Global Atlanta

Doing Business in Chile
2021-07-07 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
With a reputation for sound fiscal management, open market policies, and transparency, Chile is poised to lead South America out of recession in 2021 driven by a $34 billion economic stimulus plan and increased demand for copper and lithium. Learn about the Chilean market, its opportunities, reasons to consider doing business in the country, and the U.S. Government resources available to support your company in the market.
Event Information

Despite a historic economic downturn in 2020, Chile is projected to lead the region out of recession in 2021 with an estimated economic growth rate of 5%
Chile released a $34 billion public investment to stimulate recovery through 2022. Target sectors include transportation, water, digital, social, healthcare
Chile is planning to invest $250 million annually in water projects to improve water management in midst of a decade-long historic drought.
Energy-efficient agricultural machinery and equipment is the best prospect since it reduces labor, saves energy, and subsequently lowers production costs.

India Rising: A Discussion With Ambassador Kenneth Juster
2021-07-08 12:00 - 12:45 | Georgia
Members-Only Post-Session
20 Council members can join an off-the-record meeting with Amb. Juster right after the public program from 12:45-1 PM ET. The 20 spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Kenneth Juster was U.S. Ambassador to India 2017-2021, a most extraordinary time in U.S.-Indian relations. Over the past 20 years, bilateral relations have grown from stand-offish to correct to friendly to close. In 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a state visit to the U.S. which President Trump reciprocated in 2020. A U.S.-Indian security relationship is growing closer with the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue with India, Japan, Australia, and the United States meeting regularly to discuss issues of mutual interest in the Indo-Pacific and the Chinese complaining that the Quad “incites discord” in Asia.
Join the World Affairs Council of Atlanta on July 8 at noon ET to hear Ambassador Juster discuss how India and the United States become closer strategic and defense partners, and what we can expect in the next four years of U.S.-India relations under President Joe Biden.

This program is sponsored by Novelis.
Public Program Open & Complimentary To All.

5th Annual Soccer in the Streets' ATL Nations Cup 2021 Tournament
2021-07-10 09:30 - 15:30 | Atlanta Silverbacks Park, 3200 Atlanta Silverbacks Way, Atlanta, GA, 30340, United States
5th Annual Soccer in the Streets’ ATL Nations Cup 2021 Tournament to be held at Atlanta Silverbacks Park on Saturday, July 10th
Soccer in the Streets is set to hold the 5th annual ATL Nations Cup tournament, one of its traditional fundraising events. Hosted by Soccer in the Streets, ATL Nations Cup sees the city’s most passionate soccer fans, representing 8 Nations as they battle it out for the title both on and off the pitch.
Behind the competitiveness and fun of the ATL Nations Cup is the most important aspect of this tournament: raising funds to bring soccer to lower-income communities while leveling the playing field for children regardless of socioeconomic status. The tournament helps Soccer in the Streets provide sustainable free youth soccer programs that cultivate change, provide, education and empower youth.
Contact Media Manager, Tess Patton, tess@soccerstreets.org, before 5 PM Friday, July 9th if you plan on arriving at the event.
WHEN: Saturday, July 10th, 2021
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
WHERE: Atlanta Silverbacks Park
3200 Atlanta Silverbacks Way, Atlanta, GA 30340
Admission is free to the public.
For more information about ATL Nations Cup, please email Community Engagement Manager, Erik Nelson, erik@soccerstreets.org or visit ATLNationsCup2021
About Soccer in the Streets
Soccer in the Streets empowers underserved youth through sports-based training, character development, mentoring, and employability programs. Our organization serves in a holistic and comprehensive way. Reaching kids on the field, in small-group classroom sessions, through hands-on experiences and activities, and participation in youth leadership councils. Equal access to quality soccer training and educational opportunities, as well as leveling the playing field across the board, are also key elements in our core mission. Our organization is behind the construction and programming of the first soccer field inside a metro hub – ‘Station Soccer’, an innovation recognized worldwide. For more information about Soccer in the Streets, visit www.soccerstreets.org, or follow us on Twitter at @soccerstreets and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/soccerstreets/.

