Atlanta companies looking to do business in Brazil can gain free insight from an experienced eye Oct. 30, though the lens might be decidedly German. The German-American Chamber of Commerce South in Atlanta is set to host an official from its counterpart organization in Sao Paulo, the German-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, to help companies Read more
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Commentary: Fast Track No Longer: Talent-based Green Cards Face Unprecedented Delays
Editor’s note/disclosure: This sponsored commentary piece was written by an attorney at Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP under an advertising arrangement with Global Atlanta. Historically, foreign national employees who meet the lofty threshold for qualifying as individuals of extraordinary ability, outstanding professors or researchers, or multinational managers have enjoyed a fast track to Read more
UPS CEO ‘Relieved’ at Updated North American Trade Deal
United Parcel Service Inc. CEO David Abney is “relieved” that the U.S., Canada and Mexico have reached a deal to upgrade the rules of their trading relationship, potentially removing a cloud of uncertainty hanging over the global economy. “We’re very relieved; we went through a lot of anxiety,” Mr. Abney said during a luncheon discussion Read more
Former British PM David Cameron to Headline Atlanta Payments Summit This Week
As if there needed to be an exclamation point to a high-level payments forum between Atlanta and the United Kingdom this week, the event will be headlined by former British Prime Minister David Cameron. Mr. Cameron will speak at a dinner Wednesday at the Georgia Aquarium, providing further proof that the Payments 20 (P20) conference Read more
Experts: How to Ride Both Sides of Brazil’s ‘Roller Coaster’ Economy
With the tumult engulfing Brazil’s recent political landscape, it might seem that investing there these days is only for the intrepid businessperson. Indeed, fortune could favor the bold in this situation, especially as the Brazilian real’s depreciation versus the dollar makes cross-border acquisitions more affordable. But international business shouldn’t be undertaken as an “adventure” for its Read more
Punt, Pass and Profits: Why Foreign Investors in the South Need to Understand College Football Culture
Volumes have been written about the importance of understanding cultural differences when doing business across borders. Indeed, an unintended faux pas can instantly chill a potential business relationship. Astute businesspeople will determine in advance the culturally appropriate greeting for meeting new colleagues, and they’d be wise to steer clear of sensitive religious or political issues. Read more
Newnan Auto Investor Has Global Ties, Especially in China
While based in the U.S., a new investor adding 30 jobs at its recently purchased plant in Newnan has significant international ties, especially in China. Vintech Industries, a supplier of plastic parts including moldings and seals that help keep car doors closed, said Tuesday it would add a retooled, 30,000-square-foot Coweta County factory to its Read more
Canadian Manufacturer Wins Savannah International Award
Prefabricated interiors manufacturer DIRTT Environmental Solutions has been named the 2018 international company of the year by the World Trade Center Savannah. While its name may conjure images of the outdoors, DIRTT focuses on outfitting indoor environments, though it does emphasize caring for the Earth through its focus on sustainability in sourcing and installation. DIRTT deploys a Read more
Georgia State, Tech Win Prestigious International Education Grants
For years, Atlanta has enjoyed an embarrassment of riches when it comes to university research on international business education. That trend is set to continue thanks to revelation that both Georgia State University and Georgia Institute of Technology have once again won prestigious federal CIBER grants. The U.S. Department of Education grants establish and maintain Read more
Annual Manufacturing Forum to Talk Trade and Tariffs Oct. 2
The annual event by trade group Next Generation Manufacturing is yet again homing in on international issues as factory owners in Georgia grapple with new realities in the global economy. One among many panel discussions at the all-day event next Tuesday, Oct. 2, will focus on “The Three T’s — Tariffs, Taxes and Trade Deals Read more
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