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SUMMARY:Winter Wonderland: Celebrations & Traditions Around the World at the Fernbank Museum
DESCRIPTION:Winter Wonderland: Celebrations & Traditions Around the World returns for its 14th year at the Fernbank Museum to celebrate the holiday season and much more with dazzling trees and other displays that line two floors for a rich\, artistic expression that recognizes cultural celebrations\, events and traditions from around the world. The exhibit highlights festivities and traditions that tell unique stories selected by cultural partners through arts\, crafts\, symbols and ornamental displays.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/winter-wonderland-celebrations-traditions-around-the-world-2/
LOCATION:Fernbank Museum of Natural History\, 767 Clifton Road\, NE\,  Atlanta\, GA\, 30307\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibit,Holiday
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SUMMARY:How Did Georgia Manufacture Success In Mexico: Interview With the Consul General of Mexico in Atlanta
DESCRIPTION:What benefits do Georgia-based companies like YKK Corp. of America gain from having their U.S. headquarters in Atlanta while manufacturing in Mexico? \nInterview with the Consul of Mexico\, Javier Díaz de León\, in which we will talk about success stories of Georgia companies that manufacture in Mexico and import those products back to the United States. Learn about testimonials and the potential to manufacture\, buy companies in Mexico\, or find suppliers in Mexico. \nAbout Javier Diaz de Leon\, Consul of Mexico in Atlanta\, Career Diplomat with 20+ years of experience in foreign policy\, US-MX relations\, Immigration\, and Government-Diaspora relations. \nAbout Joe Arana\, founder and CEO of Disrupting–nearshoring.com\, with 20+ years of marketing\, procurement\, and sourcing practice and strategic thinking experience in B2B\, B2C\, and D2C environments. \nThis relates to American companies moving out of China and returning to the U.S. and Mexico.\nCombining operations between the U.S. and Mexico is part of the benefits of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Which it considers this:\n-Labor costs in Mexico are just half of that in China.\n-Enhanced Intellectual Property Control\n-Streamlined Supply Chain\n-Reduced Customs & Duty Charges-Enhanced Quality Control\nMore Frequent Visits\n-Faster Shipping Times
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/how-did-georgia-manufacturing-success-in-mexico-consul-general-of-mexico-in-atlanta-2/
LOCATION:Georgia
CATEGORIES:Canada,Manufacturing,Mexico
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SUMMARY:White House Initiative -- AA and NHPI Economic Summit
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, January 10\, 2024\, the White House Initiative on Asian Americans\, Native Hawaiians\, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI) will host its sixth 2023-24 Asian American\, Native Hawaiian\, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) Economic Summit in Duluth\, GA with participation from the White House and federal agencies. The events are being held in collaboration with the Small Business Administration\, U.S. Department of the Treasury\, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization\, the National Asian / Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce & Entrepreneurship\, and other federal agencies. Please note that this is a re-scheduled Economic Summit that was originally planned for October 6\, 2023. \nLanguage barriers and limited outreach have historically held AA and NHPIs back from applying for federal procurement\, jobs\, grants\, and programs. Although approximately 10 percent of small businesses in the U.S. are AA and NHPI-owned\, only 2.8 percent of federal contracting dollars went to AA and NHPI small businesses in Fiscal Year 2020\, according to the Small Business Administration. In May 2021\, President Joe Biden re-established and reinvigorated WHIAANHPI through Executive Order 14031. The Initiative’s whole-of-government approach engages federal agencies to improve interagency policymaking\, program development\, and outreach\, and address barriers impacting AA and NHPIs across the country.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/white-house-initiative-aa-nhpi-economic-summit/
LOCATION:Gas South Convention Center\, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway\, Duluth\, GA\, 30097\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diversity and Inclusion,Economics,Policy
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SUMMARY:Expert Forecast: Navigating a Shifting Global Economy in 2024
