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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: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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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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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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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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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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SUMMARY:Flamenco and Paella -- Valentine's Day Edition
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate this Valentine’s Day with Flamenco & Paella! \nEnjoy a mixed or salmon paella while watching a flamenco dance show presented by La Candela Flamenco Company. \nBaile/Dance: Ania “La Candela”\nToque/Guitar: Jose Chirinos\nCajón: Jerry Fields \nMenu\nMixed Meat & Seafood Paella\nSalmon & Vegetables Paella\nWine is complimentary!\nYou are also welcome to bring a beverage of your choice (BYOB). \nThis event is for adults 21 +
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/flamenco-and-paella-valentines-day-edition/
LOCATION:Bravo! Venue\, 4120 Chattahoochee Trace Suite C\, Duluth\, GA\, 30097\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Dance,Food
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SUMMARY:Navigating 'Gray Zone' Competition and Conflict
DESCRIPTION:Join the ACIR for a luncheon and panel discussion on Navigating “Gray Zone” Competition & Conflict \nKeynote: Colonel Leon Perkowski\, USAF\, Army War College \nPanelists: \n\nCol. Jason Groat\, Australian Army\nMr. Mike Rossman\, USAID\nLt. Col. Pat Walsh\, US Army Reserve\n\nAbout the event: \nWhere does digital assault end and war begin? We see China and the United States with the largest economies in the world engaged in subtle hegemonic rivalry and near deadly competition with the aim of securing allies in the Pacific Basin. On the European continent\, Russia is using hybrid warfare in incremental phases to threaten its neighbors in an effort to restore elements of the former Soviet system. The coalescing alliance between China and Russia has both engaged within a “Gray Zone” just short of open warfare. Join us an hear military experts discuss the “Gray Zone” between competition and open warfare. \nKeynote speaker bio:  \nLeon Perkowski\nColonel Leon J. Perkowski\, Ph.D.\, is the Vice Commandant of Air University’s Air Command and Staff College and an Assistant Professor of Military and Security Studies. After serving in various assignments supporting Air Force and Army operations\, Col Perkowski has taught and worked in administration at the U.S. Air Force Air Command and Staff College and Air War College since 2006. Dr. Perkowski’s specialty is the politics and discourse of U.S. troop reductions in South Korea in the 1970s and the concept of deterrence credibility in the late Cold War. His academic interests include the Cold War\, deterrence credibility and reputation\, national security policy formulation\, war and US society\, the Anglo-American power transition\, and the history of US foreign relations in general. \n  \n  \nLogistical details:  \nComplimentary valet parking is available at the Piedmont Driving Club. \nFor your safety and the safety of others\, ACIR requests that only fully vaccinated people or those immune from a previous COVID Infection attend. \nCancellation Policy: If you need to cancel\, please do so not 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/navigating-gray-zone-competition-and-conflict/
LOCATION:Piedmont Driving Club\, 1215 Piedmont Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,Defense,Security
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Global Atlanta's Consular Conversations: Japan Consul General Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Join Global Atlanta on Wednesday Feb. 16\, for the next interview in the Consular Conversations series presented by Miller & Martin PLC\, this time featuring  Kazuyuki Takeuchi\, Consul General of Japan. \nThis special edition of Consular Conversations is to be held at The Carter Center\, where this fall a traditional Japanese bell tower will be built to house the Peace Bell given to President Carter as a symbol of friendship between the people of Japan and Georgia. Undertaken by partners including the Japan-America Society of Georgia\, the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Georgia\, JETRO and the consulate\, the Friendship Tower Project is to be an enduring symbol of economic ties and cultural exchange between Georgia and Japan\, which started in earnest during Carter’s time as governor of Georgia during the early 1970s. \nThe discussion with Consul General Takeuchi will include a one-on-one interview with the Global Atlanta editorial team\, followed by a moderated audience Q&A. The following is a sampling of topics to be discussed: \n\nJapan’s pandemic measures\, current situation and Olympic experience\nJapanese investment in Georgia — The Next Wave?