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SUMMARY:US-Belgium Soccer Friendly Watch Party at Halfway Crooks
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an unforgettable match day as Belgium takes on the USA — and the celebration starts long before kickoff. Join fellow fans for a lively pre-party filled with energy\, team spirit\, and plenty of excitement as supporters gather to cheer on their side together. \n\n\n\nThe fun continues after the final whistle with an after-party to keep the momentum going. Hosted at Halfway Cooks Brewery\, the event features convenient all-day parking\, round-trip bus transportation to the stadium (with a free beer included)\, and a festive atmosphere for soccer lovers and friends alike. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/halfway-crooks-watch-party/
LOCATION:Halfway Crooks Beer\, 60 Georgia Ave SE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Belgium,Food,Sports
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SUMMARY:Belgian Chamber Executive Roundtable: Why AI Matters in 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Belgian-American Chamber of Commerce of the South (BACoS) is pleased to host an AI Panel Discussion exploring how artificial intelligence is shaping industries\, transforming business strategy\, and influencing the future of work. \n\n\n\nThis dynamic and insightful conversation will bring together an exceptional panel of experts who will share their perspectives\, real-world experiences\, and forward-looking insights on AI innovation\, adoption\, and impact across sectors. \n\n\n\nSpeakers include:\n\n\n\n\nBrian Fletcher\, Principal and Co-founder\, FM\n\n\n\nKarin Bursa\, Chief Executive Director\, Nirakio\n\n\n\nChristophe Van Gool\, Director of Global Solutions\, EPIC Insurance\n\n\n\nBrigitte Vantieghem\, Syba\n\n\n\nModerated by: Ted Tagalakis\, founder of Sparky AI \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload flyer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/ai-panel-discussion-event/
LOCATION:Atlanta Tech Village\, 3423 Piedmont Rd NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Belgium,Business,Technology
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SUMMARY:BACoS Fall Reception & Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:How do businesses recruit and retain talent in US & Belgium respectively? What is the typical office culture like in the US compared to Belgium? Do subsidiaries of Belgian or US companies operate with considerate autonomy or rely on the HQ for key decisions? \n\n\n\nIf you’re also interested in these questions that confront our members on a daily basis\, join us for a panel discussion and a reception on the evening of October 4. Our distinguished panel includes Mr Paul De Cock of Mohawk Industries and Mr Simon Lemmy of UCB\, among others. And our moderator for the panel is Mr. Christian Hoeferle\, an expert in culture in the business world. \n\n\n\nThere will be networking before and after the panel with hors-d’œuvre curated by a Belgian chef. \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	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/bacos-fall-reception-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Aprio\, 2002 Summit Boulevard Suite 120\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30319\, United States
CATEGORIES:Belgium,Business
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SUMMARY:Belgian American Chamber of the South: Year Kick-Off Reception
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to our annual Year Kick-Off Reception! Don’t miss this night of celebration with the Belgian American business community in the Southeast along with toasting on the new year\, tasty hors d’oeuvres\, and great networking opportunities. \nJoin the Belgian American Chamber of the South to share a waffle and to cheer to 2022!\nNon-members: $40\nMembers: you will be sent a promo-code \nJoin the BACoS Friday\, March 18th from 7-10 pm \nParking is available in the AmericasMart building. \nDress Code: Business attire \nLimited spots\, don’t wait to register! \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/belgian-american-chamber-of-the-south-new-years-reception/
LOCATION:Balta Showroom\, 230 John Portman Blvd NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Networking
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SUMMARY:Immigration and travel restrictions webinar (5th edition)
DESCRIPTION:Global Mobility Going Forward: Waivers of the Travel Bans\, Consular Processing and Other Hot Immigration Topics for the International Community \nOn Monday\, June 21st a European decision came into force that will lift certain requirements for US residents to travel to Europe. After the publication of this decision\, US residents will no longer need an essential reason to travel to Belgium. \nOn Tuesday\, July 6th at 12 PM\, the fifth time since the pandemic hit\, the Chamber helps you understand the ever-changing regulations concerning travel and immigration with: \nTeri A. Simmons\, partner at Arnall Golden Gregory in Atlanta\, where she has practiced for over 29 years in the areas of corporate\, employment\, litigation\, tax\, and immigration law. \n  \n  \n  \nEline Goovaerts\, deputy head of mission at the Consulate General of Belgium in Atlanta. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAnd Karl Thybergin\, BACoS Board member and Strategic Account Manager at Mohawk\, will moderate and take all your questions for the speakers. \n  \n  \n  \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/immigration-and-travel-restrictions-webinar-5th-edition/
