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SUMMARY:India-China Border Standoff: Economic and Strategic Implications
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nChina and India are the two most populous countries in the world respectively having about 1.44 billion and 1.38 billion population in 2020. Both the countries together account for about 36% of the total world’s population and 67% of Asia’s population. (http://statisticstimes.com/demographics/china-vs-india-population). Both the countries are nuclear powers and according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)\, in 2019\, China & India had the second-and third-highest military spends in the world. For the last nine months\, there has been a border standoff between these major two economies. Speakers will discuss historic border-related issues\, various scenarios of what this standoff can turn into\, and their Economic and Strategic Implications on Asia and the rest of the World. \nPlease RSVP at ani@usaindiabusinesssummit.com \nSession 1 – 9:30 am to 10:30 am EST (8pm – 9 pm IST)\nThe Historical\, Legal and Political Dimensions of the Border Standoff\nSpeakers \n\n\n\nDr. Mary Ellen O’Connell\, Robert and Marion Short Professor of\nLaw\, Research Professor of International Dispute Resolution\, Kroc Institute\nfor International Peace Studies\, University of Notre Dame\nDr. Kyle Gardner\, AssociateNon-Resident Scholar\, Sigur Center\nfor Asian Studies\, George Washington University. Author\, The Frontier\nComplex: Geopolitics and the Making of the India-China Border\,\n1846-1962\n\n\n\nModerator \n\n\n\nAnthony A. Cuzzucoli\, Member of the Board of Directors &\nDirector\, Program Committee\, Atlanta Council of International\nRelations (ACIR)\n\n\n\nSession 2 –10:30 am – 11:45 am EST (9pm – 10:15 pm IST)\nStrategic and Business Implications for the Indo-Pacific Area\nSpeakers \n\n\n\nAbraham M. Denmark\, Asia Program\, Wilson Center\nRichard M. Rossow\, Senior Adviser and Wadhwani Chair in\nU.S.-India Policy Studies The Center for Strategic and International Studies\n(CSIS)\nDr. Anupam Srivastava\, Non-Resident Fellow\, The Henry L. Stimson Center & Former Managing Director\, Invest India\n\n\n\nModerator \n\n\n\nDr. John McIntyre\, Professor of Management and International Affairs\nExecutive Director\, Georgia Tech Center for International Business Education&\nResearch Scheller College of Business\, Georgia Institute of\nTechnology (Ga Tech)\n\n\n\nPlease RSVP at ani@usaindiabusinesssummit.com
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/india-china-border-standoff-economic-and-strategic-implications/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business,Diplomacy
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SUMMARY:Understanding Contemporary China
DESCRIPTION:Four decades after China emerged from Maoist isolation\, the country remains an enigma to many policymakers\, academics\, and businesspeople.  To help better understand modern-day China\, please join GSU-CIBER for an hour-long\, interactive conversation with three leading China experts who have spent all or part of their upbringing in China. \nAided and empowered by the digital revolution\, China seems to have emerged from the COVID-19 crisis stronger than ever.  As Mark Schneider\, the global boss of the world’s biggest food company\, Nestle\, famously remarked\, “If you want to see the future\, look at China.”   Yet\, rosy as its outlook is\, it also faces numerous challenges and barriers to its continued growth\, including an aging population\, reliance on foreign technology\, and limited success of its multinationals in the United States. \nJoin this webinar as they seek to gain insights into the legal\, political\, and business environment of modern-day China. Topics that will be explored include China’s COVID diplomacy\, its belt and road initiative\, large state-owned enterprises\, local politics\, its continuing rivalry with the United States\, and many more! \nKey Takeaways \n\nGain insights into the paradoxes of modern-day\, contemporary China: its politics\, legal system\, and its business environment.\nLearn more about how the digital revolution is empowering China’s growth\, both inside and outside of the country.\nBetter understand the challenges China faces as it marches towards becoming the biggest economy in the world\, including the struggles of Chinese companies as they venture abroad.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/understanding-contemporary-china/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business,Politics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T120000
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SUMMARY:Women in Leadership: Achieving an Equal Future in a COVID19 World
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations’ theme for International Women’s Day 2021 is Women in Leadership: Achieving an Equal Future in a COVID-19 World. The pandemic has placed tremendous additional burdens on the shoulders of women and girls around the world. The UN celebrates women’s efforts to achieve a more equal future as we recover from the pandemic and the economic recession. \nThere is no one better than Ambassador Louise Blais\, Canada’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations and former Consul General of Canada in Atlanta\, to discuss this issue. The senior diplomat and leader will discuss both her work at the UN and what it takes for women to turn this crisis into an opportunity to fly through glass ceilings. \n  \nLouise Blais\, Ambassador \nDeputy Permanent Representative\, Canadian Mission to the UN​​ \n  \n  \n  \nComplimentary and Open to All. \nAll Men are encouraged to participate in this important discussion #HeForShe
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/women-in-leadership-achieving-an-equal-future-in-a-covid19-world/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Diversity and Inclusion
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SUMMARY:WTC Atlanta Brown Bag with the President
DESCRIPTION:A talk with Max Sutherland – President & CEO\, World Trade Center Atlanta \nAgenda\n\nWTC Atlanta updates\nOpen door conversation with WTC Atlanta President and Board Members about WTC Atlanta events and offerings\nCommunity announcements\nIssues\, challenges\nOpportunities to get involved
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/wtc-atlanta-brown-bag-with-the-president-2/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Business,Communities
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Vulnerability\, Authenticity\, Feminism in Japan & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nWhat is freedom? Why do men need feminism? Join the Japan-America Society of Georgia for a virtual talk on confronting gender expectations and how breaking the bonds of cultural limitations cal lead to a true realization of an inclusive society. \nModerated by Jessica Cork and Nozomi Morgan. \n**Zoom Webinar japanlog-in details will be mailed to you after registering before the day of the event.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/webinar-vulnerability-authenticity-feminism-in-japan-beyond/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Arts & Books
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SUMMARY:The Progressive Feminism of Marija Jurić Zagorka’s The Witch of Grič
