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SUMMARY:Leveraging Logistics: How European Innovations Are Benefiting U.S. Manufacturers
DESCRIPTION:Facing a topsy-turvy trade landscape and a shrinking pool of trained workers\, American manufacturers are searching for sources of competitiveness. Increasingly\, that means looking internally\, investing in automation to drive efficiencies and cut costs.  \n\n\n\nFortunately for metro Atlanta\, European companies accustomed to constraints on land and labor are investing here to bring innovations in logistics to the U.S. market\, leveraging new technologies and design savvy to boost resiliency and profitability. Perhaps no country offers more innovation muscle per capita than the Netherlands\, a logistics hub boasting Europe’s largest port in Rotterdam and one of its busiest\, best-connected airports in Schiphol. It’s also an exemplar of urban design\, blending connected infrastructure with centuries of knowledge on marine management and mobility.  \n\n\n\nJoin Global Atlanta\, the Cobb Chamber of Commerce and the Netherlands-American Chamber of Commerce Southeast for an evening of networking featuring some of the Dutch firms helping their customers leverage logistics for greater competitiveness in an era of rapid change. \n\n\n\nIn Partnership With: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpening Remarks:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvan Malbrough\, Senior Economic Policy Advisor\, Consulate General of the Netherlands in Atlanta\nEvan Malbrough is a native of Smyrna\, Georgia. He is a 2020 graduate of Georgia State University with a degree in Public Policy\, a minor in Cello Performance\, and an inductee to Georgia State University’s 2022 40 under 40 class. At GSU\, Evan was a founding member of his Vote Everywhere\, where he led civic engagement programming on campus. While pursuing his undergraduate studies\, Evan served as a Summer Research Fellow at the United States Department of Defense\, serving at the Pentagon. At the Pentagon\, Evan worked in legislative affairs and worked to support the DOD Office of General Counsel. Upon graduating\, Evan became a 2020 Puffin Fellow with the Andrew Goodman Foundation. Evan founded the Georgia Youth Poll Worker Project\, recruiting 1\,000 poll workers for the 2020 general election and 2021 runoff. The ACLU of Georgia officially acquired the Georgia Youth Poll Worker Project in December 2021\, naming him a Voter Access Project Fellow between December 2021- September 2023. As a fellow Evan worked to protect on campus early voting centers in Atlanta and supported ACLU GA’s legislative initiatives. Evan is a writer who has published in publications such as Forbes\, Teen Vogue\, and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. After leaving the ACLU of Georgia\, Evan served as the Managing Organizer of Georgia for Our Turn where he worked with APS students to create a student mental health community board district wide. Finally\, Evan now works as a VoteFlare Associate at the Shorenstein Center for Media and Politics at the Harvard Kennedy School and as the Senior Economic Policy Advisor at the Netherlands Consulate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSebastian van der Vegt\, President\, Netherlands-American Chamber of Commerce Southeast  \nSebastian van der Vegt is an international business and strategic communications leader. He is passionate about win-win\, purpose driven partnerships\, storytelling\, brand building and aligning strategy to enable rapid growth. \n\n\n\nSebastian is an expert in business\, communications\, business planning\, marketing\, content creation & optimization\, public affairs\, crisis communications\, digital marketing\, change management\, and media relations & strategic partnerships. \n\n\n\nHe has 20+ years international experience\, including leading roles within Coca-Cola and the United Nations (UN) on 3 continents. Co-author of one of the first UN books on Sustainability translated to 11 languages. MBA\, BA in Psychology\, Executive Education in International Communications. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArt Masri\, Director of Sales\, Airports and Parcel North America\, VanderLande\nVanderlande is a market-leading\, global partner for future-proof logistic process automation in the warehousing\, airports and parcel sectors. Its extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems\, intelligent software and life-cycle services – results in the realization of fast\, reliable and efficient automation technology \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJaap Tigelaar\, Mobility Expert\, Arcadis\nArcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design\, engineering\, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36\,000 people\, in over 30 countries\, dedicated to improving quality of life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRick Bake\,Sr. Business Development Manager NewCold\nNewCold\, the world’s third-largest refrigerated food logistics provider\, offers advanced temperature-controlled supply chain solutions. With 25 state-of-the-art\, highly automated\, and energy-efficient warehouses across three continents\, NewCold offers a combined capacity of more than 1.9 million pallet positions. With a growing transport fleet\, NewCold provides end-to-end supply chain solutions to leading food companies powered by proprietary technology and backed by a team of 2\,700 people from over 40 cultures. \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\n \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/leveraging-logistics-event/
