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Britain to Alabama: Connecting Through Commerce and Culture
April 8 at 11:30 am - 1:00 pmAtlanta Global Studies Symposium: Sustaining and Advancing Global Studies in Times of Crisis
April 9 at 11:00 am - 7:30 pmOn Character: Choices that Define a Life with General Stanley McChrystal
April 13 at 12:00 pm - 1:45 pmConsular Conversations: Mexico
May 26 at 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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Join the Rialto at this community building event viewing the inspiring film about Muslim-Christian peace. The Sultan and the Saint screening at the Rialto Center of the Arts is an event you won't want to miss, cohosted by the Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta and Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta. Watch the trailer and learn more […] |
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Liberia signs Historic Sister Airport Agreement The Honorary Consul General Republic of Liberia, Honorable Cynthia Blandford, is pleased to invite you to the Historic Sister Airport Signing Ceremony between Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Roberts International Airport (RIA) Liberia on Tuesday, August 29th, 2017. Mr. Wil Freeman, Managing Director of RIA will be present to […]
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Featuring: Ambassador Michael Hammer, Deputy Commandant, National Defense University, former U.S. Ambassador to Chile The rules of diplomacy were invented by the French in the days of sailing ships and quill pens. Now, instantaneous communications and social media enable foreign ministers and presidents to deal with each other without their bureaucracies and embassies getting the way. […]
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Join the GACC to learn more about ThyssenKrupp's innovative TWIN elevator system! Come enjoy lunch at the GACC South with ThyssenKrupp! Wes House and Kevin Tweedy will be presenting the new innovative TWIN elevator system that reduces the footprint of the hoistway shaft. The TWIN system provides an entirely new solution for saving space in […] |
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Food insecurity is both a cause and consequence of conflict. Managing food insecurity poses increasing challenges to the international development community. Food insecurity as a cause of conflict is often linked to international market dynamics, which can send shock waves across continents, as the world experienced during the 2007/2008 global food price crisis. Food insecurity as […] |
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Time to simplify the path to your personal brand. Learn the keys to revealing YOUR brand superpowers and, better yet, make them work for you. In an ultra-connected globalized world, we see and hear others and often compare ourselves to what others do “right”, instead of looking at ourselves and finding our own talent superpowers. […]
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Interested in working on your professional connections? Come mingle with young professionals who share your love of French, meet some new friends, and learn more about the Alliance Française of Atlanta! Don't forget to bring your business cards!
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Join an evening of conversation and art to honor the winners and participants of the Latin American Association’s second annual Portraying the Undocumented Experience Art Contest for high school students. |
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World Trade Center Atlanta and Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) present: Am I Sourcing From the Right Country? If you are working in the international trade arena as an importer, customs broker, or providing transportation to inland destinations, you will benefit from this webinar by being able to identify some of the PTA (Preferential Trade Agreements) […] |
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Join Gustav Kaeser Training International for a business seminar on the art of active listening. We influence always. The way we listen and understand other people's motives is crucial in negotiation, motivation and any other form of communication. In this two-hour workshop, we will develop our understanding of communication dynamics and sharpen our skills in […]
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TAG’s International Business Society is organizing an event “Where Georgia Leads” (WGL) to honor and celebrate global businesses who are making strong economic and social contributions in the State of Georgia. The WGL Map http://www.tagonline.org/files/WGL-Maps/intl-bus-brochure.pdf is a proud visual representation of international firms, global commerce, diplomatic relations and worldwide friendships that we maintain around the […]
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Join the FACC as they welcome and introduce their New Members who joined their organization in 2017! Register now to unite with both old and new FACC friends, and potential members over a delicious buffet and a wine & chocolate tasting by their Member A Cacao Affair. Take advantage of this opportunity to build new […] |
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Join Ser Familia for the 6th Annual Celebrating Our Heritage Fundraising Event! Taste the Best Latin American cuisine in the city. Friday, September 8 at 7:00pm. Spring Hall Ballroom, 7130 Buford Highway, NE Atlanta most talented chefs are joining forces and will be cooking delicious traditional dishes to raise money and help families in need. […] |
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Join for the latest 'A Note on Opera' lecture as we look at Verdi's "Otello." Verdi's lifelong adoration of Shakespeare culminated in his 1887 masterpiece "Otello," arguably the greatest of all Italian operas. With the deft touch of librettist Arrigo Boïto, Verdi streamlines Shakespeare's "Othello" to focus laser-like on the evolving tragedy of Otello being […] |
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Where Open Opportunities and Business Leaders Connect International Business Exchange (IBE) is your perfect opportunity to network with business professionals and exchange qualified leads. This breakfast event concentrates on business conducted locally, domestically, and internationally. Here you will learn about global current events and new ways to break into the growing international market right from […] 
