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April 22 at 11:30 am - 1:15 pmNorth Metro International Investment Roundtable and Factory Tour
April 23 at 8:00 am - 10:00 amMovers and Makers Awards: Honoring Gwinnett’s Manufacturing and Supply Chain Leaders
May 1 at 8:00 am - 10:30 amKorea-Georgia Dialogue: Strengthening Strategic and Economic Ties in a Global Partnership
May 20 at 8:00 am - 3:45 pmConsular Conversations: Mexico
July 15 at 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
The International Consular Ball (ICB) is Atlanta’s longest-running international black-tie tradition and premier diplomatic event honoring the Consular Corps in Georgia. It’s a key gathering place of Georgia’s government, economic, commercial, scientific and cultural leaders, connecting the city, state, and region’s growing diplomatic community with business and civic leaders for an evening of fine dining, […]
It is hard to believe that almost one year ago we suddenly lost Atlanta’s beloved friend and iconic community leader, Dr. L.S. Narasimhan (Narsi), CEO, Paalam, Inc.. He passed away in his apartment on Friday, April 29th night due to a massive cardiac arrest. On behalf of Dr. Narsi’s family and friends, we are having […]
The Atlanta Jazz Festival will celebrate this year’s International Jazz Day with a concert at Chastain Park Amphitheatre on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at 7 p.m., featuring three performances from artists representing South America, Japan and South Africa. The concert, which is part of the 40 Days of Jazz, will include performances by The Jazz […]
Good mentoring depends on having a collaborative, mutually rewarding learning relationship with your mentor/mentee. Whether you are just starting your career, seeking personal growth or professional development, or transitioning to new responsibilities, it is important to understand what it takes to be an effective mentoring partner and how to successfully engage in the relationship. The guest […]
Come and engage in the 1st Annual World Trade Day! The theme is "Trade Talk: Real Conversations About the Future of Global Trade". Let’s face it. This is a historic day for extraordinary times. Uncertainty about international trade and investment has taken center stage. Changes in leadership and country dynamics in key countries like the U.S, […]
Welcome to the generation of global. Are you ready for a global career? Be your global best by earning a Master’s degree in International Business from the Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University. Located in the heart of Atlanta, Robinson is solving problems that matter and bridging the gap between business education and the business world. […]
The WCC continues to promote business, cultural, and humanitarian initiatives for business development. -WCC will acknowledge contributors to safety and security in business, as well as humanitarian efforts to combat human trafficking. WCC Speakers and "Guests of Honor" Include: Honorable U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young WCC Honorary Chairman Honorable Ambassador Mark Lagon U.S. Ambassador-at-Large Former Director […]
Experience the Soothing Sounds of A Water Feature and the Beauty Within! The Atlanta Koi Club welcomes you to a one day, self-guided pond tour of uniquely beautiful ponds and gardens covering Lawrenceville to Atlanta. The tour will display the many varieties of koi...living jewels of the pond and the ecosystem they exist in. No […]
Join the Goethe Zentrum as we celebrate Europe Day with a family day featuring all things European! Stop by throughout the afternoon for 20 minute sample language classes of not only German and French, but also Italian, Czechoslovakian, Dutch, Greek, Slovak and Swedish. We’ll also have a selection of fun games and puzzles along with […]
The Oglethorpe Gala is the BABCGA’s Black Tie event and this year’s BritWeek capstone dinner, dance and party. Doors open at 6pm for an open-bar British unique fun experience with a Virgin Atlanta welcoming and Union Jack backdrop photo, Brit Week celebration, British Photo Booth and more. Her Majesty’s Consul General will present the prestigious […]
On May 8, the World Affairs Council of Atlanta, together with CARE USA, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and McKinsey Social Initiative, is organizing our sixth annual Atlanta Summit on Global Health: Focus on Women and Adolescent Girls. Adolescent girls and young women in low-income countries comprise a highly vulnerable population. Their […]
Join metro Atlanta business and trade leaders to hear how your company can win up to $5,000 toward boosting its global sales strategy. In a later pitch session, first-round winners will vie for additional grants of $20,000, $10,000 and $5,000. During this networking soiree and info session at Atlanta’s Red Brick Brewing, you’ll hear from a few of the 38 […]
THE VIETNAM WAR an immersive ten part, eighteen hour documentary film series directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, tells the epic story of one of the most consequential, divisive, and misunderstood events in American history. The series features testimony of nearly 100 eye-witnesses, including “ordinary” Americans who fought in the conflict and those who […]
You are invited to this month’s Kayobi-Kai Dinner. Kayobi-Kai dinners are on-going dinner meetings that meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month at different restaurants in the metro Atlanta area. The Kayobi-Kai is intended to be an informal gathering to promote friendship and social networking, and anyone who to interested is welcome. All Kayobi-Kai dinners […]
On Wednesday, May 10th you will have an unique opportunity to hear from some of the winners of this year's Movers & Makers Awards and learn about the best practices that earned them their honors. We invite you to join this exciting event showcasing the best of Gwinnett! Event Item Name Expires Pricing General Admission May 10, […]
As prospects for a united Europe face increasing uncertainty with countries across the region pondering if Brexit is a model to follow or a recipe for disaster, the world looks to Germany as the natural leader in the region. But does Germany actually want to play this leading role in Europe? The 2017 Europe Day […]
Please join Arnall Golden Gregory's Immigration and Global Migration practice, the German American Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia British-American Business Council for a seminar on "Hot Topics in Immigration under the Trump Administration" on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. With a new American administration, the rules and guidelines for visas are changing. For businesses in the US that rely […]
As African governments, investors, and entrepreneurs look to spur on a new generation of startups and growth across the continent, the Council brings a timely program on Doing Business in Africa, an evening briefing featuring Erastus Mongare, founder and executive Director of StartUpAfrica; and Chinesom Ajiasa, director of investments at Africa Integras and former manager […]
In April 2016, Atlanta Indian community has lost a giant – one of the most dedicated, committed champions of Indian community that has ever known. Dr. Narsi was one of the most dependable and reliable leaders to stand up to the cause of Indian community. It was a great pleasure to get to know him […]
Come and network with the local business community! Best way to expand your network and connect with young professionals, entrepreneurs and small business owners! Whether you are a FACC Member, Non-Member, Francophone and Francophile professional, you are welcome to join us for a networking and learning event at the Mayor's Office of International Affairs on […]
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