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the sixth event of Oglethorpe’s Year of Suffrage\, a two-semester program of events celebrating the centennial of the passage of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote. \nDr. Lejla Ibrahimbegovic\, OU Lecturer of Core Studies\, will offer “’The Progressive Feminism of Marija Jurić Zagorka’s The Witch of Grič” on Thursday\, March 18th at 6 PM via Zoom. \nMarija Juric Zagorka was the first female political journalist in Southeastern Europe\, as well as a celebrated author of socio-historical romance novels. This lecture explores her subversive work’s impact on the development of women’s rights in the region by focusing on her novel series The Witch of Grič. The Witch of Grič introduces Nera Ratkay\, whose fight for the liberation of women wrongly accused of witchcraft reflects Zagorka’s own ideals of women’s solidarity. \nZagorka’s female protagonists are inspired by her own life and are each a tour de force of courage\, independence and authenticity\, but their storylines end on a much happier note than Zagorka’s. Upon her death in 1957\, she was buried with much pomp as a member of the intellectual elite\, but her work and letters were only preserved unofficially\, indicating the precarious position that powerful women continue to find themselves in as disruptors of the status quo. Regardless of these obstacles\, Zagorka’s work proved to be a tremendous success: generations of women who grew up reading her “guilty pleasure” novels were given both a voice of their own and a community of women to support their quest for equality.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/the-progressive-feminism-of-marija-juric-zagorkas-the-witch-of-gric/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Culture
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SUMMARY:2021 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series: Roles of International Organizations in a Global Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Georgia Council for International Visitors (GCIV) in partnership with the Atlanta Global Studies Center\, the annual 2021 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 4 – March 25\, 2021 at 7:30 PM. The 2021 virtual lecture series is free\, but registration is required to receive the event link. \nMar. 18\, 2021 Topic: Roles of International Organizations in a Global Pandemic\nLecture by: Dr. Jennie Ward-Robinson\, Senior Advisor to the Dean of College and Arts and Sciences and Director of Operations and Outreach\, Center for Studies on Africa and its Diaspora at GSU; Strategic Advisor to the Global Health Institute at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst; member of the Board of Directors at the Smithsonian Science Education Center and the Dean’s Council at Emory Rollins School of Public Health \nThe COVID-19 pandemic has thrust the World Health Organization (WHO) into the limelight\, for better and for worse. While some of the former Trump administration’s criticism of the organization is unfair\, the response to the early stages of the pandemic left many experts wanting more from the WHO. What is the WHO’s role in responding to international pandemics? What can be done to improve the WHO’s response to future global health crises? \nGreat Decisions\, presented by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA)\, highlights eight of the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. GCIV is the statewide coordinator for the nonpartisan program. To view the other 2021 topics or learn more about Great Decisions\, visit Gciv.org/programs/gd. \nGCIV serves as the statewide coordinator for the Foreign Policy Association’s (FPA) Great Decisions program by helping facilitate discussion groups and lecture series that give participants the opportunity to expand their understanding of world affairs.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2021-dunwoody-great-decisions-virtual-lecture-series-roles-of-international-organizations-in-a-global-pandemic/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Policy
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SUMMARY:Women’s Empowerment Roundtable Summit: Achieving Global Goals\, Best Practices and Lessons Learned.
DESCRIPTION:Theme: How to ensure a sustainable future by empowering girls and women. Speakers will share their knowledge of best practices and/or lessons learned in the achievement of Global Goals supporting gender equality. \n\nDr. Ramona Houston\, Moderator\n\n9:00 AM: Introductions (IWTT\, UNA-Atlanta\, RCE Greater Atlanta)\nKeynote Speakers: \n\n\nH.E Lady Sandra Williams\, Governor General‘s Goodwill Emissary\, President and Founder\, The Halo Foundation\, Inc.\, Antigua and Barbuda\nMs. Gail Farngalo\, Senior Adviser and Lead on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment and Focal Point for UN Women and the Commission on the Status of Women\, Office of the President of the United Nations General Assembly\n\nMs. Monica Delores Hooks\, Executive Director\, City of Atlanta’s Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative\n\nHonorary Guest Speaker\, Consul General Michel Gerebtzoff\, Consulate General of Belgium in Atlanta; Knowledge Sharing: Belgium’s Best Practices to Promote Gender Equality\n\n10:00 AM: Roundtable Discussion #1 on Women and Child Wellbeing: \n\n\nDr. Angela M. Wakhweya\, Senior Director\, Health Equity and Rights Team\, CARE\, Atlanta\, Georgia\n\nMs. Colette Cottman\, Community Development Specialist\, Microsoft\, Atlanta\, Georgia\n\nMs. Madinah S. Ali\, President & Co-Founder\, Safe PC Cloud Atlanta Co-Lead for The Women in Technology (WIT) Network\, Microsoft Business Partner Channel\, Atlanta\, Georgia\n\nMs. Michelle White\, Principal\, Western High School\, Baltimore\, Maryland\n\nMs. Cheri-Ann Taylor\, Director of Student Behavioral Health and Well-Being\, Clayton County Publics Schools\, Georgia\n\nMs. Chinita Allen\, Founder and Education Advocacy Consultant\, LLC\, Georgia\n\nModerator: Carolyne A. Opinde\, Dr. h.c.\, The NGO Whisperer™ United Kingdom\n\nQ and A for Panel Discussion\n\n11:00 AM: Roundtable Discussion #2 on Entrepreneurship and Partnerships \n\n\nMs. Alecha Benson\, Co-Founder\, Nirvana Tea Inc.\, Michigan\n\nMs. Renee Smith\, Co-Founder & CTO\, Parking BOXX\, Canada\n\nMs. Farhana Hasan\, Founder & CEO\, HerWILL\, GeorgiaProfessor Thuli Madonsela\, Founder\, The Thuli Madonsela Foundation (Thuma)\, South Africa\n\nMs. Mary Ehrsam\, President\, Partnerships\, Operation HOPE\, Inc.\, New York\n\nModerator: Ms. Robbin Jorgensen\, Founder and CEO\, Women Igniting Change\, Georgia\n\nQ and A for Panel Discussion\n\nClosing Remarks
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/womens-empowerment-roundtable-summit-achieving-global-goals-best-practices-and-lessons-learned/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Diversity and Inclusion
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SUMMARY:New Travel Restrictions – A Discussion with US Consular Staff
DESCRIPTION:Newly revised travel restrictions to the United States\, announced by the U.S. Department of State on March 2nd\, 2021\, may impact travelers from the Schengen Zone planning to conduct certain business operations in the U.S.  The new regulations\, aimed at limiting the spread of COVID-19\, reduce the scope of qualification for a National Interest Exception (NIE) under Presidential Proclamation (PP) 10143 as related to the Schengen Area\, United Kingdom\, and Ireland. \nTo help explain these heightened restrictions\, the German American Chambers of Commerce (AHK USA)\, together with the U.S. Embassy in Berlin\, the Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK)\, and AmCham Germany\, have organized a virtual informational seminar with U.S. Consular Staff from Berlin\, Frankfurt \, and Munich. \nSubmit a Question for the Q&A Session\nSince there is an expectation that the number of participants and the volume of incoming questions will be exceptionally high\, please submit your questions upon registration for the event\, though some time for additional questions during the program may be available. \nCan’t Make it? Attend the Second Session\nIf you are unable to make it to the GACC information session on March 19\, 2021\, AmCham Germany will host a similar session on March 22\, 2021 at 10:00am CT / 16.00 MEZ.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/new-travel-restrictions-a-discussion-with-us-consular-staff/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Business,Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210320T090000
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SUMMARY:Goethe Frühlingsfest
