Global Atlanta

Export Documentation Seminar
2016-03-24 07:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Seminar Information: An in-depth understanding of export procedures combined with a study of the appropriate documentation will give you a valuable advantage in making your international trade business a success. Class reviews the many components that make up the exporting process. Learn how to correctly prepare your Export Documents. Registration includes a copy of “Exporting: Regulations, Documentation & Procedures” reference book. Classes Earn NCBFAA credits.
Register 30 days in advance and save $50!
Early registration price is $545 per person.
Late registration price is $595
Instructor: Trudy Wilson
Global Training Center
(800) 860-5030

Art in the US-Japan Relationship: A Curator's Perspective
2016-03-24 15:30 - 18:00
Join the Japan-America Society of Georgia for a lecture from Mr. John Carpenter, director of Japanese Art in the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art, on the Mary Griggs Burke Collection of East Asian art and the influence of eastern style on western art forms.

$10 for JASG members / $25 for non-members
Register by March 21, 2016 | Limited to 200 people
OR contact jasgevents@mindspring.com / 404-842-1400

Art in the US-Japan Relationship: A Curator's Perspective
2016-03-24 15:30 - 19:00 | The High Museum of Art – Hill Auditorium, 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States
Join the JapanAmerica Society of Georgia for a lecture from Mr. John Carpenter, director of Japanese Art at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art, on the Mary Griggs Burke Collection of East Asian art and the influence of eastern style on western art forms.
$10 for JASG members / $25 for non-members
Register by March 21, 2016 | Limited to 200 people
OR contact jasgevents@mindspring.com / 404-842-1400

AF Open House in Roswell
2016-03-24 18:00 - 20:00
Interested in finding out more about the Alliance Française and our classes and membership? Join us at our Roswell location for an Open House. Learn About French classes and cultural programming, attend a demo class and take an oral evaluation, enjoy French wine and cheese, and take a tour of the Alliance Française of Atlanta.
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the staff, teachers and students of the Alliance Française!

Global Professionals Mixer
2016-03-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Shula’s Grill 347- Atlanta Marriot Buckhead, 3405 Lenox Road Northeast , Atlanta, GA, 30326, United States
Join Global Partner’s MBA at GSU’s Robinson College of Business Global Professionals Mixer to:
• Network with current and future global business leaders
• Explore worldwide careers and educational opportunities
• Learn what it takes to advance your international business career

International Commercial Terms Seminar
2016-03-25 07:30
Seminar Information: Does your staff understand the “terms of sale” of your international transactions? It is critical to comprehend the seller and buyer’s rights and obligations with respect to the shipping or transportation of goods. Take this class to understand who is responsible for insurance and when transfer of risk moves from the Seller to the Buyer. Registration includes a copy of “Incoterms® 2010 & the UCC” reference book. Classes Earn NCBFAA credits.
Register 30 days in advance and save $50!
Early registration price is $345 per person.
Late registration price is $395
Instructor: Trudy Wilson
Global Training Center
(800) 860-5030

2016 Eagle Star Awards Gala
2016-03-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Twelve Hotels, 361 17th Street NW, Atlanta, GA, 30363, United States
Honoring:

Anita Zucker:

Anita Zucker, Chair and CEO of The InterTech Group, will be honored with the 2016 Tom Glaser Leadership Award. This award recognizes Anita’s extraordinary achievements in business, her leadership in the community and her passion and dedication to Israel.

Anita has earned the Order of the Palmetto and was named one of the 50 most prominent businesswomen in the world by the Financial Times. She is a renowned philanthropist, education advocate and pillar in the community. Anita’s dedication to giving back and her commitment to Israel are evident in her tremendous support of the South Carolina-Israel Collaboration and Conexx.

Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development:

The Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development will be honored with the 2016 Eagle Star Community Partner Award. The department works to attract new business and investment in the state of Tennessee and fuel expansion and economic growth.
The Eagle Star Community Partner Award recognizes the department’s significant work and collaboration with Israel by encouraging bilateral trade and investment opportunities. The Department of Economic & Community Development works to create long-term, sustainable relationships with Israel and the Southeast through business missions and economic partnerships.

