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SUMMARY:Quarterly Exporter Roundtable: Expanding into the Caribbean
DESCRIPTION:What is the roundtable about?\nAre you looking to diversify your export market? Have you considered expanding into the Caribbean region? The Caribbean region is the United States’ 2nd largest export market south of the U.S. border\, only second to Mexico. Caribbean countries purchase over $21 billion worth of American products and services annually. The Caribbean region is a natural commercial partner of the United States\, tied closely by geography\, history and culture. There is a huge demand for U.S.-made products in the region. \nThe U.S. Commercial Service’s South Georgia U.S. Export Assistance Center Director Todd Gerken will help you identify opportunities and key strategies for expanding your business through the Caribbean. \nWho should attend?\nWTCSav will host a virtual quarterly roundtable for companies who are currently exporting and/or have a strong interest in exporting. Learn best practices and build a network of companies that are currently exporting. The meeting will include a short presentation and time for question and answer. \nSponsorship opportunities are available. If you are interested in sponsoring this program\, please contact LeAndrea Mikell at lmikell@wtcsavannah.org \nCost: FREE | Registration Required
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/quarterly-exporter-roundtable-expanding-into-the-caribbean/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Infrastructure Project Opportunities in the Central America Region
DESCRIPTION:Infrastructure projects represent opportunities to U.S. companies interested to do business in the region\, with a variety of projects in the pipeline this group of countries represent opportunities in projects in sectors like: transportation\, ports\, security\, roads\, borders improvement\, digital transformations and others. \nGuatemala\, El Salvador\, Honduras and Costa Rica are markets nestled in the Central America Region of the Americas\, with a combined total population of about 39 million people and combined GDP of more than $ 194 billion. The countries are reevaluating national infrastructure priorities since infrastructure deficiencies\, scarce budget resources and economic\, social and public health (Covid-19 and Dengue) challenges. \nNew governments in Guatemala and El Salvador amid Midterm administrations in Honduras and Costa Rica. Fiscal constraints and high-country risk present a challenge to needed infrastructure investment in some markets however multilateral finance and post-pandemics need to reactivate economies will activate important investments in this group of markets. \nLocal experts provide an update on upcoming infrastructure opportunities in Guatemala\, El Salvador\, Honduras and Costa Rica.  \nOpportunities for U.S. Companies to Participate in Critically-Needed Central America Region Infrastructure Projects: \n\nCosta Rica – The Central America Bank of Economic Integration (CABEI) is providing more than $450M in funds to Costa Rica to support the Electric Passenger Train to serve the San Jose Metropolitan area. This represents one third of the Costa Rica government contribution to a project estimated in $1.5 billion. Costa Rica government has feasibility studies and plans a tender to design\, build and operate the system which is expected for late this year.\nEl Salvador – El Salvador needs $8.5 billion investment in infrastructure to increase competitiveness\, according to an infrastructure master plan released by IDB in November 2019. Relevant projects and recommendations are tied to transport infrastructure including expansion of the international airport\, a bulk and a containerized cargo terminal.\nHonduras – Expansion of Electrical Energy Transmission Lines.\nGuatemala – Inter-Oceanic Corridor is a project with an estimated value of $17.8 billion. The project considers the construction of a state-of-the-art Multimodal Transport System over a strip of land 372 kilometers long and 140 meters wide\, which joins the Atlantic with the Pacific Ocean. The infrastructures will be integrated by two independent systems to serve containers and hydrocarbons transportation. Furthermore\, these will be complemented by industrial\, commercial and services zones.\n\nLearn about Infrastructure Project Opportunities in Central America!
