A Belgian company that first opened in Georgia a decade ago is investing $1 million and hiring 30 new employees in Gwinnett County. Aluvision, which makes modular systems for exhibitions […]
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Posted inJapan
Consul General: Japan Committed to Global Order During Time of Turmoil
While facing runaway uncertainty in the global economy, Japan is continuing to pin its future on the rules-based order that has led to global prosperity through open trade, the country’s […]
Posted inIndia
Atlanta’s Polyvision Names Belgian Native as Head of Asia Sales
Polyvision Corp. has named a new head of sales for Asia tasked with taking its whiteboards and architectural panels to the region from Hong Kong. The Johns Creek-based company in […]
Posted inCzech Republic
Czech Investment Grows in Georgia as Cylinder Firm Opens in Hall County
A Czech-owned provider of gas cylinders held a grand opening of a new distribution facility in Flowery Branch Tuesday, taking the first step toward disrupting a niche industry that affects […]
Posted inSouth Korea
Another Hyundai Supplier Lands in Coastal Georgia, Invests $72M
South Korean parts manufacturer Seohan Auto Georgia Corp. is investing $72 million in coastal Georgia, the first supplier of the so-called Hyundai Meta Plant to land in Liberty County. The Meta […]
Posted inAtlanta
With UPS Backing, ‘Export University’ Program Helps Atlanta Women Go Global
Women face enough challenges running their own businesses — fighting bias, juggling family and struggling for financing — that the added complexity of selling across borders can seem too tough […]
Posted inSoutheast Asia
Atlanta’s Growing Asia Links Get High-Level Nod at Kennesaw State Conference
Atlanta may not be the first city that comes to mind in the context of U.S. economic relations with Asia. The Southeast sits much farther away geographically than the Pacific […]
Posted inGermany
Under-40 Leaders Invited on Berlin Trip With World Affairs Council
The World Affairs Council of Atlanta’s Young Leaders are inviting under-40 professionals from the city to apply for a transatlantic leadership development trip to Berlin in October. On the weeklong […]
Posted inBusiness
State Department’s Young Latin American Leaders Program to Bring 14 Entrepreneurs to Atlanta
Atlanta will host a group of vetted entrepreneurs from across the Americas looking for feedback as they seek to solve business challenges across a range of industries. The Young Leaders […]
Posted inUnited Kingdom
Foreign Investment-Fueled Jobs Growing Five Times Faster Than General Employment
The number of jobs created by foreign-owned companies in Georgia is growing five times faster than general employment, according to a new report tracking the impact of international investment on the […]