Tickets:

$125 / Ticket to Eagle Star
$165 / Ticket to Eagle Star + Raffle Ticket
$275 / Ticket to Eagle Star + 5 Raffle Tickets
$1,250 / Reserved Table of 8

Growing Urbanization of South Africa's Cities
2016-03-25 12:00 - 13:00
Please join for a conversation with Dr.Sally Wallace, Faculty and Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Initiatives in the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies. 12 – 1 in the Georgia State University International Center. Brown bag lunch welcome.

M. S. in International Policy Management - Open House
2016-03-29 17:30 - 19:00 | Kennesaw State University, Social Sciences Building Room 5074, 402 Bartow Avenue , Kennesaw, GA, 30144, United States
The Master of Science in International Policy Management is hosting an Open House. Come and join us to get more information about this online program at the third largest university in Georgia.

Remedies for Business Disputes
2016-03-29 20:00 - 21:00
Sometimes things go sideways even if everybody puts in their best effort. In these cases it is imperative to know how to exit a partnership and how to maintain control of your assets. Join this webinar to learn about dispute resolution, litigation and contract termination.
Presenter: Dan Harris, Attorney, Harris & Moure pllc

Home Delivery World 2016
2016-03-30 08:00 - 2016-03-31 16:00
NEW FOR 2016: TWO STREAMS – ONE FOR DOMESTIC HOME DELIVERY AND ONE FOR INTERNATIONAL HOME DELIVERY.
Home Delivery World 2016 will once again be the place where retailers, etailers, grocers and solution providers gather to discuss delivery operations challenges and trends. Held in Atlanta, GA for the 3rd consecutive year, the event gathers together big box and mid-size retailers and their delivery providers.
Executive speakers from The Home Depot, Carter’s | OshKosh B’gosh, Jet.com, Zulily, GPA, Bodybuilding.com, Vitacost.com, Gilt, and shoes.com are already confirmed for this year’s event. Can you afford to miss this the annual gathering of local and international retailers and etailers?
Retailers attend VIP conference sessions on domestic home delivery to get advice on:
• Managing multichannel returns – turning a logistical challenge into an opportunity
• How Multichannel retailers can leverage physical stores as mini fulfillment centers
• Facilitating end-to-end visibility and location-based inventory across your online and retail networks
• Changing the product lifecycle from ‘cradle to cradle’ instead of ‘cradle to grave’
Retailers attend VIP conference sessions on international home delivery to learn about:
• International expansion strategies for omnichannel retailers
• Expanding from abroad into the US
• Setting up a distribution strategy
• The importance of a visible ‘total landed cost’ for the consumer
Home Delivery World USA 2016 will once again be the place where retailers, etailers, grocers and solution providers gather to discuss delivery operations challenges and trends. Held in Atlanta-GA for the 3rd consecutive year, the event gathers big box and mid-size retailers and their delivery providers from the all the US. The conference is co-located with the Ecommerce Show USA, Retail Technology Show USA and the Click & Collect Show USA and part of the Home Delivery World Expo.

How Literature Can Strengthen the Fight for Human Rights in Developing Countries
2016-03-30 18:00 - 19:30 | The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, 100 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd., Atlanta, GA, 30313, United States
Please join The Center for a Brazilian author talk and conversation:

Edgard Telles Ribeiro – an author and diplomat will discuss “How literature can strengthen the fight for human rights in developing countries.”

From one of Brazil’s eminent authors comes a Machiavellian tale – “His Own Man”, set during South America’s dirty wars, where the machinations of a consummate diplomat and deceiver ring dangerously true to political outcomes that defy human rights.

AF Midtown Open House
2016-03-30 18:30 - 20:30
Interested in finding out more about the Alliance Française and our classes and membership? Join us at our Midtown location for an Open House. Learn About French classes and cultural programming, attend a demo class and take an oral evaluation, enjoy French wine and cheese, and take a tour of the Alliance Française of Atlanta.
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the staff, teachers and students of the Alliance Française!

