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SUMMARY:Hong Kong and Beyond: Expanding Your Reach Across Asia
DESCRIPTION:Join for an in-depth program exploring how Hong Kong serves as a strategic gateway to Asia and a launchpad for growth across the Indo-Pacific region. Positioned at the heart of global trade routes and international finance\, Hong Kong continues to offer dynamic access to Mainland China\, Southeast Asia\, and beyond. \n\n\n\nThis forum brings together business leaders\, trade experts\, and academic partners to offer a comprehensive look at how companies can leverage Hong Kong’s global connectivity\, financial infrastructure\, and strategic location to expand their footprint in one of the world’s most dynamic economic regions. \n\n\n\nSpeakers will address practical market entry strategies\, sector-specific export potential\, and the advantages of leveraging Hong Kong’s connectivity to Southeast Asia. The discussion will also examine potential challenges and provide guidance on mitigating risk while building long-term resilience. In addition\, experts will outline foreign direct investment (FDI) trends\, partnership opportunities\, and the policy landscape shaping investment flows. \n\n\n\nPanelists\n\n\n\n\nYi Xie\, Head of Investment Promotion\, InvestHK\n\n\n\nZaheer Faruqi\, CEO\, Aventure Aviation\n\n\n\nWendy Lu\, Tax Partner\, International Services\, Aprio\n\n\n\nMichael Chen\, Co-President\, Hong Kong U.S. Business Assoc. of Atlanta\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Information\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/hong-kong-beyond-expanding-your-reach-across-asia/
LOCATION:Cobb Chamber of Commerce\, 1100 Circle 75 Parkway Suite 1000\, Atlanta\, 30339\, Georgia
CATEGORIES:Business,China,Economics,Finance,Foreign Direct Investment,Investment,Trade
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SUMMARY:International Company Celebration Reception
DESCRIPTION:Connect. Collaborate. Celebrate. \n\n\n\nThe Cobb Chamber and SelectCobb invite you to an evening of connection and celebration\, bringing together professionals and industry leaders to foster meaningful relationships\, share best practices\, and engage in insightful conversation. \n\n\n\nEnjoy remarks from Mr. Clarence Penge\, President of Heidelberg USA\, as he shares the company’s extraordinary 175-year legacy of resilience and innovation.  \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	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/international-company-celebration-reception-4/
LOCATION:Cobb Chamber of Commerce\, 1100 Circle 75 Parkway Suite 1000\, Atlanta\, 30339\, Georgia
CATEGORIES:Business,E-Commerce,Economics,Finance,Industry,Leadership,Networking
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SUMMARY:Global Trade Strategies for SMEs: Compliance\, Tariffs\, and Supply Chain Resilience Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join the Cobb Chamber for an exclusive seminar designed to help small and mid-sized businesses succeed in today’s changing global trade environment.  With frequent changes in tariffs\, trade agreements\, and import/export laws\, it’s essential for small enterprises to stay ahead of the curve. This event will feature top experts from both government and industry\, who will break down the latest developments and provide practical guidance. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights and strategies to grow your business globally. \n\n\n\nConfirmed Speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMs. Shaquana Teasley\,Founder & CEO\, Agate Solutions \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMr. Darrel Hulsey\,Director\, UGA Small Business Development Center\, International Trade Center\n \n\n\n\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	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/global-trade-strategies-for-smes-compliance-tariffs-and-supply-chain-resilience-seminar/
LOCATION:Cobb Chamber of Commerce\, 1100 Circle 75 Parkway Suite 1000\, Atlanta\, 30339\, Georgia
CATEGORIES:Business,Seminar,Trade
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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:Export Stories: Navigating Trade Turbulence 2025
