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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
Latin Fever Ball is one of Atlanta's most festive and anticipated black-tie galas and annual fundraiser. Funds raised directly support programs and services that carry out our mission to empower Latinos to achieve their educational, social and economic aspirations. Participation either as a sponsor, auction donor or guest makes a significant impact in the lives of […]
Join Go Eat Give at their second annual charity golf fundraiser on Monday, October 5th at Laurel Springs Golf Club takes local business men and women, diplomats and international citizens on a tour around the world with country-themed sponsors, food, and music offered on course. To register, click here.
Topics will include: Export Compliance Management Managing Export Documents Incoterms NAFTA – Rules of Origin Letter of Credit HTS – Schedule B Classification Record Keeping Denied Party Screening Learn more about the international logistics industry from a supply chain management specialist with The World Academy, Sarah Reynolds, a Senior Consultant and Vice President of Operations […]
Dr. Adam Stulberg is a nationally and internationally recognized expert on Russian gas diplomacy. Among his written works are: Out of Gas: Russia, Ukraine, and the Changing Geopolitics of Natural Gas, “Dilemmas and Prospects for Russian-Northeast Asia Energy Security,” and “Russia and the Geopolitics of Natural Gas: Leveraging or Succumbing to Revolution.” Dr. Stulberg is […]
As your organization expands internationally the complexity of your operations will increase dramatically. The challenges faced in hiring the employees with the skill sets you need, retaining them, and even paying them the right way is critical to delivering sustainable growth in international markets. Processing multinational payrolls, expatriate vs. in-country staffing to engage and retain […]
Greetings, with Summer officially behind us we get back on the Networking Trail with a Bang. Atlanta is happy to host and welcome back one of it's very own and fellow Diasporan, award winning journalist, anchor and presenter Mr Jeff Koinange on October 9th 2015. Jeff is widely traveled around the world and has been in […]
A cheeky and irreverent group of all-singing, all-strumming ukulele players, the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain believes all genres of music are available for reinterpretation, as long as they are played on the ukulele. A global phenomenon with thousands of sold out concerts to their credit, the Ukes wittily combine music and humor to highlight both the beauty and vacuity of popular and highbrow […]
Ambassador Mninwa Mahlangu, Ambassador of South Africa to the United States will discuss the state of South Africa 60 years after the Freedom Charter. Directions to the venue: http://robinson.gsu.edu/about/facilities/buckhead/location/ Please note that parking will not be validated.
This breakfast networking event is hosted for both Passport and Ambassador World Trade Center Atlanta Members every second Tuesday of the month. This event focuses solely on members who conduct business internationally. Here you will exchange qualified leads, learn of the current events happening globally and learn ways to break into the growing international market […]
This event is your opportunity to meet with admissions directors from top local and international business schools and network with MBA alumni who will share their study and career success stories. As an attendee you will be eligible to apply for exclusive MBA scholarships worth $1.7M and attend panels and seminars to have all of your MBA questions […]
The Legacy of 1989: The Path to German Unity What better way to start your morning than with an informative power breakfast, gaining valuable knowledge and exclusive networking with leaders in business and the community. About Ambassador Frank Elbe Ambassador Frank Elbe, a senior German diplomat, served as Foreign Minister Hans-Dietrich Genscher’s Chief of Staff from […]
The office of Congressman John Lewis and the Georgia District office of the Small Business Administration (SBA) will host a Small Business Forum at Clayton State University-East Thursday, October 15. The event is designed to provide useful information to small business owners and allow them an opportunity to meet other entrepreneurs in the area. Organizers […]
The World Affairs Council of Atlanta and the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea are pleased to partner with the GSU Office of International Initiatives, Sewon America, Inc. and Kia to invite you to Unification of the Korean Peninsula, examining the possibility of unification within the Korean peninsula. Directions to venue: http://www.clubcorp.com/Clubs/Commerce-Club-Atlanta/Our-Story/Directions-Hours Parking validations […]
October 3, 2015 marked the 25th anniversary of German Reunification. On October 15, Ambassador Frank Elbe will speak on the crucial factors and events that led up to the historical reunification of the nation and examine the significance for Germany, both in the past and the present. This event is free and open to the […]
Featured speaker: READE KID Director, International Logistics, The Home Depot Topic: Home Depot sees Supply Chain as the key component to Customer Service, as well as The Home Depot's views of the Shipping Industry in regard to Ocean Carrier VSA's. Dinner & exhibition passport for Members, only $ 100 USD Dinner & exhibition passport for non-members : […]
Sylvain and Pierre have been running from the law ever since a custody battle with their mother, won by the latter, pushed their father Yves into hiding ten years ago. But now that they're older, the two brothers are road-weary and eager to take advantage of the perks of young adulthood. When the authorities discover […]
Felipe Coelho is a Brazilian awarded-winning guitarist and composer whose influences include flamenco, jazz, classical and world music. Producing his fifth original record in 2015, he has toured with his own works on eight different occasions, including performances in the United States, China and South America. In Brazil he has performed as well as taught in […]
Be a traveler, not a tourist! If you are preparing for a trip to France or other Francophone country, this class is perfect for you! This class teaches the basics of maneuvering through a French-speaking country, including greetings, counting money, understanding time, asking for directions, and ordering food. These tools will aid you in communicating […]
Noah, Moses, Abraham, Jesus... Biblical characters abound in the Qur’an. But how are the Qur’an and the Bible really related? Professor Angelika Neuwirth looks at the Qur’an from a fresh perspective: as a late antique text presenting an original theological commentary on biblical tradition. This event is free and open to the public. Nearest free […]
GCIV will be hosting 2 visitors from Botswana. Their program focuses on Community Based Initiatives for Underserved Populations. The price is $25 for members and $35 for non-members. This includes a traditional German Oktoberfest dinner, a non-alcoholic beverage, tax, and gratuity. Register and reserve your spot by Friday, October 16. Reservations are required! Please contact […]
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