CATEGORIES:Travel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T130000
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SUMMARY:Tax Implications of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and the Employee Retention Credit
DESCRIPTION:The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 provides additional relief to address the continued impact of COVID-19 on the economy. It contains a number of tax provisions of potentially great significance to individuals\, families\, and businesses. This webinar offered by APRIO and the Belgian American Chamber of the South should help you understand these. Special attention will be given to the Employee Retention Credit\, which allows businesses to offset their current payroll tax liabilities. \nSpeakers\nYelena Epova is Partner-in-Charge of International Services at Aprio. She advises companies on international tax & business strategies for inbound and outbound operations. \n  \n  \n  \nKristin Maeckel specializes in providing tax and accounting solutions to foreign companies with subsidiaries in the US and advising expatriates of Aprio international clients who have moved to the states on US tax matters. \n  \n  \nThe webinar will be moderated by James Blair\, managing director at Navigator Consulting. Navigator Consulting provides industrial site selection and re-location services\, as well as community & economic development consulting services. \n  \n  \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/tax-implications-of-the-american-rescue-plan-act-of-2021-and-the-employee-retention-credit/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T120000
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SUMMARY:Immigration and travel restrictions webinar (4th edition)
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Immigration and Travel Restrictions Webinar\, The Belgian American Chamber of the South presents Mobility Going Forward: Waivers of the Travel Ban\, Consular Processing\, and other Hot Immigration Topics for the International Community.  \nThe Belgian American Chamber of the South’s well-known speakers reconvene for a fourth time to clarify all the new rules regarding travel and immigration\, as well as discuss what to expect in the near future and answer all your related questions. \nJoin Teri Simmons (AGG LLP)\, Michael Cerulus (Belgian Consulate)\, and Karl Thybergin to have a better view of the current rules affecting travel and immigration\, and all your questions answered. \nSpeakers: \nTeri Simmons\, Director\, Immigration Practice Group\, Arnall Golden Gregory LLP \n  \n  \n  \nMichael Cerulus\, Deputy Head of Mission at the Belgian Consulate General in Atlanta \n  \n  \n  \nKarl Thybergin\, Director of Flooring at Decospan and Board member. \n  \n  \n  \n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/immigration-and-travel-restrictions-webinar-4th-edition/
CATEGORIES:Immigration,Travel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T120000
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SUMMARY:How is the Pandemic (Re)shaping Your Business?
DESCRIPTION:Grab your lunch and join for a virtual discussion on October 20 on how the pandemic has (re)shaped and is still shaping different businesses\, in particular supply chain logistics\, the insurance industry\, and the medical sector. \n\nWhat are the main changes that are observed?\nHow have customers evolved?\nHow are teams still engaged?\nHow do you prepare for the future with so many uncertainties?\n\nA discussion with Philip Vervloesem\, Christophe Van Gool\, Wayne Anderson and moderated by Silvia Saey. \n \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/how-is-the-pandemic-reshaping-your-business/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Countdown to the 2020 Presidential Election: Online Session with White House Correspondent
DESCRIPTION:What can an insider’s view reveal about the 2020 U.S. elections? \nThe Belgian American Chamber of the South\, together with AmCham Belgium and BelCham\, is pleased to host an online session with the White House Correspondent for Fox News Radio\, Jon Decker\, to discuss the November 2020 U.S. election! \nAs a valued member of the White House Press Corps since 1995\, Jon will provide an exclusive insider’s look at the race between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Having covered the Clinton\, Bush\, Obama\, and Trump administrations and correctly predicted the outcome of the last elections\, we now look forward to hearing his take on the future US election and the questions surrounding it: which states will be key battlegrounds? Will the development of a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine impact Trump’s chances of re-election? And how close will this election be? \nAbout the Speaker  \n \nJon Decker was elected to the Board of the White House Correspondents’ Association in 2015. He is on the faculty of Georgetown University and the UCLA School of Law where he is an Adjunct Professor. He is the only lawyer in the White House Press Corps. Decker started his career as a financial analyst on Wall Street and has since worked for numerous prestigious media outlets\, for radio and television\, and as a field producer for NBC in Miami. He has served as a Media Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University and was also an aide to the late US Senator John Heinz. In the past two decades\, he has reported from numerous cities on five different continents\, The Columbia Journalism Review has called Jon “refreshingly self-aware-for-a-reporter”. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/countdown-to-the-2020-presidential-election-online-session-with-white-house-correspondent/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Politics