\nU.S.-Japan security cooperation in Asia\nHow Japanese companies have adapted during the pandemic\, including workforce retention strategies\nGeorgia-Japan Peace Bell project at the Carter Center — how it came about and where it’s going\nSoutheast-U.S. Japan summit plans\n\nThe luncheon will take place in the Cyprus room\, which overlooks the Carter Center’s Japanese garden and Cyprus lawn. \nA follow-up of the event will be published in an article following the discussion. Consular Conversations Annual Pass holders will have exclusive access to a post-event recording of the discussion. \nFor public health and safety reasons\, everyone attending in person must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and wear masks during the event. \nHosted by:\n \n  \nMeet our Speaker:\nKazuyuki Takeuchi\, Consul General of Japan\nConsul Kazuyuki Takeuchi graduated from the University of Tokyo with a degree in Economics in March 1985 and joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) the following month. \nIn 2007\, he was appointed Director of the Economic Security Division in the Economic Affairs Bureau of MOFA. Then in 2008\, he became Minister-Counsellor\, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy in Myanmar where he stayed for three years. His next post took him to the Embassy in Germany where he served as a Minister from 2011 until 2014. \nIn 2014\, he returned to Japan to join the Sendai Immigration Bureau in the Ministry of Justice as the Director-General. \nHis most recent post was that of Minister and Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy in Austria from 2016 until September 2019.\nHe arrived in Atlanta\, Georgia for his first North American Appointment as Consul General for the Consulate General of Japan (managing the states of Alabama\, Georgia\, North Carolina\, & South Carolina) in September 2019. Mr. Takeuchi is joined by his wife. \nMeagan Martz\nMeagan Martz \nSenior Associate Director\, Principal Gifts Development – Asia\, The Carter Center \nMeagan Clem Martz is a Senior Associate Director of Development at The Carter Center. She is responsible for cultivating and maintaining relationships with individuals and foundations across Asia in order to solicit funding for the Center’s peace and health programs. Prior to COIVD-19\, Meagan spent an average of 90 days out of the country each year\, visiting donors and prospects in Asia and participating in Carter Center projects in Africa. In 2019\, she served as an expert on Chinese aid in Africa at the Yale Africa-China Conference in Nairobi\, Kenya. \nBefore joining The Carter Center in 2013\, Meagan worked as an International Trade Program Coordinator for the Georgia Department of Economic Development and as a consultant for the Georgia Tech Research Institute. \nMeagan has a bachelor’s degree in International Affairs and Modern Languages – Japanese and a master’s in International Affairs from the Georgia Institute of Technology. As a student\, she studied in Japan and Thailand and conducted her graduate field work on women’s empowerment through local conservation efforts in Belize and Guatemala. \nTrevor Williams\nTrevor Williams \nManaging Editor\, Global Atlanta \nA seasoned digital journalist\, Trevor Williams has spent the last decade covering the intersection between local and global business\, traveling to more than 30 countries on five continents in pursuit of stories linked to his native state of Georgia. He focuses intently on Asia and also has written extensively on foreign direct investment\, trade and exports\, Georgia’s ties with China\, and Atlanta’s emergence as a payments hub\, among other topics. He earned dual bachelor’s degrees in magazine journalism and religion at the University of Georgia\, also minoring in Chinese language and literature. He is a proud husband and father of two young sons\, as well as the editor of the book “Making Men: Five Steps to Growing Up.” \nTom Harrold \nSenior Partner\, Miller & Martin \nTom Harrold leads the firm’s International/World Law Group practice and has for many years worked with European and Asian companies investing in the Southeastern United States and with American companies who have expanded around the globe seeking new business opportunities. Having been Deputy Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Revenue\, Mr. Harrold has a keen insight into the operation of state government\, the legislature and most importantly\, economic development to assist with the negotiation of very lucrative incentive packages for new companies locating in the State of Georgia and throughout the Southeast. Mr. Harrold has also been instrumental in navigating through the Georgia General Assembly significant pro-economic development legislation including the Motion Picture Production Tax Credit\, Single Factor Apportionment Formula\, Repeal of the Georgia Intangibles Tax\, Tourism Development Act and the Anti-SLAPP legislation for the movie industry passed in the 2016 Session of the Georgia General