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/infrastructure-project-opportunities-in-the-central-america-region/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business,Economic Development
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SUMMARY:Social Justice and Human Trafficking: Youth Exploitation
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join in examining Youth Exploitation in the final session of this three-part series\, brought to you by the GSU Center for Latin American and Latinx Studies and the Atlanta Global Studies Center. \nFeaturing: \n\nDr. Eric Wright\, Professor of Sociology and Public Health\nJennifer Swain\, Executive Director of Youth Spark\n\nModerated by: \n\nDr. Ann Cale Kruger\, Associate Professor of Educational Psychology\, Director of Project Prevent\n\nIf you have any questions or problems\, please contact Diana Wrenn Rapp\, Assistant Director\, Atlanta Global Studies Center\, dwrenn1@gsu.edu
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/social-justice-and-human-trafficking-youth-exploitation/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Humanitarian
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200722T110000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: UPS Executive Addresses Challenges and Opportunities Surrounding COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:UPS President of Global Public Affairs\, Laura Lane\, will present a webinar on: \n“CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN IN THE ERA OF COVID-19” \nAbout the Webinar \nAs a global delivery powerhouse\, UPS is intimately acquainted with the interruptions Covid-19 has had on the global supply chain. President of Global Public Affairs at UPS\, Laura Lane\, has first-hand knowledge of how politics\, border disputes and epidemics affect trade and global logistics. Yet\, she sees not just the challenges but also the opportunities in how we move forward. \nAbout Laura J. Lane \n \nLaura Lane serves as President of Global Public Affairs for UPS. Prior to joining UPS\, Laura was Managing Director and Head of International Government Affairs at Citigroup and VP for Global Public Policy with Time Warner. \nIn her government career\, Ms. Lane served in the US Trade Representative’s office and was involved in the negotiations on China’s entry to the World Trade Organization (WTO)\, the WTO Financial Services agreement and the WTO Basic telecommunications agreement. Ms. Lane was a diplomat in the U.S. Foreign Service from 1990-1997. Serving at the American Embassy in Kigali\, Rwanda from 1993-1994\, she led the evacuation effort of American citizens in April 1994 with the outbreak of civil war and returned as political advisor to U.S. forces providing humanitarian relief to Rwandan refugees in the aftermath of the genocide. She shared her perspectives on the Rwandan genocide in her TED Talk “When to Follow your Heart and Write your own Rules” and in the PBS/Frontline documentary “Ghosts of Rwanda.” Ms. Lane also served as consular officer in Bogota\, Colombia from 1990-1992. \nMs. Lane holds a BA from Loyola University and a Master’s Degree in Foreign Service with a Certificate in International Business Diplomacy from Georgetown University. She and her husband have two daughters.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/webinar-ups-executive-addresses-challenges-and-opportunities-surrounding-covid-19/
CATEGORIES:Policy
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SUMMARY:Why Hong Kong: Online Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join TNCN for a discussion and learn more about Hong Kong. \nTN-China Network invites you to attend an online panel discussion. Please join speakers from Hong Kong Economic Trade Office\, Hong Kong Development Trade Council\, Hong Kong Association and Garrett Brands. You will learn more about Hong Kong\, its economic destiny due to the geographical location and history. \nPanelists \n\nJoanne Chu\, Director of Hong Kong Economic Trade Office in New York City / Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government\nWinchell Cheung\, Director of Hong Kong Trade Development Council Midwest\nMark Staublin\, Senior Vice President of Garrett Brands of Chicago / President of Hong Kong Association Midwest\n\nComments from \n\nHenry Yu\, President of Hong Kong Association of Atlanta\n\nPlease RSVP here or at the link below. \nFor more information\, please contact LuluCopeland@TNChinaNetwork.org.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/why-hong-kong-online-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200722T130000
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SUMMARY:AMAZON Global Selling Webinar
DESCRIPTION:With millions of customers worldwide\, you can leverage Amazon Business’ reach to sell globally. Amazon provides sellers with a variety of tools and services that simplify all aspects of selling internationally. No matter where you are located or what language you speak\, your business can be a global business. Join the Atlanta Mayor’s Office of International Affairs as we discuss with representatives from Amazon Business about how you can scale up your business and use Amazon’s international logistics network and global selling resources to sell your products worldwide. \nSpeakers: \nCesar Vence\, Deputy Director\, Mayor’s Office of International Affairs Lois Rouder\, Senior Business Development Manager\, Amazon Nader Motazed\, Global Product Marketing Manager\, Amazon
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/amazon-global-selling-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Connect With Your Chile and Peru International Representatives
DESCRIPTION:Business Opportunities for Georgia Exporters in South America \nConnect with Your Chile and Peru International Representative \nThese times present a unique set of challenges to doing business in South America. Learn how to navigate through this new normal and take advantage of business opportunities in the region. Connect with your international representatives in Chile and Peru to increase you global sales to the LATAM region.  \nConnect with your Chile and Peru Georgia representatives. These experts on the LATAM region will cover the following topics:    \n\nNew market opportunities in Chile\, Peru and Argentina \nOverview of the top industries: technology\, mining\, agriculture & retail \nNavigate the new normal during the COVID-19 pandemic  \nInsights into the market entry challenges and cultural barriers
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/webinar-connect-with-your-chile-and-peru-international-representatives/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Economic Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200723T100000
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SUMMARY:Made in USMCA: A Business Partnership for Global Sucess
