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Movers and Makers Awards: Honoring Gwinnett’s Manufacturing and Supply Chain Leaders
May 1 at 8:00 am - 10:30 amKorea-Georgia Dialogue: Strengthening Strategic and Economic Ties in a Global Partnership
May 20 at 8:00 am - 3:45 pmConsular Conversations: Mexico
July 15 at 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Seminar Information: Class room style training designed to provide you with intensive knowledge of important international trade topics. Seminars offered this week: Tariff Classification, NAFTA, Import Documentation and Export Documentation. Register 30 days in advance and save $50! Early registration price is $545 per person. Late registration price is $595. Also, International Commercial Terms. Early […]
The Bahamas, Consul General Astra Armbrister-Rolle will be presenting at the Going Global Forum on business opportunities in the Bahamas. The Bahamas is filled with opportunities for serious business leaders of all sizes. They are seeking: Business partnerships for B2B Government Infrastructure Investment Import or Export Opportunites Sectors for exploration: Energy, Agriculture, Hospitality, Technology, Beauty […]
Is America better off with free trade, or is it suffering from liberal trade policies and in need of protectionist measures? Join author C. Donald Johnson for a discussion on his new work, The Wealth of a Nation: A History of Trade Politics in America (Oxford University Press, 2018). A light reception and book signing will follow […]
The Atlanta Council on International Relations presents Major General USA Ret Mari K. Eder. She will be presenting on The Information Apocalypse: Factors degrading the effectiveness of mass communication in reaching influencer audiences. The Global Information Apocalypse: A complex and rapidly-evolving public information landscape is under attack daily – from state and non-state actors, from within […]
The United States has had two significant tax reform initiatives take effect recently. The first was at the federal level, as signed into law by President Trump; the second was at the state level, as signed into law by Governor Deal. Join the Netherlands American Chamber of Commerce for a Lunch & Learn on April […]
This introduction to BANK and the methodology of its personality profiling system will show you how you can establish better business relationships, close deals faster, and improve communication. Does your organization consistently meet its global growth goals? Are you finding that selling and marketing to clients and prospects from outside your native country is more […]
Organized by: The Atlanta Beltline is an unprecedented revitalization project turning old railroad right-of-way into a 22-mile ring of trails and transit that connects neighborhoods and aims to set the stage for an inclusive urban future. The $5 billion project is also a focal point of international attention — from urban planners, infrastructure investors and […]
Atlanta, GA - The Joseph and Evelyn Lowery Institute for Justice and Human Rights (Lowery Institute) in partnership with the Camellia Rose Chapter of the Links, Inc. will host an educational and interactive simulation of the life of a Malawian girl, as the daughter of Bishop Desmond Tutu, Thandeka Tutu-Gxashe, relates the activities to the […]
ASW Distillery will host the Young Leaders' first social of 2018 and provide a tasting and exclusive tour to all attendees. This program will highlight ASW Distillery's Irish, French and English heritage and showcase how travelers across the globe find common ground in the spirit of whiskey. Registration includes whiskey + cocktail tasting, heavy hor […]
Join GDEcD and SUSTA to meet one-on-one with qualified Indian importers. Target industries include food service products, ingredients, natural/health and organic. ndia’s agricultural consumer oriented products imports from the Southern United States were valued at approximately 22 million for 2016, a 24 percent increase from 2015. SUSTA’s activities in the Indian food market will be […]
Since 1999, UGA’s Small Business Development Center’s ExportGA program has helped over 150 companies sell in excess of $40 million all over the world. This program has been nationally recognized for its quality and effectiveness by the North American Small Business International Trade Educators (NASBITE) and the US Small Business Administration. ExportGA 2018 is an […]
Enjoy a weekend filled with Arabic flavors, sights, and sounds! Experience unique live performances. Embark on a culinary tour at the Arab world. Shop for little treasures at the bustling souk & explore the new Bazaar, filled with hand-made, one-of-a-kind items created by local artists. Explore fun activities and enjoy the games and rides. Then […]
“Xi Jinping’s Comm-fucianist Thought: Some Sources and Consequences” Stephen B. Herschler is Associate Professor of Political Science and Interim Director of the Center for Global Education at Oglethorpe University. His presentation will focus on his “distinctive” take on Xi’s thought. Dr. Herschler will discuss the relationship between language, thought and action as forms of power, a […]
The Consulate Genral of Mexico in Atlanta is pleased to extend a cordial invitation to attend the concert of the renowned international flautist, Elena Durán, which will take place on April 22, 2018 at 5:00 pm at the Conant Performing Arts Center in Oglethorpe University. The Mexican-American artist will give a concert paying homage to […]
With more than 300 attendees, Africa’s brightest young political and business leaders will converge at this epoch-making event to provide insight into the economic and political landscape of the continent, the 2018 Young CEOs business summit Atlanta, will served as the greatest gathering of Young change- makers from Africa, Europe, Asia and America. Imagine engaging […]
Please join the State Bar of Georgia at Georgia State University’s College of Law, for a program that will examine Legal Trends in Latin America for 2018. Speakers: Hernando Galindo, Executive Regional Trade Representative for ProColombia Javier Gonzalez, International Business Law Consultant, Gadrix & Associates, P.C. Andrea Novak, Attorney, International Regulatory and Policy, Delta Air Lines, Inc. Adriana Ibarra Vasquez, Legal Counsel, Barco Amanda […]
It's a new environment for global trade. NAFTA is being rejiggered. Europe escaped Trump's metal tariffs, but issues like privacy and tax are still causing rifts in the relationship. With protectionism on the rise, it's unclear whether we're headed for light scuffle or an all-out trade war. In Georgia, international business is largely linked to North American and […]
Join the Young Professionals for a night of trivia and beer tasting. This fun event will take place at the Red Brick Brewery.
As the world gets smaller, companies of all sizes share a key concern: Finding, attracting and retaining the global talent they need to compete on a constantly shifting playing field. But the world is not yet flat. Global opportunities can be derailed by any number of hurdles, from policy changes that limit skilled immigration to […]
Istanbul Cultural Center is back with it's Annual Turkish Food Festival, featuring fresh homemade food that locals and visitors alike won't want to miss! There will be a rich selection of healthy Mediterranean foods, such as many different salads, baked goods, homemade breads, desserts(Turkish Baklava) and a lot of cakes, vegetable dishes, cookies, some hot […]
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