DESCRIPTION:The German word “Frühlingsfest” means “spring festival”. An annual family-friendly celebration of the spring season\, Frühlingsfest takes place in cities all over Germany\, such as München and Stuttgart. With over 1.2 million participants each year\, Frühlingsfest makes its name as the largest spring festival in Europe. \nThe Goethe Frühlingsfest held annually in Avondale Estates\, Georgia\, exhibits a variety of artists\, performers\, and traditional German dishes\, drinks\, and beer – in addition to a welcoming opportunity for all to learn more about the German culture and language! \nRather than hosting an in-person event in 2021\, festival organizers have decided to hold the event in a different capacity due to the ongoing impact of the pandemic. Instead\, the virtual festival will be held from March 20 – April 4\, 2021\, with a goal to educate the public on German culture\, provide opportunities for local artisans via their online marketplace\, and support local businesses in downtown Avondale Estates through a “business passport”. \nThe Frühlingsfest business passport will challenge the public to support as many participating businesses in downtown Avondale Estates as possible during the two-week period for a chance to win a $50 gift card. Customers will earn one contest entry per business supported. So… the more businesses you support on the passport\, the higher your chances of winning! In addition\, many businesses will be offering menu or retail items with a German theme including German beer\, food\, maps\, and even soap! Keep an eye out! More information is on its way. Passports will be available in a digital format. 10 contest winners will be selected in mid-April and will receive a $50 gift card to one of the downtown businesses they shopped. \nThough the festival is virtual\, Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta is still excited as ever to feature their beloved businesses and participating artists\, coming from across the Southeast and Downtown Avondale Estates! \nTo see what German-themed specials are being offered\, submit your passport\, or learn more about Fruhlingsfest\, please visit www.goethefruehlingsfest.com.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/goethe-fruhlingsfest/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Culture
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SUMMARY:Indonesia Start-Ups Virtual Business Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Consulate General of The Republic of Indonesia in Houston is excited to announce the upcoming Indonesia Start-Ups Virtual Business Forum which will be held on Monday\, March 22\, 2021\, at 10 am CST. The event is a collaboration between the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Houston\, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy\, the Indonesia-America Chamber of Commerce in Houston\, and ION Houston. \nThe Consulate is also pleased to announce that the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia\, H.E. Sandiaga Uno\, will be the Keynote Speaker for this event. \nThe Indonesia Start-Up Virtual Business Forum will showcase nine curated Start-Ups in a variety of sectors\, from artificial intelligence\, green environment\, hospitality management to disabilities assistance. These nine Start-Ups will also participate in this year’s virtual South by South West festival\, usually held in Austin\, Texas. \nThese innovative Start-Ups are looking forward to meeting and discuss further with you\, whether you are into collaboration or looking for a different investment. \nThe link will be provided after registration.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/indonesia-start-ups-virtual-business-forum/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Business,Entrepreneur
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210323T120000
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SUMMARY:Sam Nunn's Quest: A Nuclear Weapon Free-World feat. Senator Sam Nunn and Frank Leith Jones
DESCRIPTION:Sam Nunn served in the Senate for four terms and helped lead far-reaching changes in security policy. As a member and then chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee\, Sam Nunn shaped crucial national security and defense issues at the height of the Cold War and through the collapse of the Soviet Union and the fall of the Berlin Wall era and the ‘new world order’ that followed. \nIn this first full account of Nunn’s senatorial career\, the author of Sam Nunn: Statesman of the Nuclear Age\, Frank Leith Jones\, reveals how Nunn helped win the Cold War\, constructing the foundation for the defense and foreign policies that ended the Soviet threat. \nThe Council is bringing together Frank Leith Jones and Senator Sam Nunn for a dynamic fireside chat highlighting critical moments of Nunn’s leadership on global issues\, as well as shed light on what remains to be done to further reduce the threat of nuclear war.​​ \nComplimentary and Open to All.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/sam-nunns-quest-a-nuclear-weapon-free-world-feat-senator-sam-nunn-frank-leith-jones/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Defense,Diplomacy
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SUMMARY:Authors Amplified: Jonathan Addleton\, 'Dust of Kandahar' Author and former U.S. ambassador to Mongolia
DESCRIPTION:Global Atlanta invites you to join our Authors Amplified book talk series\, this time with Jonathan Addleton\, Dust of Kandahar author and former U.S. ambassador to Mongolia \nSpeaker\nJonathan Addleton\nA five-time USAID country director (India\, Pakistan\, Cambodia\, Mongolia and Central Asia)\, Jonathan Addleton also served as US Ambassador to Mongolia and USAID Representative to the European Union. He retired from the Foreign Service in January 2017\, returning to his hometown of Macon\, GA to teach at Mercer University. He now serves as Rector/President of Forman Christian College in Lahore\, Pakistan. His several books include a memoir titled Some Far and Distant Place (University of Georgia Press) and an extended reflection of his assignment in Afghanistan titled The Dust of Kandahar: A Diplomat Among Warriors in Afghanistan (Naval Institute Press). \n  \nDiplomat Among Warriors in Afghanistan\nThe Dust of Kandahar provides a personal account of one diplomat’s year of service in America’s longest war. Ambassador Addleton movingly describes the everyday human drama of the American soldiers\, local tribal dignitaries\, government officials\, and religious leaders he interacted and worked within southern Afghanistan. \nAddleton’s writing is at its most vivid in his firsthand account of the April 2013 suicide bombing outside a Zabul school that killed his translator\, a fellow Foreign Service officer\, and three American soldiers. The memory of this tragedy lingers over Addleton’s journal entries\, his prose offering poignant glimpses into the interior life of a U.S. diplomat stationed in harm’s way. \n  \nGeorgia’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. \nWith 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. \nThe 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.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/authors-amplified-jonathan-addleton-dust-of-kandahar-author-and-former-u-s-ambassador-to-mongolia/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Arts & Books
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SUMMARY:Members Forum: The Fight Against Russian Aggression with CIA Veteran Jack Devine
DESCRIPTION:Working at the forefront of US-Russia relations is an unending balancing act\, and Jack Devine will explain why in exciting detail. A seasoned CIA professional who served more than three decades\, Devine will walk everyone through the fascinating spy cases and covert action activities of Russia – from its Cold War past to its interference in the Trump era. \nDevine will also touch on what lies ahead in this struggle and will provide prescriptions for the future. \nPurchase HERE Devine’s book: \n“Spymaster’s Prism: The Fight against Russian Aggression” \nThis program is an exclusive benefit for Council members. \nNot a member? Join the Council today and become a member here!