LOCATION:Cobb Chamber of Commerce\, 1100 Circle 75 Parkway Suite 1000\, Atlanta\, 30339\, Georgia
CATEGORIES:Business,Diplomacy,Economic Development,Europe,Export,Featured,Foreign Direct Investment,Industry,Innovation,Investment,Logistics,Manufacturing,Netherlands,Networking,Policy,Supply Chain,Technology
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SUMMARY:International Company Celebration Reception
DESCRIPTION:The Cobb Chamber and SelectCobb invite you to join us for an evening of celebration as we bring together professionals and leaders from various industries to foster connections and collaborations on a global scale.  \n\n\n\nThis event promises to be an evening filled with networking opportunities\, cultural exchange\, and insightful conversation.  \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	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/international-company-celebration-reception-2/
LOCATION:Cobb Chamber of Commerce\, 1100 Circle 75 Parkway Suite 1000\, Atlanta\, 30339\, Georgia
CATEGORIES:Business,Featured,International Markets,Networking
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SUMMARY:Export Stories: Hear How Cobb Companies Are Succeeding in International Trade
DESCRIPTION:At home in the world’s biggest market\, expanding sales internationally can seem a bridge too far for many U.S. companies.  \n\n\n\nBut for every firm whose anxiety or apathy causes them to miss cross-border opportunities\, there’s another finding lucrative customers around the world.  \n\n\n\nFrom software royalties and franchise fees to manufactured inputs and consumer products\, sellers of both goods and services in Cobb County and beyond have learned to overcome real risks to seize the innovative edge\, financial diversification and brand cachet that can come with exporting done right. \n\n\n\nJoin Select Cobb and Global Atlanta for a panel discussion where tales of export success from local pioneers will help you take the first (or next) step toward crafting and implementing your international strategy.This event is free for future and current exporters and Global Atlanta Passport Holders.  \n\n\n\nOur Speakers:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWill KentDirector\, Inside SalesSouthwire\nWill Kent leads the international commercial teams andglobal industrial customer service teams. He began his career at Southwire in 2013 as senior product development engineer. His next role was Operations Manager in one of Southwire’s manufacturing plants. Will transitioned to the commercial team in 2018 when he became the Director\, Inside Salessupporting the international business unit. In 2019 he broadened his experience as he became the Director\, Inside Sales for the industrial business unit which includes responsibility for the global customer service teams supporting OEM\, IWC and the strategic industrial global accounts.  \n\n\n\nWill earned a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree from Auburn University and an MBA from University of West Georgia. He currently lives in Carrollton\, GA with his wife and 2 sons. Outside of work he enjoys coaching youth soccer\, traveling\, snow skiing\, golfing\, and attending Auburn sportingevents. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn DanielCo-founder & Executive Vice President of Global Partnerships and Business Development\, ProgenaCare Global\, LLC\nJohn L. Daniel\, Co-founder/Executive Vice President of Global Business Development of ProgenaCare Global.  Dedicated to building sustainable global relationships\, John has created partnerships in multiple countries on four continents\, most recently in Ukraine. He is an experienced new business developer with a demonstrated history of working in the medical device\, regenerative medicine and biotechnology industries.  With patient care at the center of all he does\, he is tirelessly bringing healing innovation to healthcare providers one relationship at a time. \n\n\n\nA Georgia native\, born to a Spanish mother and globe-trotting father\, John has held a lifelong global mindset. His relentless curiosity and affinity for relationship building fuels his entrepreneurial spirit.  Early on\, John was provided resources & freedom to build global businesses in innovative ways\, and has leveraged these early learnings throughout his career.  \n\n\n\nJohn holds an Industrial Engineering degree from Southern Polytechnic State University and Masters of Business Administration\, Management of Technology from Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrancesca Evans Vice President of International Sales\, Americo Manufacturing\nFrancesca Evans is the Vice President of International Sales at Americo Manufacturing Company. Hired into this role in November 2016 due to her 20 years of international sales and operations experience\, she cultivates partnerships with customers around the world and pursues opportunities through new business development. \n\n\n\nEvans grew up bilingual and speaks English\, Italian\, French\, Mandarin and Dutch fluently. She earned her B.A. in East Asian Studies from the University of Virginia\, with one year abroad studying Mandarin at National Taiwan Normal University. Later\, she completed a graduate certificate program at Johns Hopkins University-Nanjing Center\, one of only 30 US students selected for a year-long intensive study of China with courses taught in Mandarin by Chinese professors. \n\n\n\nImpressed with the energy and opportunities in Taiwan\, Evans returned to Taipei after graduating from college to launch her career in international business. She learned trading basics in an import-export company and then accepted the role of Export Manager with a Taiwanese label manufacturer\, representing the company at shows around the world and developing new export markets. \n\n\n\nEvans continued to broaden her skills and contacts in the label and packaging industry\, working with companies in Asia\, Europe and the United States. She was recruited to found Signatiss S.A.\, the Dah Mei Group’s first factory in Europe and was instrumental in the setup of the facility. She then continued as the European Marketing and Sales Manager for about five years where she established accounts and grew sales throughout France\, Germany and the Benelux. \n\n\n\nIn a similar role for the SML Group\, Evans remained in Europe for another five years\, targeting clients with global production sites for maximum benefit to the Group’s 21 production facilities. After six years in Asia and ten in Europe\, Evans moved back to the USA and continued to work for SML. There she fostered relationships with major brands including Walmart and Under Armour\, handling product development and global account management for labels and packaging\, which were beginning to incorporate RFID inlays for inventory management. \n\n\n\nFrancesca enjoys hiking\, horseback riding\, travel\, reading and learning about different cultures andcuisines. She has two daughters\, one pursuing her degree at the University of Georgia\, and the other at Georgia Tech. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuido Adriaenssens\, President & Owner\, WOW Motorcycles\nGuido Adriaenssens\, born in Belgium in 1954\, is the President and Owner of WOW Motorcycles\, America’s Largest and Best Used Motorcycles/Powersports Dealership. His journey in the business world began with a foundation in international business and languages. \n\n\n\nGuido’s early career saw him as a traveling salesperson in the Middle East\, promoting aluminum semi-products manufactured in Belgium. In 1979\, he transitioned to a role with the Belgian Trade Promotion Office\, serving at Belgian embassies in Latin America before eventually moving to Atlanta. \n\n\n\nIn 1991\, Guido Adriaenssens started his own trading and export company: WORLD ON WHEELS INTERNATIONAL INC. As the company evolved\, it streamlined its focus toward the export of motorcycles\, cars\, and related products\, earning a global reputation under the name WOW Motorcycles. Guido’s leadership has enabled WOW Motorcycles to successfully export to over 50 countries. \n\n\n\nIn addition to its global exports\, WOW Motorcycles\, under Guido’s guidance\, has expanded its portfolio to include the import of vintage vehicles. On the domestic front\, WOW has flourished as a leader in the USA retail market\, particularly as an independent reseller of used power sports equipment. The company\, situated in a brand new 60\,000 sq ft facility on Cobb Pkwy in Marietta\, employs approximately 50 people. Guido Adriaenssens’ entrepreneurial spirit and dedication have played a pivotal role in WOW Motorcycles’ success and growth in the competitive world of power sports. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGlobal Atlanta’s Export Background:This event builds on the established Export Stories framework that has led to multiple special reports on Georgia-based exporters by Global Atlanta. Managing Editor Trevor Williams\, who has written extensively on international trade\, serves on the board of the Georgia District Export Council and as a judge for the Atlanta Metro Export Challenge. Global Atlanta is a winner of the President’s E Award for Export Service\, presented to the company by the U.S. Commerce Department in 2014. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView the panel from last year here:  \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/export-stories-hear-how-cobb-companies-are-engaging-with-international-trade/