Assembly. \nMr. Harrold has traveled to more than 70 countries and was one of the original founders of the World Law Group\, which was established in 1987 and is recognized as the elite and premier international legal network with more than 61 member firms with offices in 93 countries connecting 21\,000+ lawyers. In 2009\, he was awarded the Cross of Merit of Germany (Das Verdienskreuz 1. Klasse) by German President Horst Köhler. \nMr. Harrold is almost evangelical in his belief of the importance of international trade and business and reminds his American friends that our country has approximately 24% of the world’s GDP but only 5% of the world’s population – meaning there are literally millions of potential customers outside the borders of the United States. \nMr. Harrold is always thinking about the people and the companies he represents and is not hesitant to share his views\, contacts and experience to make a company successful and profitable. He is an involved counselor for his friends\, who he is honored to represent\, and not just a contract legal technician. \nHis greatest enjoyment is to get a company to locate in the Southeast\, make new friends and help them succeed. \nAbout the Consular Conversations series: \nSponsored by Miller & Martin PLLC since its inception in 2016\, Global Atlanta’s Consular Conversations series consists of monthly public interviews with consuls general in the Southeast United States. \n \n\nCost: $15\, or $50 for an annual pass to all monthly Consular Conversations 
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/global-atlantas-consular-conversations-japan-consul-luncheon/
LOCATION:The Carter Center\, 453 Freedom Parkway NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diplomacy
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SUMMARY:Spies\, Lies and Algorithms: Author Talk With Amy Zegart
DESCRIPTION:“Today we face a critical juncture for American spy agencies\, as big as 9/11 — only most people don’t know it\,” says Amy B. Zegart\, one of the country’s leading experts on intelligence. “New dangers come from tech\, not terrorists. Emerging technologies like AI and social media are weakening the strong and empowering the weak\, fundamentally changing dynamics of international conflict. To be blunt: The U.S. is losing its intelligence advantage.”\n\nJoin the World Affairs Council of Atlanta  Thursday\, February 17 at noon ET as it hosts Amy B. Zegart — a senior fellow at the Hoover Institute\, former national security analyst (for MSNBC\, CNN\, Fox News\, and NPR)\, and professor at Stanford University. Dr. Zegart will share insights and answer questions about America’s evolving intelligence threats\, examining Chinese spying\, the lack of intelligence expertise in Congress\, cyber threats\, and more.\n\nYou can purchase her book\, “Spies\, Lies\, and Algorithms: The History and Future of American Intelligence\,” HERE.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/spies-lies-and-algorithms-author-talk-with-amy-zegart/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Author Talks,Cybersecurity,Security
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SUMMARY:2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series: Climate Change
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: Climate Change \nSpeaker: Jairo Garcia\, Part-Time Lecturer\, School of City & Regional Planning \nThe ideological divide in the United States on the subject of climate change has impeded progress in curbing greenhouse emissions. But extreme weather events at both ends of the thermometer have focused attention on the consequences of inaction. What role will the United States play in future negotiations on climate? \nAbout the Series:\nThe world experienced remarkable demographic changes in the 20th century that continue today and have resulted in far-reaching social\, economic\, political\, and environmental consequences all over the globe. These consequences are creating mounting challenges to development efforts\, security\, climate\, and the environment\, as well as the sustainability of human populations.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2022-dunwoody-great-decisions-virtual-lecture-series-russia-and-the-u-s/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Education,Energy,Policy,Politics,Technology
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SUMMARY:Peter Martin 'China's Civilian Army: The Making of Wolf Warrior Diplomacy'