DESCRIPTION:The Undersecretary for Foreign Trade of Mexico\, Luz María de la Mora\, and the Consul General of Mexico in Atlanta\, Javier Díaz de León\, kindly invite you to join in the online discussion about Mexico-U.S. strategic trade partnership and the business opportunities for Georgia\, Alabama\, and Tennessee under the new USMCA. \nLUZ MARIA DE LA MORA SANCHEZ \nAs of December 1\, 2018\, she is Viceminister of Foreign Trade in the Ministry of Economy. She has been Head of the Unit of Economic Relations and International Cooperation in Mexico ́s Foreign Affairs and Head of the International Trade Negotiations Unit in Mexico ́s Ministry of Economy\, as well as head of the representations of Mexico ́s Economy Ministry before the European Union in Brussels and before ALADI in Montevideo. She served as economic counselor at the Embassy of Mexico in Washington\, DC\, and was part of the NAFTA negotiating. She has been NAFTA Chapter 19 panelist and consultant with the Advisory Committee of the Latin America Division of the World Bank. \nIn the academic field\, she has been a visiting researcher at the Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington DC and at the Center for US-Mexico Studies of the University of California at San Diego. She has been an affiliate professor in the International Studies Division of CIDE and is the author of the book Apertura con Reciprocidad (2012). She has been a member of the Mexican Council of International Affairs (COMEXI). She led the WeConnect International Program in Mexico and the Mexico Chapter of Vital Voices Global Partnership\, promoting the development and internationalization of women’s businesses. She holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from El Colegio de México\, a Master’s in International Political Economy from Carleton University\, in Canada\, and a PhD in Political Science from Yale University in the United States. She has been a Fulbright Scholar Government of Canada award holder and CONACYT fellow. \nJAVIER DÍAZ DE LEON \nConsul General\, Javier Díaz de León\, holds a Bachelors degree in International Relations from the Universidad Iberoamericana and a Masters of Arts in International Conflict Analysis by the University of Kent\, in England. \nDiaz is a member of the Mexican Foreign Service since 1991 and holds the rank of Ambassador since April 28th\, 2017. During his diplomatic career he has held various positions: Deputy Consul General in San Diego; Deputy Consul General in New York\, Head of the Office for Migration and Hispanic Affairs at the Embassy of Mexico in the United States\, and Executive Director of the Institute for Mexicans Abroad of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Mexico City. From June 2013 to May 2016 he served as Consul General of Mexico in Raleigh\, North Carolina. In May 2016\, he was appointed as Consul General of Mexico in Atlanta\, Georgia\, serving in this position since June 18th\, 2016. \nThe Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta oversees the states of Georgia\, Alabama and most of Tennessee. \nThis webinar is open to the public and will be broadcast on Thursday\, July 23\, at 10:00 (EDT) through this link. Please note that a Facebook account is not needed to join the webinar. \nUse the following link to submit your questions to the speaker before the event: Submit your question here.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/webinar-made-in-usmca-a-business-partnership-for-global-sucess/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Economic Development
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SUMMARY:International Business Research Methodology
DESCRIPTION:This Webinar will address important nuances in research involving two or more nations or cultures. The Webinar will focus on relevant cross-cultural methodological considerations with specific examples in published works. We will discuss specific strategies of conducting theory driven cross-cultural research\, including the whole process of design with geography and culture in mind\, extreme response styles\, measurement equivalence and invariance\, analyses\, alternative testing\, among other topics. The Webinar will also address challenges and opportunities of IB research in light of disruptive societal shifts and the emergence of “the new normal.” \nTakeaways from this webinar include: \n\nTheory-model fit in international business research\nLife cycle of cross-cultural empirical projects\nSingle vs mixed methods (quantitative vs qualitative\, experiments\, networks\, text mining)\n\nAbout the Speakers\n\n  \n  \nDr. Leigh Anne Liu\nProfessor of International Business\nGeorgia State University  \nFulbright-Hanken Distinguished Chair in Business and Economics 2020-2021 \n  \nDr. Liu studies how culture and cognition influence intercultural interactions\, including negotiation\, conflict management and collaborations at all levels. Her research appears in Administrative Science Quarterly\, Journal of Applied Psychology and Journal of International Business Studies\, among other outlets. She has been a visiting professor at University of South Australia\, Toulouse Business School in France\, Peking University and Nanjing University in China. She has consulted for Fortune 500 companies and the non-profit sector on conflict management and multicultural competency programs. Professor Liu has taught courses and workshops for undergraduate\, MBA\, master of international business\, Ph.D. and executive students on topics of international negotiation\, multicultural competency\, global management and cross-cultural behavior. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nDr. Saeed Samiee\nProfessor of Marketing and International Business\nThe University of Tulsa \nSaeed Samiee is the Collins Professor of Marketing and International Business at The University of Tulsa. He has contributed to scholarly journals in marketing and international business\, including the Journal of Marketing\, Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science\, Strategic Management Journal\, and Journal of International Business Studies. He is an area editor for the Journal of International Business Studies (marketing)\, an Associate Editor for Decision Sciences Journal (marketing and international business)\, and serves on the editorial review and/or advisory boards of thirteen scholarly journals in marketing and international business. He is an AIB Fellow and a Distinguished Fellow of the Academy of Marketing Science.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/international-business-research-methodology/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Ask the experts: Current status of German Immigration
