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In the 15th event in Global Atlanta’s Consular Conversations Series on November 2nd, 2017, the editorial team will be interviewing the Greek Consul in Atlanta, Manolis Androulakis. Topics of discussion are to include: Greek community in Atlanta and investment in Georgia Greece's ongoing economic recovery Greece's role in the euro zone and EU post bailouts Prime Minister Tsipras's […]
Series sponsored by: Panama has the “Path Between the Seas,” as one historian called it, the canal that changed the way global commerce works. Now, those logistical connections are reverberating throughout Georgia, forcing the deepening of the Savannah port and forging new aviation and educational connections. Join Global Atlanta and our sponsor, Emory Executive Education, for […]
NOTICE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER. A NEW DATE IS TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON. In the 15th event in Global Atlanta’s Consular Conversations Series, the editorial team will be interviewing the newly arrived Consul General of the Bahamas in Atlanta, Ms. Astra Armbrister-Rolle. Topics of discussion are to include: About the new consul general Economic […]
In the 15th event in Global Atlanta’s Consular Conversations Series, the editorial team will be interviewing the newly arrived Consul General of the Bahamas in Atlanta, Ms. Astra Armbrister-Rolle. Topics of discussion are to include: About the new consul general Economic and business ties between Georgia and the Bahamas Investment opportunities Bahamas tourism and aviation connections with Atlanta […]
Series sponsored by: Brazil's muddy economic outlook in the wake of a far-reaching corruption scandal has created some challenges to its global reputation, but it hasn’t completely lost its luster as a market for Georgia companies. From Novelis and NCR to Coca-Cola and Delta, many regard the nation of 200 million as key pillar in their […]
In the 16th event in Global Atlanta’s Consular Conversations Series, the editorial team will be interviewing the newly arrived Consul General of Canada in Atlanta, Ms. Nadia Theodore. Potential topics of discussion are to include: -About the new consul general -NAFTA renegotiation update, and more behind-the-scenes from Ms. Theodore's history as a trade negotiator -Trade disputes affecting […]
Latin American Crossroads series presented by: Stretching along South America’s western coast, faraway Chile may not be the first choice for Georgia firms. But for some, its sophisticated business climate and relative wealth have made it attractive, more than compensating for its small market of 18 million people. With FTAs covering 40-plus countries (including the U.S.) Chile […]
In the 17th event in Global Atlanta’s Consular Conversations Series, the editorial team will be interviewing the newly arrived Consul General of Costa Rica in Atlanta, Ms. Flora Leah Venegas Corrales Topics of discussion are to include: -Costa Rica's Tech Boom -Medical Devices, Call Centers -Coffee Connections -Educational collaborations (Georgia Tech, UGA, Berry College, EARTH University, & […]
Organized by: The Atlanta Beltline is an unprecedented revitalization project turning old railroad right-of-way into a 22-mile ring of trails and transit that connects neighborhoods and aims to set the stage for an inclusive urban future. The $5 billion project is also a focal point of international attention — from urban planners, infrastructure investors and […]
In the 18th event in Global Atlanta’s Consular Conversations Series, the editorial team will be interviewing the Consul General of India in Atlanta, Mr. Nagesh Singh. Topics of discussion are to include: Trump/Modi relationship one year in India-US defense cooperation Intensifying Indian investment in the South H-1B/Visa Issues Atlanta's quest for nonstop flight to India Educational collaborations […]
Sponsored by: In spite of its president’s resignation in March, Peru has continued its solid growth path as it rapidly embraces market forces and multilateral institutions. The resource-rich, biologically diverse country of 32 million people lags Mexico alone in the World Bank’s rankings for ease of doing business Latin America. Beyond giants like Coca-Cola and […]
Global Atlanta invites you to a free jazz concert with Emil Viklický, the noted jazz pianist from the Czech Republic, who is returning to Atlanta as part of his current U.S. tour. The tour is in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Czechoslovakia’s independence from the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1918. His visit to Atlanta is […]
In the 19th event in Global Atlanta’s Consular Conversations Series, the editorial team will be interviewing the newly arrived Consul General of Switzerland in Atlanta, Mr. Peter Zimmerli Topics of discussion: -Influx of Swiss investment into Georgia and how the state can better attract it -The Swiss view on Georgia's workforce training initiatives -Swiss-Georgia trade -Switzerland’s stance […]
Sponsored by: Known for its pura vida lifestyle, Costa Rica has become popular with American vacationers and retirees who prize the country of 4 million for its strong health care system, cheerful population and environmental sensitivity. But the Central American nation is anything but laid-back when it comes to business. Ceding low-end manufacturing to its neighbors, Costa […]
In the 20th event in Global Atlanta’s Consular Conversations Series, the editorial team will be interviewing the newly arrived Consul General of the United Kingdom in Atlanta, Mr. Andrew Staunton. Topics of discussion: Mr. Staunton's diplomatic career Objectives for his tenure Brexit update and Mr. Staunton's view on European unity British investment in Georgia and the South […]
Join Global Atlanta's editorial team at the offices of Miller & Martin for a dialogue over lunch with Vincent Jing-Yen Liu, a career Taiwanese diplomat and director general of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta, which represents the island's interests in the Southeast U.S. Topics of discussion are to include: Taipei Economic and Cultural Office's […]
Sponsored by: After the election of President Mauricio Macri in 2016, Argentina seemed on the upswing after years of financial isolation. Now, with a tanking currency and rising inflation, the country has taken on a new $50B in IMF assistance and jacked up interest rates to 60 percent. Was the optimism misplaced, or is this […]
Global Atlanta’s monthly Consular Conversations series sponsored by Miller & Martin PLLC continues as the editorial team interviews Maria Fernanda Rivera Fiallos, consul general of Honduras in Atlanta. Potential topics of discussion: Ms. Rivera's day-to-day responsibilities Honduras as a manufacturing/sourcing destination Georgia-Honduras trade and investment ties Efforts to improve public safety in Honduras and throughout […]
Global Atlanta’s monthly Consular Conversations series sponsored by Miller & Martin PLLC continues as the editorial team interviews Shane Stephens, Consul General of Ireland, Atlanta. Potential topics of discussion: Irish posture toward Brexit deal negotiations Effect of U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Irish investment Status of Irish tech investment in Georgia Recent cultural outreach: Frederick […]
Sponsored by: Atlanta is a rising tech hub, a magnet for startups and established players in fintech, health care IT, mobility, logistics software and other key sectors. But it’s certainly not alone in the Western Hemisphere. Cities from Santiago to Sao Paulo are staking their claims as innovation centers, pouring pesos and reais into […]
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