Fintech Webinar - Crypto Investment 2021: New Opportunities and Challenges
2021-07-10 20:00 | Webinar
The Monte Jade Southeastern Science and Technology Association will host a Fintech webinar at 8 pm EDT, July 10 (or 8 am Taiwan time, July 11). Co-sponsored by Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta (TECO), they have invited three experts from Taiwan and the US to share their perspectives and experience on this important emerging trend.
Please register here for the event and you are welcome to submit questions to the speakers. There will be a raffle drawing for Amazon and Starbucks gift cards after the Q&A session.
Speakers and Topics
Mr. Henry Yu, Retired banking industry executive
“How Technology Has Changed The Banking Sector in the U.S.”

Dr. Wei-Ho Chung, National Tsing-Hua University
“Financial Technology for Portfolio Management and Trading”

Mr. Wilson Huang, Founder and CEO of Steaker
“Crypto Investment 2021: New Opportunities and Challenges”

Swiss Wine Soiree
2021-07-11 15:00 - 19:00 | Bold Monk Brewing Co., 1737 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard Northwest, Building D, Atlanta, GA, 30318, United States
A celebration of Swiss wines, food, music and culture. Enjoy a relaxing Sunday afternoon in the Beer Garden.

Nine Swiss wines will be available for purchase (by the glass or by the bottle). Each ticket includes lite bites featuring Swiss appetizers, a glass of L’Apage Chasselas 2019 vintage. Live music, wine discussions, books and more!

Marketing Monday: Manage Your Social Media in Thirty Minutes a Day
2021-07-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Georgia
Have you tried social media marketing only to give up because you don’t have time? Or because you inevitably get sucked down rabbit trails and end up wasting time? Join expert Melinda Schmiedeknecht with Resonate Marketing to learn proven techniques for creating your content consistently and managing your social media activities in about 30 minutes a day.
Course Outline:
1. The formula for Social Media success
2. Time management techniques
3. Creating a Social Media calender
4. Resources
5. Q & A
Learner Outcomes
Attendees will gain an understanding of:

The components of effective social media
Tips for time management
How to use lists on Facebook & Twitter
How to create a 28-day social media calendar (starter template provided)

Notes
A 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.