DESCRIPTION:Peter Martin joins the Atlanta Global Studies Center for a discussion on his book\, “China’s Civilian Army: The Making of Wolf Warrior Diplomacy\,” which charts China’s transformation from an isolated and impoverished communist state to a global superpower from the perspective of those on the front line: China’s diplomats.\n\nPeter Martin is Bloomberg’s defense policy and intelligence reporter in Washington\, DC and author of “China’s Civilian Army: The Making of Wolf Warrior Diplomacy.” He was previously based in Beijing where he wrote extensively on escalating tensions in the US-China relationship and reported from China’s border with North Korea and its far-western region of Xinjiang. His writing has been published by outlets including Foreign Affairs\, The Atlantic\, Foreign Policy\, the National Interest\, and the Guardian. He holds degrees from the University of Oxford\, Peking University and the London School of Economics.\n\nPeter Martin will discuss his new book with Maria Repnikova\, an expert on Chinese political communication and Assistant Professor of Global Communication at Georgia State University.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/peter-martin-chinas-civilian-army-the-making-of-wolf-warrior-diplomacy/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Author Talks
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SUMMARY:A Rialto Series Performance - Pacific Mambo Orchestra (PMO)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University on February 19\, at 8 p.m.\, to see the Pacific Mambo Orchestra perform live! \nArtist\nPacific Mambo Orchestra (PMO) is a big band with an even bigger sound. Rooted in rich Latin musical traditions\, PMO expands and invigorates the big band legacy with an energy all their own. Salsa Trips Magazine dubbed PMO\, “One of the best Latin big bands in the world”. In 2014\, when this comparatively unknown act beat out industry superstars Marc Anthony and Carlos Vives for “Best Latin Tropical Album\,” Grammy Award\, Latin music fans everywhere took notice. Since then\, PMO has only grown more dynamic\, with a remarkable stage presence that enlivens audiences and instantly converts listeners to fans. Released in January of 2020\, their most recent album\, The Ill Side\, draws from the diverse repertoires of the band’s phenomenal roster of musicians\, exploring salsa\, bolero\, and timba with improvisational flare. These masters of showmanship have roused jazz festival crowds from Monterey to Montreux\, and we can’t wait to dance with you here at Atlanta’s Rialto Center for the Arts! \nParking\nComplimentary parking the night of the show at the 100 Peachtree Parking Deck (located at 123 Fairlie St NW\, Atlanta\, GA 30303) is included with this Rialto Series performance. (Bring your ticket from the 100 Peachtree Parking Deck to the lobby the night of the show for validation to allow you to exit the deck at no charge).
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/a-rialto-series-performance-pacific-mambo-orchestra-pmo/
LOCATION:Rialto Center for the Arts\, 80 Forsyth Street NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Humanities,Culture,Music
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SUMMARY:Bike Tour with the Consulate of Switzerland in Atlanta
DESCRIPTION:Civil Bikes in partnership with the Consulate General of Switzerland in Atlanta are offering bike tours to celebrate Black History Month.\n\n\nSunday\, February 20\, 1:30 PM meet up\, roll 2- 4:30 PM \nBlack History Month Bike Tour\, offers engagement of the rich Black heritage in the Atlanta landscape. Much of the sites holding the histories and rich contributions connected to Black Atlanta are hidden. These rides will put these narratives into context and share their significance. \nTwo Bike Tours to choose from: \n\nAdventurous Bike Tour (Locations: Sweet Auburn\, West End\, Washington Park) (11 miles)\n\nThis tour travels across town beginning in Sweet Auburn\, transversing downtown\, over to the west side anchored by Washington High\, the first public high school serving Black Atlantans opening in 1924. The tour will end with a ride back to Sweet Auburn will a stop downtown. \n\nShorter Bike Tour (Locations: Sweet Auburn and Downtown (Capitol and Five Points) (5 miles)\n\nThe shorter bike tour will loop from Sweet Auburn\, up to the Capitol through downtown and back to Sweet Auburn. \nMeet & Greet \nThe bike tours will regroup and conclude with a Meet & Greet at WERD/ Madame CJ Walker Museum. Visitors are welcome to visit the museum\, see artifacts accocited with the radio station and the hair salon industry\, and listen to music from the era WERD radio station was on the air! \nRiders will receive warm beverages served by Bean in the Borough. \n*Alternate date\, Sunday\, February 27\, 2022. An email will go out the night before if the date has been changed. \n*Dress warmly.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/bike-tour-with-the-consulate-of-switzerland-in-atlanta/
LOCATION:King National Park- Parking lot\, 409 John Wesley Dobbs\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30312\, United States
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SUMMARY:Economic Forecasting Conference -- Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Rajeev Dhawan along with guest speakers Michael Drury (McVean Trading & Investments\, LLC) and Juliette Tennert (University of Utah) for a virtual forecasting event examining the national\, state\, and local economies. \nLive Q&A sessions will follow the presentations. \nSpeakers\n\nMichael Drury\,\n\nChief Economist\,  McVEAN Trading & Investments\, LLC\n\n\nJuliette Tennert\,\n\nSenior Advisor\, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute\nDavid Eccles School of Business\,The University of Utah\n\n\nRajeev Dhawan\,\n\nProfessor & Director\,  Economic Forecasting Center\nJ. Mack Robinson College of Business\n\n\n\nSee the full agenda here
