GRAND OPENING: Saturday, March 25, 2017 @ 2:00 PM. The event will feature Portland-based photographer, Jim Lommasson, who will be premiere new images taken here in Atlanta. FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC during normal business hours. Hours are Tuesdays: 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM; Wednesdays - Fridays: 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM; Saturdays: 10:00 […]
The aim of this course is to introduce basic concepts in theories and practices in global health. It will allow students to discuss articles pertaining to the roles of foreign governments/entities and pharmaceutical companies in developing countries. Additionally, the class will include case studies of a few tropical diseases. This class is for students at […]
It is hard to believe that almost one year ago we suddenly lost Atlanta’s beloved friend and iconic community leader, Dr. L.S. Narasimhan (Narsi), CEO, Paalam, Inc.. He passed away in his apartment on Friday, April 29th night due to a massive cardiac arrest. On behalf of Dr. Narsi’s family and friends, we are having […]
The Atlanta Jazz Festival will celebrate this year’s International Jazz Day with a concert at Chastain Park Amphitheatre on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at 7 p.m., featuring three performances from artists representing South America, Japan and South Africa. The concert, which is part of the 40 Days of Jazz, will include performances by The Jazz […]
Good mentoring depends on having a collaborative, mutually rewarding learning relationship with your mentor/mentee. Whether you are just starting your career, seeking personal growth or professional development, or transitioning to new responsibilities, it is important to understand what it takes to be an effective mentoring partner and how to successfully engage in the relationship. The guest […]
Come and engage in the 1st Annual World Trade Day! The theme is "Trade Talk: Real Conversations About the Future of Global Trade". Let’s face it. This is a historic day for extraordinary times. Uncertainty about international trade and investment has taken center stage. Changes in leadership and country dynamics in key countries like the U.S, […]
Welcome to the generation of global. Are you ready for a global career? Be your global best by earning a Master’s degree in International Business from the Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University. Located in the heart of Atlanta, Robinson is solving problems that matter and bridging the gap between business education and the business world. […]
The WCC continues to promote business, cultural, and humanitarian initiatives for business development. -WCC will acknowledge contributors to safety and security in business, as well as humanitarian efforts to combat human trafficking. WCC Speakers and "Guests of Honor" Include: Honorable U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young WCC Honorary Chairman Honorable Ambassador Mark Lagon U.S. Ambassador-at-Large Former Director […]
Experience the Soothing Sounds of A Water Feature and the Beauty Within! The Atlanta Koi Club welcomes you to a one day, self-guided pond tour of uniquely beautiful ponds and gardens covering Lawrenceville to Atlanta. The tour will display the many varieties of koi...living jewels of the pond and the ecosystem they exist in. No […]
Join the Goethe Zentrum as we celebrate Europe Day with a family day featuring all things European! Stop by throughout the afternoon for 20 minute sample language classes of not only German and French, but also Italian, Czechoslovakian, Dutch, Greek, Slovak and Swedish. We’ll also have a selection of fun games and puzzles along with […]
The Oglethorpe Gala is the BABCGA’s Black Tie event and this year’s BritWeek capstone dinner, dance and party. Doors open at 6pm for an open-bar British unique fun experience with a Virgin Atlanta welcoming and Union Jack backdrop photo, Brit Week celebration, British Photo Booth and more. Her Majesty’s Consul General will present the prestigious […]
On May 8, the World Affairs Council of Atlanta, together with CARE USA, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and McKinsey Social Initiative, is organizing our sixth annual Atlanta Summit on Global Health: Focus on Women and Adolescent Girls. Adolescent girls and young women in low-income countries comprise a highly vulnerable population. Their […]
Join metro Atlanta business and trade leaders to hear how your company can win up to $5,000 toward boosting its global sales strategy. In a later pitch session, first-round winners will vie for additional grants of $20,000, $10,000 and $5,000. During this networking soiree and info session at Atlanta’s Red Brick Brewing, you’ll hear from a few of the 38 […]
THE VIETNAM WAR an immersive ten part, eighteen hour documentary film series directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, tells the epic story of one of the most consequential, divisive, and misunderstood events in American history. The series features testimony of nearly 100 eye-witnesses, including “ordinary” Americans who fought in the conflict and those who […]
You are invited to this month’s Kayobi-Kai Dinner. Kayobi-Kai dinners are on-going dinner meetings that meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month at different restaurants in the metro Atlanta area. The Kayobi-Kai is intended to be an informal gathering to promote friendship and social networking, and anyone who to interested is welcome. All Kayobi-Kai dinners […]
On Wednesday, May 10th you will have an unique opportunity to hear from some of the winners of this year's Movers & Makers Awards and learn about the best practices that earned them their honors. We invite you to join this exciting event showcasing the best of Gwinnett! Event Item Name Expires Pricing General Admission May 10, […]