DESCRIPTION:People are faced with a new set of challenges\, different questions to answer\, and are working with a “new normal.” The GACC South wants to make sure that they are here for you to help answer those questions. The series “Ask an Expert” will be your opportunity to ask any questions you may have regarding current challenges. \nThe very first event of this virtual live series will be in partnership with\, Smith\, Gambrell & Russell. Their experts will be available to address your questions on the current status of immigration\, visa issues\, and travel restrictions including its exceptions. \nMeet the speakers: \nChris De Los Reyes\nSmith\, Gambrell & Russell\, LLP\nAssociate in Immigration Practice\, New York \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSimone von Werden Kraus\nSmith\, Gambrell & Russell\, LLP\nPartner in International Practice\, Atlanta \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nPlease note: this will not be recorded and not made available for distribution.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/ask-the-experts-current-status-of-german-immigration/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Immigration
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SUMMARY:Brazil & Mexico: Failing on COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:An honest take on how two populist countries are dealing with the pandemic: \nMichael Reid is a senior editor at The Economist. Based in Madrid\, he writes its Bello column on Latin America\, is a writer-at-large on the region and is its Spain correspondent. He was previously the magazine’s correspondent in Brazil (1996-9) and speaks Spanish and Portuguese. Michael is a frequent speaker to business\, academic and public-policy audiences and\, given his expertise in the region\, he has testified before the Foreign Relations Committee of the US Senate and the Foreign Affairs Committee of the UK House of Commons. \nHis books include “Forgotten Continent: A History of the New Latin America” (Second edition\, 2017) and “Brazil: The Troubled Rise of a Global Power” (2014)\, both must-reads to anyone who wants to have an enlivening view of Latin America. \nFree of charge and open to the community. \nRegistration required\, contribution appreciated.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/brazil-mexico-failing-on-covid-19/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business
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ORGANIZER;CN="The World Affairs Council of Atlanta":MAILTO:info@wacatlanta.org
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Irish Fintechs in the COVID Crisis
DESCRIPTION:The Consulate General of Ireland in Atlanta and Enterprise Ireland invite you to “Irish Fintechs in the COVID Crisis”\n\n\n\n\nWe all have a role to play in these challenging times. Explore how fintechs can help plan for the future of work and travel in a post-COVID world\, as they talk to two Irish fintech companies who have redeployed their innovative technology to help battle the COVID-19 crisis.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/irish-fintechs-in-the-covid-crisis/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Technology
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200730T235959
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SUMMARY:The American Forestry Conference Discusses the Role of Forest Products in Fueling the Nation's Economic Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Political and business leaders around the world are looking to America’s forest industry to deliver critical goods for COVID-19 response\, encourage economic growth\, and offer solutions for climate change. \nJoin the American Forestry Conference to learn how the U.S. forestry industry\, including Georgia-based companies\, is leading dramatic changes in global supply chains and helping to shape the direction of the national economy. \nLearn from sessions on topics such as: \n\nGlobal Markets Update and Trade of U.S. Forest Products\nForest Products Driving Global Supply Chains\nOpportunities for American Forestry as a Climate Solution\nLegal and Regulatory Changes Impacting Labor Markets and Timberland Transactions\nThe Future of Forest Carbon Markets\nForest Products’ Role in Business Sustainability Strategies\n\nThis unique conference brings together a powerful roster of national and local leaders and experts in forest business\, government\, economics and public policy to provide valuable insight for individuals and organizations interested in building opportunities that leverage the country’s most abundant\, renewable\, natural resource. \nThe conference will be keynoted by Walmart CEO Doug McMillon and will feature the CEOs of Georgia-Pacific\, WestRock\, DS Smith and Weyerhaeuser\, plus the governors of Georgia\, Arkansas\, Louisiana and USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue\, discussing how private industry\, government and civil society can build a more resilient forest economy in the United States.  High-profile political and economic speakers\, including Ivanka Trump\, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (Minority Leader)\, Rep. Sanford Bishop\, Rep. Bruce Westerman\, U.S. Forestry Service Chief Vicki Christensen and others will discuss the future of American forests and forest investment. \n“America’s working forests and forest product industries are poised to play a critical role in fueling the recovery of the U.S. economy and continuing to provide for the ecological and economic health of communities across the United States\,” said Andres Villegas\, President and CEO of the Georgia Forestry Association\, the conference organizer.  He noted that Georgia is the #1 forestry state in the nation\, and forestry is among the state’s largest industries\, generating $36 billion in economic activity annually and supporting 148\,000 jobs across the state. \nConference attendees will have access to key information that will drive value to forestry\, manufacturing\, services and other businesses throughout Georgia\, the United States\, and beyond. \nDon’t miss out on this unique opportunity to gain key insights into the state of America’s forestry economy.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/the-american-forestry-conference-discusses-the-role-of-forest-products-in-fueling-the-nations-economic-recovery/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200728T000000
