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SUMMARY:Market Insight on Export Opportunities in Mexico
DESCRIPTION:Mexico is the United States’ second-largest export market for U.S. products. Its stable government\, growing economy\, and close proximity to the U.S. make it a promising market for new-to-export companies and experienced exporters. \nJoin U.S. Commercial Service – Trade Winds for this webinar Feb. 10 to learn about opportunities in Mexico and how Trade Winds-Latin America can help you take advantage! \nAdditional Insight: Credit and Financing for Export Transaction in Latin America \nCost: $40
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/market-insight-on-export-opportunities-in-mexico/
LOCATION:Georgia
CATEGORIES:Business,Trade
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SUMMARY:Veiled Threats: Women and the Islamic State
DESCRIPTION:Please join ACIR on Wednesday\, February 10\, for a luncheon presentation on Women and the Islamic State featuring Mr. Charlie Winters – Georgia State University. \nCost: \nLunch & Program for members $30.\nFor non-members $40. Annual ACIR membership $50.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/veiled-threats-women-and-the-islamic-state/
LOCATION:Georgia
CATEGORIES:Diplomacy
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SUMMARY:Japanese Economy and TransPacific Partnership (TPP)
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr. Fukunari Kimura\, Keio University (a prestigious private university in Tokyo) \nDr. Kimura is a leading expert on international trade and development economics\, economic growth theory\, applied microeconomics and Japanese/Asian economics. He is the Chief Economist with the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA). For more information about Professor Kimura\, please check: http://www.eria.org/research/researcher_profiles/fukunari-kimura.html \nSponsored by the Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta. \nDirections and Parking:\nOff-campus visitors should park in Visitor parking.\nhttp://www.kennesaw.edu/alumnifriends_directions.php
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/japanese-economy-and-transpacific-partnership-tpp/
LOCATION:Kennesaw State University – Burruss Building\, Bldg #4 \, Room 117\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Trade
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SUMMARY:Impact of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) for Japan and East Asia
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr. Fukunari Kimura\, Keio University (a prestigious private university in Tokyo) \nDr. Kimura is a leading expert on international trade and development economics\, economic growth theory\, applied microeconomics and Japanese/Asian economics. He is the Chief Economist with the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA). For more information about Professor Kimura\, please check: http://www.eria.org/research/researcher_profiles/fukunari-kimura.html \nClick for directions. \n 
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/impact-of-the-trans-pacific-partnership-agreement-tpp-for-japan-and-east-asia/
LOCATION:Scheller College of Business – Room 300\, 800 West Peachtree ST NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Trade
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SUMMARY:InterCultural Atlanta Educational Series: Immigration - Refugees in Focus
DESCRIPTION:In 2014\, InterCultural Atlanta had a dialogue about immigration and what it means to them individually. They started a great conversation. In light of 2015’s spotlight on immigration\, refugees and a “migrant crisis”\, they wanted to continue that discussion and clarify the history\, terminology\, resettlement and legal processes\, and current events surrounding immigration and\, in particular\, refugees. Come learn more about refugees and the refugee community in the Atlanta area! \nThey will have some local immigrant integration community members there to help get their conversation going\, including Immigration lawyer\, Giselle Reid\, current and former IRC in Atlanta staff\, Aisha Johnson and Claire Jennings\, and various refugee community members. Additionally\, Maria Azuri\, Director of Program at Welcoming Atlanta (an initiative of the Office of Immigrant Affairs of the City of Atlanta)\, will be joining as well sharing about the work of Welcoming Atlanta to welcome immigrants\, including refugees\, into the metro area community. \nAbout InterCultural Atlanta: their primary purpose is to facilitate the interaction among intercultural enthusiasts and specialists to build intercultural awareness and competency across Atlanta.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/intercultural-atlanta-educational-series-immigration-refugees-focus/
LOCATION:Georgia
CATEGORIES:Communities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160211T150000
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SUMMARY:Doing Business in the U.S.