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/economic-forecasting-conference-webinar-3/
LOCATION:Webex
CATEGORIES:Business,Economics,Education
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SUMMARY:TAG International Business Presents -- Supply Chain: Disruptions\, Impacts and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:A panel discussion to discuss the current supply chain climate and what companies are doing to adjust and cope. The panel comprises the COO of Murrelektronik\, VP of Global Freight Forwarding from UPS\, and the head of Air Services at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. \nThe panel will discuss their challenges and what they’ve done to successfully navigate these challenges. The topics and discussion will focus on providing our attendees with information that they can relate to or take back and apply to their environments. \nFollow by a Q&A segment where you’ll have the opportunity to gain further insight into how their experiences may help you\, the panelists will also provide a tactical “hit-list” of must do’s to help jumpstart your success. \nDon’t miss this thoughtful discussion on the evolving climate and the future of the industry. \nMeet the expert speakers:\n\n\n\n\nAaron Henry\nCOO\, Murrelektronik\n\n\n\nElliot Page\nDirector for Air Service Development\, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport\n\n\n\nAugie Picado\nVP of Global Freight Forwarding\, UPS\n\n\n\nKelly Brock\nVP of International Marketing\, UPS\nModerator
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/tag-international-business-presents-supply-chain-disruptions-impacts-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Logistics
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SUMMARY:Doing Business with Germany
DESCRIPTION:Close the Culture Gap and Accelerate your Transatlantic Growth by Learning How to Avoid Major Cross-Cultural Mishaps when Doing Business in Germany. \nDo you want to boost your business success in German-speaking Europe? Are you interested in protecting your transatlantic investment in talent and assets? \nThis webinar will walk you through the triggers and tripwires of German business culture and will showcase strategies and tools for organizations who want to minimize and even close the #GermanCultureGap \nAbout The Culture Mastery: \nOur Mission: To lead individuals and organizations to an understanding of their own culture and those they interact with so they can work at their peak and in peace with each other through training\, teaching and coaching. \nAt The Culture Mastery we strongly believe that all conflicts between people can be resolved\, if we understand each other’s cultures – our own\, and the ones which are foreign to us. You can count on us to guide you to a deep and solid understanding of how culture affects all of our behaviors\, our actions\, and how we work and live with each other. \nWe invite you to join us on a journey to becoming agents of peace and agents of cultural understanding. We don’t deliver training & development widgets. We introduce you to a transformational process which will take you to a higher level of cultural awareness and competence. By helping you master cultural transitions\, The Culture Mastery will lead you to peak performance in a global context. \nFor yourself. For peace. \nTrust your process.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/doing-business-with-germany/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business,Culture,Economic Development,Education,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T043000
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SUMMARY:Diplomatic Dialogue: A Breakfast Meeting with Yoonjoo Park\, Consul General of Korea
DESCRIPTION:The United States and the ROK share a long history of cooperation based on mutual trust\, shared values of democracy\, human rights\, and the rule of law\, common strategic interests\, and an enduring friendship. The two countries work together to combat regional and global threats and to strengthen their economies. The United States and the ROK continue to coordinate closely on respective engagements with the DPRK\, the implementation of sanctions\, and inter-Korean cooperation. \nThe United States has maintained Army\, Air Force\, Navy\, and Marine personnel in the ROK in support of its commitment under the U.S.-ROK Mutual Defense Treaty to help the ROK defend itself against external aggression. As the ROK’s economy has developed (it joined the OECD in 1996)\, trade and investment ties have become an increasingly important aspect of the U.S.