DESCRIPTION:Ongoing wars in Europe and the Middle East. Supply chain reshuffling. Inflation at home. Energy transitions abroad. A global AI arms race and constant tech disruption — No shortage of challenges await investors and executives as we round the corner into 2024. \nJoin Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and Global Atlanta to gain deep insights into the macroeconomic trends affecting trade and investment and learn how to navigate the ever-shifting tides of the global economy in this new year. \n \n \n\n \n \nAbout the speaker:  \n \n \nBrian Levitt is a Global Market Strategist at Invesco. In this role\, he is responsible for the development and communication of the firm’s investment outlooks and insights for North America. Brian is the author of Invesco’s Compelling Wealth Management Conversations\, a program that helps investors manage their emotions and stick to their investment plans. He also authored the firm’s Financial Literacy program and works extensively with families to educate on personal finance. Brian co-hosts Invesco’s “Greater Possibilities” podcast. He joined Invesco when the firm combined with OppenheimerFunds in 2019.  \n \n \nVisit Brian on LinkedIn and Twitter
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/expert-forecast-navigating-a-shifting-global-economy-in-2024/
LOCATION:Morgan Stanley Buckhead\, 3280 Peachtree Rd NE Suite 1900\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30305
CATEGORIES:Economic Forecasting,Economics,Featured
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SUMMARY:Seminar: Forsyth County Manufacturing Society Meeting at Kamstrup
DESCRIPTION:Join the Forsyth County Chamber for its January Manufacturing Society meeting at Danish-owned Kamstrup Water Metering.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/seminar-forsyth-county-manufacturing-society-meeting-at-kamstrup/
LOCATION:Kamstrup Water Metering\, 2855 Forsyth Commerce Way #200\, Cumming\, Georgia\, 30040
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T120000
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SUMMARY:The Benefits of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan as an Exit Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Please join WBL CPA’s + Advisors and Tenor ESOP Partners for a FREE Webinar on “ The Benefits of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan as an Exit Strategy”. Learn all about ESOP’s and the tax and accounting considerations you need to know when determining if an ESOP is right for you. \n\n\n\n\nAre you ready to plan for retirement?\n\n\n\nAre you considering selling your business in the future?\n\n\n\nAre you thinking of transitioning your business to the next generation of leaders?\n\n\n\n\nAn Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a business exit strategy that offers benefits to the business owner and the employees of the business. ESOPs are often a win-win for the business owner and their employees. But is it right for you? \n\n\n\nIf your corporation has a strong management team\, more than 20 employees\, capacity for additional debt\, and strong cash flows\, an ESOP may be a great exit strategy for you. Learn all about the benefits of ESOP\, and what you need to know before you consider it. \n\n\n\nYou will hear our experts discuss: \n\n\n\n\nStrategic issues that are involved\n\n\n\nBenefits and Misconceptions about ESOP\n\n\n\nSuccessful outcomes\n\n\n\nTax implications of an ESOP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/the-benefits-of-an-employee-stock-ownership-plan-as-an-exit-strategy/
LOCATION:Georgia
CATEGORIES:Economics
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SUMMARY:(Ouchigohan) Oyakodon: An Online Cooking Class via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special edition of the family-friendly online Japanese cooking class series おうちごはん！Ouchigohan! – Japanese Home Cooking. We will start by learning how to make Namasu\, a type of salad that pairs well with Oyakodon\, a Japanese rice bowl made with both chicken and eggs. The Namasu is a celebration salad made with Daikon radish\, carrots\, onions\, scallions\, eggs\, and other ingredients. The Oyakodon rice bowl is also called the “Mother and Child” rice bowl. Since this savory dish is made with both chicken and eggs\, the words Oya and Ko refer to parent and child\, as such chicken and egg. Tender chicken chunks are cooked in dashi broth and when hot enough\, beaten eggs are poured over the top and cooked briefly until the eggs are silky and just set. Which came first? The chicken or the egg? SCRIPTION HERE \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDebra Samuels\, head of program content and curriculum development for Table For Two\nDebra Samuels leads the program content and curriculum development of TABLE FOR TWO USA’s Japanese inspired food education program\,   “Wa-  Shokuiku -Learn. Cook. Eat Japanese!”. She was a food writer and contributor to the Food Section of  The Boston Globe and has authored two cookbooks: “My Japanese Table\,” and “The Korean Table.” She curated the exhibit\, “Obento and Built Space:Japanese Boxed Lunch and Architecture\,” at the Boston Architectural College (2015) and co-curated  “Objects of Use and Beauty: Design and Craft in Japanese Culinary Tools\,” at the Fuller Craft Museum (2018). Debra worked as a program coordinator and an exhibition developer at the Japanese department of the Boston Children’s Museum (1992-2000).  She has lived in Japan\, all together\, for 12 years and specializes in Japanese cuisine.  She travels around the country and abroad teaching hands-on workshops on obento\, the Japanese lunchbox. During Covid 19 she is teaching live online cooking programs to youth and adults.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/ouchigohan-oyakodon-an-online-cooking-class-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Georgia