The "Comfort Women" Debate: Views From Korea, China, and Japan
2016-03-31 17:30 - 19:00 | Emory University – White Hall 205, 201 Dowman Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30322, United States
While the plight of the so-called “comfort women” has long been seen as a Korean issue, it is simultaneously a broader matter concerning historical justice, human rights, and peace in East Asia. Three experts share information on how the “comfort women’s” long struggle for justice has been received by the public in Korea, China, and Japan. Participants will theorize possible resolutions that could honor the victims, promote the value of human rights, and facilitate cooperation among the three countries.
This event is co-sponsored by the Department of Russian and East Asian Languages and Cultures (REALC).

Treating Syria's Wounded: Dr. Salman Zarka to Speak in Atlanta
2016-03-31 18:30 - 21:00
In three years, over 2,000 Syrians have been admitted to Israeli hospitals; since February 2013, Ziv Medical Center has treated more than 570 wounded and ill Syrians, providing them with humanitarian medical assistance. As the hospital closest to the border, Ziv Medical Center has become the first port of call for most patients who come through the border fence.

Dr. Zarka, the first Druze to head an Israeli hospital, will speak about his fascinating personal experience treating injured Syrians, and will present the untold story of the way Israel treats those injured without actually knowing who they are – whether they are regular civilians or fighters.

Prior to his position at Ziv Medical Center, Dr. Zarka served as a Colonel in the Israel Defense Forces for 25 years in a variety of positions, the last of which was as Commander of the Military Health Services Department.

The event is presented by: American Jewish Committee Atlanta Regional Office, ACCESS, the Consulate General of Israel to the Southeast, American Healthcare Professionals & Friends for Medicine in Israel, and Young Israel of Toco Hills.

Information can also be found on the Facebook event page.

International Athletes: The Path to College Athletics
2016-04-01 12:00 - 13:00
Please join for a conversation with Cathy Mant, Head Coach of the Georgia State University Women’s Golf Team, and Erik Paz, Assistant Athletics Director, Compliance. 12 – 1 in the Georgia State University International Center. Brown bag lunch welcome!

35th Annual International Consular Ball
2016-04-02 18:30 - 21:00
The International Consular Ball is Atlanta’s premiere diplomatic event and provides an unparalleled opportunity to network on a global scale.
This year they will be jazzing up the night with their theme of “The Roaring Twenties”, which promises to usher in an affair to remember!
Click here to see photos from last year’s International Consular Ball!

Canada: Upcoming Business Opportunities
2016-04-04 12:00 - 13:30
Join World Trade Center Savannah to learn more about doing business in Canada and the upcoming business trade mission to Winnipeg Canada for Centrallia 2016. Presented by the President and CEO of World Trade Centre Winnipeg.
Registration is required. Click HERE to Register

The 5 Deadly Sins of the Job Search - Workshop With Judi Adams
2016-04-05 17:30 - 19:30
Join the FACC-Atlanta Chapter and learn how to succeed in your job search.
Having a hard time finding a job you want? You may be committing one or more of the common mistakes made by most job seekers, we call them the deadly sins of the job search.Or you just want to better understand the new job market.
Whether you are unhappily employed and considering a move, short or long term unemployed, recent graduate, or coming out of retirement, this event is for you!
Judi Adams will provide insightful tips and insider information on the job search, and will guide you through this journey to help ensure your strategy to get the right job is successful!

The Forum's 12th Annual Conference - Navigating the Intersections: The Cultures of Education Abroad
2016-04-06 08:00 - 2016-04-08 17:00
Education abroad is a field of intersections. In every program, different national identities, learning models, values, disciplines, languages, traditions, institutions and organizations encounter each other in distinctive ways that create the unique cultures of education abroad. Education abroad lives and thrives at the intersections of these ideas and realities.
How do these intersections shape the various cultures that are unique to education abroad? How, in turn, do these cultures influence the field and the profession? What are the characteristics needed to navigate through these intersections as an education abroad organization and as a professional?
How do these intersections create opportunities for student learning? What are the challenges for education abroad organizations and professionals to help students navigate the intersections? Should education abroad resolve or reject the tensions that intersections may create?
The Forum’s 12th Annual Conference seeks to address these and other questions unique to education abroad.