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/members-forum-the-fight-against-russian-aggression-with-cia-veteran-jack-devine/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Defense,Diplomacy
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SUMMARY:Morgan Stanley Presents: 2021 Economic Outlook with Capital Group
DESCRIPTION:We may one day look back at 2021 as a major turning point for the global economy\, public health\, politics\, and how we live and work in the digital age. \nHow quickly will the vaccine lead to economic recovery? Who will be the Covid winners and losers? Do companies with strong online business models have an advantage? What will be the impact of a potential Covid resurgence on the markets? \nAs the world is turning the corner toward recovery\, join Alex Zimmerman\, Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley and Member of the FACC-Atlanta Board of Directors\, and Chris Richardson\, Senior Vice President\, Sales Development Manager\, at Capital Group to get some insights on the key economic takeaways from Capital Group’s 2021 Outlook. \nSpeakers\nAlexander Zimmerman\, Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley \nDrawing on over 12 years of industry experience\, Alexander creates tailored wealth management solutions for high net worth clients across the globe. Sensitive to cultural nuances\, he brings a depth of knowledge and perspective to the modern complexities of cross-border wealth management\, working predominantly with clients across the United States\, Europe and West Africa. \nAlexander began his career as an Energy Derivative Broker in London and New York.  As the regulatory environment changed\, he pursued building a boutique alternative investment brokerage centered on managed futures and commodity futures trading\, before transitioning into advising individuals\, startups and family-owned businesses at Morgan Stanley. Born and raised in Paris\, France\, Alexander graduated from the Sorbonne with Honors and a Masters in Finance. He speaks five languages – including French\, English and Russian fluently – works closely with the expatriate community\, and is well-versed in international estate planning strategies. \nStudious in his approach and thoughtful in his execution\, Alexander’s objective is that your money outlives you\, while helping provide you the financial independence to live life on your terms. \nChris Richardson\, CIMAⓇ\, Senior Vice President\, Sales Development Manager\, at Capital Group \nChris Richardson is a wholesaler at Capital Group\, home of American Funds\, covering the Atlanta metro area. He has 17 years of investment industry experience and has been with Capital Group for 9 years. Prior to joining Capital Group\, Chris worked at Putnam Investments in various roles\, including most recently as a wholesaler. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business finance and management from the University of Massachusetts\, Lowell. Chris is based in Atlanta. \n  \nAbout Capital Group\nSince 1931\, Capital Group has taken a long-term approach that’s consistent with the long-term goals of their investors. \nEach of their funds is designed to pursue objectives that help investors meet their real-life needs. Their investment philosophy is based on doing what they believe is right for investors. In their efforts to help protect the value of investments\, they pay close attention to risk. They base their decisions on a long-term perspective because they believe it is the best way to achieve superior long-term investment results.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/morgan-stanley-presents-2021-economic-outlook-with-capital-group/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Business,Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T140000
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SUMMARY:Doing Business in Argentina: Risks and Rewards
DESCRIPTION:Opportunities for U.S. companies exist in sectors such as infrastructure\, energy\, health\, agriculture\, information technology\, and mining. Learn about business opportunities in various sectors\, reasons to consider doing business in Argentina\, and the U.S. Government resources available to support your company in the market. \nArgentina Information \n\nArgentina is a resource-rich country with enormous potential for further development and a need for U.S. expertise\, technology\, and equipment.\nThe country has the second-largest shale gas and fourth-largest shale oil reserves in the world as well as abundant solar and wind energy resources.\nThe country is digitally capable\, with high internet penetration and smartphone dissemination.\nUSTDA is one of the leading project preparation facilities operating in Latin America supporting more than 700 project activities across 24 countries.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/doing-business-in-argentina-risks-and-rewards/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business,Trade
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SUMMARY:Current Economy Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Vaccinations are getting into more and more peoples’ arms. The latest round of relief funds is hitting into the bank accounts. The end of the pandemic is in sight. How does the global economy look? Will China’s economy keep its growing pace? What are the prospects of the US economy’s full recovery? How is the local economy and real estate market\, in particular\, faring relative to its past and to the rest of the country? \nCBAA has invited experts in these areas to answer these questions. \nSpeakers\nProfessor Li Qi \nLi Qi is Professor of Economics at Agnes Scott College. She joined the faculty after completing a postdoctoral research fellowship at Columbia University. Her research focuses on China’s economy\, and behavioral economics and finance. Her recent publications are featured in prestigious journals such as Review of Finance\, Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization\, Journal of Financial Markets\, Business Ethics Quarterly\, and China Economic Review\, among others. In addition to teaching and research\, Li Qi has also been an active member of several professional organizations. Recently she began to serve as the President of the Chinese Economist Society. \nProfessor Xuepeng Liu \nDr. Xuepeng Liu is a Professor of Economics at Kennesaw State University\, a research associate at the China Research Center\, and a consultant at the World Bank. His research interests include international trade and economic development. He has published in prestigious academic journals such as the American Economic Journal\, the Review of Economics & Statistics\, Journal of International Economics\, and Journal of Development Economics. \nMike Alexander\, Director \nMike is the Director of the Atlanta Regional Commission’s Center for Livable Communities which includes the Community Development\, Community Partnerships\, Natural Resources\, Research & Analytics\, Transportation Accessibility & Mobility\, and Mobility Services Groups of the ARC. Mike has over 20 years of Public policy experience focused on regional and local community planning.  As the Director\, he leads this multidisciplinary\, professional staff in the fields of transportation planning\, environmental planning\, community development\, economics\, and demographic forecasting.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/current-economy-webinar/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Business,Economic Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T200000
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SUMMARY:US-Japan Now: Geostrategic Impacts on a New World
DESCRIPTION:With new administrations in the U.S. & Japan\, both countries face unique Geostrategic challenges and opportunities in a changing new world. A rising China\, North Korea\, and the re-emergence of Russia\, among others\, present new issues for leadership from both nations. Join The Japan-America Society of Georgia for a talk on U.S.-Japan political\, security & economic relations and how they will shape the future of our world. \nSpeakers\nKoji Murata \nPresident Emeritus & Professor of Political Science\, Doshisha University \n  \n  \nSheila Smith \nSenior Fellow for Japan Studies Council on Foreign Relations \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/us-japan-now-geostrategic-impacts-on-a-new-world/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Politics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T210000
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SUMMARY:2021 Dunwoody Great Decisions Virtual Lecture Series: The end of globalization?