LOCATION:Cobb Chamber of Commerce\, 1100 Circle 75 Parkway Suite 1000\, Atlanta\, 30339\, Georgia
CATEGORIES:Africa,Asia,Canada,Economic Development,Europe,Export,Featured,Latin America,Logistics,Manufacturing,Middle East / North Africa,Networking
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SUMMARY:Global Strategies to Compete and Win
DESCRIPTION:In the ever-changing world of Supply Chain\, it is crucial to ensure that you have international trade strategies that set you apart from your competitors. Your competition is global so let’s ensure that you have a plan to compete and win. During this virtual session\, you will hear from Ms. Shaquana Teasley\, Founder and CEO of Agate Solutions\, who will review the basics to re-engineering your products to reduce duty spend\, leveraging Free Trade Agreements\, and introducing you to HTS classification. \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/global-strategies-to-compete-and-win/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business,Featured,Trade
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SUMMARY:International Seminar: How To Do Business in India
DESCRIPTION:The Cobb Chamber and SelectCobb invite you to attend the upcoming International Seminar: How To Do Business in India\, on Tuesday\, June 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Breakfast will be provided. \nThis program will be held at the Chamber offices and is open to all interested attendees. The webinar will feature subject matter experts discussing export opportunities to India for Georgia companies\, resources their respective organizations can provide interested businesses\, unique challenges in regulations and requirements\, and things to consider when entering the Indian market. \nCONFIRMED PANELISTS: \n\nMr. David Gault\, Vice President\, Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce\nMs. Sonjui Kumar\, Founding Partner\, KPPB Law\nMs. Anita Ninan\, Founder & Principal\, Ninan Legal LLC\nMs. Amber Mehta\, Partner\, KNAV Accounting Consultants\nMs. Shaquana Teasley\, Founder and CEO\, Agate Solutions\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/international-seminar-how-to-do-business-in-india/
LOCATION:Cobb Chamber of Commerce\, 1100 Circle 75 Parkway Suite 1000\, Atlanta\, 30339\, Georgia
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Export Stories: Cobb Edition
DESCRIPTION:At home in the world’s biggest market\, expanding sales internationally can seem a bridge too far for many U.S. companies. But for every firm whose anxiety or apathy causes them to miss cross-border opportunities\, there’s another finding lucrative customers around the world. From software royalties and franchise fees to manufactured inputs and consumer products\, sellers of both goods and services in Cobb County have learned to overcome real risks to seize the innovative edge\, financial diversification and brand cachet that can come with exporting done right. \nJoin the Cobb Chamber and Global Atlanta for a panel discussion where tales of export success from local pioneers will help you take the first (or next) step toward crafting and implementing your international strategy. \nOpening Remarks: The Manely Firm \nSpeakers include:  \n\nClaudia Membreno\, Vice President\, Interra International\, LLC\nA.J. Bental\, President\, Valtorc International\nRoger Richardson\, CEO\, Delta Sigma Company\n\nGlobal Atlanta’s Export Background:\nThis event builds on the established Export Stories framework that has led to multiple special reports on Georgia-based exporters by Global Atlanta. Managing Editor Trevor Williams\, who has written extensively on international trade\, serves on the board of the Georgia District Export Council and as a judge for the Atlanta Metro Export Challenge. Global Atlanta is a winner of the President’s E Award for Export Service\, presented to the company by the U.S. Commerce Department in 2014. \n  \nSpeaker Bios: \nClaudia Membreno is Vice President of Risk Management and Operations at Interra International\, a leading exporter of agricultural goods.  