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SUMMARY:Expanding Trade in North America & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Women’s Global Trade Empowerment Forum: Expanding Trade in North America & Beyond\nFREE six-part digital series July 28 – September 22\, 2020 \nWith the implementation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)\, this dynamic forum provides a unique opportunity to gain the tools\, skills and networks to build an export strategy and develop business connections. \nHear from Trade Experts and Seasoned Female Executives and Business Owners in six\, 60 to 90-minute sessions on: \n\nJuly 28: USMCA & the Future of Trade in North America\nAugust 11: Tips for financing your exports & getting paid\nAugust 25: How to thrive in the Digital Trade Economy Under USMCA\nSeptember 1: Will USMCA & Customs/Rules of Origin impact your company?\nSeptember 10: Find the best legal Strategies for your global success\nSeptember 22: Protect your most valuable asset – intellectual property\n\nAdditionally\, 50 women business owners in the Aerospace & Defense\, Automotive\, Education\, Design & Construction\, Medical Devices & Services\, ICT and Energy sectors have the unique opportunity to register for the six part virtual forum plus the following industry-focused activities for a reduced fee of $50: \n\nDive deeper into the day’s topics during 30 minute facilitated break-out discussions\, along with U.S.\, Canadian and Mexican firms in your industry\, immediately following the virtual sessions on Financing\, Digital Trade\, Customs and Legal Strategies.\nSchedule virtual 1-on-1 meetings between July 28 – Sept. 22 with:\n\n\n\n\nBuyers + potential partners from Canada and Mexico\nU.S. Government trade experts and in-country industry specialists\n\n\n\n\nWork with a mentor to create a USMCA strategic market expansion plan\, both for new and experienced exporters\, that will highlight key topics and takeaways from the Forum series.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/expanding-trade-in-north-america-beyond/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business,Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200728T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200728T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T212254
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SUMMARY:Enrich Your French While Exploring Francophone World
DESCRIPTION:This Summer Alliance Française d’Atlanta is your window to the world! Register for immersive and transporting online classes for all levels and ages. Practice your french while discovering the French speaking world from your home! \nYou will be able to\n\nUnderstand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work\, school\, leisure\, etc.\nDeal with most situations likely to arise whilst traveling in an area where the language is spoken.\nProduce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest.\nDescribe experiences and events\, dreams\, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.\n\nThe two courses offered\nFood and Culture in the Francophone World \nLeila uses documentary materials to develop listening\, reading\, speaking and writing skills to lead her students on a trip around the French-speaking world. Learn about the geography\, language\, and culture of France\, French Polynesia\, Ivory Coast\, and her native Morocco. (Class can be taken alone or as a complement to Food and Culture in the Francophone World) \nFrancophone Cultures \nLeila helps her students develop vocabulary\, speaking\, and cooking skills on a culinary tour around the Francophone world. Visit France\, French Polynesia\, Ivory Coast and her native Morocco. Recipes\, culture\, language\, and fun.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/enrich-your-french-while-exploring-francophone-world/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200728T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200728T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212254
CREATED:20200727T160259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200727T160259Z
UID:10037664-1595919600-1595926800@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:Indo-US Bilateral Investment Series: Advantage USA
DESCRIPTION:The Metro Atlanta Chamber is partnering with the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce and Select USA on the Indo-US Bilateral Investment series ‘Advantage USA’. \nThe event will include a keynote address from Greg Kalbaugh\, Executive Director\, Select USA and an interesting panel discussion. \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/indo-us-bilateral-investment-series-advantage-usa/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200728T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200728T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212254
CREATED:20200727T171042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200727T171042Z
UID:10037668-1595925000-1595928600@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:Legal Strategies During Covid-19 with Javier Gonzalez
DESCRIPTION:What You’ll Learn:\nLegal Strategies During COVID-19: Planning\, Expanding\, and Transforming Your Business Globally During Uncertain Times \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJavier Gonzalez has been working with Corporate and Transactional Team at Drew Eckl and Farnham since 2018. Born and raised in Venezuela\, Javier graduated as a lawyer back there in 2005. Later in 2012\, he completed a Master in Business Law in Madrid\, Spain\, and in 2017 he completed a Master of Laws at the University of Georgia School of Law. Currently\, he is about to complete his MBA at Georgia State University\, focused on International Business. Throughout his 15 years of legal practice\, Javier has substantial practical experience across Latin America\, Europe\, and the United States\, helping companies enter new global markets\, protect their foreign investments and navigate different legal systems\, including drafting and negotiating cross-border transactions\, global M&A deals\, and international contracts.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/legal-strategies-during-covid-19-with-javier-gonzalez/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200728T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200728T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212254
CREATED:20200107T154517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200107T154517Z
UID:10037374-1595925000-1595930400@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:World Trade Center Atlanta presents: International Business Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Come join World Trade Center Atlanta members and guests for a monthly networking event.  The International Business Exchange – IBE – offers a semi-structured format to accelerate learning what others are doing locally and in the global international community\, and foster business connections that lead to strategic partnerships. \nIBE is sponsored by Ogletree Deakins on the 4th Tuesday morning of the month.  Come join the conversation!\n**Complimentary breakfast will be served. Parking tickets will be validated by Ogletree Deakins. \nTickets: $25 Non-Member\, $15 Members\nWorld Trade Center Atlanta