-ROK relationship\, including through implementation of the amended Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA). \nKorea is currently the 8th largest export market for Georgia and ranks 4th among Georgia’s importer nations. Georgia is home to at least 75 Korean facilities\, of which at least 28 are manufacturing locations. These Korean-affiliated companies currently employ over 10\,000 Georgians. \nThe state of Georgia has had continuous representation in Korea since 1985. Three Georgia communities have sister city agreements with South Korea: Atlanta – Daegu; Cobb County – Seongdong-Gu; and Gwinnett County -Gangnam-Gu \nThe Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) in Savannah has an established relationship with ports of Korea and offers six weekly shipping services to the Port of Busan. GPA’s Brunswick Port also offers fortnightly shipping services to Incheon\, Masan\, Pyongtaek and Kunsan. \nAbout Yoonjoo Park \nConsul General Park earned a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Seoul National University in 1993 and a master’s degree in International Trade and Investment from George Washington University in 2002. \nHe passed the High Diplomatic Service Examination and joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1995. He has lived and worked in Korea\, the Islamic Republic of Iran\, Australia\, and the United States of America. He was appointed First Secretary at the Korean Embassy in the United States of America in 2004. \nHe held various positions such as Counsellor of the Korean Embassy in Iran\, Director of North America Division Ⅱ\, Deputy Consul-General of the Korean Consulate General in Boston\, Counsellor of the Korean Embassy in Australia\, Deputy Director-General for North American Affairs\, and Director-General for Human Resources. \nHe arrived in Atlanta in June 2021 to take the position of Consul General of the Republic of Korea. The Consulate opened in Atlanta in 1976 and covers the states Georgia\, Alabama\, Florida\, North Carolina\, South Carolina\, and Tennessee and the commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Consul General Park is married and has one son and one daughter.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/diplomatic-dialogue-a-breakfast-meeting-with-yoonjoo-park-consul-general-of-korea/
LOCATION:Offices of Arnall Golden Gregory LLP\, Atlanta
CATEGORIES:Diplomacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T193000
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SUMMARY:2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series: Demographic Change\, Family Change\, and National Competitiveness- The Case of China
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: Demographic Change\, Family Change\, and National Competitiveness- The Case of China \n\nSpeaker: Dr. Ashton Verdery\n\nThe world experienced remarkable demographic changes in the 20th century that continue today and have resulted in far-reaching social\, economic\, political and environmental consequences all over the globe. These consequences are creating mounting challenges to development efforts\, security\, climate and the environment\, as well as the sustainability of human populations. \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-climate-change/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,Energy,Sustainability
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220225T150000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220227T150000
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SUMMARY:Atlanta Jewish Life Festival
DESCRIPTION:The event\, founded by the Atlanta Jewish Times\, is Atlanta’s largest single-day festival promoting and celebrating Jewish and Israeli arts\, food\, music\, and culture while connecting the community to local synagogues\, nonprofits\, and social action groups with the hope to further strengthen the bonds and understanding of Jewish beliefs\, traditions\, and family. \nFestival-goers can expect a variety of kosher foods\, music\, entertainment for the kids\, and the opportunity to meet the organizations and institutions that make up the Jewish community here in Atlanta. \nTickets for the event are $22 each\, and $8 for children ages 3-12 (tickets for children under 3 are free). A Family Pass for two adults and four children is also available for $65. All tickets include entry to the Georgia Aquarium for the day.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/atlanta-jewish-life-festival-2/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Culture
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SUMMARY:2022 New Year's Reception Georgia
DESCRIPTION:Ring in the new year with us at the German American Chamber of Commerce South’s new office building in Atlantic Station! Don’t miss this chance to build your professional network in the German American business community and celebrate with your fellow members.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2022-new-years-reception-georgia/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Business,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T183000
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SUMMARY:Myanmar Fundraiser: Raise Three Fingers at Three Taverns