DESCRIPTION:Join the GACC South & the French American Chamber of Commerce for a panel discussion addressing immigration and employment law issues related to doing business in the United States. \nGain valuable insights and network amongst a diverse group from our European Business Community in the South.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/business-u-s/
LOCATION:Smith\, Gambrell & Russell\, LLP\, 1230 Peachtree St.\, NE Suite 3100\, Atlanta\, 30318\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:"Love is a Verb" Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:During a time in which violence and hatred dictate the media\, the Atlantic Institute would like to invite you to witness love and the work of God in people. \nAs a non-profit organization that works to bridge different and contrasting cultures around the world and develop understanding and dialogue in order to facilitate global peace\, the Atlantic Institute is currently promoting a screening of the revered film Love is a Verb. This documentary was directed and produced by American artist Ms. Terry Spencer Hesser and the message in this film is clear – love is shared through action. \nThis is an opportunity for you to learn more about the importance of sharing love and dialogue with people who have different and contrasting beliefs and traditions. This case specifically focuses on the cultivation of love and understanding through the Hizmet Movement.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/love-verb-film-screening/
LOCATION:Georgia
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:2016 Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series - The Rise of ISIS
DESCRIPTION:The Rise of ISIS\n \nSpeaker: Ms. Houda Abadi\n \nBorn out of an umbrella organization of Al-Qaeda in Iraq\, the so-called Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) burst onto the international stage after it seized Fallujah in December 2013. Since then\, the group has seized control of a number of critical strongholds in the country and declared itself a caliphate\, known as the Islamic State. Still\, the question remains: What is ISIS\, and what danger does it pose to U.S. interests?o have quite a lot on his or her plate going into office.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/2016-great-decisions-foreign-policy-lecture-series-the-rise-of-isis/
LOCATION:Dunwoody United Methodist Church\, 1548 Mount Vernon Road\, Dunwoody\, GA\, 30338\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160211T200000
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SUMMARY:Portuguese Fado and Brazilian Choro
DESCRIPTION:Featuring: Fadista Catarina Avelar and Quarteto Viagem \nThis concert brings two renowned Portuguese and Brazilian musical acts to Kennesaw State University\, including famed fadista Catarina Avelar and choro musical group Quarteto Viagem. The performances are part of the Year of the Portuguese Speaking World spring conference\, Confluence and Divergence in the Portuguese Speaking World. \nTickets are $13 for KSU students and faculty. General admission is $15. Group and senior/military discounts are also available.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/portuguese-fado-and-brazilian-choro/
LOCATION:Bailey Performance Center\, 488 Prillaman Drive\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Books,Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160212T073000
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SUMMARY:Breakfast Briefing: Virgin Atlantic
DESCRIPTION:Join BABC’s latest Breakfast Briefing to learn about the challenges and opportunities iconic British brand Virgin Atlantic faced with raising brand awareness and gaining market share in Atlanta\, Georgia and the broader US market.\n \nYou’ll hear from Simon Bradley\, VP Marketing North America for Virgin Atlantic. Simon is a travel marketer with over 15 years of experience in international marketing for a range of organisations across the globe. \n \nMembers: $25\nNonMembers: $30
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/breakfast-briefing-virgin-atlantic/
LOCATION:Georgia
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160212T120000
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CREATED:20160122T205439Z
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SUMMARY:If the World is Globalized\, Why Study Language and Culture
DESCRIPTION:Join  for a conversation with Dr. Bill Nichols of the Georgia State University College of Arts and Sciences and Co-Director of CULTR. 12 – 1 in the Georgia State University International Center. Brown bag lunch welcome!
