and tennis. \n \nConsul General Nana Yuliana has been serving her duties as the Consul General since September 2017. Prior to her position as Consul General\, she was the Director of Mid-career Diplomatic School at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia. From 2008-2015\, she was the Counselor of Economic \nAffairs at the Embassy of Indonesia in Bangkok and Permanent Representative of Indonesia to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (UNESCAP). \nHer bachelor’s degree was English Education from Institute of Teacher’s Training in Jakarta\, the she pursued her master’s degree in Applied Linguistic for Macquarie University in Sydney\, Australia and International Studies from University of Indonesia in Jakarta. She completed her Doctoral Degree in Development Studies from the University of Santo Tomas\, Manila\,\nPhilippines\, in 2006. \nShe is married to Imam Bogie Yudhaswara and they are blessed with two\nchildren.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/covid-consular-conversations-asia-edition-2/
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SUMMARY:Puttogo Global Ribbon Cutting - Maia Samb\, Keller Williams ATL Perimeter
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the ribbon cutting & launch of Puttogo Global Group\, top real estate agent Maia Samb’s KW team. Food\, beverages & raffle prizes!\n\n\nPlease join us at the Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber as we celebrate the launch of our team! \nWHEN: February 2\, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM \nWHERE: 1000 Abernathy Rd.\, Suite L-10\, Sandy Springs\, GA 30328 \nWHAT: Food\, beverages & raffle prizes \nRAFFLES: Mirror Home Gym\, Spa day for 2\, Champagne bottles & more! \n  \nThank you to our list of Sponsors for this launch event: \nGanek PC\, Renee Dillon\, Principal & Managing Attorney – ganekpc.com \nUSA Mortgage\, James Gardner\, Branch Owner – usamortgage.com/branch/loganville
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/puttogo-global-ribbon-cutting-maia-samb-keller-williams-atl-perimeter/
LOCATION:Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber\, 1000 Abernathy Road Northeast\, #Suite L-10\, Sandy Springs\, GA\, 30328\, United States
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SUMMARY:Third Annual Global Trade and Investment Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Interested in understanding how the world comes to Georgia? Join the law offices of Christopher N. Smith and Global Atlanta for the Third 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 at a time of uncertainty over its commitment to engaging with the world. \nPlease note that for public health and safety reasons\, everyone attending in person must wear masks during the event. \nAgenda: \n\n6:00 – 6:15 PM: Arrival and Networking at Amphitheater\n6:15 – 6:20 PM: Welcome Remarks\n6:20 – 7:00 PM: Moderated panel discussion\n7:00 – 7:10 PM: Moderated Q&A session\n7:10 – 8:00 PM: Reception in Burden Parlor\n\nMeet our speakers: \nBelgian Consul General Michel Gerebtzoff\nMichel Gerebtzoff was born in Geneva on March 3\, 1972\, into a family with Russian and French roots. He graduated as a Water and Forestry Engineer from the Faculty of Agronomic Sciences in Gembloux\, Belgium. He first started a career in the private sector\, as a specialist in geographic databases and earth observation systems. \nAt the age of 30\, he passed the diplomatic competition and joined Foreign Affairs\, becoming Embassy Secretary in Geneva (WTO and WIPO\, from 2005 to 2008) and then in Beijing (2008-2012). After a year at the Directorate General of European Affairs (trade policy department)\, he returned to China\, to Guangzhou\, to head the office for the promotion of exports and investments of the Walloon Region (2013-2016). During that time he was also appointed to the Governing Board of the American International School of Guangzhou. \nUpon his return to Brussels\, he became an advisor at the Permanent Representation of Belgium to the European Union\, in charge of trade\, research\, and space (2016-2017)\, after which he became Chief of Staff to the Deputy Permanent Representative of Belgium to the European Union (2017-2019).In 2019 he joined the cabinet of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Didier Reynders before becoming Deputy Chief of Staff to Minister of Foreign Affairs Philippe Goffin (2019-2020). In that capacity\, he sat on one of the main pandemic management bodies. \nMichel Gerebtzoff took office as Consul General of Belgium in Atlanta on August 1\, 2020. He is married and the father of two daughters. \nClaire Angelle\, Founder and CEO\, Angelle Consulting\nClaire Angelle is the Founder and CEO of Angelle Consulting\, a boutique PR and consultancy firm founded in 2018\, with extensive international experience working with government agencies\, influencers and companies large and small. \nThis multiprong approach is very much linked to Claire’s background\, which combines more than 15 years of experience in economic development\, government relations\, communications and philanthropy in North America\, Europe\, and South America. \nPrior to starting her own venture\, Claire was Executive Director of Worth Cities – The Worth Group\, a 28-year-old community of affluential and influential stakeholders leading with purpose. Claire was the operational and thought leader in charge of delivering comprehensive strategy\, content and curated events for cities across the United States suffering from a recognition deficit. \nClaire discovered the truth behind the saying ‘think global\, act local’ in 2013\, when she opened and led the Office of International Affairs for the city of Atlanta. During her four-year tenure\, Claire contributed to $2.7 billion in economic output and to 10\,000+ new jobs\, and raised over $3 million of new funds to support international projects in the city of Atlanta. She also supported international film projects such as Taken 3\, and helped establish key partnerships with international