DESCRIPTION:The three finger salute is a symbol of resistance in Myanmar. After the country’s military took power in a brutal coup in February 2021\, millions took to the streets in protest with the three finger salute held high. \nTo raise money and awareness about what’s happening in Myanmar\, Atlanta local Tom Opdyke started doing a 5K every day shortly after the coup. Monday\, February 28\, 2022 will mark his 365th 5K for Myanmar. \nCome mark the anniversary at Three Taverns Imaginarium at 6:30PM. Learn more about what’s happening in Myanmar and help raise money for Mutual Aid Myanmar. 10% of every beer sold that night will be donated to the cause when you mention Myanmar at the bar.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/myanmar-fundraiser-raise-three-fingers-at-three-taverns/
LOCATION:Three Taverns Imaginarium\, 777 MEMORIAL DRIVE SE SUITE B103\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30316\, United States
CATEGORIES:Humanitarian
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SUMMARY:Netherlands-American Foundation Atlanta -- Civil Rights and Social Justice
DESCRIPTION:Mingle with old and familiar friends during our networking reception\, be inspired by our esteemed keynote speaker: \n\nNathaniel Smith\, founder\, and Chief Equity Officer\, The Partnership for Southern Equity\n\nEnjoy a panel discussing the history of civil rights and social justice in Atlanta with parallels to the Netherlands. \nAmong others\, you will hear from: \n\nLaurens van Doeveren\, Deputy Consul General of the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands for the Southeast United States\nModerator Trevor Williams\, Managing Editor of Global Atlanta.\n\nThe event will be opened and closed with a musical performance illustrating the theme of civil rights and social justice. \nDon’t miss this unique interactive event!
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/naf-atlanta-civil-rights-social-justice/
LOCATION:The Carter Center\, 453 Freedom Parkway NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Communities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T180000
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SUMMARY:U.S.-Japan Business Leaders Series -- Leadership in the Sky: Lessons in Leading in Crisis\, A Conversation with Delta Air Lines
DESCRIPTION:Siunce the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic\, the airline industry has had to navigate uncertain revenue streams\, government travel restrictions\, and new health and safety measures on aircraft and in airports. \nJoin the JASG for a discussion  on how Delta Air Lines continues to be a world leader by putting passenger safety first and learn the short-term impact and the long-term implications for air travel in 2022 and beyond. \nFeatured Panelist & Moderator Bios\n\nVictor Osumi\, Managing Director & President (Japan)\, Delta Air Lines\nAthar Khan\, Director of International Specialty Sales\, Delta Air Lines\nNozomi Morgan\, Founder & CEO\, Michiki Morgan Worldwide
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/u-s-japan-business-leaders-series-leadership-in-the-sky-lessons-in-leading-in-crisis-a-conversation-with-delta-air-lines/
LOCATION:Zoom Online Meeting
CATEGORIES:Business,Travel
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SUMMARY:2022 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series: Myanmar's Never-ending Crisis
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: Myanmar’s Never-ending Crisis \n\nSpeaker: Dr. Jangai Jap\, Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Politics of Race and Ethnicity Lab at the University of Texas and incoming Assistant Professor in the Department of International Affairs at the University of Georgia’s School of Public and International Affairs\n\nThe situation in Myanmar\, including the coup by the military in February 2021 and the ongoing human rights crises\, coupled with civil resistance by those opposed to the regime\, has led to chaos in the Southeast Asian country. How are neighboring countries reacting\, and what role will ASEAN play? \n\n\n\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-myanmar-and-asean/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220304T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220304T090000
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SUMMARY:Ambassador Discussion -- Estonia: Forging a Digital Society
DESCRIPTION:Imagine life where the phrase “government bureaucracy” doesn’t make you wince. That life exists in Estonia where 99 percent of public services are available online 24 hours a day. Nearly a third of Estonians vote via the internet. They file their taxes online in under five minutes. Parents of newborns access benefits almost automatically. Estonians are living in the world’s first digital society.\n​\nWhen Estonia gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991\, its technological resources were obsolete. Estonian leaders viewed this as an extraordinary opportunity to catch up with the West. Today\, Estonia is home to more tech unicorns than any other small country globally\, thanks to digital immigration and friendly tax rates. (Fun fact: Skype was founded in Estonia in 2003!)\n​\nThe World Affairs Council of Atlanta will dive into the details with the Ambassador of Estonia to the United States\, Kristjan Prikk. Join the council at the Smith Gambrell Russell Law Firm for breakfast on Friday\, March 4\, 2022\, at 8 AM ET. Ambassador Prikk will share insights and answer our questions on Estonia‘s state of affairs\, including NATO\, Ukraine-Russia tensions\, the strengths and risks of its digital society\, and more.\n​\nSpots are limited. Register today to secure your spot!\n​\nThis program is sponsored by the Honorary Consulate of Estonia in Georgia.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/ambassador-discussion-estonia-forging-a-digital-society/