Authors Amplified Series: Jagdish Sheth’s ‘The Global Rule of Three'
2021-07-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Georgia
Global Atlanta’s Authors Amplified series highlighting Georgia voices continues with a virtual interview with Dr. Jagdish N. Sheth, Charles H. Kellstadt Professor of Business at Emory University Goizueta Business School, and author of the recently released book, The Global Rule of Three.
About the Book:
In our increasingly digital, mobile, and global world, the existing theories of business and economics have lost much of their appeal with the phenomenal rise of Chindia, the reality of Brexit, the turmoil caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, and the seismic shifting of the global center of gravity from west to east. In the area of innovation, the traditional thinking that a developed country, often the US, will come up with the next major innovation, launch at home first, and then take it to other markets does not ring true anymore. Similarly, the world where conglomerates go bargain-hunting for acquisitions in emerging markets has been turned upside-down.
This book reveals and illustrates the Global Rule of Three phenomenon, which stipulates that in competitive markets only three companies (which the authors call “generalists”) can dominate the market. All other players in the market are specialists. Further, whereas the financial performance of generalists improves as market share increases, specialist companies see a decrease in financial performance as their market share increases, as the latter are margin-driven companies. This theory powerfully captures the evolution of global markets and what executives must do to succeed. It is based on empirical analyses of hundreds of markets and industries in the US and globally. Competitive markets evolve in a predictable fashion across industries and geographies, where every industry goes through a similar lifecycle from beginning to end (or revitalization). From local to regional to national markets, the last stop in the evolution of markets is going global. The pattern is so consistent that it represents a distinct and natural market structure at every level. The authors offer strategies that generalists and specialist should follow to stay competitive as well as twelve expansion strategies for global companies from emerging markets.
This book chronicles this global evolution and provides impactful managerial implications for executives and students of marketing and corporate strategy alike. We’ll also glean insight from Dr. Sheth on what the tenuous ties among what he calls “The New Triad Power” — the U.S., India and China — which are facing turbulent period in their relations.
Speaker Bio:
Jagdish N. Sheth, Charles H. Kellstadt Professor of Business, Goizueta Business School, Emory University. He is globally known for his scholarly contributions to consumer behavior, relationship marketing, competitive strategy, and geopolitical analysis. Over 50 years of experience in teaching and research at the University of Southern California, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Columbia University, MIT, and Emory.
Dr. Sheth is a recipient of the 2020 Padma Bhushan Award for literature and education, one of the highest civilian awards given by the Government of India. He is a Fellow of the Academy of International Business (AIB); the Association of Consumer Research (ACR); the American Psychological Association (APA); and the American Marketing Association (AMA). He is a Distinguished Fellow of the Academy of Marketing Science (AMS) and the International Engineering Consortium. He is the recipient of all four top awards given by the American Marketing Association (AMA). Professor Sheth has been an advisor to numerous corporations all over the world. He has authored or co-authored more than three hundred papers and numerous books.
Dr. Sheth is the Founder of the Center for Telecommunications Management (CTM) at the University of Southern California (USC), Founder and Chairman of India, China, and America (ICA) Institute which analyzes the trilateral relationship and its impact on geopolitics, security, trade, and investment, and the Founder and Chairman of the Academy of Indian Marketing (AIM) which supports research and scholarship among Indian scholars in marketing and management. He and his wife, Madhu Sheth, have established the Sheth Family Foundation to support several charities in India and in the United States and the Madhuri and Jagdish Sheth Foundation to support scholars and scholarship in the field of marketing. The Sheth Foundation supports the AMA-Sheth Foundation Doctoral Consortium, hosted annually by different universities. Finally, Professor Sheth is the Founder and Chairman of the Academy of Indian Marketing (AIM) which supports research and scholarship among Indian scholars in marketing and management.
About the Series
Georgia’s deep pool of international expertise is sometimes hidden in the ivory towers of academia or overshadowed by looming national figures. Sought-after thought leaders sometimes shine globally while being ignored in their own backyard.
With Authors Amplified, a monthly series of book talks open to subscribers and the public, Global Atlanta showcases authoritative local voices in foreign affairs and international business while highlighting the state’s intellectual contributions to important global conversations.
The Authors Amplified series is presented by the Atlanta Global Studies Center (AGSC), a partnership of Georgia Institute of Technology and Georgia State University, funded in part by a US Department of Education Title VI National Resource Center grant, with a mission to empower the metro region’s global agenda.

The Power of Toyota Production System (TPS) Webinar
2021-07-13 19:00 | Georgia
Now more than ever, sustainable management of business operations, production processes, and efficient logistics are crucial in navigating our ever-changing world. While Toyota Production System (TPS) grew out of a need to optimize the assembly line and improve quality for manufacturing companies, the principles of TPS hold good with other business sectors and even in personal aspects of life. Join the Japan-America Society of Georgia for this interactive webinar featuring an expert presenter from Makoto Flow to gain valuable business development practices you can actually bring back.

Presenter
DJ Duarte
Global Optimization Expert and Lean Leadership Coach

Global Security & International Relations: Israel's (new) Political Landscape
2021-07-15 12:00 - 12:45 | Georgia
Join the World Affairs Council of Atlanta on July 15 at 12 PM ET as Tal Schneider, Political Correspondent for the Times of Israel and its former Washington correspondent shares her insights and analysis on Israel Post-Netanyahu. Anat Sultan-Dadon, the Consul General of Israel in the Southeast United States, will introduce the program.
In June, a coalition of eight parties formed a razor-thin majority, installing Naftali Bennett as Prime Minister and ending Benjamin Netanyahu’s 12-year stretch as Israel’s PM. The governing coalition ranges from the far right to the small Arab List and agreed to a novel agreement to switch the prime minister position — from Naftali Bennett to Yair Lapid — halfway its four-year term.
Of course, Benjamin Netanyahu now in opposition stills leads the largest party in the Knesset (29 seats) and is paring no effort to topple the new government.
Tal Schneider will help unpack Israel’s complicated politics, what it means for Israel, the region, and the United States.
Speakers
Tal Schneider
Political Correspondent for the Times of Israel