organizations including the World Economic Forum\, the Clinton Foundation and others to support the creation of community-focused programs. In this endeavor\, she rallied the support of many Global Fortune 500 Companies such as The Coca-Cola Company\, Delta Air Lines\, UPS and others. \nPrevious to working for the city of Atlanta\, Claire worked for the Consulate General of France in Atlanta where she was in charge of public and media relations\, communications\, special events\, and political analysis. She also worked in Belgium and Argentina\, respectively in business development and exporting. She notably launched a large-scale Franco-American event centered on innovation with the support of key corporations and higher education institutions\, which is still thriving a decade later. \nOriginally from Nantes\, France\, Claire graduated from the University of Nantes and holds a master’s degree in International Business and Trade. Claire is a certified global business professional (NASBITE INTERNATIONAL) and is a board member of the Operation Hope Global Forum Annual Meeting\, the French Foreign Trade Advisors – U.S. Southeast and Alliance Française of Atlanta. \nClaire lives in Atlanta with her husband John and her son Louis. \nBrad Taylor\, head of Corporate Real Estate and Facilities\, Radial North America\nBrad Taylor is head of Corporate Real Estate and Facilities for Radial North America\, and has over 20 years of experience in retail supply chain. After leading Radial’s Engineering Solutions and Network Strategy team\, Brad recently moved into a new role as leader of Workplace Services\, a new centralized corporate real estate and facilities organization reporting to the CFO. He and his team lead site selection\, procurement\, and management of real estate assets across all business units as well as provide facilities maintenance support for automation and workplace infrastructure. Prior to Radial\, Brad held leadership positions in fulfillment operations and engineering for Retail and CPG companies such as Nike\, Chico’s FAS\, and Belk Department Stores. After earning his Industrial Engineering degree from Georgia Tech\, Brad spent the first decade of his career as a supply chain consultant designing and launching fulfillment facilities for retailers around the globe. \nBrad currently resides in the Athens\, Georgia area with his wife and two children. \nStebin Horne\, Founder\, Classic Overland\nStebin Horne is an inventor\, entrepreneur\, international business owner and conservationist who spends much of his time in Bolingbroke\, Georgia and Cape Town\, South Africa. Born and raised in Macon\, Georgia\, Stebin attended Stratford Academy where he excelled\nin both soccer and track\, setting many school and state records. From there he attended the University of Georgia in Athens where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the School of Public and International Affairs. Stebin returned to Macon to earn his law degree and obtain his Juris Doctor from Walter F. Georgia School of Law. He alsohad the pleasure of obtaining a semester of credit at Oxford University Law School in Oxford\, England. \nEarly in his career Stebin joined his Father’s law practice and focused on business law; primarily real estate and commercial transactions. At just 25 years old he was one of the youngest people to be elected to public office in Macon serving on both the Macon City Council and the Macon Water Authority. When the recession of 2008 hit\, Stebin had the opportunity to become an executive in the Healthcare Industry working for CareSouth where he focused on Mergers and Acquisitions as well as represented them on Capital Hill in Washington DC during the Obamacare Negotiations. \nIt was during this time he met his wife\, Roos-Maryn who is from South Africa. They would soon marry and reside in South Africa which became a transformative period for Stebin. It was there where he began pursuing his passion for the outdoors and nature. Traveling\nthroughout southern Africa\, Stebin was exposed to a new world that would spark his entrepreneurial spirit and forge a commitment to experiential conservation. Since 2015\, Stebin has started 3 businesses with direct ties to South Africa. First\, he invented and patented the KUDU Grill\, an outdoor open fire cooking system that blends the South African tradition of “braai” (pronounced “bry”) with cast iron cooking traditions from America. Second\, he began African Charcoal Company alongside KUDU Grills\, which converts South African invasive tree species to cooking fuel\, protecting the natural habitat and creating jobs for local indigenous people. Lastly\, Stebin founded Classic Overland\, a company based in South Africa\, that restores Land Rover Defenders and sells them in the United States. Classic Overland was recently recognized by the University of Georgia as one of the Top 100 fastest growing businesses by a University of Georgia Alumni. Above and beyond these accomplishments\, Stebin is most proud of his Level 1 Field Guide and Tracking Certification in South Africa. Through his time working with Eco-Training Africa\, Stebin has become a Government Authorized Field Guide qualifying him as an expert on the African bush and its fragile ecosystem. In his spare time\, you will find Stebin\, along with his wife and 3 children exploring remote parts of the African wilderness and bringing people around the world closer to these critically endangered environments. \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 campus map here \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 \nSponsored by:\nChristopher N. Smith\, LLC\n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/third-annual-international-trade-and-investment-symposium/
LOCATION:Taylor Hall Amphitheatre of Wesleyan College\, 4760 Forsyth Road\, Macon\, GA\, 31210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Trade
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SUMMARY:2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series: Russia and the U.S.