CATEGORIES:Food,Japan
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SUMMARY:Demystifying Artificial Intelligence (AI)
DESCRIPTION:Learn about AI without the confusion! Our talk breaks down the basics\, clears up myths\, and shows how AI and Automation power businesses and empower staff. We unravel the complexities and broad depth of the term artificial intelligence\, dispel myths\, and provide a clear understanding of its principles\, applications\, and societal impact. This talk aims to bridge the gap between perception and reality\, empowering attendees with insights into the transformative potential.  We will discuss the use of “Digital Workers” and their positive impact on labor force! \n\n\n\nWe will have a diverse panel of business leaders and academia to make this a rewarding conversation.  Stay tuned for a list of our panelists and additional details.  Panelists will include representatives from UK Embassy in Washington DC\, Associate Dean from KSU\, and Industry Leaders. \n\n\n\nEvent location and exact timing will be available soon. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/demystifying-artificial-intelligence-ai/
LOCATION:7000 Central Pkwy\, Sandy Springs\, GA 30328
CATEGORIES:Technology
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SUMMARY:Japan Day at the Georgia State Capitol
DESCRIPTION:Please join the caucus leaders of the GA-Japan Legislative Caucus: Chairman David Knight\, Representative Teri Anulewicz\, Senator Kay Kirkpatrick and Senator Sally Harrell in celebration of the 50-year Anniversary of the Consulate General of Japan’s Office in Atlanta. \n\n\n\nEvent Schedule \n\n\n\n\n10:00AM – Legislative Session Begins (enjoy Japanese Company Exhibits at 2nd Floor Lobby/Legislators walk through area & watch Georgia House of Representatives & Senate Session at 4th Floor Galleries)\n\n\n\nTimes TBD – Resolutions honoring the 50th Anniversary to be read and presented to the Consul General of Japan on both Georgia House of Representatives and Senate floors (watch at 4th Floor Galleries)\n\n\n\n11:30AM or 12PM / Session Ends\n\n\n\n12:00PM – Remarks by Governor Brian Kemp\, Lt. Governor Burt Jones\, and GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson\, Consul General Mio Maeda (2nd Floor Lobby/Legislators walk through area)\n\n\n\n1:00 PM – International Charter Academy performance at outdoor steps of Georgia State Capitol\n\n\n\n2:00 PM – Close\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/japan-day-at-the-georgia-state-capitol/
LOCATION:Georgia State Capitol\, 206 Washington St SW \, Atlanta\, GA\, 30334\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hong Kong,Japan
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SUMMARY:International Production and Processing Expo
DESCRIPTION:The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) continues to evolve and grow to meet the needs of its attendees and exhibitors. For 2023\, Scherer Inc looks forward to hosting the Expo again in-person at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Mark your calendar to join on Jan. 24-26\, 2024. \n\n\n\nIPPE focuses on Innovation – bringing together buyers and sellers of the latest technology of products and services to make your business successful; Education – learning from the experts in free- and fee-based world-class programs on topics that cross industry interests; Global Reach – attracting thousands of International visitors from more than 120 countries; and Networking – meeting new and rekindling old relationships with leaders across the industries. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/international-production-and-process-expo/
LOCATION:Georgia World Congress Center\, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Geo-Political Crystal Ball: Monitoring the Internet to Predict Global Events 
