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April 22 at 11:30 am - 1:15 pmNorth Metro International Investment Roundtable and Factory Tour
April 23 at 8:00 am - 10:00 amMovers and Makers Awards: Honoring Gwinnett’s Manufacturing and Supply Chain Leaders
May 1 at 8:00 am - 10:30 amConsular Conversations: Mexico
July 15 at 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Join the FACC on Thursday, April 16th for our Webinar Booster Series - Special SMES & Restaurants! Germain Michel, founder and co-owner of Amelie Wine Bar & Bistro, will share his expertise about CARES ACT and PPP. ABOUT THE SPEAKER Born and raised in the Rhone valley in France, Germain Michel moved to the US when he was […]
WEBINAR: Economic Impacts of the COVID-19 Crisis
Import & Export Trade Compliance Seminars coming to Atlanta, Georgia. It’s critical that you know your customs and regulatory obligations. You should protect your company from fines, minimize risk and optimize your trade compliance program. Seminar Information: Class room style training designed to provide you with intensive knowledge of important international trade topics. Seminars offered […]
As society struggles with the profound implications of coronavirus, corporations have been put on the spot to step up and help support the government in taking action. Join us for your lunch break for a conversation with Corporate Social Responsibility expert, Signi Schneider. Schneider is zooming in with us from Canada’s capital to share her thoughts and […]
How has Coronavirus impacted Georgia's exports? Hear from experts at the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Georgia Port Authority, Global Atlanta and more about how exports have been impacted and what the state is doing to keep up. Moderator: Trevor Williams, Managing Editor, Global Atlanta Speakers: Mary Waters, Deputy Commissioner, Georgia Department of Economic Development […]
Join for this webinar to get answers to the following questions! Getting Access to the SBA Loans: - What if my company is foreign-owned? - What if my bank does not participate in the SBA lending program and/or the bank I contacted does not accept new clients for these applications? - What if I am […]
The U.S. economy has seen unemployment increasing at an unprecedented level with 16 million people of new unemployment claims in only three weeks. As a consequence, consumer confidence and the impact on the financial industry is all but imminent. During periods of crisis U.S. companies find it harder to secure loans, or capital investors. Dr. […]
Message from the Organizer: ***We know the recent news and uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) has led to many canceled events worldwide. As an event-based organization, we are now faced with difficult decisions to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our members. Due to this we will be hosting this month's International Business Exchange via […]
For the second straight month Global Atlanta is postponing an in-person Consular Conversation Luncheon to adhere to social distancing guidelines and help stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. Stay tuned to the calendar for further updates or subscribe to our newsletters here. Global Atlanta’s monthly Consular Conversations series sponsored by Miller & Martin PLLC […]
The drone strike that shook the world. The assassination of Qasem Soleimani, Iranian Major General of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, threated to tip U.S.-Iran hostilities into war. President Trump justified the attack; the U.S. accuses Soleimani for acts of terrorism and for being the arcquitect of operations that killed hundreds of soldiers during the Iraq war. In Iran, a […]
How have various governments reacted to insurance coverage issues for COVID-19? Where might a company expect insurance coverage to apply to COVID-19? What sort of coverage is available for similar future pandemics? This presentation will be followed by a Q&A Session. Please email your questions in advance at: julie@facc-atlanta.comThis webinar is free but registration is required! […]
Shopping even cars from the comfort of your customers own home—a strong trend since years that is currently fueled by the Covid-19 outbreak. Wouldn’t it be great to deliver your showroom experience to your customers living room? At MHP they have a solution to deliver strong immersive content all the way from your R&D data […]
Agenda: What contracts are likely to be impacted by COVID-19? What are the parties’ rights and remedies in the event of non-performance caused by COVID-19? What is the best solution to address any potential non-performance? Presented by Robinson+Cole Speakers: Jeffrey White Rodriguez, Partner Taylor Shea, Partner Gabrielle Mercadante, Associate
Jimmy Story, Chargé d’ Affaires (Acting Ambassador) at the Venezuela Affairs Unit, and Charles Shapiro, World Affairs Council President and former US Ambassador to Venezuela, will discuss the state of US-Venezuela relations, the impact of COVID-19 in a country where the health system has collapsed, and how the US-proposed Democratic Transition Framework provides a roadmap for a democratic transition. Story and Shapiro want to […]
Best Practices in Diversity & Inclusion: A Conversation About Ramadan and the Workplace Find out what you need to know about Ramadan in the workplace and get the answers to key questions like: What do Supervisors need to know? What kind of reasonable accommodations should be offered? Are there any special issues to be addressed […]
As professionals there is still a great need to connect and network with others to build your business. SACC GA wants to provide their members with an opportunity to stay connected during this time when we are more disconnected than ever. Please join for their first ever online networking event. Each participant will get a […]
Pour yourself a pint of your favourite beer and join BABC online for their first ever Virtual Beer, Business, & Banter! Thanks to COVID-19, we're all stuck at home and looking for ways to connect with others at a safe distance. As professionals, we still have a great need to connect and network with others […]
Earth Day's 50th anniversary is coming up! On April 22nd, from 6-7pm, join the Consulates General of Germany and Switzerland and the Climate Reality Project of Atlanta for a discussion about the effects of climate change on glaciers and the world we live in. The Earth Day panel will be held online, so that everyone can […]
Import & Export Trade Compliance Webinars the month of April & May. It’s critical that you know your customs and regulatory obligations. You should protect your company from fines, minimize risk and optimize your trade compliance program. You may take the course from your office or your home! Export Documentation & Procedures This is their […]
WAC is bringing back one of the most popular speakers the Council has ever had, David Rennie, The Economist magazine. In conversation with Robyn Curnow, CNN Anchor. Three years ago, the Council had the pleasure to bring David to Atlanta when he was The Economist’s Washington Bureau Chief. Now, as the Beijing Bureau Chief, David […]
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