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/world-trade-center-atlanta-presents-international-business-exchange-7/
LOCATION:Ogletree Deakins\, One Ninety One Peachtree Tower\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200728T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200728T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212254
CREATED:20200713T170639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200713T170639Z
UID:10039059-1595926800-1595935800@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:Invest in Brazil-Infrastructure by APEX Brasil
DESCRIPTION:What?\nGet to know the best infrastructure projects available for investment in Brazil\, have access to high-level keynote speakers and learn how the government and the Brazilian private sector are dealing with the impacts of COVID-19 on the economy and what to expect in the coming years. \nDiscover the Best Investment Opportunities in Brazil:\nTake part in the webinar “Invest in Brasil Infrastructure”\, the first global event in a series of online seminars in 2020 that will present the best investment opportunities in Brazil conducted by Apex Brasil. The seminar will highlight what Brazil has done to become more attractive to international capital. Moreover\, it will showcase the best projects aimed at boosting the country’s development and increasing return on investment. \nMake sure to join to hear from renown speakers including Brazil’s own: \nTarcísio Freitas\, Ministry of Infrastructure \n  \n  \n  \n \nErnesto Araújo\, Ministry of International Affairs \n  \n  \n  \nDon’t miss the world’s largest project portfolio; social infrastructure; and a general overview of government policy for the sector. \nAll in a single event. Online. Get connected. Invest in Brazil. \n10:00a.m. Brasilia time\, 9:00a.m Eastern time.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/invest-in-brazil-infrastructure-by-apex-brasil/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200728T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200730T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212254
CREATED:20200717T183149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200717T183149Z
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SUMMARY:Doing Business with Korea 101: Live Online Training
DESCRIPTION:Do you collaborate with Korean partners? Do you work on a team with colleagues from Korea? Or would you perhaps like to improve your economic success in\, or with your business partners from South Korea? \nYou can increase the growth of your business with Korea by working through the cultural roadblocks with our 4-hour business training. If you are interested in protecting your investment in talent and assets\, you can now learn how to avoid major cross-cultural mishaps when doing business in South Korea and/or with Koreans. \nThis live virtual program will guide you through the triggers and tripwires of Korean business culture and will showcase strategies\, best practices\, and tools for organizations who want to minimize and even close the culture gap with Korea. \nTopics include: \n\nNegotiations\nConflict management & resolution\nConstructive problem solving\nEstablishing relationships and building trust\nEfficient communication\nKorean leadership\, team building\, and work organization\n\nDuring this 4-hour cultural business training you will: \n\nLearn to identify the main cultural values of Korea and understand how these values impact communication\, relationships\, teamwork and leadership\nGet an understanding of the neuropsychology of crossing cultures\nDevelop an understanding of the cultural dynamics of business practices and behavior patterns\nDiscover tools and strategies which will boost your business with South Korea\nDevelop strategies for effective and efficient global leadership approaches\nClear up expectations about living & working in a different country and culture\nDevelop strategies and action steps for efficient communication\nDiscuss personal interests and questions about the challenges of working across cultures \n\n\nThis group training will be delivered in two 2-hour live sessions:\n\nPart 1 on Tuesday\, July 28\, 2020 from 9:00 to 11:00am Eastern Time (6-8am PDT // 14-16h UK Time // 15-17h CET // 21-23h SGT)\nPart 2 on Thursday\, July 30\, 2020 again from 9:00 to 11:00am EDT.\n\nThey will be conduced virtually via the Zoom platform. Group size will not exceed 25 participants to ensure smooth online facilitation and interaction among participants. The training will be led and facilitated by Tomomi Kumai and Christian Höferle\, and it will include break-outs\, quizzes\, Q+A\, as well as slide and flip chart presentations. Seats are limited.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/doing-business-with-korea-101-live-online-training/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Culture Mastery LLC":MAILTO:office@theculturemastery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200728T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200728T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212254
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T200230Z
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SUMMARY:Maximizing the Value of your Intellectual Property
DESCRIPTION:Join Conexx as they present\, Scott Frank\, President & CEO\, AT&T Intellectual Property and hear about AT&T’s use of Israel as an R&D center. Learn more about how the Georgia Intellectual Property Alliance (GIPA) is working to make Georgia a global model for efficient and effective creation\, protection\, and enablement of intellectual property \nPre-Registration is required. A Webex link will be sent upon registration. There is no charge for this program. \nFor additional information\, please contact Barry Swartz\, VP\, Conexx – bswartz@conexx.org or 404-843-9426.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/maximizing-the-value-of-your-intellectual-property/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conexx":MAILTO:bswartz@conexx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200728T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200728T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212254
CREATED:20200727T164244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200727T164244Z
UID:10037666-1595937600-1595941200@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Immigration Through Investments
DESCRIPTION:The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce Southeast presents this free webinar! Are you a foreign investor interested in receiving your US Green Card through investment or operating your own business in the US? \nLearn about the process and strategies for gaining your EB-5\, EB1-C and E-2 US Visas through smart investments with a team of tax\, legal\, business and immigration experts.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/webinar-immigration-through-investments/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200728T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200728T161500