DESCRIPTION:Nearly every geopolitical event leaves an internet footprint and the practice of measuring online traffic is a critical tool in providing a timely understanding of international incidents. \n\n\n\nFor over a decade\, Doug Madory\, Director of Internet Analysis for Kentik (a network aggregator and activator of data and analytics)\, has been at the forefront of using internet measurement data analysis to gain and share understandings of our modern hyper-connected world. After fine-tuning and testing the data\, Doug and colleagues synthesize their findings to provide insights to industry leaders and governments on possible geo-political outcomes. We ask the critical question: What happens if the lines of communications break… like literally become severed. Doug will address the very real risk of disruptions to submarine internet cables and whether or not the US military could be left blind in a sea of combatants.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoug Madory\, Director of Internet Analysis for Kentik\nDoug Madory is the Director of Internet Analysis for Kentik (a network aggregator and activator of data and analysis) where he works on internet infrastructure analysis. The Washington Post dubbed him “The Man who can see the Internet” for his reputation in identifying significant developments in the global layout of the internet. Doug is regularly quoted by major news outlets about developments ranging from national blackouts \, BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) hijacks and the activation of submarine cables. Prior to Kentik\, he was the Lead Analyst for Oracle’s Internet Intelligence team (formerly Dyn Research and Renesys).
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/geo-political-crystal-ball-monitoring-the-internet-to-predict-global-events/
LOCATION:Capital City Club\, 7 John Portman Boulevard Northwest\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
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SUMMARY:Corporate Transparency Act: What Businesses Need To Know Lunch & Learn Event
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the Netherlands America Chamber of Commerce’s First Lunch & Learn event of 2024 on January 25th\, featuring a crucial discussion on navigating the new U.S. Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The CTA came into effect on January 1\, 2024\, impacting millions of small U.S. and foreign companies. \n\n\n\nIf you own or operate a business located or doing business in the U.S.\, it’s important to understand the actions you need to take to be compliant with this new law and its requirements. \n\n\n\nGain vital insights from Jonathan Wilson\, FinCen Report founder and Corporate Transparency Act Compliance Guide author\, and Mitzi Hill\, Taylor English’s CTA Task Force lead partner.   \n\n\n\nDon’t miss out on this important event to understand the implications of CTA for your organization! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJonathan Wilson\, FinCen Report founder and Corporate Transparency Act Compliance Guide authorPartner at Taylor English Duma\nJonathan B. Wilson is an experienced business lawyer who enjoys solving complex business and transactional problems for clients. Mr. Wilson applies his more than 30 years of experience as an in-house lawyer\, business adviser and strategist to help business executives and owners achieve negotiated solutions to technology and financial transactions. \n\n\n\nMr. Wilson is a member of the firm’s Corporate and Business Department and his practice includes corporate securities\, corporate finance and governance\, mergers and acquisitions\, and intellectual property. He represents Fortune 100\, middle-market and start-up companies. \n\n\n\nMr. Wilson was the general counsel or chief legal officer of Interland Inc.\, Web.com Group Inc. and EasyLink Services International Corp.\, where he advised senior management and the boards of directors on U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting\, NASDAQ compliance\, Sarbanes-Oxley matters\, corporate governance\, governmental affairs\, contracts\, litigation\, intellectual property and mergers and acquisitions. \n\n\n\nMr. Wilson spent the first 10 years of his career in private practice with large Atlanta law firms\, including a leading international firm and one of the nation’s most prestigious corporate firms. \n\n\n\nMr. Wilson has represented both large and small companies in outsourcing\, patent licensing\, software licensing\, distribution and strategic alliance agreements. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMitzi Hill\, CTA Task Force lead partnerPartner at Taylor English Duma\nMitzi Hill is the founder of Taylor English’s Data Security & Privacy practice. She works with business owners and executives to ensure that they are ready to compete in a global supply chain that requires attention to privacy and security through use of technology. Her experience includes fifteen years in-house at Turner Broadcasting\, where she oversaw multiple regulatory compliance programs\, international content licensing\, and legal clearance of new technology systems. Prior to her time in-house\, Ms. Hill was with a large international law firm\, where she focused on technology and media issues\, including satellite distribution\, copyright infringement and First Amendment claims. \n\n\n\nMs. Hill has