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. \nThis week’s topic: Russia and the U.S.  \nSpeaker:  \n\nDr. Adam Stulberg\, Chair and Professor Sam Nunn School of International Affairs\, Georgia Institute of Technology\n\nRussia and the United States have many areas of conflict and some possible areas of mutual interest. Arms control\, Russian interference in U.S. elections and support of cyberattacks\, the status of Ukraine\, the fate of opposition politicians in Russia\, all continue to be concerning. How will the new administration in Washington\, D.C. approach these issues? \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-changing-demographics/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Communities,Education,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:Ballet Folklórico de Amalia Hernández 70th Anniversary Tour
DESCRIPTION:The wonderful Ballet Folklórico de Amalia Hernández will perform at the UGA Performing Arts Center on February 4th\, 2022 at 7:30 pm. Pre-performance talk in Ramsey Concert Hall at 6:45 pm (free admission). \nFounded in 1952 by dancer and choreographer Amalia Hernández\, Ballet Folklórico brings together the vibrant music\, dance\, and costumes of Mexican folklore from pre-Colombian civilizations through the modern era. From its permanent home at the Palacio de Bellas Artes—one of Mexico City’s most historic venues—the company has developed choreography for 40 ballets\, composed of 76 folk dancers who have performed extensively across Mexico and abroad. The ensemble returns to Athens after many years with a pulsating program featuring renewed performances of the company’s beloved dance and music. \nDon’t miss the opportunity to watch this amazing show filled with Mexican color and folklore!
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/ballet-folklorico-de-amalia-hernandez-70th-anniversary-tour/
LOCATION:UGA Performing Arts Center\, 230 River Rd\, Athens\, GA\, 30605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Dance
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T133000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T120000
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SUMMARY:Reflecting America in the U.S. Foreign Service
DESCRIPTION:The U.S Department of State is struggling to reflect the country it represents. In 2020\, only 57 percent of Americans identified as “white only.” That same year\, a Government Accountability Office report found that women and racial minorities working in the State Department were nearly 30 percent less likely to be promoted than their white counterparts.\n\n“There’s no one way to define diversity\,” said Ambassador (Ret.) Harry K. Thomas Jr. who introduced innovative recruiting programs during his tenure as Director General of the Foreign Service. “Diversity across organizations like the State Department\, USAID and the Peace Corps makes the United States much stronger overseas.”\n\nJoin us on Thursday\, February 10\, 2022\, as we sit down with Ambassador Thomas for a candid conversation on how fostering diversity and inclusion will strengthen the State Department and\, as a result\, U.S. foreign policy at large.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/reflecting-america-in-the-us-foreign-service/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Diplomacy,Diversity and Inclusion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T203000
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SUMMARY:New Challenges & New Way Forward: Chinese New Year Business Forum 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join the Office of International Initiatives\, World Trade Center-Atlanta\, and the Chinese Business Association of Atlanta to learn more about today’s challenges and the new way forward for US-China business relationships. Attend in-person or virtually. \nIn-person tickets include parking\, and hors d’oeuvres and a drink during the reception from 5:30-6:30 pm. \nVirtual tickets include only the program from 6:30-8:30 pm via Zoom. A link will be provided prior to the event. \nKeynote speaker\, Frank Lavin\, Founder & CEO of Export Now\, Former Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade\, Former U.S. Ambassador to Singapore\, and author of “The Smart Business Guide to China E-Commerce” (Penguin)\, will be joining virtually from D.C. while the panelists will be in-person. \nMeet the Speakers \nFrank Lavin\nFormer Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade\nExport Now \n  \n  \nYimin Yang\nSenior EVP & Chief Risk Officer\nLoyal Trust Bank \n  \n  \nSamuel Sun\nCEO & President\nZTE USA & ZTE North America \n  \n  \nShaquana Teasley\nFounder & CEO\nAgate Solutions\, LLC \n  \n  \nSteven Lustig\nVice President of Global Supply Chain\nEast West Manufacturing \n  \n  \n  \nHosted by:\n   \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSponsored by:\nBeijing Language & Culture University\, The Carter Center\, The China Research Center\, Loyal Trust Bank\, WePartner\, East West Manufacturing\, and Chen-Lin Education & Culture Foundation