DTSTAMP:20260404T212254
CREATED:20200713T134330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200713T134330Z
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SUMMARY:Accelerated Digital Transformation of Manufacturing in a Post-Pandemic World
DESCRIPTION:The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a perfect storm of disruption to supply first\, then to demand\, and finally to working practices around the world of manufacturing geography. Importantly it is shifting the debate from globalization to digitalization. Is has also created a unique opportunity to get rapid traction on digitalization of production processes. This webinar looks at the proving grounds where the most agile businesses can address restrictions on travel shutdowns of physical supply lines and factory operations. \nMany of these firms have already established flexible digital and robotic process automation platforms and should be able to build on these achievements. The unfolding crisis is also fostering new IT industry leaders rethinking the nature of production work. More productive ways of conducting the same jobs are coming to light with a ripple effect on manufacturing digital roadmaps. \nThis virtual workshop\, divided in two panels\, is designed to offer attendees the unique perspective of manufacturing leaders and practitioners in select industry sectors at a key inflexion point in the global crisis. Key questions addressed: Best sourcing strategies\, essential digital building blocks\, workforce skill gaps and adaption\, industry sector winners and losers\, best platforms to power digitalization\, potential for reshoring and emerging patterns of global competition. \nExpected participants will be senior business professionals from industry\, CIOs\, IT practitioners and researchers. Local and national organizations as well as media representatives will be invited.  \nConfirmed/Invited* Speakers (as of 07/07/20) \n\nMr. Stuart C. Countess\, Chief Operating Officer (COO)/Sr. Vice President\, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia\nMr. Yasuo Yazaki* – President of American Yazaki Corporation\nMr. Devinder Ahuja\, Sr. Vice-President and CFO\, Novelis\, Inc.\nMr. Vincent Noirbent\, Vice President\,  Corporate & Product Planning\, Peugeot PSA NA\nDr. John R. McIntyre\, Professor Management and International Affairs\, Executive Director\, Georgia Tech Center for Intl. Business Education & Research\, Scheller College of B.  & Sam Nunn School of Intl.Affairs\, Georgia Tech\nDr.  Andrew Dugenske\, Principal Engineer\, Director\, Factory Information Systems Center\, Callaway Manufacturing Research Center\, Georgia Tech\nMr. Alain Louchez\, Managing Director\, Georgia Tech Center for the Development and Application of Internet of Things Technologies (CDAIT)\nDr. Chris Luettgen\, Associate Director\, Renewable Bioproducts Institute\, Director\, GT Pulp & Paper Foundation\, Professor of the Practice\, School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering\nMr. Ani Agnihotri\, Co-Founder and CEO\, Marshall Automation America\, Inc. & Co-Founder\, UIBS\n\nFirst Panel: 1:30 pm – 2:50 pm EDT \n Building Blocks of Digitalization of Manufacturing: Trends and Processes  \n Second Panel: 2:50 pm – 4:15 pm EDT    \n Industry Perspectives: Accelerated Digital Transformation of Manufacturing in a Post-Pandemic World
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/accelerated-digital-transformation-of-manufacturing-in-a-post-pandemic-world-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200729T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200729T124500
DTSTAMP:20260404T212254
CREATED:20200724T163109Z
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SUMMARY:Georgia Votes with Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger
DESCRIPTION:  \nVoter suppression? Long lines? Mail-in ballots?\nBrad Raffensperger\, elected as Georgia’s Secretary of State in 2018\, is the senior elections official of the state of Georgia. Citizens complained of the many problems in the June 9 primary\, and have demanded changes be made to ensure there are no issues in November. \nJoin us as we dissect what happened in June and what Secretary Raffensperger plans for the future of voting in Georgia. \nFree of charge and open to the community. \nRegistration required\, contribution appreciated.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/georgia-votes-with-secretary-of-state-brad-raffensperger/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Politics
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ORGANIZER;CN="The World Affairs Council of Atlanta":MAILTO:info@wacatlanta.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200729T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200729T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212254
CREATED:20200716T165427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200716T165427Z
UID:10039062-1596049200-1596052800@www.globalatlanta.com
SUMMARY:SACC GA Young Professionals Trivia and Networking
DESCRIPTION:The Young Professionals Network at SACC GA invites you to join for:\n\n\nThe evening will start off with a fun game of trivia via Kahoot and will finish up with some casual networking. This is a great way to meet other Young Professionals in Atlanta. This event will be conducted by our newly started SACC GA YP committee members.\n\n\nThe winner of the trivia game gets a $25 IKEA gift card- so start reading up on your Sweden knowledge.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/young-professional-virtual-trivia-and-networking/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200730T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200730T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212254
CREATED:20200707T171323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200707T171323Z
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SUMMARY:Long-term Solutions for Closing the Skills Gap Through Apprenticeship