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/world-globalized-study-language-culture/
LOCATION:Georgia
CATEGORIES:Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160213T160000
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SUMMARY:JASG Young Professionals - Ice Skating Night
DESCRIPTION:Join Japan-America Society of Georgia at Atlantic Station’s track style 10\,000-square-foot\, open-air ice-skating rink\, set to the backdrop of Atlanta’s premier destination for shopping! \nCost:\nAdults: $13\nChildren/Seniors/Students: $10
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/jasg-young-professionals-ice-skating-night/
LOCATION:Skate Atlantic Station\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30363\, United States
CATEGORIES:Communities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160213T173900
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160213T193000
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SUMMARY:An Evening of Magic With Martin Lübcke
DESCRIPTION:Join the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Atlanta and the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta as we welcome German magician\, Martin Lübcke. \nMartin Lübcke is beyond comprehension. Full of charm and extremely dynamic\, his shows move from showcasing the art of magic to performing true miracles. \nHis sleeves rolled up\, within reach of the audience and directly in front of the eyes of stunned spectators\, the most daring illusions become reality. One cannot understand it\, and does not want to at all… What the reigning German Champion accomplishes in an unrivaled way pulls everyone into his unique magical spell. His performance is more than a show full of tricks. Those who experience his breathtaking art will never be able to forget it. \nMartin Lübcke was captured by the powerful allure of magic at the age of seven when he saw David Copperfield fly and knew that one day he wanted to perform this inconceivable illusion himself. Since that very moment\, Martin Lübcke has perfected his breathtaking art with great love for detail and endless enthusiasm. But beware – his passion is contagious! The willing suspension of disbelief happens when the magician allows his audience to perform illusions themselves\, and they suddenly discover their own miraculous abilities. \nFrom the biggest auditorium to the most intimate setting\, Martin Lübcke thrills his audiences\, captures their hearts and offers one thing above all: Irresistible entertainment that has to be shared with others!
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/evening-magic-martin-lubcke/
LOCATION:Georgia
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160216T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160216T170000
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SUMMARY:Assignment China: Mike Chinoy & “Follow the Money”
DESCRIPTION:How do we know what we know about China? The images most Americans hold of China were shaped by news coverage. Our multipart documentary series Assignment: China focuses on the journalists who have described the remarkable changes in China since the 1940s.  More information can be found here. \n\n\n\n\nMike Chinoy\, the distinguished former CNN Asia correspondent and USC U.S.-China Institute Senior Fellow\, is the writer and reporter for the series. Chinoy was CNN’s Senior Asia Correspondent and served as a foreign correspondent for more than thirty years. After joining CNN at its London bureau in 1983\, Chinoy served as Beijing Bureau Chief from 1987 to 1995. He was also Hong Kong Bureau Chief for five years. He is currently Senior Fellow at the U.S.-China Institute\, University of Southern California.\n\n\n “Follow the Money” abstract: China’s economic rise had been the dominant line in the narrative of the country for two decades. There had long been grumbling about those with connections benefitting disproportionately from this advance. In 2012\, two American news organizations documented the immense yet hidden fortunes accumulated by the relatives of Xi Jinping\, soon to be China’s top leader\, and Wen Jiabao\, the outgoing prime minister. Coming after other journalists had broken stories about scandals\, the Chinese state punished these organizations and sought to intimidate others.\n\n\nAll 12 episodes can be viewed from the University of Southern California’s Youtube channel.\n\nFollow the Money Flyer 16 Feb 2016
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/assignment-china-usci-series-on-american-reporting-on-china/
LOCATION:Skiles Classroom Bldg.\, Room 002 – Georgia Tech\, Atlanta\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Economic Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160217T200000
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SUMMARY:International Business Social
DESCRIPTION:The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce and The Institute of Management Consultants welcome you to attend an evening social together with Atlanta’s International Business Community. \nPlease join for a gathering of diverse professionals! \nMeet\, mingle and network with Atlanta’s International Business Community. \nExpand your network and explore opportunities within international commerce. \nCo-Host organizations include:\n The French American Chamber of Commerce – Atlanta Chapter\n The Latin American Chamber of Commerce of Georgia\n The Ecuadorian-American Chamber of Commerce \nThey look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/international-business-social/