Anat Sultan-Dadon
Consul General of Israel in the Southeast United States

Ambassador Alejandro Suárez Zoom Presentation: Notes on Ecuadorian History & Culture
2021-07-15 16:00 - 17:30 | Georgia
Join Kennesaw State University for a special zoom event with Ambassador Alejandro Suárez, the Director of the Diplomatic Academy in Ecuador.
Event Information
Meeting link: https://kennesaw-edu.zoom.us/j/85834024794
Meeting ID: 858 3402 4794
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Doing Business in Guyana
2021-07-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
On the Atlantic coast and bordering Brazil, the Government of Guyana (GoG) envisions becoming a regional transportation hub and a gateway to South America with plans to build and modernize the airports, roads, bridges, and ports. Learn about business opportunities in various sectors, reasons to consider doing business in Guyana, and the U.S. Government resources available to support your company in the market.
Event Information

In 2015, ExxonMobil announced the discovery of oil in commercial quantities and the country began producing oil at the end of 2019.
The GoG seeks to develop markets for agricultural products, build manufacturing capabilities and modernize information and communication systems.
Significant opportunities lie in reducing energy costs, currently at $0.32 per kwh to consumers.
Endowed with plentiful water, precious metals, and pristine forests, Guyana was voted the world’s #1 eco-tourism destination in 2020.

Insights Into the Tokyo Olympics
2021-07-22 12:00 | Bluejeans
Join the Atlanta Council on International Relations for this event “Insights Into the Tokyo Olympics.”
Speakers
Dr. Kirk Bowman
Professor, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs

Dr. Brian Woodall
Professor, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs

Moderator:
Dr. Mary McDonald
Professor, School of History and Sociology

Let's Get Together ... It's Been a While!
2021-07-22 18:30 - 20:30 | Craft Bank, 1575 Northside Dr NW Building 100, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA, 30318, United States
The Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce invites you and a guest are invited to an in-person Social & Networking evening.
Enjoy complimentary beer, wine and hors d’ oeuvres!
Members: Free
Guests and Non-Members: $10
Non-Member Couples: $15

Outdoor/Drive-In Film Screening of "A Tale of Samurai Cooking - A True Love Story"
2021-07-24 20:00 | JASG office parking lot
The Japan-America Society of Georgia presents an outdoor Japanese film screening of Samurai Cooking, A True Love Story. Funaki Dennai laid the foundations for Kaga clan cuisine in the Edo Period as a “kitchen samurai” who prepared food for the nobility. This heartwarming drama depicts the internal affairs of the Kaga clan from the perspective of a woman who marries Funaki’s son. It features meals made according to the Funaki family’s recipe collection “Ryori Mugonsho” and recreates the workings of samurai family kitchens at the time. Maid Haru (Ueto Aya) is a talented cook but stubborn, which leads her to divorce her husband after a year. However, she is asked by Kaga clan “kitchen samurai” Dennai (Nishida Toshiyuki) to marry his son and heir Yasunobu (Kora Kengo), and works to remedy his lack of culinary skills.
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to watch the movie outside underneath the stars or safely watch from the comfort of your own car staying socially distant from other attendees. Doors open at 8:00 pm – come early to secure your spot.
PUBLIC HEALTH GUIDELINES
Bring Your Own Blankets & Lawn Chairs for Outdoor Seating
Film will be shown indoors during inclement weather
Masks Required at Outdoor (and Indoor) Seating Area (if not vaccinated)
Social Distancing Required (stay 6 feet apart from other groups)
Clean Hygiene & Sanitation Practice Required
Liability Waiver Required at https://forms.gle/YJiDokkCzTPXeWkz9

Mexican Cultural Festival at Plaza Las Americas
2021-07-25 15:00 - 16:30 | Plaza Las Americas, 733 Pleasant Hill Rd, Lilburn, GA, 30074, United States
Join the Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta and Plaza Las Americas to celebrate the first-ever Guelaguetza in Atlanta. This is one of the most important festivals in Mexico. Traditional dances will be performed by the group Euzkal. There will be music and sales of indigenous products, such as food, clothes, art, and other handcrafts from the state of Oaxaca. The event will also feature a taste of mezcal, the traditional beverage of Oaxaca!