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Georgia Council for International Visitors (GCIV) in partnership with the Atlanta Global Studies Center\, the annual 2021 Dunwoody Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series will take place via Zoom every Thursday evening from February 4 – March 25\, 2021 at 7:30 PM. The 2021 virtual lecture series is free\, but registration is required to receive the event link. \nMar. 25\, 2021 Topic: The end of globalization?\nLecture by: Joe Bankoff\, Professor of the Practice and Former Chair\, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs\, Georgia Tech. Former CEO of the Woodruff Arts Center. Senior Partner at King & Spalding. Expertise in Globalization in the Modern Era. \nAs the United States enters another election season\, the merits and drawbacks of globalization are again being debated by the presidential candidates. With the passing of the Brexit vote and Donald Trump’s America First doctrine\, protectionist policies have become more prevalent\, challenging globalization. What is globalization and how will it be affected by protectionist trade policies? How will the United States and the world be affected by such policies? Is globalization really at an end\, or in need of a refresh? \nGreat Decisions\, presented by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA)\, highlights eight of the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. GCIV is the statewide coordinator for the nonpartisan program. To view the other 2021 topics or learn more about Great Decisions\, visit Gciv.org/programs/gd. \nGCIV serves as the statewide coordinator for the Foreign Policy Association’s (FPA) Great Decisions program by helping facilitate discussion groups and lecture series that give participants the opportunity to expand their understanding of world affairs.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2021-dunwoody-great-decisions-virtual-lecture-series-the-end-of-globalization/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210327T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210327T123000
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SUMMARY:Chai & just Chat – Speak Truth to Power: The Pieces of HerStory
DESCRIPTION:Join Chair & Just Chat on Saturday\, March 27 to talk about gender issues as part of a societal problem. Panelists will discuss the importance of woman’s leadership to advance economic and social change. What does transformative women’s leadership look like in the communities? What is the role of Him in HerStory? Solutions for gender equality have to be found jointly by men and women. \nAgenda:\n10:30 AM US EST \n\nIntroductions and Welcome\n\n10:40 AM \n\nPanel Discussion\n\n12:40 PM \n\nClosing Comments and Adjourn\n\nSpeakers:\nNazeera Dawood \nHost\, Moderator \n  \n  \n  \nVice-Chair Natalie Hall \nFulton County District 4 Commissioner \n  \n  \n  \nKavita Chhibber  \nJournalist\, Energy Healer \n  \n  \n  \nPam Leinmiller  \nPresident\, Vertical Vision\, Inc.\, Speaker | Strategist \n  \n  \n  \nNirupama Prabhakar \nCommunity Advocate\, London\, UK \n  \n  \n  \nAniruddha Joshi \nAVP\, HCL America \n  \n  \n  \nDenise Lo \nBroker\, CCIM\, CIPS.\, Landmark Commercial & Residential Prop \n  \n  \n  \nFazleen Sohani \nProfessional Actor\, Producer\, Singer\, RJ \n  \n  \n  \n*No cost to participate
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/chai-just-chat-speak-truth-to-power-the-pieces-of-herstory/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Diversity and Inclusion,Virtual Exchange
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SUMMARY:IBE: Crossing Meridians – Engineering Disruptions to Become a More Effective Leader
DESCRIPTION:Join WTC 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. \nThe recent news and uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) has led to many canceled events worldwide. As an event-based organization\, WTC Atlanta is now faced with difficult decisions to ensure the safety and wellbeing of their members. Due to this\, they will be hosting this month’s International Business Exchange via virtual webcast. \nWTC Atlanta is one of over three hundred World Trade Centers worldwide comprising an unparalleled global network of businesses and resources. They provide their members the connections\, education\, and tools to enable the development\, promotion\, and facilitation of international trade and investment\, bridging the global business world and the Southeastern United States. \nClick HERE to learn more about Membership Types and Benefits and become a Member
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/ibe-crossing-meridians-engineering-disruptions-to-become-a-more-effective-leader/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210330T120000
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SUMMARY:The Post-COVID Economy with Dr. Raphael Bostic\, Pres. & CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
DESCRIPTION:COVID-19 Series \n\n\n\n\nAs the vaccination campaign accelerates and the Covid relief bill nears likely passage\, the U.S. economy finally appears on a path to recovery. But with 9.5 million fewer jobs than a year ago\, it is no surprise that we have a long way to go before achieving pre-pandemic economic conditions. \nPresident and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta\, Raphael Bostic\, will discuss the speed and shape of the economic recovery\, as well as his outlook for the remainder of 2021. In conversation with his predecessor\, Dennis Lockhart\, Bostic will also share insights on the Fed’s role in advancing racial equity. \nComplimentary and Open to All.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/7092840/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Crisis Management,Economic Development
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk with Dr. Krishauna Hines-Gaither- Black women and women of color's strategic voice: How to be heard when no one is listening
DESCRIPTION:Please join Kennesaw State University Center for African and African Diaspora Studies as they welcome Dr. Krishauna Hines-Gaither for their spring conversation series\, “Let’s Talk with Dr. Krishauna Hines-Gaither.” \nBlack women are often silenced and made to feel invisible in the workplace\, and in other spaces. This workshop examines institutional structures in terms of power dynamics. Gain tangible tools and strategies for how Black women can come from the margin to the center. Learn how to get to the table\, and how to maximize your space once there. These tools will be advantageous for women of color in general. \nAbout the Speaker\nDr. Krishauna Hines-Gaither serves as the Associate Vice President for Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion at Guilford College in Greensboro\, NC. She holds a Ph.D. in Cultural Studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She has worked in the field of diversity for over 15 years. Before becoming an administrator\, Dr. Hines-Gaither was a college professor for almost two decades. She taught Spanish\, (Afro)Latin American Studies\, African Diaspora Studies and Women and Gender Studies. She is a frequent speaker\, trainer and scholar on a variety of topics related to inclusion. Dr. Hines-Gaither has been quoted in national publications\, and she is a leading diversity consultant to top rated U.S. and international companies. Dr. Hines-Gaither is also a popular blogger at Cup of Diversity.com.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/lets-talk-with-dr-krishauna-hines-gaither-black-women-and-women-of-colors-strategic-voice-how-to-be-heard-when-no-one-is-listening/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Diversity and Inclusion