LOCATION:Georgia
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160218T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160218T130000
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SUMMARY:Hong Kong: Where China and Global Advantages Converge
DESCRIPTION:As Commissioner\, Mr. Leung directs the Hong Kong Government’s efforts in promoting U.S.-Hong Kong economic and trade ties\, and constituency-building activities in the United States. He also oversees the work of the three Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices in Washington\, D.C.\, New York and San Francisco. Mr. Leung joined the Hong Kong Administrative Service in 1987 and served in a number of senior government positions\, with responsibilities covering district administration\, telecommunications\, internal security\, higher education and public finance.  \nPrior to this appointment\, he was Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene from 2010 to 2014\, responsible for food safety and the delivery of a wide range of municipal and public hygiene services. As Deputy Secretary of the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau from 2007 to 2010\, Mr. Leung was in charge of revenue and taxation policies\, and investment in corporations. In that capacity\, he was an Alternate Director on the Boards of the Hong Kong International Theme Park Ltd. (Hong Kong Disneyland)\, MTR Corporation Ltd. and the Hong Kong Airport Authority to represent the government’s interest as the sole/majority shareholder. \n While serving in the Trade and Industry Department as Deputy Director-General from 2003 to 2007\, Mr. Leung’s portfolio covered bilateral trade relations with the United States and the Mainland of China. He took part in negotiating and concluding the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement\, Hong Kong’s free trade agreement with the Mainland of China. Mr. Leung is a graduate of the Chinese University of Hong Kong and holds a master’s degree in business management from Stanford University. \nOpen to the public. Light refreshments will be served. \nCo-organized by the Hong Kong Association of Atlanta.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/hong-kong-china-global-advantages-converge/
LOCATION:Georgia
CATEGORIES:Economic Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160218T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160218T170000
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SUMMARY:Insights of Digital Marketing to Your Business
DESCRIPTION:David B. Wright is a bestselling author and is President and Chief Marketing Officer of W3 Group Marketing\, a marketing firm that helps growth-oriented businesses get more customers\, clients or patients. Mr. Wright has an extensive international background record including living and working in Tokyo\, Japan\, and doing business with companies around the world including Fiji\, Italy\, South Africa\, the UK\, Malaysia\, Taiwan\, China\, Egypt\, Australia and others. \nWorld Trade Center Atlanta Members & guests will learn from Mr. Wright how online marketing works\, how to attract more prospects via digital marketing\, strategies on ways to turn your website visitors into customers and how to use social media effectively. \nWho will benefit from this Workshop Series?  \n\nStrategic growth oriented small/medium size companies\nMarketing Directors\, Managers and Associates\nC-Level Executives\nStartup Phase Entrepreneurs\nYour competitors (if you’re not there!)\n\n$30 WTC Members   –   $45 Guests
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/insights-of-digital-marketing-to-your-business/
LOCATION:Georgia
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160219T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160219T133000
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SUMMARY:Emory Colloquium: Dr. Tonio Andrade - “Gunpowder Warfare in Global History”
DESCRIPTION:The Confucius Institute at Emory and the Russian & East Asian Language & Culture\, and East Asian Studies present the\n2016 Distinguished China Speaker and Colloquium Series: \nThe Colloquium begins February 19th\, with six more to follow throughout the spring semester.  See the flyer for the full schedule: Emory Spring 2016 Distinguished China Speakers \nFebruary 19th: 12:30-1:30\, Modern Languages 201 \nDr. Tonio Andrade\, Professor of History\, Emory University\, and Associate of the China Research Center\, will present: \n“Gunpowder Warfare in Global History: The Military Pattern of the Chinese Past in Comparative Perspective”
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/emory-colloquium-dr-tonio-andrade-gunpowder-warfare-in-global-history/
LOCATION:Emory University\, Modern Languages Room 201\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Soirée Champagne et Chocolat