The International Skills Conference will take place in Atlanta on September 12, 2017. It aims to bring together Business Champions in Dual Apprenticeship Programs modeled after the German System with Business, Regional and State Leaders who are interested in solutions for large as well as small and middle-sized employers in order to grow a globally competitive, highly skilled […] |
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Dr. Dan Papp, past president of Kennesaw State University and an expert on Russian affairs, is the keynote speaker at this luncheon event. His address will be followed by Q&A. Similar events are held throughout the year and many are held at the Capital City Club in downtown Atlanta. Membership in ACIR, though encouraged, is […] |
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Facilitated by George Tracy, Director of the Atlanta U.S. Commercial Service, this program will share insight about the low-cost to no-cost modifications to internationalize your website. The U.S. Commercial Service, part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, promotes U.S. products and services abroad. The information provided is offered by the U.S. Commercial Service’s Task Force […]
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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 or Francophile professional, you are welcome to join the FACC for a networking evening at Le Bilboquet on September 14th. Don't forget your […] |
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The Two Koreas. North Korea is all over the headlines since it launched an intercontinental ballistic missile on July 28. “Fire and fury,” President Trump warned North Korea on August 8. Within three days, $1.5 trillion drained out of stock markets worldwide. Next door, South Korea thrives economically despite constant threats and provocations from the […]
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Denise Jackson and the Southeastern International Film Festival present An Evening of the Arts and Film: A Special Screening of STEALING ALICE Reception and Q&A with Québec Artist / Author, Marc Séguin Stealing Alice is the first feature film written and directed by painter and author Marc Seguin. Enjoy the 90 minute fictional drama. It will be screened for this […] |
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JapanFest
The largest Japanese festival in the Southeast, JapanFest is an annual celebration of Japanese culture. You're invited to join a multi-sensory journey through Japan. At the 2017 JapanFest, you will be able to "Experience Japan" in a whole new way. Engage all SIX senses through interactive performances, demonstrations, workshops, and more! As always, we have invited world class professionals in Japanese music, performing arts, […]
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The Entrepreneur Experience Conference (TEEC) is scheduled for Saturday, September 16, 2017 from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm at the Cobb Civic Center in Marietta, Ga. TEEC is a full day of business training and coaching from small business industry experts. The conference includes access to all scheduled sessions, workshops, and tracks. Lunch is provided […]
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This event is free and open to the public. Experience other cultures and meet new friends at this festival featuring: Food Entertainment Vendors Contests Veterans Info Voting Registration Golden Zone Immigration Info Homebuyer Info Kids Zone Health Info
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Learn how to cope with the challenges of raising “Americanized French children” Guest speaker : Michel Bordeau Psychotherapist & Education Coach Parenting in a multicultural family context is not for the faint of heart. Therefore to preserve our serenity and sanity, we should pause moment to discuss cultural, social, and linguistic roots of our individual, […] |
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International trade law is at inflection point. Until quite recently, international trade agreements appeared to be moving along a relatively predictable trajectory. Reforms and changes were discussed and negotiated, but mostly along the margins of a supposed consensus about the general direction of the field. Political events of the past year, though – Brexit, the […] |
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Topics included in this program: Finding new global markets and customers Moving your freight in foreign markets Utilizing letters of credit and documentary collections Obtaining protection against the risk of nonpayment Accessing vital working capital Understanding how to use government resources Q&A with speakers The speakers will provide information about tools, resources, available trade products […]
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Expand your network within the German American Business Community with cold German beer, warm German appetizers and networking. Join the GACC South for an exclusive opportunity to connect with and explore one of the world’s leading logistics providers, Kuehne + Nagel, Inc.! Today, the Kuehne + Nagel Group has more than 1300 offices in over […] |
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8th annual USA India Business Summit (UIBS) & 23rd annual Georgia Tech Global Business Forum (GTGBF)
8th annual USA India Business Summit (UIBS) & 23rd annual Georgia Tech Global Business Forum (GTGBF)
UIBS has a distinguished history of being largest conference in the South–East USA that promotes business relations between USA and India. Our goal is to bring investment, partnerships and businesses between the United States and India on a common platform and accelerate growth in key areas of science technology, education, healthcare, innovation and research etc. Since […]
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This documentary tells the story of grounding aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont. In a series of short segments, Santos' experiments with balloons, the "damsefly" plane, and various aircraft designs are explained through archival materials, models, and interviews.