LOCATION:Smith Gambrell & Russell\, LLP\, 1230 Peachtree St NE\, Suite 3100\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,Security,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T130000
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SUMMARY:International Women's Day with the Author Regina Düring
DESCRIPTION:On the occasion of International Women’s Day\, the Consulate General of Switzerland in Atlanta and Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta cordially invite you to a virtual book discussion with Swiss/German author Regina Dürig about her new novel “Federn Lassen” (engl. Losing Skin). \nAn author\, performer\, and lecturer in literary writing\, Regina Dürig has published miniatures\, short stories\, radio plays\, children‘s books\, and young adult novels. She has received numerous awards for her work\, including the Peter Härtling Prize\, the Wartholz Literature Prize\, and the Literature Prize of the Canton of Bern. Born in Mannheim\, Germany\, Regina Dürig moved to Switzerland to study Literary Writing in Biel\, where she currently resides. \nRegina Dürig’s novel “Federn Lassen” dips into different scenes from the life of a woman growing up in the present day\, with the book spanning her life from the ages of four to thirty-eight. It depicts various situations of violence this woman experiences ranging from subtle psychological violence to physical assaults. The book is narrated in the second person\, without ever revealing the name of the woman. Regina Dürig’s novel is a valuable addition to a growing genre\, exploring themes closely connected with the Everyday Sexism and #metoo movements. \nParticipants are invited to order the original German version of the book “Federn lassen” in advance of the book discussion on March 8\, 2022! A limited amount of copies for the price of $20 can be purchased now\, look for the button in the top right corner. As the book has not been published in the U.S. yet\, this is a unique opportunity for participants to get their hands on a novel that – at a time when casual violence against women and minorities is very much in the news – is a necessary contribution to a timely debate! \nEveryone is welcome to join the discussion\, regardless of whether you have purchased the book or not.\nThe discussion will be moderated by Raegan Lemmond\, German Instructor from the University of Alabama. The event will be bilingual\, in German and English. The author will speak German and an interpreter will translate consecutively\, meaning all levels of German are welcome! \n***PLEASE NOTE:\nFor questions about the event or the book please contact the Consulate General of Switzerland in Atlanta at atlanta.info@eda.admin.ch \nFor questions about payments please contact the Goethe Zentrum at info@goetheatlanta.org
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/international-womens-day-with-the-author-regina-during/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:International Women's Day: Gender Equality Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join the SACC-Carolinas\, SACC-Georgia\, and SACC-DC for a lunch webinar highlighting International Women’s Day on March 8th. The webinar’s focal point is Gender Equality from four perspectives. The SACC organization strives to shed light on gender equality in the corporate and public sector on a policy\, strategic\, operational\, and individual level. Each perspective will be represented by one of our panelists. The event aims to highlight separate\, and fundamental\, conditions and efforts related to gender equality – with the purpose of inspiring further efforts to break the bias between the genders.\n\nFeatured speakers include:\n\nPeter Kvist: First Secretary at Embassy of Sweden – Policy\nAnna Lundmark Lundbergh: CEO of Almi – Strategic\nLacey Ahlf: Vice President Operations at Skanska – Operational\nJozephine Hermansson: People & Culture Partner at Impact Arena – Individual\nStacey Youngdale: Vice President\, People & Organization Development at Volvo Financial Services will act as discussion moderator.\n\nThe SACC organization hopes to see you there!
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/international-womens-day-gender-equality-seminar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Culture
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