DESCRIPTION:Join Alliance Francaise for their 4th Annual Soirée Champagne et Chocolat \nThis champagne & chocolate tasting is one of their most anticipated events of the year! Have you reserved your tickets?   \n\n\n\nAttire: Cocktail\n\n\nThis evening will feature:\n\nFine European chocolates from Maison Robert\, our local European Consulates (Swiss and Belgian)\, and premier Atlanta chocolatier\, Cacao\nMacarons from Macaron Queen\nLight hors d’oeuvres\nFragrance Mixing Station by Blend Custom Parfum Studio \nSmooth Jazz\nBubbly from partner Atlantic Wine \n\n\n\n\nMake sure you get your tickets today because space is limited!\n\n\nMembers: $35   Non-Members: $45    At Door: $55
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/4th-annual-soiree-champagne-et-chocolat/
LOCATION:Georgia
CATEGORIES:Communities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160222T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160222T210000
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SUMMARY:Doing Business With China: Key Insights for the New Year
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that in 2010\, the Chinese Geely Holding Group purchased Ford Motor Company’s Volvo? How about in 2012 when the Dalian Wanda Group from China bought AMC Entertainment? And are you aware that in 2013\, Shuanghai International acquired Smithfield Foods? \nThese are just a few examples of Chinese companies purchasing American companies and assets\, and the numbers have been increasing steadily in recent years.  \n2016 is the year of the Fire Monkey\, and he brings with him ambition and adventure.  His saying is “Anything can happen because everything is possible.” In the Chinesezodiac\, the year is thought to be reminiscent of the animal\, so like the monkey\, 2016 is thought to bring with it intelligence\, inventiveness\, and problem solving.   \nWe are excited to have Keynote Speaker\, Ahmet Bozer\, Executive Vice President of Coca-Cola and Panelist John Ling\, Managing Director of Investment between the State of Georgia and China. We will also have many more speakers\, including representatives from Fortune 500 companies such as Delta and Georgia Power  to discuss the ever growing partnership between Georgia and Chinese business investment opportunities. \nThe first 100 RSVP’d registrants will receive one complimentary ticket to the Performing Troupe: Beijing Bamboo Orchestra on Sunday\, Feb 21st at the Rialto Center for the Arts. These tickets will be available for pick-up at the Rialto Center for the Arts the evening of the event. \n$35 per WTC Atlanta/Association of Chinese Professionals (ACP) member\, includes open wine and beer bar\, hors d’oeuvres and program. $50 for non-WTC  Members. Please RSVP below at the registration link here.  \nMonday\, February 22nd\n4:00pm – Registration\n5:00pm – 7:00pm – Business Forum & Panelist Discussion\n7:00pm – 9:00pm – Reception \nOrganized by the Association of Chinese Professionals\, the Confucius Institute at Georgia State University and the World Trade Center Atlanta. \nTo become a member of ACP\, please contact President\, Bing Zeng at (404) 372-5522 or visit http://www.acp-atlanta.org/. \nTo become a WTC Atlanta member\, please contact WTC Atlanta Coordinator\, Ilana Slomovitz at (404) 442-2685 orislomovitz@wtcatlanta.net. \nTo learn more about the Confucius Institute at Georgia State University\, please visit www.ci.gsu.edu. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/business-china-key-insights-new-year/
LOCATION:Georgia
CATEGORIES:Business,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160222T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160222T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T025633
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SUMMARY:Global Marketplace Networking
DESCRIPTION:Metro Atlanta is home to over 3\,000 international businesses\, employing over 160\,000 people. According to the U.S. Census Bureau\, companies in Georgia exported nearly $39.4 billion in goods and services to 211 countries and territories in 2014. If you are looking for new global markets\, products and services\, finding potential leads\, or would like to share your experiences about the growing global marketplace\, then this is the right networking meeting for you to attend. \nThe next networking event will be on February 22\, 2016 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at Guaco Joe’s in Vining. Future events will take place at international restaurants all around Metro Atlanta. International business paired with international cuisine is already a win-win start. \nThere will be a $15.00 cover charge per attendee to attend the event. Join us for light appetizers and global marketplace networking! At Global Marketplace Networking events we talk about markets\, global business\, and products. \nYou can register on www.globalmarketplacenetworking.com and on Eventbrite.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/global-marketplace-networking-2/
LOCATION:Guaco Joe’s in Vinings\, 2950 New Paces Ferry Rd SE \, Atlanta\, 30339\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160224T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160224T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T025633
CREATED:20160205T182124Z
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SUMMARY:U.S. - India: A Critical 21st Century Global Partnership
DESCRIPTION:Featuring:\n \nAmbassador Arun K. Singh\, Ambassador of India to the United States\, Indian Embassy\, Washington D.C. \nCOST:\nMembers: $35 | Non-members: $50