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Take a tour of the Alliance Française d'Atlanta. Learn about French classes and cultural programming. Attend a demo class. Light refreshments provided. |
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Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Season Launch
Music Director Robert Spano and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra launch the new season with George Gershwin's postcard from the French capital. The swinging showpiece that inspired the Academy Award-winning film and Tony Award-winning musical caps a night filled with American music, including “A Thousand Words” by the Orchestra's own Michael Kurth. Pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet is a […]
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The French-American Chamber of Commerce Atlanta, The French-American Chamber of Commerce of the Carolinas and Smith Gambrell & Russell invite you to attend a webinar on employee hiring in the US. There are many important considerations when hiring employees in the U.S. It is important to understand your obligations as an employer and what you […]
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The Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st-century Maritime Silk Road also known as One Belt, One Road (abbreviated OBOR) is a development strategy and framework, proposed by Chinese leader Xi Jinping that focuses on connectivity and cooperation among countries primarily between the People’s Republic of China and the rest of Eurasia, which consists of two main components, […] 
September 21, 2017 Thursday 6:15 pm - 9:00 pm Member $45.00 Non-Member $60.00 Course Content: • Get an overview of the German parties and gain an insight on the predictions of the outcome • Course to be taught in English 1 2.5 hour session plus 15 min. break; Teacher: Ben Brumfield |
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Join the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Atlanta, Kennesaw State Universtity's School of Conflict Management and Peacebuidling Development and the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta as we watch the results of the 2017 German Bundestag Election. Special guests will hold a panel discussion and talk about possible future impacts on Germany, its citizens and […]
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It's that time of year again for the annual Atlanta Hungarian Festival. Come join us for a taste of Hungary in the South. It will be a day filled with authentic Hungarian food, music, and dancing. And, be sure not to leave without visiting the marketplace so you can take home a souvenir! |
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A Global Atlanta series sponsored by: Thanks to President Donald Trump, Mexico is back in the national dialogue like no time in the past two decades, but his newfound focus on our neighbor to the south has once again failed to get past the context of competition. What if we went beyond the border, […]
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September 26, 2017 Thursday 6:15 pm - 9:00 pm Member $45.00 Non-Member $60.00 Course Content: • A new leader or the old leader. Get a political insight on the situation in Germany and what changes the election might imply for the citizens of German and its economy • Course to be taught in English 1 […]
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Join the Alliance Française d’Atlanta and the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta as we celebrate the European Day of Languages 2017! This year we'll be focusing on the theme “Languages and the Media.” The program will include: • a keynote speaker, who will discuss how the media reflects different languages and cultures along with how languages are used […] |
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In the thirteenth event in Global Atlanta’s Consular Conversations Series on September 27th, 2017, the editorial team will be interviewing the Nigerian Consul General in Atlanta, Kayode Laro. Topics of discussion are to include: Mapping the Nigerian community in Georgia and the South Lagos sister city connections with Atlanta How to enhance Atlanta's role as a gateway […]
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The Going Global Club of The Commerce Club invites you to participate in Independence Day around the World - a celebration of global independence day. In September over 7 countries will be celebrating their independence. This event honors these countries with arts, food, and music. Join in for an evening of networking with Atlanta's international […]
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Chinese Folk Music Concert hosted by CIKSU. This will be a high-quality orchestra concert for audience to experience wonderful Chinese folk music. The concert is free to the public but RSVP is required due to the limited seating. Please see the concert information below and share this with your family and friends. Date & Time: 8:00 pm, September 27 Location: KSU Marietta Campus Dance […] |
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Atlanta Greek Festival
The 44th annual Atlanta Greek Festival is back with four days of Greek culture and delicious food. The main festival (Friday through Sunday) includes live dance performances, music, and activities for the whole family. But starting early on Thursday, you can pick up a gyro or two at the festival’s popular drive-thru.
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Can nation building ever work? Well, it did in Kosovo. Born in war, divided by religious, ethnic and historical differences, Kosovo looked to be another small country doomed to violence and failure. Dr. Vjosa Osmani, a winner of the Sheth International Young Alumni Achievement Award* at the University of Pittsburgh and a Member of Kosovo’s […]
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What? Next Generation Manufacturing hosts our Seventh Annual Next Generation Manufacturing Event on Thursday, September 28th at Mercedes Benz Stadium. We are pleased to announce speakers from Mercedes, Kings Hawaiian, Shire (formerly Baxter/Baxalta) among many other industry leaders from the most innovative companies in the world. Manufacturing is entering a dynamic new phase! Join us […]
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The Japan-America Society of Georgia and the World Trade Center Atlanta present a Breakfast Panel Program about how women drive innovation and growth and ways companies can effectively leverage the talent and innovative potential of women – who represent $20 trillion in global consumer spending, own or operate between 25%-33% of all private businesses, and earn […] |
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SACC-GA at World Languages Day
Hosted by the Center for Urban Language Teaching and Research (CULTR), a U.S. Department of Education Title VI NFLRC, World Languages Day is an information fair highlighting the central role that global skills, particularly language proficiency, play in the growing opportunities for globally minded careers and services. Showcasing businesses and professions that value language expertise, […]
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Little PINK Book, America’s #1 digital platform for ambitious career women, will host its highly acclaimed Annual Fall Empowerment Event in Atlanta on Friday, September 29th at the InterContinental Hotel in Buckhead. Some of the nation’s top business leaders, along with those motivated to learn how to get there, will convene to discuss Soulful Leadership […] |
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The Nihongo・Eigo-Kai is a friendly social gathering for anyone looking for an opportunity to chat in, practice, and improve on their Japanese and English conversation skills – speaking, listening, pronunciation, accent reduction, etc. The meetings will be held at coffee shops, meeting rooms, and other venues in Metro Atlanta on the last weekend of each month. This month the topic will […]
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GALEO & Georgia Gwinnett College OLAS are proud to present the first ever Latino Leadership Summit, a premier event where you can further develop and hone your skills to the next level. Our goal with this summit is to educate, empower, and inspire Latino leaders from across the state by conducting workshops, networking sessions, and […] |
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