A Note on Opera: Charles Gounod's "Faust"
2016-04-11 18:30 - 20:00
Join Goethe for their latest lecture in our “A Note on Opera” series as they look at Charles Gounod’s “Faust.”
From its 1859 premiere in Paris until the First World War, Gounod’s adaptation of Goethe’s “Faust” was the most popular opera in the world. The Metropolitan Opera performed it so often that its opera house was nicknamed the “Faustspielhaus.” Even during the following years when it was infrequently performed, its music continued to be popular; for those who have never “seen” this opera, most have still unknowingly “heard” it. Fortunately it is being revived more and more, with contemporary audiences appreciating what Charles Dickens described as “a sad and noble tale, sadly and nobly told.”
Course to be taught in English by David Kerr. No pre-existing knowledge of music required.
Please use the link below to register in advance for this course session and receive a discounted rate.
Admission: Advance by one week prior: $10 for Goethe-Zentrum/Alliance Française d’Atlanta members; $20 for non-members, At the Door: $15 Members, $25 Non-Members

Breakfast Meeting - CNN International
2016-04-12 07:30 - 09:00
What stories are dominating the global landscape?
What is the International perception of the US Presidential race?
The refugee crisis and threat to European Union?
ISIS and the destablization of the mid east?
And many more hot topics!

Please join NACCSE for a breakfast meeting with Mike McCarthy, Senior Vice President and General Manager of CNN International.

Mr. McCarthy is responsible for the global network’s entire output, including schedule development, editorial production, personnel and programming at CNN’s production centers in Atlanta, London, Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi.

International Business Exchange
2016-04-12 08:30 - 10:00
This complimentary breakfast networking event is hosted for both Passport and Ambassador World Trade Center Atlanta Members every second Tuesday of the month. Here you will exchange qualified leads, learn of the current events happening globally and learn ways to break into the growing international market in your city.

Complimentary for all World Trade Center Members and $15 for Non-WTC Atlanta Members. Includes complimentary gourmet breakfast buffet, tax and gratuity. Please RSVP here.

Parking & Directions:
Free Parking Available. Don’t forget to bring in your ticket to be validated at the door. Please click here for Map & Directions.
If you’d like to become a WTC Atlanta member, please contact Ilana Slomovitz, WTC Atlanta Coordinator at islomovitz@wtcatlanta.net.

Global Lunch Forum: British Photojournalist, Dr. Lee Karen Stow
2016-04-12 12:00 - 13:30 | Georgia Tech – William C. Wardlaw Jr. Center – Gordy Dining Room, 177 North Avenue NW, Atlanta, GA, 30332, United States
Join GCIV for a captivating and informative slideshow presentation by renowned British photojournalist and humanitarian, Dr. Lee Karen Stow.
Poppies: Women and War was inspired by Moina Belle Michael of Athens, Georgia, who, close to a century ago, was instrumental in immortalizing the poppy flower in silk, as a symbol of remembrance. Stow’s portraits of the resilient poppy flower, in many colors, are shown alongside an evolving series of portraits of women worldwide involved in or affected by war, from the First World War to the present.
Cost per person (includes lunch): $15; GT Students: $5.
Space is limited and will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Click the buttom below and RSVP by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, April 6. Please contact Suzy Blough at suzy@gciv.org or phone: 404-832-5560 x 17 if you have any questions.

Lafayette Debates at The Millennium Gate Museum
2016-04-13 12:00 - 14:00
Join the Millennium Gate Museum for the 2016 Lafayette Debates organized by the French Consulate in Atlanta. The event is free and open to the public.
The award-winning debate teams from Emory University and Morehouse Collegewill debate the following topic:
Resolved: Democracies should respond to the threat of terrorist attack by substantially increasing domestic surveillance.

SACC-Georgia's Annual Golf Tournament
2016-04-13 13:30 - 16:00 | St. Ives Country Club, 1 St Ives Country Club Dr, Johns Creek, GA, 30097, United States
The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce in Georgia – SACC-Georgia – is inviting companies, Chambers of Commerce and friends to join their Annual Golf Tournament at St Ives Country Club – premiere private golf course – on Wednesday, April 13.