As prospects for a united Europe face increasing uncertainty with countries across the region pondering if Brexit is a model to follow or a recipe for disaster, the world looks to Germany as the natural leader in the region. But does Germany actually want to play this leading role in Europe? The 2017 Europe Day […]
Please join Arnall Golden Gregory's Immigration and Global Migration practice, the German American Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia British-American Business Council for a seminar on "Hot Topics in Immigration under the Trump Administration" on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. With a new American administration, the rules and guidelines for visas are changing. For businesses in the US that rely […]
As African governments, investors, and entrepreneurs look to spur on a new generation of startups and growth across the continent, the Council brings a timely program on Doing Business in Africa, an evening briefing featuring Erastus Mongare, founder and executive Director of StartUpAfrica; and Chinesom Ajiasa, director of investments at Africa Integras and former manager […]
In April 2016, Atlanta Indian community has lost a giant – one of the most dedicated, committed champions of Indian community that has ever known. Dr. Narsi was one of the most dependable and reliable leaders to stand up to the cause of Indian community. It was a great pleasure to get to know him […]
Come and network with the local business community! Best way to expand your network and connect with young professionals, entrepreneurs and small business owners! Whether you are a FACC Member, Non-Member, Francophone and Francophile professional, you are welcome to join us for a networking and learning event at the Mayor's Office of International Affairs on […]
Atlanta Fintech industry leaders from First Data to Equifax, FIS , Global Payments, Elvaon, Incomm, Suntrust, Wells Fargo, and more will take part in the May 22-23 Atlanta-Israel Fintech Innovation Summit held every year in Atlanta. The summit will be a remarkable opportunity to match Atlanta based international FinTech corporations with 18 cutting-edge-technology Israeli companies […]
Come join us! We have 157 billion reasons to celebrate! You've done the business side of World Trade Day. Now come network and deepen your relationships with even more global leaders! World Trade Center Atlanta cordially invites you to keep the World Trade Day momentum going! Join us as we celebrate World Trade Week and […]
In the ninth event in Global Atlanta’s Consular Conversations Series on May 24, 2017, the editorial team will be interviewing El Salvador’s Consul General in Atlanta, Claudia Maria Valenzuela Diaz. Topics of discussion are to include: Ms. Valenzuela's journey from El Salvador to the UN Mapping the Salvadoran Community in Atlanta Effects of Immigration Policy Uncertainty and […]
The Islamic State in Syria and Iraq (ISIS) is not a mere terror organization. It wants to be a "state.” As such it needs money, but its economy is unsustainable. The talk gives an overview of ISIS funding sources such as oil, looting, ransom, foreign donations, agriculture and various forms of taxation. It analyzes what […]
Jennifer McCoy leads an international research group on polarized democracies. Although shew was a mediator in the Venezuelan political conflict in 2002-2004 and is coauthor of “International Mediation in Venezuela" this will be a timely synopsis of her research.
Join for an evening of great atmosphere, good conversations and delicious White Asparagus. Register quickly as space is limited! When searching for a food with undisputed elegance and distinction, recognized worldwide for its delectable taste and texture, white asparagus is the obvious choice. During the season, the vegetable, also referred to as “edible ivory”, is […]
“Les Garçons et Guillaume à table” (“Me, Myself and Mum”) directed by Guillaume Gallienne. 1h53 – 2013 – Comedy – with English subtitles. Mrs. Gallienne, a rather temperamental upper middle-class lady, has three children, two of whom she considers her sons, and another she calls Guillaume. The later teenage creature does not picture himself as […]
The American Korean Friendship Society (uskorea.org), on behalf of its chair, Frank Blake, invites its members and friends to its East Asia Security Forum to discuss “Northeast Asia Security and the Risks of Conflict.” At the forum, which will last approximately 90 minutes, distinguished experts will share their insights about the complex and sensitive situation […]
Q2 International Engagement will be hosted by Kemper America located at 1110 Ridgeland Pkwy, Suite 110-A, Alpharetta, GA 30004. They are a German distributor of high-end welding exhaust systems. Ben Howell, the President, will provide a presentation and tour. We also have the Georgia German Student of the Year presenting. Matthew Powell is a senior […]
The JASG proudly partners with the Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce to offer its members and friends a unique opportunity to visit Suzuki Manufacturing of America’s facilities in Rome, Georgia for a behind the scenes glimpse into how the company manufactures and distributes its famous ATV off-road vehicles.
Arnall Golden Gregory's Global Commerce Practice invites you to attend a complimentary seminar regarding doing business in Europe. What are some of the key business considerations to understand before taking the leap across the pond? This panel of experts will accelerate your learning curve. Moderators: Tycho Stahl – Arnall, Golden & Gregory Mike Whitacre – Frazier […]
Listen up Atlanta! On Friday, June 2 from 5-7 p.m., Breakout invites Atlanta residents to Ebenezer Baptist Church for a special talk on the legacy of civil rights and the future of community relations featuring Rev. Raphael Warnock, Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields, music industry icon Shanti Das, Executive Director of ACLU of Georgia Andrea […]