DESCRIPTION:International trade is never boring — while some say “the world is flat\,” those crossing borders for business know that there are inevitable mountains to climb when it comes to overcoming regulation\, getting paid and adapting products to local conditions. \n\n\n\nBut with turbulence becoming the new normal\, why start exporting your products and services now\, with a trade war kicking into gear and the threat of retaliatory tariffs on the horizon in key markets?  \n\n\n\nBecause for every firm whose anxiety or apathy keeps them from tapping the 95 percent of the world’s consumers who live outside the U.S.\, there’s another company finding lucrative customers around the world\, boosting resiliency in times of domestic uncertainty. Exporting firms\, studies show\, pay better\, hire more and are better shielded against shocks.  \n\n\n\nFrom software royalties and franchise fees to manufactured inputs and consumer products\, sellers of both goods and services in Georgia have learned to overcome real risks to seize the innovative edge 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. \n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWei Siong Tan\, Ph.D.\,Founder and Director of Business Operations\, AccuSentry Inc.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCynthia T. Reichard\, President\, Arylessence\nArylessence is the largest solely U.S.-based private fragrance and flavor company.  The Company brings dynamic fragrance and flavor ingredient innovation to clients around the globe. These creative formulas are developed for an expansive variety of the world’s favorite consumer goods and industrial applications. \n\n\n\nSince 1998\, Cynthia Reichard has worked in many roles within Arylessence\, including leading the collaboration of teams in fragrance creation\, innovation\, marketing\, and client development. After 26 years of strategic leadership and dynamic growth as Arylessence’s EVP\, Cynthia assumed the role of President. \n\n\n\nCynthia is an active and respected leader in a variety of industry and business associations. Her involvement is instrumental in enhancing outcomes that are key to the future of the fragrance and flavor industry and Arylessence customers.  \n\n\n\nCynthia’s collaborative and visionary work supports a prosperous future for industry stakeholders across the business spectrum and has included: \n\n\n\n\nFragrance Creators Association – Board Chair; Chair\, Government and Legislative Affairs Committee\n\n\n\nAmerican Cleaning Institute – Strategic Advisory Committee Chair and Communications & Outreach Committee Chair\n\n\n\nGeorgia Cobb County Chamber of Commerce – Board of Directors\n\n\n\nHousehold and Commercial Products Association – Air Care Committee Chair and Board of Directors\n\n\n\nNational Candle Association – Board of Directors\n\n\n\nBlank Beauty – Board of Directors  \n\n\n\n\nArylessence is highly invested in the unified cooperation and support of fragrance & flavor industry alliances\, as well as the elevation of overall business synergies found in the greater Georgia commerce community and beyond.   \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/export-stories-navigating-trade-turbulence-2025/
LOCATION:Cobb Chamber of Commerce\, 1100 Circle 75 Parkway Suite 1000\, Atlanta\, 30339\, Georgia
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Export,Featured,Policy,Technology,Trade
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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:Luncheon: The State of International Child Protection in Georgia 
DESCRIPTION:With more than 10 percent of Georgia’s population now born outside U.S.\, the state is seeing an enviable rise in diversity that has contributed to its political vibrancy and economic prosperity. \n\n\n\nBut it also begs a question: Are local policy makers and stakeholders across civil society and business equipped to navigate complex cultural issues and the tangled web of cross-border regulations that govern how we protect the most vulnerable in society? \n\n\n\nOr will institutional and resource gaps persist that hinder the effective delivery of services and opportunity to kids and families?  \n\n\n\nJoin the Consulate General of Mexico\, The Manely Firm\, Division of Family and Child Services (DFaCS) and other experts at the Cobb Chamber of Commerce for an in-person\, interactive luncheon roundtable providing the latest on the state of international child protection in Georgia and how consulates\, nonprofits and even companies can be part of solving child welfare challenges\, even before they arise.  \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\nOpening Remarks: Cobb Chamber \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJavier Diaz de LeonConsul General of Mexico in Atlanta\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael ManelyFounding Attorney at The Manely Firm\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJulia Pavon RojasCounselor at Ser Familia\nJulia is a pre-licensed\, bilingual mental health counselor dedicated to providing individual and group counseling to the Latino community. She works with Ser Familia\, a non-profit organization with offices across the metro-Atlanta area that offers mental health and prevention services for Latino families in Spanish. Julia holds a B.S. in Psychology and Criminal Justice Studies from the University of Georgia and a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Oklahoma State University. Her experience spans youth mental health\, substance abuse prevention and intervention\, and trauma-informed care.