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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 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 […]
Atlanta Fintech industry leaders from First Data to Equifax, FIS , Global Payments, Elvaon, Incomm, Suntrust, Wells Fargo, and more will take part in the May 22-23 Atlanta-Israel Fintech Innovation Summit held every year in Atlanta. The summit will be a remarkable opportunity to match Atlanta based international FinTech corporations with 18 cutting-edge-technology Israeli companies […]
Come join us! We have 157 billion reasons to celebrate! You've done the business side of World Trade Day. Now come network and deepen your relationships with even more global leaders! World Trade Center Atlanta cordially invites you to keep the World Trade Day momentum going! Join us as we celebrate World Trade Week and […]
Jennifer McCoy leads an international research group on polarized democracies. Although shew was a mediator in the Venezuelan political conflict in 2002-2004 and is coauthor of “International Mediation in Venezuela" this will be a timely synopsis of her research.
The Islamic State in Syria and Iraq (ISIS) is not a mere terror organization. It wants to be a "state.” As such it needs money, but its economy is unsustainable. The talk gives an overview of ISIS funding sources such as oil, looting, ransom, foreign donations, agriculture and various forms of taxation. It analyzes what […]
In the ninth event in Global Atlanta’s Consular Conversations Series on May 24, 2017, the editorial team will be interviewing El Salvador’s Consul General in Atlanta, Claudia Maria Valenzuela Diaz. Topics of discussion are to include: Ms. Valenzuela's journey from El Salvador to the UN Mapping the Salvadoran Community in Atlanta Effects of Immigration Policy Uncertainty and […]
Upon witnessing the Arab Spring, the world saw an unprecedented series of uprisings and protests. This movement shook the region and seemingly guaranteed a new age of democracy and freedom across the Middle East and North Africa. Now, almost seven years after these insurrections, hopes of freedom have turned into a reality of violence and […]
Join for an evening of great atmosphere, good conversations and delicious White Asparagus. Register quickly as space is limited! When searching for a food with undisputed elegance and distinction, recognized worldwide for its delectable taste and texture, white asparagus is the obvious choice. During the season, the vegetable, also referred to as “edible ivory”, is […]
“Les Garçons et Guillaume à table” (“Me, Myself and Mum”) directed by Guillaume Gallienne. 1h53 – 2013 – Comedy – with English subtitles. Mrs. Gallienne, a rather temperamental upper middle-class lady, has three children, two of whom she considers her sons, and another she calls Guillaume. The later teenage creature does not picture himself as […]
The American Korean Friendship Society (uskorea.org), on behalf of its chair, Frank Blake, invites its members and friends to its East Asia Security Forum to discuss “Northeast Asia Security and the Risks of Conflict.” At the forum, which will last approximately 90 minutes, distinguished experts will share their insights about the complex and sensitive situation […]
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