Georgia receives poor grades in manufacturing health and human capital on a national report card judging the economic vitality of all 50 states, according to Ball State University’s Center for Business and Economic Research located in Muncie, Ind. The recently released report gives Georgia a “D+” in terms of its manufacturing health. Its grades also Read more
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Consul General Kim: The Korean War No Longer ‘The Forgotten War’
With the historic meeting between North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un and President Donald Trump scheduled at a luxury resort in Singapore next week, the Korean War which claimed 740 Georgia lives is no longer the “forgotten war.” Korea’s consul general Young-jun Kim said as much Tuesday, June 5, at a ceremony of the Korean Read more
Robinson College’s June Blockchain Boot Camp to Demystify Disruption
Editor’s note: The below is a sponsored post written by the staff of the Robinson College of Business. At CoinDesk’s Consensus 2018, FedEx CEO Fred Smith essentially said companies that don’t embrace blockchain technology face extinction. How can businesses catch up with trends that have disrupted countless sectors at a lightning pace? The Robinson College Read more
Lake Lanier to Host Global Dragon Boat Championship
Since 1996 when the Olympic rowing, canoeing and kayaking events were held at Lake Lanier, the venue’s prestige has grown exponentially. Now known as Lake Lanier Olympic Park, it has drawn a host of prestigious events including U.S. national championships in all three sports. Two years ago it was the site for the Pan-American Championships drawing Read more
‘Europe Day’ Panel Ties France’s Invigorated Brand to Macron Election
For two years Emmanuel Macron served the French government in the relatively anonymous position of deputy secretary general to the French president. Then in 2014 he was appointed Minister of Economy, Industry and Digital Affairs. Who was this unknown with such an important title? government observers questioned, according to Louis de Corail, the consul general Read more
Georgia Indo-American Chamber to Host ‘India Meets Georgia’ Film Festival May 11-12
To follow the career of Natarajan Ramji, who likes being known as the “Location Guru” for the Indian film industry from “Bollywood to Tollywood,” it’s best to have an atlas handy. As chairman of the Chennai, India,-based Travel Masters India firm, he finds exotic locations around the world for film producers across India. For Mr. Read more
U.S. Sen. Isakson: ‘Africa, the Most Important Continent in the 21st Century for Our Country’
With storm clouds resting over Asia and the Middle East, U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson of Georgia called the African continent “the most important continent in the 21st century for our country.” Mr. Isakson underscored his affinity for Africa during an Atlanta Council on International Relations luncheon address at the Capital City Club downtown on May Read more
Commentary: Why Atlanta Should Be the Global Hub for Franchising
Much has been made of Atlanta’s rise as a hub for technology, logistics and cybersecurity, but there’s an equally important sector for which the city already boasts all the ingredients to become a global leader. All it needs is the same kind of promotional momentum and industry swagger that have helped spur names such as “Transaction Read more
InComm’s Acquisition of Some Amex Products Highlights Georgia’s Importance as a FinTech Hub
Gov. Nathan Deal announced on April 24 that InComm Inc., the Atlanta-based financial technology company, acquired the distribution rights of American Express’s prepaid reloadable and gift card products. The governor highlighted the creation of 150 jobs in Georgia and $20 million in capital investments while expressing his interest in learning more about the potential impact Read more
Events Showcase Atlanta Beltline to Globally Engaged Audiences
Atlanta BeltLine Inc. CEO Brian McGowan on April 19 called on the city’s international community to help spread the word around the globe about the 22-mile trail and transit loop transforming the city.
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