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SUMMARY:Consular Conversations OTP: Belgium
DESCRIPTION:Join Global Atlanta on Aug. 6 for a special edition of the Consular Conversations series presented by Miller & Martin PLLC and hosted by the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce\, featuring Belgian Consul General Katherine Raeymaekers.  \n\n\n\nThe event will feature a recap of Partnership Gwinnett’s recent mission to Belgium and a one-on-one interview with the consul general conducted Global Atlanta Managing Editor Trevor Williams\, followed by a panel discussion with Belgian investors in Gwinnett County as the region celebrates another $2 billion investment win from Belgian biopharmaceuticals giant UCB. \n\n\n\nThe conversation will highlight Georgia’s historically strong and increasingly important role in recruiting Belgian FDI in the United States\, and how the state can maintain that age amid rising uncertainty in transatlantic relations.   \n\n\n\n\nNon-Member Ticket: $30\n\n\n\nGwinnett Chamber Member Ticket: $20\n\n\n\nGlobal Atlanta Passport Holder: FREE\n\n\n\n\nOur Featured Speaker:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKatherine Raeymaekers\,Consul General of Belgium in Atlanta\nAs of August 1\, 2024\, Mrs. Katherine Raeymaekers has been appointed as Consul-General at the Belgian General Consulate in Atlanta\, Georgia\, USA\, covering 10 states in the South-East. \n\n\n\nAfter joining the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2008\, as a career diplomat\, she has served as Deputy Head of Mission at the Belgian Embassy in Sofia\, Bulgaria (2009-2013) and in Budapest\, Hungary (2013-2017). Prior to the USA she served as Political and Economic Counsellor at the Belgian Embassy in Rabat (2020-2024). \n\n\n\nBetween 2017 and 2020\, she served as counsellor at the Department for EuropeanCoordination within the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs\, responsible for matters related to transport\, telecom/digital and energy/green deal. \n\n\n\nShe holds a Master degree in Political Sciences – International Relations from the University of Ghent (2000)\, Belgium\, and followed post-graduates courses in Regional cooperation – Mercosur at the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina(2001-2003). \n\n\n\nShe is fluent in 6 languages: Dutch\, French\, English\, Spanish\, Italian and German. She also has some notions of Bulgarian and Hungarian. Beyond her professional pursuits\, Mme Raeymaekers likes to explore nature and the surroundings while hiking or biking. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented By\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHosted By
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/consular-conversations-otp-belgium/
LOCATION:Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce\, 6500 Sugarloaf Pkwy\, Duluth\, GA\, 30097\, United States
CATEGORIES:Belgium,Consular Conversations,Diplomacy,Europe,Networking
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SUMMARY:Art of Diplomacy Tours - Colombia Trip
DESCRIPTION:Curious about Colombia? Ambassador (ret.) Charles Shapiro is leading a trip to Bogotá and Medellín to meet with a wide range of Colombian artists\, academics\, journalists\, entrepreneurs\, and diplomats to learn what makes Colombia a special and strategic country in South America.  \n\n\n\nThis well-rounded trip will cover policy and politics in the capital city of Bogotá and business\, art\, and culture in the innovative city of Medellín. Travelers will meet American diplomats at the US Embassy and Colombian officials at the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (requested). Learn why Colombia is important to the United States and US foreign policy in Latin America. \n\n\n\nThe group will be small by design\, and the carefully curated agenda allows time to see many of the popular sites in both cities\, experience Colombian food and music\, exchange views with the Colombian people\, and have fun! This trip is for folks who want to travel to Colombia with regional experts and gain exposure to Colombian politics\, business\, and culture. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/art-of-diplomacy-tours-colombia-trip/
LOCATION:Georgia
CATEGORIES:Colombia,Culture,Diplomacy,Food,Geopolitics,International affairs,international relations,Latin America,Policy,Travel
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SUMMARY:FEAST – We Love Buford Highway Fundraising Event
DESCRIPTION:FEAST is We Love Buford Highway’s signature fundraising event\, bringing together community members for an evening that celebrates the cultures\, stories\, and traditions of the Buford Highway corridor. Centered around food\, art\, and shared experiences\, the event highlights the rich diversity that defines one of Atlanta’s most vibrant communities. \n\n\n\nGuests can enjoy a curated evening featuring global cuisine\, live performances\, and storytelling in an immersive setting. Proceeds from FEAST support We Love Buford Highway’s mission to preserve the corridor’s multicultural identity through programs focused on community well-being\, small business support\, youth initiatives\, and cultural preservation.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Information\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/feast-we-love-buford-highway-fundraising-event-4/
LOCATION:Spring Hall Events\, 7130 Buford Hwy NE suite a-100\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30340
CATEGORIES:Art,Business,Culture,Food,Fundraising
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