She has over 20 years of experience in the international sector in various industries. Claudia has a BA in International Business\, an MBA in Business Management\, and is a veteran of the US Army. \n  \nA.J. Bental is continuing Valtorc International‘s tradition of excellence in manufacturing\, started by his father 40 years ago. Valtorc’s USA manufacturing facility is a state-of-the-art fabrication plant\, bringing high-end valves and valve automation products to major industries worldwide including oil and gas\, power transmission\, chemical\, food processing\, wastewater\, water\, and pharma. Some of their notable customers include Tesla\, SpaceX\, GE\, PPG Industries\, Lockheed Martin\, NASA\, Shell\, Chevron\, Pilgrims Pride\, Kraft\, Nissan\, and Kia. \n  \nRoger Richardson is the CEO and founder of Delta Sigma Company\, a premier provider of custom machine vision robotic solutions\, mixed reality products\, and essential industry-leading systems used for RCS\, antenna\, and material measurements. With over 30 years of experience\, Delta Sigma has played a key role in supporting the aerospace and defense community in reducing the radar cross-section of the F-117 Nighthawk and F-22 Raptor programs. Delta Sigma’s exceptional contributions have earned high recognition in the industry\, making them a trusted partner of major players such as the United States Airforce\, Lockheed Martin\, Northrup Grumman\, and Boeing. Delta Sigma’s capabilities have expanded over the years\, from creating an unprecedented align and mate system for the F-22 body sections to developing mixed reality products that project visual work instructions directly onto any object or surface. This technology enables manufacturers to reduce time on task and eliminate errors in manufacturing and complex assembly processes\, making it an essential tool for the industry. With operations in over 60 government facilities\, 45 aircraft production lines in 15 countries across 5 continents\, Delta Sigma continues to provide custom-designed and optimized solutions tailored to meet specific customer needs and requirements. Delta Sigma’s focus on innovation\, reliability\, and accuracy has made them a leading provider in the industry\, instilling confidence in customers that they have the personnel and facilities to turn a list of complex requirements into precise and reliable machines.  \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/export-stories-cobb-edition/
LOCATION:Cobb Chamber of Commerce\, 1100 Circle 75 Parkway Suite 1000\, Atlanta\, 30339\, Georgia
CATEGORIES:Business,Export,Trade
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SUMMARY:SelectCobb German Company Celebration Reception
DESCRIPTION:The Cobb Chamber and SelectCobb\, in partnership with the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern US (GACC South) invite you to a special International Council Reception celebrating the German businesses in the Metro Atlanta region. Please join for an evening of networking and remarks from the GACC South President and CEO\, Mr. Matthias Hoffmann\, representatives from NRW. Global Business\, and MORE. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/selectcobb-german-company-celebration-reception/
LOCATION:Cobb Chamber of Commerce\, 1100 Circle 75 Parkway Suite 1000\, Atlanta\, 30339\, Georgia
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:International Seminar: How to do Business in Canada webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Cobb Chamber and SelectCobb invite you to attend the upcoming International Seminar: How to do Business in Canada webinar on Monday\, August 29 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. \nThis program will be held virtually via Zoom and is open to all interested attendees. The webinar will feature a panel of experts discussing export opportunities to Canada for Georgia companies\, resources their respective organizations can provide interested businesses\, unique challenges in regulations and requirements\, and things to consider when entering the Canadian market. \n  \nCONFIRMED PANELISTS \n\nDavid Weiner\, Delegate\, Québec Delegation Atlanta\nPaule Mathieu\, Deputy Director\, Canadian Trade Commissioner Service- Quebec\nLudovic Ortuno\, Managing Director- Canada\, Georgia Department of Economic Development\nFrancine Lapointe\, Director- Foreign Market Development\, Québec International\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/international-seminar-how-to-do-business-in-canada-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Go! The Basics of Export Training
DESCRIPTION:The Cobb Chamber and SelectCobb invite you to attend their upcoming seminar\, Ready\, Set\, Go!  The Basics of Export Training. \nThis program will introduce businesses to the basic concepts and terms related to exporting. \nExperts from the International Trade Office of the UGA Small Business Development Center will present an overview of the key terms and considerations related to exporting while offering insights into determining whether international trade is right for your business. \nThis webinar will address: \n\nIs my business ready for exporting?\nWhat are the key trading terms?\nHow do I ship goods internationally?\nHow do I sell in another country?\nHow do I get safely paid?\nAre there resources to assist in this process?\n\nA live Q&A session will follow the presentations. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/ready-set-go-the-basics-of-export-training/
LOCATION:Cobb Chamber of Commerce\, 1100 Circle 75 Parkway Suite 1000\, Atlanta\, 30339\, Georgia
CATEGORIES:Business,Logistics,Trade
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