Each 4-person team will represent its company in an 18-hole round of golf, a best-ball competition based on HCP.
SACC looks forward to welcoming you to a great day of golf, business networking and fun among new and old friends, acquaintances, colleagues, professionals and Chamber members in Georgia, in a relaxed atmosphere.

Send an e-mail to info@sacc-georgia.org or call 770-670-2480 with the following information:

Your name
Name of your team partners
Information on their handicap (official USGA handicap or estimated handicap)
All players HCP index
All players e-mail addresses

Intercultural Atlanta Series: Latinas - Meet the Decision Makers
2016-04-13 18:00 - 20:30
The largest and fastest-growing group of immigrants in Georgia in the last decades are Latino or Hispanic, a term that is used interchangeably to refer to persons that speak Spanish, most of whom are Latin American. Latino growth has increased considerably since the 80’s, when Georgia’s Latino population was approximately 61,000 (1% of the total state population). By 2013 Georgia’s Latino population had grown to 9.2% of the population. Today, the Latinos/Hispanic in Georgia has decreased to about 853,689 (8% of the population according to U.S Census Bureau year 2015). Although the Latino population in Georgia comes mainly from Mexico there is a representation from every nation in North, Central, and South America which has dramatically transformed Georgia’s culture, economy, and self-image.
Thus, what better place to have this talk about Latinos than in the Mexican General Consulate in Atlanta? They will discuss:

Immigrants & Latinos: Who are Latinos and the Latinos in Georgia? Current facts & numbers; How does the future look and who are the decision makers?
Yo Soy Mujer, one of a strongest Georgia initiatives dedicated to empowering Latino women.
Intercultural reflections

Guest Speakers:
Gigi Pedraza, YoSoyM Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Social entrepreneur, business manager, hospitality professional and community advocate. Before YoSoyM, Gigi consulted with Latino serving non-profits and founded Inca Kids, a fair trade wholesaler and retailer of accessories and toys handcrafted by Hispanic women.
Judith Martínez, YoSoyM Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Emmy award winner journalist, creative director and entrepreneur. Before YoSoyM, she was News Director and Anchor at Telemundo Atlanta, she is the former publisher and co-founder of Atlanta Latino, the first bilingual newspaper in Georgia.
Parking:
Parking lot in the back of the Consulate. Parking is free.

Georgia State University Global Cluster Information Session
2016-04-14 00:00 - 13:00
Conducted by the Office of Graduate Student Services, information sessions are the first step in learning about our programs. Robinson College of Business sessions are designed to provide essential information about the admissions process and specific program details while introducing you to key faculty and staff. After the general admissions information session, detailed presentations will be conducted for the following programs:
• Master of International Business
• Global Partners MBA

27th Annual Compañeros Awards Luncheon
2016-04-14 11:00 - 13:30
The Latin American Association’s Compañeros Awards Luncheon is an annual event that pays tribute to exceptional community leaders and showcases the mission of the LAA. This year, the Latin American Association is celebrating the 27th anniversary of the event. At the Compañeros Awards Luncheon, top executives from Atlanta’s leading companies and organizations join to recognize outstanding corporate partners, community leaders and public service officials. Through a prominent keynote speaker and award recipients, the Latin American Association shares stories of hope featuring Latinos in Georgia and across the country.
For more information, please call Evelyn Reyes at 404-471-1892 or email at ereyes@thelaa.org

Evolution of China - Africa Relations
2016-04-14 11:30 - 13:30 | Terraces- South – AUDITORIUM, 115 Perimeter Center Pl, Atlanta, GA, 30346, United States
On Thursday, April 14th, Ambassador David Shinn will be discussing the evolution of China- Africa relations in recent years. The Atlantic Institute is so honored to have Ambassador Shinn join them as the speaker for their first event in their new location! This lecture will begin at 11:30 am and end at 1:30 pm in the Auditorium located in their new building (Terraces South- Auditorium 115 Perimeter Center Pl NE Atlanta, GA 30346)!
** Please park in the parking garage in front of their new building and remember to bring your ticket in with you to be validated at the front desk!** RSVP here!