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/u-s-india-a-critical-21st-century-global-partnership/
LOCATION:Georgia
CATEGORIES:Diplomacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160224T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160224T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T025633
CREATED:20160129T163622Z
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SUMMARY:Emory Colloquium Series: Keith Knapp “Filial Piety Tales in Pre-Modern China”
DESCRIPTION:The Confucius Institute at Emory and the Russian & East Asian Language & Culture\, and East Asian Studies present the\n2016 Distinguished China Speaker and Colloquium Series: \nThe Colloquium runs from February 19th until April 21\, 2016.  See the flyer for the full schedule: Emory Spring 2016 Distinguished China Speakers \nKeith Knapp\, Citadel Military College\, will present: “The Changing Iconography and Pantheon of Images of Filial Piety Tales in Pre-modern China” \nFebruary 24th: 4-5:00 p.m.\, White Hall\, room 111
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/emory-colloquium-series-keith-knapp-filial-piety-tales-in-pre-modern-china/
LOCATION:Emory University Campus\, White Hall room 111\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160224T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160224T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T025633
CREATED:20160219T181604Z
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SUMMARY:Changes in Chinese Foreign Policy Since 2013
DESCRIPTION:Ambassador WU Jianmin will speaking at Emory University’s Center for Ethics on February 24\, 2016\, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. He will be lecturing on “Changes in Chinese Foreign Policy Since 2013.” \nAmbassador WU Jianmin is currently Executive Vice Chairman of China Institute for Innovation and Development Strategy\, a Senior Research Fellow of the Counselors’ office of the State Council of China\, a Member of the Foreign Policy Advisory Committee of the Chinese Foreign Ministry\, a Member and Vice President of the European Academy of Sciences\, and he is a prolific author and expert on international affairs. \n 
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/ambassador-wu-jianmin-at-emory-university/
LOCATION:Emory University Center for Ethics\, 1531 Dickey Drive\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30322\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diplomacy,Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T025633
CREATED:20160211T203123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160211T203123Z
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SUMMARY:BIRD Energy Funding Seminar
DESCRIPTION:If you are conducting R&D with a company in Israel or looking for a company\, you may be eligible for funding of up to $1 Million from the BIRD Foundation.\n\n\n\nJoin Conexx and Metro Atlanta Chamber as we host Eitan Yudilevich\, Executive Director of BIRD\, the U.S.-Israel Binational Industrial R&DFoundation.\n\nHear from Eitan during the BIRD Foundation Funding seminar and have the opportunity to schedule one-on-one meetings to determine if you qualify for funding.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/bird-energy-funding-seminar/
LOCATION:Georgia
ORGANIZER;CN="Conexx":MAILTO:bswartz@conexx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T025633
CREATED:20160212T162743Z
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SUMMARY:$1M Grant Opportunity With the BIRD Foundation
DESCRIPTION:If you are conducting R&D with a company in Israel or looking for a company\, you may be eligible for funding of up to $1 Million from the BIRD Foundation.\n\n\n\nJoin Conexx and Metro Atlanta Chamber as they host Eitan Yudilevich\, Executive Director of BIRD\, the U.S.-Israel Binational Industrial R&D Foundation. Hear from Eitan during the BIRD Foundation Funding seminar and have the opportunity to schedule one-on-one meetings to determine if you qualify for funding.\n\n\nThe BIRD Foundation’s mission is to stimulate\, promote and support industrial R&D of mutual benefit to the U.S. and Israel. Annually\, BIRD awards more than 20 grants of up to $1 million per project to U.S.-Israeli joint ventures. BIRD is looking for projects in various industries including: Agriculture\, Communications\, Life Sciences\, Electronics\, Electro-optics\, Software\, Homeland Security\, Renewable and Alternative Energy as well as other sectors of the hi-tech industry. \n\nBIRD takes no equity in the joint projects and all services are free of charge. Past recipients of BIRD from the SE include Arris\, Milliken\, Pratt Industries\, Precision Biosciences\, Crawford Composites and Mueller Water Products.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/1m-grant-opportunity-with-the-bird-foundation/
LOCATION:Georgia
CATEGORIES:Economic Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Conexx":MAILTO:bswartz@conexx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T173000
DTSTAMP:20260428T025633
CREATED:20160129T164056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160129T164056Z
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SUMMARY:China Research Center 2016 Annual Lecture: Dr. William Kirby\, Harvard University