handled technology\, IP\, compliance\, and international business matters for more than twenty-five years. This strong background allows her to work closely with clients including retailers\, logistics companies\, service providers\, platform operators and others to ensure that they are prepared for privacy and cybersecurity requirements imposed on them by laws and by their customers. She enjoys helping clients develop policies\, contracts\, and workflows that protect information assets and thereby confer a competitive edge. Among other things\, she creates data processing and cross-border transfer agreements; counsels U.S. and international companies on compliance with privacy laws including the GDPR and CCPA; serves as privileging counsel on security and compliance audits; and handles data breach response. Ms. Hill writes and speaks frequently on data security and privacy issues. She also routinely handles technology licenses\, SaaS agreements\, and general commercial services agreements. \n\n\n\nMs. Hill has an extensive background in media and intellectual property issues and has handled film productions\, media and sponsorship rights\, program distribution\, and music licensing. In addition\, she has spent significant time overseas\, having resided in London to oversee a client’s legal function in Europe\, the Middle East and Africa. \n\n\n\nMs. Hill is also part of the Taylor English CTA Task Force and provides strategic advice to help reporting companies identify and analyze their compliance requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act. \n\n\n\nIn her free time\, Ms. Hill works to support Georgians diagnosed with ALS\, reads avidly\, and supports the Tide. She also travels\, and has been to Egypt\, Hong Kong\, Jordan\, New Zealand\, Syria\, Thailand and other points distant.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/corporate-transparency-act-what-businesses-need-to-know-lunch-learn-event/
LOCATION:Taylor English Duma LLP\, 1600 Parkwood Circle\, Suite 200\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30339\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Law,Netherlands,Policy
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SUMMARY:Burns Night
DESCRIPTION:Arís Once Again Raises A Glass for Auld Lang Syne!\n\nJoin us on Thursday\, January 25\, 2024 at the Academy Theatre for our annual celebration of Burns Night. For his 265th birthday\, Scottish poet\, songster\, and dancer Robert Burns is getting a proper Arís party: we have a new location\, a new cast\, a new program\, all with the same auld lang syne.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/burns-night/
LOCATION:Academy Theatre\, 599 N. Central Ave\, Hapeville\, 30354\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Books,United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T200000
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SUMMARY:Coffee and Conversation: Turkish Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Turkish Coffee Hour program. This event is designed to provide you with a unique opportunity to meet new friends and enjoy different tastes of Turkish coffee. \n\n\n\nWe encourage you to bring your friends and family along. This is a great opportunity to connect with other people who share your interests. We hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/coffee-and-conversation-turkish-coffee-hour-2/
LOCATION:591 North Main Street\, Suite 100 Alpharetta GA 30009\, 591 North Main Street\, Suite 100\, Alpharetta\, Georgia\, 30009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Drink,Networking,turkey
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SUMMARY:Book Signing of 'Marvela and the Broken Waters'
DESCRIPTION:Attendees are invited to an exhilarating book signing event featuring author and cross-cultural trainer Kathy Ellis\, who will be presenting her latest adventure\, a poem novella titled “Marvela and the Broken Waters.” Participants can immerse themselves in a world of hope\, history\, imagination\, and compassion as Kathy guides them on a harrowing deep-water journey. Registration is encouraged to provide an estimate of attendance. Feel free to share this exciting event with interested colleagues\, friends\, and family! \n\n\n\nGuest poets include: Steven Shields\, Carol Welter\, and Mama Koku \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/kathy-ellis-book-signing-of-marvela-and-the-broken-waters/
LOCATION:(Unitarian Universalist Church and Spiritual Living Center) Social Hall\, 2650 N Druid Hills Rd\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30329\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T180000
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SUMMARY:Hawks vs Raptors Game Night: Post-Game Meet and Greet with Clint Capela