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SUMMARY:Webinar on Immigration and Travel Restrictions
DESCRIPTION:Join the Belgian American Chamber of the South for the third edition of the popular webinar deciphering the latest regulations regarding travel and immigration. With Michel Gerebztoff\, Teri Simmons\, Michael Cerulus\, and Karl Thybergin. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/webinar-on-immigration-and-travel-restrictions/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Immigration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200626T120000
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SUMMARY:BACoS Presents a Follow-up Webinar on New Immigration Restrictions
DESCRIPTION:As the ongoing immigration reforms and COVID-19 travel restrictions impact  business activities\, it is vital to follow the news closely. A few weeks ago BACoS held a successful webinar during which it was announced that the U.S. government was planning additional immigration reforms. These were announced on Monday June 22 (see Presidential Proclamation).\n\nThe panelists from the previous webinar confirmed their availability to try to help clarify the situation and to answer your questions:\n\nTeri A. Simmons is a partner at Arnall Golden Gregory in Atlanta\, Georgia\, where she has practiced for over 29 years. Arnall Golden Gregory employs 170 attorneys at its offices in Atlanta\, Georgia and Washington DC. She directs the International Practice Group which focuses on the holistic representation of multinational owned companies in the US in the areas of corporate\, employment\, litigation\, tax\, intellectual property and immigration law. Full bio here .\n\nMichael Cerulus is the deputy head of mission at the Consulate General of Belgium in Atlanta. Before joining the Belgian foreign service in 2017\, he was trained as a human rights lawyer and policy advisor\, both for civil society organizations and for the government.\n\nThe webinar will be moderated by Board member\, Karl Thybergin\, Sales Director flooring at Decospan.\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/bacos-presents-a-follow-up-webinar-on-new-immigration-restrictions/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Diplomacy
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SUMMARY:Immigration and Travel Restrictions Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The immigration and travel restrictions put into place around the world during this pandemic have put businesses in difficult positions when it comes to the management of their global workforce. At the same time\, many individuals and families have questions about their travel and holiday plans.\n\nOn April 22\, 2020\, President Trump signed the Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants Who Present Risk to the U.S. Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the COVID-19 Outbreak. Prior to this Executive Order\, much of the U.S. immigration infrastructure was already closed due to COVID-19. U.S. Consular Posts abroad have been closed since March\, which has prevented individuals from applying for visa stamps and certain visas (Blanket L and E-Visas) permitting them to travel to the United States. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) closed local offices until the beginning of June. Additionally\, expansive travel restrictions for individuals traveling from Europe and China have also made it difficult\, if not impossible\, for U.S. visa holders to travel to the United States.\n\nMoreover\, President Trump announced that he wants to put additional immigration restrictions in place\, asking his administration to propose new measures by May 22\, “appropriate to stimulate the U.S. economy and ensure the prioritization\, hiring\, and employ of United States workers.”\n\nAt the same time\, the European Union also took measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Since March 16\, all non-essential travels to the E.U. are restricted. EU-citizens\, long-term residents and their family members can travel to Europe to return to their homes\, as well as certain travelers “with an essential function or need”. De facto\, all visa activity is suspended until June 15\, and trans-Atlantic air traffic shrunk by 90% since mid-March. Anyone arriving in the U.S. or Europe\, also has to self quarantine for two weeks at home.\n\nDuring this webinar\, you will discuss the current state of US immigration\, visa processing and international travel\, as well as leaving time for your questions.