DESCRIPTION:China Research Center 2016 Annual Lecture \nPresented by Dr. William C. Kirby\, Harvard University \nTitle: “Can China Lead? Infrastructure\, Entrepreneurship\, and Education in the 21st Century” \nIf England and Germany set global standards in the 19th century\, and the United States for much of the 20th century\, what then are the prospects for Chinese leadership across a wide range of fields in the 21st century. This lecture\, based on a set of Harvard Business School cases\, will explore China’s growing capacities in infrastructure\, entrepreneurship and education\, and will address to degree to which China’s political system advances or hinders China’s capacity for leadership. \nWilliam C. Kirby is T. M. Chang Professor of China Studies at Harvard University and Spangler Family Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. He is a University Distinguished Service Professor. Professor Kirby serves as Chairman of the Harvard China Fund and Faculty Chair of the Harvard Center Shanghai. At Harvard he has served as Director of the Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies\, Chairman of the History Department\, and Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. His current projects include case studies of trend-setting Chinese businesses and a comparative study of higher education in China\, Europe\, and the United States. His most recent book is Can China Lead? (Harvard Business Review Press). \nSponsored by the China Research Center\, and the School of History and Sociology and the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at Georgia Institute of Technology \nFlyer: CCR 2016 Annual Lecture 25Feb2016 v2
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/china-research-center-2016-annual-lecture-dr-william-kirby-harvard-university/
LOCATION:Gordy Room at the William C. Wardlaw Jr. Center on Georgia Tech Campus\, Atlanta\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T173000
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SUMMARY:It’s Time to Decolonize Human Rights
DESCRIPTION:Professor An-Na’im will explore what he refers to as a people-centered alternative to the current state-centric enforcement model for human rights. This is not simply about replacing an ineffective enforcement model with a more effective cultural and political alternative. Instead\, professor An-Na’im claims that the current legalistic\, state-centric approach has utterly and totally failed in providing any protection of human rights whatsoever. To put it bluntly\, there is no possibility of any form or degree of protection of universal human rights except by human beings for themselves\, in their own communities. \nThis lecture is open to the public. Parking is available in Peavine Deck and Lot. There is no charge to park in the deck after 4:00 p.m. Please click here for DIRECTIONS and a CAMPUS MAP.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/decolonizing-human-rights/
LOCATION:Georgia
CATEGORIES:Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T025633
CREATED:20160212T175114Z
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SUMMARY:Atlanta Braves Happy Hour & Membership Mixer
DESCRIPTION:The Atlanta Braves welcomes JASG members to visit its new SunTrust Park Preview Center\, a high­-tech suite of offices overlooking the construction site for the new Atlanta Braves Stadium. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to “step inside” SunTrust Park through a virtual venue application while networking with Braves executives and other JASG members and friends. \nSeating is limited to 100 people: Please register on our website to secure your seat! 
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/atlanta-braves-happy-hour-membership-mixer/
LOCATION:Georgia
CATEGORIES:Communities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160225T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T025633
CREATED:20160208T200323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160208T200323Z
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SUMMARY:WTC Atlanta Connection Featuring Lithuania
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow WTC Atlanta members at our complimentary networking event\, WTC Atlanta Connection.  Members will enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres\, open wine and beer bar\, and great networking.  Each month\, WTC Atlanta invites an international organization or diplomat to partner with them to foster business relationships in the international community. This month\, they will be featuring the Honorary Consul of Lithuania\, Roma Klicius. \nThey will also be featuring an enthusiastic group of folk dancing Lithuanian-American couples\, called “Jievaras.” In Lithuanian\, Jievaras means “the tree of life.” \n\nPlease RSVP to receive complimentary  admission and aprinted name tag.  Complimentary for members\, $15 for guests with an RSVP\, $20 at the door. Please RSVP below if you are a guest and here (or email islomovitz@wtcatlanta.net) if you are a WTC Atlanta member.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/wtc-atlanta-connection-featuring-lithuania/
LOCATION:Georgia
CATEGORIES:Diplomacy,Networking
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