DESCRIPTION:Come out on Sunday\, January 28th and take advantage of a Swiss Community Ticket Package at State Farm Arena as the Atlanta Hawks take on the Toronto Raptors! Each ticket includes $10 worth of food and beverage credit that can be used at our restaurants inside the arena on the night of the game. *Clint Capela will greet ticket buyers through this offer at the conclusion of the game. Details will be emailed closer to the game date.Ticket prices are subject to increase. Tickets are based on availability and will sell out. Purchase your tickets today! \n\n\n\nThis event is organized by the Consulate General of Switzerland in Atlanta in collaboration with the Atlanta Hawks.*Post-game appearance by Clint Capela is subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/hawks-vs-raptors-game-night-post-game-meet-and-greet-with-clint-capela/
LOCATION:State Farm Arena\, 1 Philips Dr\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sports,Switzerland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T110000
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SUMMARY:MJV Rethink Retail
DESCRIPTION:MJV Innovation\, a leading global consultancy serving Fortune 500 companies in digital transformation\, customer experience\, and design thinking\, will host a retail industry gathering in Atlanta to share the top insights it compiles from the annual National Retail Federation’s Big Show. Named MJV Rethink Retail\, the event will take place on January 30\, 2024 at 8:30am at the Buckhead Club and convene retail executives from major companies. \n\n\n\nDuring the event\, MJV’s team will deliver a presentation of the top insights garnered while attending NRF’s annual flagship conference in New York earlier in the month. A panel presenting leaders’ insights from the world’s largest retail and CPG companies with topics such as AI and customer experience as well as top trends for 2024. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/mjv-rethink-retail/
LOCATION:Buckhead Club\, 3344 Peachtree Road NE Suite 2600\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30326\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Featured
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn Seminar - Immigration Law Update - What Japanese Companies Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:There are a number of recent and upcoming immigration law changes\, including the Department of State’s Pilot Program for Stateside Visa Renewals; the New Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification form required as of 11/1/2023; President Biden’s New Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence aimed to help immigrants and temporary visa holders with AI backgrounds; and the H-1B Proposal Update to modernize the H-1B lottery for 2024.Sarah Hawk\, Chair of Immigration and Global Mobility\, Barnes & Thornburg LLP will provide important updates and changes especially for Japanese companies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSarah Hawk\, Partner in the Atlanta office of Barnes and Thornburg\nSarah Hawk’s strategic mind and extensive understanding of current and emerging immigration legislation and trends have earned her national and international recognition. Sarah provides crucial immigration counsel to domestic and multinational companies invarious industries such as healthcare\, financial services\, hospitality\, higher education\, and technology\, among others. \n\n\n\nSarah brings nearly 20 years of experience helping companies develop and implement immigration policies to secure visas and permanent residence status for executives\, managers and critical employees. She also assists physicians\, professors\, and scientists at universities and research institutions\, along with artists\, athletes\, entrepreneurs\, and investors. \n\n\n\nHer comprehensive knowledge includes advising on a broad range of immigration petitions\, nonimmigrant and immigrant visa applications\,consular processing\, waiver cases and outbound placement\, helping clients manage their global workforce. Sarah provides guidance for eventhe most complex I-9 and E-verify compliance\, audits\, investigations\, training\, and policies for various entities. \n\n\n\nSarah oversees the preparation of employment-based immigration petitions (B\, H\, L\, O\, P\, TN\, E-2)\, PERM labor certification applications\,EB-1 Extraordinary Ability\, EB-1 Outstanding Researcher/Professor\, EB-2 National Interest Waiver\, and immigrant petitions in virtually all preference categories\, adjustment of status and consular processing cases and naturalization cases. \n\n\n\nWith a knack for building and enhancing client relationships\, Sarah once served as business immigration legal counsel delegate on a trip to China\, providing counsel to Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and the Metro Atlanta Chamber. Sarah is a frequent speaker nationally and regionally on business immigration issues. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKazumi Iino\, International Business Executive with vast business experiences between US and Japan\nCombining an intimate knowledge of Japanese business culture and a keen ability to foster relationships\, Kazumi Iino serves as the firm’shead of Japanese client services. Having worked in Japan and in the United States\, Kazumi leverages his executive level business experience and interest in the law to help clients in their startup andexpansion endeavors. \n\n\n\nOver the course of nearly 25 years\, Kazumi has provided business counsel and legal services to attorneys and clients – particularly in theareas of labor and employment\, human resources\, financing and intellectual property – supporting the development of new business for Japanese clients doing business in the U.S.\, as well as U.S. clients doing business in Japan. \n\n\n\nHaving worked across multiple industries\, Kazumi serves as a liaison with attorneys and clients on strategic business planning and buildingalliances\, as well as facilitating communications and promoting productive working relationships. He performs due diligence\, monitors and analyzesmarket and industry trends for Japanese business segments\, and provides guidance in the proposal process. \n\n\n\nPrior to joining Barnes & Thornburg\, Kazumi was the vice president of strategic alliance Japan at HUYA Bioscience International. Before that\, heserved as business advisor and investment advisor with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). JETRO is organized and managedby the Ministry of Economy\, Trade and Industry (METI)\, a ministry of the Japanese government that focuses on economic and industrialdevelopment through innovation\, technology\, and foreign investment.  \n\n\n\nThrough those roles\, Kazumi learned how Japanese management is likelyto respond when certain situations arise\, and as a result\, he can help anticipate their needs.
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/lunch-and-learn-seminar-immigration-law-update-what-japanese-companies-need-to-know/
LOCATION:Barnes & Thornburg\, 3475 Piedmont Road NE\, 12th Floor\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Immigration,Japan
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SUMMARY:Diplomatic Dialogue with the Consul General of Japan
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Diplomatic Dialogue reception with Mio Maeda\, Consul General of Japan in Atlanta. After an hour of networking\, Consul General Maeda will discuss the work of the Japanese Consulate\, the recent SEUS-Japan Conference in Tokyo\, the significant investment of Japanese companies in Atlanta\, and experiences during his career postings and his observations on global affairs with Mark Pierson\, ACIR’s Director of Diplomatic Outreach and Strategic Development. The Diplomatic Dialogue attendees will then have the opportunity to ask the Consul General questions. Remarks are off-the-record and not recorded but social media posts are encouraged. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMio Maeda\, Consul General of Japan\nMr. Mio Maeda received a law degree from the University of Tokyo and joined Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in 1990.  As a diplomatic trainee\, Mr. Maeda continued his studies at University of Oxford  and then returned to MOFA where he held various positions throughout a three-decade long career. \n\n\n\nIn 2000\, he was appointed Deputy Dir\, Research & Programming Division (Economic Cooperation Bureau) and then became Deputy Dir of the 2nd  Southeast Asia Division (Asian & Oceanian Affairs Bureau). Following\, Mr. Maeda served MOFA as Deputy Dir of Consular Policy Division (Consular Affairs Bureau). In 2004\, Mr. Maeda became Counselor at the Embassy of Japan in Italy\, and two year later served the same position in Socialist Republic of Vietnam. In 2009\, returning to Japan was appointed Senior Coordinator of Global Issues Cooperation Division (International Cooperation Bureau). In 2011 Mr. Maeda was made Counselor for the National Policy Unit (Cabinet Secretariat) and then Minister-Counselor and Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Japan in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. In 2014 Mr. Maeda returned to Japan to serve as Dir of the Southwest Asia Division (SE & SW Asian Affairs Dept\, MOFA\, Japan). In 2015\, Mr. Maeda was seconded to the Imperial Household Agency and appointed Chamberlain to HIH the Crown Prince of Japan\, and later as Chamberlain to HM the Emperor of Japan\, until 2019. Mr. Maeda then became Minister\, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Japan in Switzerland. He now joins the Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta as Consul General where he serves as the Head of Mission in the Southeast United States. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/diplomatic-dialogue-a-reception-discussion-with-mio-maeda-consul-general-of-japan/
LOCATION:Offices of Arnall Golden Gregory LLP\, Atlanta
CATEGORIES:Diplomacy,Japan
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