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210330T173000
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SUMMARY:US-Japan Now: Innovation and Sustainability in Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nLearn how innovation and implementation of sustainability initiatives will be keys in resolving new challenges and opportunities in maintaining food security\, keeping up with growing demand\, and protecting the environment. With what happens today in environmental science and the agricultural industry-shaping how we live in the future\,  join the Japan-America Society of Georgia for a unique look into key environmental issues we face and how one Japanese company is developing new technology and promoting sustainability to make positive impacts to our future. \nSpeakers\n \nEri Saikawa  \nAssociate Professor\, Environmental Sciences\, Emory University \n  \n  \n  \nPhil Sutton \nChief Administrative Officer\, Kubota Mfg. of America \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/7093012/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Sustainability,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210331T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210331T110000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Exporting to Canada
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \nThe Georgia Department of Economic Development invites you to attend their webinar on “Opportunities for Georgia Exporters in Canada.” \nCanada is Georgia’s #1 customer and sells more to Georgia than it sells to Mexico: be part of that strong bilateral relationship and take advantage of the new market trends and export opportunities in Canada. \nGDEcD’s Trade Representatives in Canada will provide Georgia exporters with an update on what they can achieve in Canada and will review the latest market trends\, opportunities and disruption brought by new business environments created by the pandemic. A key component of a successful endeavor in Canada is understanding the right business model for the Canadian market\, as such this webinar will review useful key elements such as Non-Resident Importer\, Franchising and Intellectual Property issues. \n\nCourse Outline\n\nOpening & Introduction by Maxine Bier & Ludovic Ortuno\nRole of GDEcD and the Canadian Office\, upcoming trade events in Canada and assistance and support from Atlanta and Montréal.\n Market Opportunities in Canada: Trends\, COVID-19 and Opportunities\nLudovic Ortuno\, Managing Director\, State of Georgia – Canada\n How to smarten your growth in Canada: IP\, Franchises and NRI.\nFrédérique Lissoir\, Partner\, Propulsio360 (TENTATIVE)\n Q&A\, Next steps\nConclusion\n\n\n\nLearner Outcomes\nParticipants of this webinar will be able to: \n\nIdentify new prospects for their product or service in Canada\nRecognize market trends and new opportunities created by the pandemic\nUnderstand Canada’s current business environment\nHone their Canada market entry and growth strategy
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/webinar-exporting-to-canada/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business,Economic Development,Trade
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210331T120000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Webinar: India - Destination for Investment
DESCRIPTION:The Consulate General of India – Atlanta\, USA\, in association with the Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (GIACC) present to you their webinar India-Destination for Investment. \nGuest Speaker\nDr. Swati Vijay Kulkarni\, Consul General\, Consulate General of India\, Atlanta GA \n\n\n  \n  \n\n  \nFeatured Speakers\nAditya Vikram Singh\, Manager\, Invest India \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCA. Uday Ved\, Partner-India-Tax\, KNAV \n\n\n\n  \n  \n\n  \n  \nModerator\nSK Raj\, President\, GIACC \n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \nAdmission\nComplimentary for everyone\, but please register online so they can plan accordingly. \nGIACC\nThe Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce has been connecting Georgia and India since 2000. Since the liberalization of the Indian economy and the opening of the Indian Consulate in Atlanta\, the GIACC is playing an important role in promoting business between India and Georgia. \nCancellation Policy\nDue to pre-registration costs and guarantees\, refunds or credits are not extended for this event. However\, registrations are transferable. On the day of the event\, the substitute attendee must present a copy of the registration receipt or e-mail verification to be admitted to the event. \n 
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/virtual-webinar-india-destination-for-investment/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210331T133000
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SUMMARY:Consular Conversations: Caribbean Women
DESCRIPTION:Caribbean islands serve as idyllic vacation spots\, attracting tourists from the U.S.\, Canada\, and beyond whose spending helps sustain their national economies. With the coronavirus pandemic cutting off tourism exports\, some have redoubled efforts to boost economic resiliency. As vaccine rollouts gather steam and warmer weather arrives\, many Caribbean nations are slowly reopening their borders and utopian beaches\, but they’re also aiming to show that they’re more than leisure destinations. \nAtlanta — with its multiple sister cities\, sizable diaspora communities\, and strong African American business base — has long been an attractive partner for Caribbean nations on civil rights\, racial equity\, and investment. Five Caribbean nations have active diplomatic missions in the city. \nJoin Global Atlanta for a special Women’s History Month edition of the Consular Conversations series featuring four dynamic female diplomats from the Bahamas\, Guyana\, Jamaica\, and Haiti.  \nSpeakers: \nAstra Armbrister-Rolle \nConsul General\, The Bahamas \nAstra Armbrister-Rolle is The Bahamas Consul General to Atlanta\, Georgia. Her office has jurisdiction and accreditation in ten states in the U.S. Southeast. Rolle is a non-profit professional\, a fierce advocate for sustainable\, community-centered economic development for her country\, and has served as the Consul General for The Bahamas in Atlanta since November 2017. \nHer passion and determination for community development are evident in her work\, which has been highlighted in major national and international media houses. She earned a Proclamation from the Atlanta City Council to recognize her humanitarian efforts in the Hurricane Dorian crisis. Rolle’s leadership has also been acknowledged internationally. She currently holds membership on several boards\, including The Carter Center Advisory Board\, the World Trade Center-Atlanta\, and the Caribbean Cultural Arts Foundation. She has been featured on panels for the International Black Women in Public Policy Institute and has addressed audiences across the United States and the Caribbean. Rolle is a servant leader who is dedicated to playing her part in improving the social\, political\, and economic environment in The Bahamas\, and to a greater extent\, the world. \nElaine Bryan \nHonorary Consul General\, Jamaica \nDr. Elaine Grant-Bryan is the Honorary Consul for Jamaica in Atlanta. She is also the founder and president of the Grant-Bryan Center located in Atlanta and a Registered Microsoft Education Partner. She is the owner of Elaine Bryan Realty and has excelled in Real Estate and was invited as an expert broker\, to share her knowledge on “What You Get for the Money” on HGTV and the Fine Living Channels. This Caribbean Region Native is a Northwestern University\, The University of West Georgia\, and Leadership Sandy Springs Alumna. Grant-Bryan is the founder and Chair of The Elaine Bryan Foundation and a successful entrepreneur who has invested in\nreal estate for many years. Elaine received the Mayor of Atlanta Phoenix for outstanding service and the United States Postal Service\, “Women Putting Their Stamp on Atlanta Diversity Champion” Awards. She is also the recipient of the Judge Glenda Hatchett\, Inspiring Excellence” Education Mentoring Award. She was presented with a trophy and a monetary award. Some other commendations/awards: Georgia School Counselors Association Counselor of the Year and Turner Broadcasting System (TBS)\nEducation Awards. Honorary Consul Dr. Elaine Grant-Bryan is a Congressional App Challenge Judge for Georgia. \nElaine has a special gift of motivating young people and she is an empowerment speaker. As a Microsoft Education Partner\, she created and established Microsoft-EBF STEAM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Arts and Mathematics) Mentorship Programs for high school seniors and college students. These unique enrichment workshops are conducted virtually on Microsoft Teams and Zoom platforms. Students have received thousands of scholarships\, computers\, and valuable guidance from the Elaine Bryan Foundation over the past eleven years. In 2020 her team offered one hundred and fifty scholarships and some Dell Laptops to local students her in Georgia and throughout the Caribbean. Dr. Bryan is guided by her trademark\, The What What What Approach – What you do with what you have determines what you become® As a columnist for the Jamaica Gleaner Flair Magazine\, she authored the “Financial Freedom Columns.” She is married to Gregory Scott Vernon Bryan who is a computer expert\, IT director and keyboardist. They both work together on global projects for The Elaine Bryan Foundation and Elaine Bryan Realty. \nMarva Jacobs \nHonorary Consul\, Guyana \n  \n  \n  \nRoudelyne Nogar Jean \nConsul General\, Haiti \nRoudelyne Nogar Jean currently serves as the Consul General of Haiti in Atlanta. In this position\, she represents the Haitian Government and serves the Haitian Community in a jurisdiction that encompasses Georgia\, Alabama\, Tennessee\, North & South Carolina\, Mississippi\, Louisiana\, and Texas. \nMs. Jean’s primary responsibilities is to serve as liaison between the Haitian community and their government while also preserving Haiti’s interest in her communication with US authorities. She also handles all legal matters for the Consulate and oversees the drafting of documents such as employment agreements and procurements contracts. \nMs. Jean previously worked for a non-profit organization dedicated to providing clean water to populations in need. Using her expertise and skills\, she helped Haiti’s most vulnerable populations through the “Water\, Hygiene and Sanitation” project in partnership with “Pure Water of the World” between 2011 and 2013. From 2013 and 2015\, she was in charge of the Haitian government’s Social and Economic Assistance Fund (FAES). FAES supports Haitian women living in disadvantaged neighborhoods by providing them the financial support they need to support their families. \nBetween 2016 and 2019\, Ms. Jean worked for the Haitian Parliament. She first joined the institution as an Administrator and later became Office Coordinator for the President of the House Representatives. \nThe year of 2019 marked Roudelyne Nogar Jean’s first diplomatic appointment in Atlanta. She became Head of Post at the Atlanta’s Consulate General of Haiti and held that position for approximately a year and half. \nCurrently\, she serves as the Consul General for that same mission. Ms. Jean is fluent is English\, French\, and Creole. She is married to her high school sweetheart Herold Jean who is a social worker. \nAbout the Consular Conversations series:  \nSponsored by Miller & Martin PLLC since its inception in 2016\, Global Atlanta’s Consular Conversations series consists of monthly public interviews with consuls general in the Southeast United States. Traditionally held as in-person luncheons in Midtown Atlanta\, the series transitioned to virtual forums with the arrival of the coronavirus pandemic in April 2020. In 2021\, the series has focused on diplomats based outside of Atlanta who count Georgia as part of their territory.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/consular-conversations-caribbean-women/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Communities,Culture,Health
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SUMMARY:Sports Diplomacy as a Key Tool in U.S. Foreign Policy