DESCRIPTION:American-Made\, German Certified.\nMany industries face a skills gap in the labor force and at the GACC South we work with companies to tackle that issue with our GA CATT dual vocational training program.\nThe Georgia Consortium for Advanced Technical Training (GA CATT) is an innovative and industry-led approach to apprenticeship education in advanced manufacturing. Based on the German Dual Education System\, GA CATT combines practice\, theory\, and on-the-job learning to train a globally competitive workforce.\nDuring this discussion you will hear first hand from LINDE + WIEMANN US’ CEO on how GA CATT is building their workforce pipeline\, has helped establish their in-house training and the importance of taking the German apprenticeship approach to find long-term solutions for the skills gap. \nTopics of Discussion Include:\n\nManufacturing Skills Gap\nGerman Apprenticeships\nBenefits for the Apprentice & Employer\nGA CATT Employer & Educational Network\n\nMeet the Speakers:\nManuele D’Aversa\nLINDE + WIEMANN US Inc. – CEO\nLinkedIn \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJustin Haight\nGACC South- Skills Project Manager\nLinkedIn \n  \n  \n  \n  \nKevin Lister\nGACC South – Skills Initiative Consultant\nLinkedIn
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/long-term-solutions-for-closing-the-skills-gap-through-apprenticeship/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200730T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200730T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212254
CREATED:20200727T221539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200727T221539Z
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SUMMARY:Dinner & a Movie - 'Departures (Okuribito)'
DESCRIPTION:Join the JASG for a Dinner & Movie Series featuring Departures\, a 2008 Japanese drama film about a young man who returns to his hometown after a failed career as a cellist and stumbles across work as a nōkanshi—a traditional Japanese ritual mortician. It won the grand prize at the Montreal World Film Festival and the Japanese Academy Prize for Picture of the Year in 2008; then in 2009\, it became the first Japanese production to win the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nHere’s How It Works \n\n\nWatch & Learn about the Film through an Introduction by Professor James Hoadley on YouTube\n\n\nOrder Dinner from JASG Member Restaurants (see bottom of page) & Watch Film at Home\n\n\nJoin Live Group Zoom Discussion on Thursday\, July 30 at 7:00pm \n\n\n(Zoom Webinar link & log-in details will be sent after registering before the event).
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/dinner-a-movie-departures-okuribito/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200731T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200731T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212254
CREATED:20200729T181949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200729T181949Z
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SUMMARY:Remembering John Lewis feat. Ambassador Andrew Young
DESCRIPTION:John Lewis is remembered by his friend Ambassador Andrew Young as ‘one of the most remarkable men’ he has ever met. \nThe Council is pleased to host Ambassador Andrew Young to commemorate the life and work of civil rights icon John Lewis. \nThis program is supported by the Coca-Cola Company. This webinar is free of charge and open to the community. \nRegistration required\, contribution appreciated.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/remembering-john-lewis-feat-ambassador-andrew-young/
LOCATION:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="The World Affairs Council of Atlanta":MAILTO:info@wacatlanta.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200801T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200801T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212254
CREATED:20200727T222304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200727T222304Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Sake Brewery Tour & Tasting
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJoin the JASG and JASTN for a Virtual Brewery Tour of Proper Sake and learn the unique processes of brewing sake. Participate from the comfort of your own home and will have the option of purchasing & picking up Proper Sake products to taste with the Founder/CEO & Brewmaster of Proper Sake and with your JAS friends. \nFor the tasting\, Proper Sake recommends their Diplomat Junmai\, the best representation of the brewery’s sakes and traditional styles. The Diplomat is a Yamahai style\, Tokubetsu Junmai brewed with Yamada Nishiki and Calrose rice milled to 60% (16% ABV). \nPeople in the Nashville area may order their sake for the tasting online from Proper Saké Co. and pick up at their downtown Nashville location on Saturday between 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Just call or text upon arrival and grab your rder off the loading dock. The link to order is https://proper-sake-llc.square.site. \nProper Sake is also available for purchase at these stores: \nIn the Atlanta area – Hop City\, Toco Giant\, Dekalb Bottle House
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/virtual-sake-brewery-tour-tasting/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200804T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200804T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212254
CREATED:20200729T171234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200729T171234Z
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SUMMARY:International Business Webinar Series: Designing the Introductory IB Course (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION:International Business Webinar Series Hosted by GSU-CIBER \nInterested in learning how different business schools design and deliver their introductory international business course? \nIf so\, join us for a two-part webinar highlighting content\, design\, and delivery of the Introductory IB Course. Four seasoned colleagues at different programs will share their experiences and make syllabi and other teaching resources available to you. Examples of how different business schools address these issues will be provided in two consecutive weekly sessions on August 4 & 11. Featured are master teachers from larger business schools such as Georgia State University\, University of Texas at Austin\, and Indiana University as well as smaller programs such as Willamette University and Saint Anselm College. \nAugust 4 – Part One with Professor Linda Gerber from University of Texas at Austin and Professor Gary Knight from Willamette University \nAugust 11 – Part Two with Professor P. Roberto Garcia from Indiana University and Professor Dina Frutos-Bencze from Saint Anselm College \nKey takeaways:\n• Alternative ways content and pedagogy can be blended to meet course learning objectives.\n• Familiarize yourself with appropriate assessment approaches.\n• Obtain useful materials to help incorporate unique teaching resources you can adopt in your own teaching (e.g. syllabi\, learning objectives\, recommended readings\, exercises\, cases\, videos\, and others).
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/international-business-webinar-series-designing-the-introductory-ib-course-part-1/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business
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