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/new-challenges-new-way-forward-chinese-new-year-business-forum-2022/
LOCATION:Buckhead Club\, 3344 Peachtree Road NE Suite 2600\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30326\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T193000
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SUMMARY:2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series: Outer Space
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. \nThis week’s topic: Outer Space \n\nSpeaker: Dr. Mariel Borowitz\, Associate Professor in the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at Georgia Tech.\n\nThe launch of Sputnik I in October 1957 marked the beginning of the space era and of the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union. In the 21st century\, there are many more participants in space\, including countries such as India and China\, and commercial companies such as SpaceX. How will the United States fare in a crowded outer space? \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-outer-space/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Defense,Technology
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SUMMARY:Anthony Skordi's ONASSIS -  The One Man Show
DESCRIPTION:PushPush Arts presents Anthony Skordi in the premiere of his one-man show\, Onassis\, directed by Dikran Tulaine.\n\n\nA new theater production on the life of Aristotle Onassis\, called “Onassis\, The Play” comes to Atlanta after a run in LA. Hosted by PushPush Arts\, from the page to the stage\, catch it before it goes to Off- Broadway\, the one-man show will be performed by veteran Greek actor Anthony Skordi and directed by Dikran Tulaine. \n“His hospitality was legendary\, his charm mythical\, his prowess unstoppable\, his power formidable and his fortune… unsurpassed. Now\, celebrated actor\, Anthony Skordi\, brings this larger-than-life persona to the stage in his one-man production of Onassis. Aristotle Onassis’ life has been referred to as both a storybook existence\, as well as a Greek tragedy. Skordi has exhaustedly researched the man who entertained everyone from business tycoons and royalty to the icons of stage and screen\, as well as Presidents… and their wives\, to offer a glimpse into the opulent world of the man who made and lived by his own rules as he went along. The billionaire faced scandals\, deaths and what many would call the ‘Onassis Curse.’ \nVeteran Greek-British actor Anthony Skordi will embody the role of Aristotle Onassis. \nAbout Anthony Skordi \nThe talented actor Anthony Skordi was born in London\, England\, to Greek-Cypriot parents. He attended Drama Centre in London\, was a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company and a member of Vanessa Redgrave’s Moving Theatre Company. Best known for his roles as Admiral Garrick Versio in “Star Wars Battlefront II\,” and The Dealer in the “Hand of Fate” series of games\, Skordi has risen to prominence for his voiceover work in a series of video games and in the narration of audiobooks. He has voiced many video games\, promos\, and trailers and has appeared as series regular on several TV series in Europe\, including in the UK and Greece\, and continues working both in the U.S. and Europe. Among his television roles as series regular\, Skordi played Silas Manatos in Prime Suspect\, and in the U.S. he featured in episodes of popular series such as Scorpion\, The Blacklist\, and The Last Ship. Skordi wrote Onassis the Play and performed it at the Stella Adler Theatre in Los Angeles and is now bringing the play to Atlanta and New York. \nCOVID POLICY \nWe are excited to be back in the theatre with you! But your health and safety is our top priority. \nHere’s what to expect when you come to the theatre. \nCleaning of high-touch\, high-traffic areas has been increased. Sanitizers are also available \nAll staff and actors are fully vaccinated. \nWe will require all audience members to be properly masked at all times while attending in-person activities\, as well as providing proof of a Negative COVID test taken within the past 72 hours (rapid tests are fine) OR proof of full vaccination in order to enter the theatre. \nThe lobby and box office will open 45 minutes before showtime. House will open 30 minutes before showtime for seating. You are welcome to arrive early but we encourage you to wait in your car or outside if you do so. \nSeating is still general admission but is spaced out to allow for distancing between parties. \nWe are doing everything we can to keep processes as contactless as possible: \nWe strongly encourage purchasing your tickets online in advance. \nYou will receive a link to your rsvp in your reminder email the day before the show\, which you can show on your phone. \nWe are not distributing any physical tickets.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/anthony-skordis-onassis-the-one-man-show/
LOCATION:PushPush Arts Theatre Annex\, 3716 Main St\, College Park\, GA\, 30337-3703\, United States
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