DESCRIPTION:While the United States leveraged the power of sports even before the ping-pong diplomacy era\, the Sports Diplomacy Division at the U.S. Department of State was established in the wake of 9/11 as a means of reaching out to youth in the Middle East through soccer. Its scope has expanded to include all regions\, thousands of participants\, and the full spectrum of sports. The division’s people-to-people sports exchanges open doors in hard-to-reach places and engage communities at the grassroots level.\nWhile a government-led Ministry of Sport is responsible for sports in many countries\, the United States has a different model with leagues\, federations\, collegiate sports\, youth athletics\, and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee driving the sports space. The U.S. Department of State’s Sports Diplomacy Division works with these American sports entities and partner non-profits to manage its core sports diplomacy programs. The office often serves as the linchpin between these organizations and U.S. Embassies and Consulates around the world to manage four pillars: Sports Envoys\, Sports Visitors\, the International Sports Programming Initiative\, and the Global Sports Mentoring Program (GSMP): the espnW GSMP to empower women and the Sport for Community GSMP on disability rights. \nKey Take-Aways: \n1. What is sports diplomacy? How does the U.S. Department of State use sports diplomacy in foreign policymaking?\n2. What are key priorities to the U.S. Department of State’s Sports Diplomacy Division in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs? What skills are necessary to achieve its goals?\n3. How can young professionals in international affairs/business become involved in the global sports diplomacy movement? How can it relate to their work? \nFeaturing: \nTrina Bolton\, U.S. Department of State
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/sports-diplomacy-as-a-key-tool-in-u-s-foreign-policy/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Diplomacy,Policy
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SUMMARY:2021 Symposium on Asia U.S. Partnership Opportunities - Zoom
DESCRIPTION:SAUPO Planning Committee and SAUPO Advisory Board warmly welcome you to participate in 2021 SAUPO! The Symposium on ASIA-USA Partnership Opportunities (SAUPO)\, organized by KSU’s Asian Studies Program\, continues to be the largest Asia business conference in the U.S.\, with alternating conference locations in Atlanta and Shanghai. Next SAUPO will be held on Friday\, April 2\, 2021\, in Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center\, at 2450 Galleria Pkwy\, Atlanta GA 30339. Over 350 global business leaders\, policymakers\, community leaders\, scholars\, and diplomates will come from all over the world to attend SAUPO 2021. The main purposes of SAUPO are information exchange\, business network building\, global visibility\, and investment to/from Asia. 2021 SAUPO will cover these topics: Building Strategic Partnerships; eCommerce in India\, China\, America; Trends in AI\, Technology\, and Innovation; and Health Communication & New Technologies. \nAs the largest Asia business conference in the U.S.\, SAUPO provides networking and information exchange opportunities for business leaders\, diplomats\, scholars\, government officials\, and students. \n2021 SAUPO-Zoom Speakers\n\nDr. Pamela Whitten\, President\, Kennesaw State University\nMs. Sophia Marshall\, VP of Organizational Communication\, WellStar Health System\nDr. Eric Eisenberg\, Dean & Professor of Communication\, University of South Florida\nMs. Wendy Lu\, SAUPO advisor\, Partner\, International Tax Services\, Aprio\nMr. Robert Striar\, President\, M Style Marketing\nMr. David Kirk\, President & CEO\, Murata Electronics\nMs. Jessica Cork\, SAUPO advisor\, VP\, Public Relations\, YKK Corporation of America\nMr. Dan Forsman\, President & CEO\, Berkshire Hathaway HS Georgia Properties\nMs. Marcy Sperry\, Trademark/IP Attorney\, Vivid IP\nMs. Candy Nip\, Director\, Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office\, NYC\nDr. Carmen Skaggs\, Associate Dean\, Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences\, Kennesaw State University\n\n2021 SAUPO-Zoom Agenda – all times EST\n9:00am-9:15am: Opening & Introduction\n\nDr. May Gao\, SAUPO Chair\, Professor of Communication & Asian Studies\, KSU\nDr. Carmen Skaggs\, Assoc. Dean\, Radow College of Humanities & Social Sciences\, KSU\nMr. Nagendra Roy\, Senior Director-IT\, Aptude\nDr. Yusun Chang\, SAUPO Asst. Vice Chair\, Assoc. Prof. of Electrical & Computer Engineering\n\nsponsored by KSU Office of VP for Research \n9:15am-10:15am: Panel #1 – Pandemic\, Communication and Organizations\nModerator: Dr. May Gao\, SAUPO Chair\, Professor of Communication & Asian Studies\, KSU \n\nDr. Pamela Whitten\, President\, Kennesaw State University\nMs. Sophia Marshall\, VP of Organizational Communication\, WellStar Health System\nMr. Dan Forsman\, President & CEO\, Berkshire Hathaway HS Georgia Properties\nDr. Eric Eisenberg\, Dean & Professor of Communication\, University of South Florida\nMr. Robert Striar\, President\, M Style Marketing\n\nsponsored by KSU Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences & WellStar College of Health and Human Services \n10:15am-10:30am: Music Break\nsponsored by the State of Georgia & Aprio\n \n10:30am-11:30am: Panel #2 – Global Supply Chains\, Business & Partnerships\nModerator: Dr. Ian Ferguson\, Dean\, Southern Poly College of Engineering & Engineering Tech.\, KSU \n\nMr. David Kirk\, President & CEO\, Murata Electronics\nMs. Jessica Cork\, SAUPO advisor\, VP\, Public Relations\, YKK Corporation of America\nMs. Wendy Lu\, SAUPO advisor\, Partner\, International Tax Services\, Aprio\nMs. Marcy Sperry\, Trademark/IP Attorney\, Vivid IP\nMs. Candy Nip\, Director\, Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office\, NYC\n\nsponsored by KSU Coles College of Business & Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology \n11:30am-11:45am: Closing\n\nDr. Jag Sheth\, SAUPO Advisor\, Charles H. Kellstadt Professor of Marketing\, Emory University\nDr. Sheb True\, SVP Division of Global Affairs and Dean of Graduate College\, KSU\n\nsponsored by KSU Division of Global Affairs\, Lucy Lu & Associates
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2021-saupo/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Conventions,Networking
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SUMMARY:#CheerstoAvondale Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:From bratwursts to sauerkraut and German beers\, Goethe Frühlingsfest restaurants come from all over the city of Avondale\, serving a variety of German-inspired dishes. Businesses will also be selling German pins\, maps\, music records\, and more! \nJoin Goethe Frühlingsfest for a happy hour on Friday\, April 2 from 5pm – 6pm at any of Avondale’s amazing breweries or restaurants. \nSupport any of these businesses between March 20 – April 4 and enter to win a $50 gift card! Click here to submit your passport details online! \n* Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic\, Frühlingsfest businesses will be requesting that all customers wear masks and practice social distancing inside stores. If you are feeling ill or are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms\, please refrain from visitation.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/cheerstoavondale-happy-hour/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Festival
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