Canada and the U.S.: Friends, Partners, and Allies
2021-07-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Georgia
In 1961, President Kennedy in a speech in the Canadian Parliament said, “Geography has made us neighbors. History has made us friends. Economics has made us partners. And necessity has made us allies.” It is no surprise that President Biden’s first meeting with a foreign leader was with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Join the World Affairs Council of Atlanta on July 27 at 12 PM ET for a conversation with Ambassador Kirsten Hillman, Canada’s first woman Ambassador to the United States. We will discuss the next steps in U.S.-Canada relations, the state of the pandemic, trade and investment between the U.S. and Canada, our shared goal of addressing climate change, and more.
Ambassador, Acting Consul General Louise Blais, will introduce the program.
Open & Complimentary to All

International Business Society: Autonomous Vehicles, From the Vehicle to Supporting Infrastructure, in Georgia and Beyond
2021-07-27 12:00 - 13:30 | Georgia
The future of consumer and commercial automotive transport will include autonomous vehicles, but how long will it take to achieve adoption of L4 and L5 vehicle autonomy? What is needed within and around a vehicle to enable the widespread adoption of autonomous vehicles? Are some regions of the world more likely to achieve a high degree of vehicle autonomy before others? How is Georgia preparing for an autonomous future? What role will Georgia companies, or international companies doing business in Georgia, play in that future? Join The Technology Association of Georgia and their panel discussion of industry and policy experts to learn more about what an autonomous future might entail.
Speakers
Luke Fleming, Moderator
Senior Director, Dealertrack

Jim Heffner
Associate Vice President, Cox Automotive

Dan Gordon
Executive Director, Jabian Consulting
Former Chief Operating Officer, City of Atlanta

Allie Kelly
Executive Director, The Ray

Tal Cohen
Founding Partner, Drive and Next Gear Ventures

Eric Tanenblatt
Global Chair Public Policy & Government Affairs, Dentons
Lonnie Russell
Department Manager, Mercedes Benz USA

Author Talk: Vanessa Riley
2021-07-27 19:00 | McElreath Hall, 130 W Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, Georgia, 30305
A remarkable, sweeping historical novel based on the incredible true-life story of Dorothy Kirwan Thomas, a free woman of color who rose from slavery to become one of the wealthiest and most powerful landowners in the colonial West Indies.
Get Tickets
Tickets are $10 for not-yet-members, $5 for members, free for Insiders.
Born into slavery on the tiny Caribbean island of Montserrat, Doll bought her freedom—and that of her sister and her mother—from her Irish planter father and built a legacy of wealth and power as an entrepreneur, merchant, hotelier, and planter that extended from the marketplaces and sugar plantations of Dominica and Barbados to a glittering luxury hotel in Demerara on the South American continent.
Vanessa Riley’s novel brings Doll to vivid life as she rises above the harsh realities of slavery and colonialism by working the system and leveraging the competing attentions of the men in her life: a restless shipping merchant, Joseph Thomas; a wealthy planter hiding a secret, John Coseveldt Cells; and a roguish naval captain who will later become King William IV of England.
From the bustling port cities of the West Indies to the forbidding drawing rooms of London’s elite, Island Queen is a sweeping epic of an adventurer and a survivor who answered to no one but herself as she rose to power and autonomy against all odds, defying rigid eighteenth-century morality and the oppression of women as well as people of color. It is an unforgettable portrait of a true larger-than-life woman who made her mark on history.
About the Author
In addition to being a novelist, Vanessa Riley holds a doctorate in mechanical engineering and a master’s in industrial engineering and engineering management from Stanford University. She also earned BS and MS in mechanical engineering from Penn State University. She currently juggles mothering a teen, cooking for her military-man husband, and speaking at women’s and STEM events. She loves baking her Trinidadian grandma’s cake recipes and collecting Irish crochet lace. You can catch her writing from the comfort of her porch in Georgia, with a cup of Earl Grey tea. Riley lives in Atlanta.
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NET ZERO Leaders Summit: Japan Business Conference 2021
2021-07-28 00:00 - 23:59 | Georgia
In December 2020, the government of Japan formulated the “Green Growth Strategy Through Achieving Carbon Neutrality in 2050” as an industrial policy, leading to the challenging goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. This is in line with the vision strongly upheld by the Suga administration and aims toward a positive cycle of economic growth and environmental protection. The online summit “NET ZERO Leaders Summit (Japan Business Conference 2021)” aims to promote the attractiveness of green investment in Japan. The main event features engaging panel discussions between world-leading figures to combine minds, wisdom, and vision on a global level. Additionally, firms and attendees can interact in real-time on the virtual event site using an avatar and visit virtual event booths hosted by Japanese firms.
Overview
Organizers