\n\nOur panelists:\n\nTeri A. Simmons is a partner at Arnall Golden Gregory in Atlanta\, Georgia\, where she has practiced for over 29 years. Arnall Golden Gregory employs 170 attorneys at its offices in Atlanta\, Georgia and Washington DC. She directs the International Practice Group which focuses on the holistic representation of multinational owned companies in the US in the areas of corporate\, employment\, litigation\, tax\, intellectual property and immigration law. She manages companies’ global immigration needs through the support of the Employment Law Global Alliance\, as well as both U.S. immigrant and non-immigrant visa processing for businesses and families (temporary work visas and green cards) and the immigration consequences of mergers and acquisitions. Ms. Simmons also serves as an Adjunct Professor for Business Immigration Law at the University of Georgia School of Law. Full bio here.\n\nMichael Cerulus is the deputy head of mission at the Consulate General of Belgium in Atlanta. Before joining the Belgian foreign service in 2017\, he was trained as a human rights lawyer and policy advisor\, both for civil society organizations and for the government. He has ten years of experience in the field of migration\, equality and non-discrimination. At the Belgian consulate\, he oversees the consular section and reports on relevant political developments in the Southeast of the U.S.\n\nThe webinar will be moderated by one of our Board members\, Karl Thybergin\, Sales Director flooring at Decospan.\n\nThis webinar is free (zoom) but registration is required.\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/immigration-and-travel-restrictions-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Immigration,Travel
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SUMMARY:BACoS New Year's Reception
DESCRIPTION:The Belgian American Chamber of the South invites you to celebrate the New Year with friends\, Belgian beers and the delicious Créations de Thao ! Join to share a galette des rois and to cheer to 2020! \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/bacos-new-years-reception-2/
LOCATION:The Lawyers Club of Atlanta\, 1230 Peachtree Street NE\, Promenade Building\, Suite 3850\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190917T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T061712
CREATED:20190908T195340Z
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SUMMARY:Belgian Chocolate & Beer Pairing Event
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever tried to pair chocolate and beer? Come join for this exclusive testing night of 2 Belgian wonders!\n\nSpace is strictly limited\, so don’t wait to book your spot.\n\n\nThree Atlantans chocolatiers will prepare some exquisite chocolates with Callebaut chocolate and you will pair them with St Bernadus ABT 12 and St Bernadus Tripelfrom the St Bernard Brewery\, and Duchesse de Bourgogne from the Verhaegen Brewery. \n\nFree for members. Please email us at julie@bacos.us to receive your member’s code.\n$30 for non members\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/belgian-chocolate-beer-pairing-event/
LOCATION:Atlanta\, Atlanta\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190221T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190221T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T061712
CREATED:20190125T163959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T163959Z
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SUMMARY:Speed Business Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Speed Business Meetings are one of the most powerful and productive networking activities\nto identify synergies between businesses. Whether looking to expand your activities to different markets or struggling to hire qualified workforce\, come share your business goals and challenges with our business partners and get on a path to solutions!\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/speed-business-meetings-2/
LOCATION:OM Partners\, 2727 Paces Ferry Road\, Building 1\, Suite 1750\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30339\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T061712
CREATED:20181218T191008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181218T191008Z
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SUMMARY:New Year's Reception with the Belgian American Business Community
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to our annual New Year’s Reception!\n\nDon’t miss this night of celebration with the Belgian American business community in the Southeast along with delicious Belgian brewages\, tasty hors d’oeuvres and great networking opportunities.\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/new-years-reception-with-the-belgian-american-business-community/
LOCATION:Lawyers Club of Atlanta\, 1230 Peachtree Stree NE\, Promenade II Building\, 38th floor\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T061712
CREATED:20181101T033938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181101T033938Z
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SUMMARY:Women’s Series – Stress Relief with Adele Wang