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)

Event date

Wednesday, July 28, 2021, Online

Event agenda

Panel discussion by world leaders (main program)
Interaction sessions between companies and attendees through virtual event booths by Japanese firms

Admission fee

Free

Main attractions
Attendees of the Net Zero Leaders Summit (JBC) can experience a variety of attractions at the virtual event site, such as panel discussions, visits to virtual corporate booths, and related video content. Attendees can use a virtual avatar to navigate through the virtual event site, visit event booths and communicate in real-time with other firms and attendees.
The main program consists of keynote speeches and panel discussions by CEOs and leading figures from major companies and organizations around the world on the challenging goal of achieving carbon neutrality aiming toward a positive cycle of economic growth and environmental protection.

Summer Cinema - Best of German Film
2021-08-02 00:00 - 2021-09-05 23:59 | Georgia
Relish the final month of summer 2021 by streaming five popular German films in the Sommerkino (Summer Cinema) – Best of German Film Series curated by Goethe-Institut Boston, an affiliate of the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta.

This streaming service comes to you free of charge, courtesy of the Goethe-Institut’s new Goethe on Demand platform. Each of the five films will be available for streaming for a whole week and all come with English subtitles.

Grab your popcorn and enjoy the show!

Nigerian Program
2021-08-03 20:00 - 2021-08-06 19:59 | Georgia
Focus: Human Rights and Civic Engagement for Youth

Doing Business in Ecuador
2021-08-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
While the economy is expected to shrink due to the pandemic-induced economic downturn, the economy is projected to grow by three percent in 2021, with exports and tourism remaining an important driver of economic recovery. Learn about business opportunities in various sectors, reasons to consider doing business in Ecuador, and the U.S. Government resources available to support your company in the market.
Event Information

Ecuador has made recent advances in its trade relationship with the United States, signing the Protocol on Trade Rules and Transparency in December 2020.
Best prospect sectors for U.S. exporters include ICT, oil and refining, power generation, infrastructure, mining, waste management, water, education, manufacturing, franchising, licensing, telecommunications, and digital economy.

The State of Ceará Roadshow of the America’s
2021-08-04 18:30 - 21:00 | Fogo de Chao, 3101 Piedmont Rd, NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305, United States
Discover everything the Brazilian State of Ceará can offer you and your clients! A safe destination, one of the first in Brazil to receive the Safe Travels Seal from the WTTC.
From its magnificent coastlines including the busy and urban beaches of Fortaleza, trendy Jericoacoara and quaint fishing villages where people still sail jangadas.
Please join the Brazilian American Chamber of Commerce for a presentation followed by dinner on August 4th, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse.
Please RSVP to ceararoadshow@gmail.com so that they may keep the venue at a safe capacity.

Pwochen Lidè 2021 Scholarship Gala
2021-08-07 18:00 - 23:30 | Georgia Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce, 1050 Crown Pointe Parkway Suite 500, Atlanta, GA, 30328, United States
You are cordially invited to Pwochen Lidè 2021, the sixth annual Future Leaders Scholarship Gala hosted by The Georgia Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce.
Your participation makes the biggest difference! The future of Haiti and our community is bright because of you. Your partnership continues to deliver extraordinary results toward development:

Over $30,000 in scholarship awards
25 Haiti-based entrepreneurs trained and creating jobs in Haiti

The sixth annual Pwochen Lidè, our Future Leaders Scholarship Gala, is the fitting occasion to celebrate your generosity and the achievements of our Future Leaders. It’s a fun-filled, inspiring and unforgettable occasion filled with surprises.
Stay tuned for important announcements:

Celebrity Event Host
Scholarship Recipients
BEL Initiative Fellows
Live Entertainment | Popular Haitian Konpa Artist & more …
Keynote Speaker
Dignitaries & Special Guests