DESCRIPTION:Women in business often feel pressure to fit in with their male counterparts and suppress female traits that are an integral part of any businesswoman’s arsenal for success. Critical for the art of negotiation\, team building\, and leadership\, these natural traits and skills in women should be at the forefront of their tools for success. Learn how to express your natural feminine traits to get the attention you really want for more successful business and personal relationships. Learn how to de-stress and avoid being overwhelmed in the process. \nAdele Wang specializes in helping spiritual women entrepreneurs develop their natural feminine radiance so they can stand out with their personal presence\, attract more clients and get paid what they’re worth. \nWith her skills as a spiritual mentor and energy healer\, she has helped hundreds of women develop a stronger personal presence for stage speaking\, TV\, sales\, or any other time when they need to make a strong first impression.  This accelerates a woman’s ability to attract clients and create a wealth. It also helps a woman create a much more balanced life with their business. Many entrepreneurs have spent a lot of energy on business building strategies but they fall flat without the personal presence to support those strategies. She is a licensed Art of Feminine Presence instructor and a certified Energy Medicine healer. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/womens-series-stress-relief-with-adele-wang/
LOCATION:Thompson Hine – Two Alliance Center\, 3560 Lenox Rd NE Suite 1600\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30326\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181004T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181004T213000
DTSTAMP:20260415T061712
CREATED:20180923T232504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180923T232504Z
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SUMMARY:The Belgian American Chamber of the South's 5th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The BACoS is turning 5!\nJoin the Belgian American Chamber of the South on October 4 at the Westside Warehouse for a night of celebration along with delicious Belgian beers and tasty hors d’oeuvres from Thao! \nKeynote Speaker: We are honored to welcome Jean-Christophe TELLIER\, CEO and Chairman of the ExCo of UCB. \nWith each ticket you will get a chance to win 10 x 2 tickets for a ATL United Game.  Additional ATL United Tickets will be on sale during the reception. \n  \n  \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/the-belgian-american-chamber-of-the-souths-5th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Westside Warehouse\, 996 Huff Rd NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30318\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180830T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180830T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T061712
CREATED:20180818T222628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180818T222628Z
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SUMMARY:Belgium: Innovative Springboard to Europe
DESCRIPTION:Belgium is at the world’s top for innovation thanks to an outstanding education system and a long tradition of creative talent and entrepreneurship. Its strategic location at the crossroads of the Latin and Germanic worlds and at the heart of Europe makes Belgium the perfect gateway to Europe \nThe Belgian American Chamber of the South is thrilled and honored to welcome as guest speakers for our panel discussion: \n\nWilliam De Baets\, Consul General of Belgium in Atlanta\nNico Reynders\, Vice President of HR\, UCB\nShawn Collins\, VP Global Architectural Sales\, PolyVision\nBrendan Lease\, Sr. Marketing Manager\, US International District\, UPS\nFrank Boykin\, CFO\, Mohawk\nYves Dubus\, Trade & Investment Commissioner\, Wallonia Export-Investment Agency (AWEX)\nConny Van Wulpen\, Trade & Investment Commissioner\, Flanders Investment & Trade\, (FIT)\n\nThe panel discussion will be moderated by Anton Mertens\, Partner at Burr & Forman\, LLP and President of the BACoS\, and followed by a networking reception. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/belgium-innovative-springboard-to-europe/
LOCATION:Burr & Forman LLP\, 171 17st Street NW 10th floor\, Atlanta\, 30363\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diplomacy,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180628T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180628T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T061712
CREATED:20180508T190231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180508T190231Z
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SUMMARY:England VS Belgium
DESCRIPTION:Join the Belgian and British Consulates General in Atlanta at the Dunwoody Tavern on Thursday\, June 28 at 1pm to watch the World Cup Soccer Game England VS Belgium. Wear your national team jersey and be ready to make some noise to cheer for the Belgian Red Devils or for The Three Lions!!!\nGame will start at 2pm. You are welcome to join us at 1pm to enjoy some refreshments and some pre-game networking!\nThis event is co-organized by the Belgian and British Consulates General in Atlanta\, the Metro Atlanta Chamber\, the British-American Business Council and the Belgian American Chamber of the South! \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/england-vs-belgium/
LOCATION:Dunwoody Tavern\, 5488 Chamblee Dunwoody Road\, Dunwoody\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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