#develophaiti #belinitiative #pwochenlide #haiti

Atlanta Stammtisch - Halfway Crooks Beer
2021-08-10 05:30 - 19:30 | Halfway Crooks Beer, 60 Georgia Ave SE, Atlanta, GA, 30312, United States
Reconnect and expand your network at Halfway Crooks Beer. If you are interested in networking with the German American business community, you are welcome to join. Light appetizers and a free drink along with your registration will be provided.
The German American Chambers of Commerce (GACC) has undertaken a variety of safety protocols to guard against the spread of COVID-19. In keeping with these efforts, they ask that any individuals who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 refrain from attending this event. In light of the current CDC guidance, they ask that anyone who has not been fully vaccinated wear a mask while on their premises. By registering for and attending this event, attendees acknowledge that the GACC is not responsible for any COVID-19 infection or any other illness or injury suffered by the attendee or any other member of the attendee’s household while or as a result of their electing to be on the GACC’s premises.

Putin's Russia: Global Security & International Relations
2021-08-11 12:00 - 12:45 | Georgia
U.S.-Russia relations were at a low point when Presidents Biden and Putin met in Geneva in June. President Biden had a long list of grievances from Ukraine to election interference and to Russia-based ransomware attacks. Russia included the U.S. in a list of “unfriendly nations.” Neither country had an Ambassador at its embassy in the other’s capital.
Join the World Affairs Council of Atlanta on August 11 at 12 PM ET as Dr. Fiona Hill, former Senior Director for European and Russian Affairs at the National Security Council (2017-19), now Senior Fellow at Brookings, joins them to discuss U.S.-Russia relations, including arms control, cyberattacks, and information warfare.
Dr. Hill, one of the nation’s top Russia experts, became a household name with her crisp, dispassionate testimony in the November 2019 impeachment hearings.
Co-author of Mr. Putin: Operative in the Kremlin, Dr. Hill will discuss what motivates Vladimir Putin and give her advice on how to deal with Russia while keeping the strategic focus on China.
Open & Complimentary to All

Networking Made Easy series: Young Leaders Professional Development & Mentorship
2021-08-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Zoom
Exclusive Exchanges: Networking Made Easy series continues on Wednesday, August 11 at 5:30 PM ET with Allison Padilla-Goodman, Vice President of the Southern Division, Anti-Defamation League and Council Board Member.
Allison will share her professional experience and insight with Young Leaders in a casual, candid, and interactive conversation. The World Affairs Council of Atlanta wants to make it easy to ask questions that might be difficult to ask without a personal introduction.
Attendance is capped at 20!
Don’t miss out on this professional development opportunity.
A little bit about Allison:
Allison joined ADL in 2014 as the Regional Director of ADL’s New Orleans office after many years in academia. Her academic work focused on racial identities and othering. Most recently, she was the Regional Director of ADL’s Atlanta office.
Prior to her work at ADL and in academia, Allison was a Senior Research Fellow in the premier Center for Service-Learning in Southeast Asia, worked in public education in New Orleans, and was a community organizer around public safety and culture. She received the Torch of Liberty Distinguished Service award by the ADL New Orleans Regional Board and has become an avid voice for fighting hate in the American South.
Allison earned a B.A. from Middlebury College, an M.A. in Latin American Studies from Tulane University, and a PhD in Sociology from the CUNY Graduate Center.
Young Leaders Only – Participation is capped at 20!

Western Hemisphere Regional Program – Virtual
2021-08-11 20:00 - 2021-08-12 19:59, 2021-08-16 20:00 - 2021-08-17 19:59 | Georgia
Focus: Global Health Security – Combatting Infectious Diseases

Coffee Chat on International Restrictions
2021-08-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Georgia
Mobility has become a complex puzzle as travel opens up and new COVID variants continue to emerge. What do you need to know to make smart business immigration and travel decisions in this constantly changing landscape?

Join a discussion with Consul General of the Netherlands, Ard van der Vorst and Teri Simmons, Partner & Chair of the International Immigration & Global Mobility practice to learn how your business can plan despite the travel uncertainty.

The session will be moderated the President of the Netherlands American Chamber of Commerce, Manori de Silva, Partner at Taylor English Duma.