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTravis MosesRegional Director\, R13 (Clayton\, Cobb\, and Gwinnett)Georgia Division of Family and Children Services\nTravis has been employed with DFCS for 21 years\, serving faithfully in the Metro District his entire career. His overarching goal is to create gateways that strengthen families by providing access to supportive resources within the community. This includes facilitating a consistent evaluation of processes to ameliorate safety and well-being outcomes for families and children in the Region. This requires interfacing with various community stakeholders (private and public\, alike) to accurately address specific needs identified by members of the diverse communities within and throughout region 13. As a leader\, his mission to create collaborative initiatives continues to be centered on enhancing the brand of the agency\, as building\, and maintaining public trust is paramount and aligns with the overall mission of the agency. \n\n\n\nTravis earned his bachelor’s from the University of South Carolina and holds a Master’s in Family Counseling from Webster University. \n\n\n\nHe is the proud father of two amazing daughters and husband to a ‘super amazing’ wife for 19 years! His pastime includes reading\, listening to music\, and traveling with his family and friends. He exudes an ongoing passion to serve by lending his talents to improve the lives of others and continually sharpens his skill set\, aiming to be a beacon of hope for those in need. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Come?\n\n\n\nCitizens concerned about trafficking\, domestic violence\, child custody and other pressing issues \n\n\n\nDiplomats interested in staying up-to-date on the latest rules and regs governing child protection in Georgia  \n\n\n\nGovernment officials and economic development agencies seeking to better serve their immigrant communities \n\n\n\nHR directors and companies seeking to better understand how their employees are affected by state policy \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/luncheon-international-child-protection-in-georgia/
LOCATION:Cobb Chamber of Commerce\, 1100 Circle 75 Parkway Suite 1000\, Atlanta\, 30339\, Georgia
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:Cobb International Company Celebration Reception
DESCRIPTION:The Cobb Chamber and SelectCobb cordially invite attendees to an evening of celebration\, uniting professionals and leaders from diverse industries to nurture connections and collaborations on a global scale. The event assures an enriching experience\, offering ample networking opportunities\, cultural exchange\, and engaging conversations. \n\n\n\nThe featured speaker for the evening will be the esteemed Dean of the Consular Corps\, Consul General Javier Diaz de Leon. Attendees can anticipate an insightful address from him\, adding a distinguished touch to the event. \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/
LOCATION:Cobb Chamber of Commerce\, 1100 Circle 75 Parkway Suite 1000\, Atlanta\, 30339\, Georgia
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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: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:Canada and Georgia: Teaming Up For Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:Georgia has always enjoyed a steadfast partnership with Canada\, its largest export buyer. But in the last few years\, trade disputes followed by a pandemic have brought uncharacteristic uncertainty to the usually vibrant U.S.-Canada relationship. \nThe two sides have discovered a renewed sense of purposeful collaboration\, especially as supply-chain challenges and geopolitical upheaval force a rethinking of globalization. \nThe return of the Southeast U.S.-Canadian Provinces Alliance’s annual conference to Savannah June 19-20 provides an ample occasion to reflect on the state of Georgia-Canada ties and uncover prospects for future investment and trade partnership. \nGlobal Atlanta recently completed a preview trip to Quebec\, the province that helped spearhead the alliance 15 years ago along with Georgia. The itinerary included interviews with cutting-edge companies in complementary industries such as health\, aerospace\, film\, energy and electric mobility — all areas where a collaborative approach could make both sides stronger. \nJoin Managing Editor Trevor Williams and a panel of experts at the Cobb Chamber of Commerce June 7 at 5 p.m.\, as Global Atlanta recaps the trip\, releases a special report and renews the conversation on Georgia-Canada ties in Atlanta\, starting with a focus on Quebec. \nSpeakers:\n\nKeynote Address: James Hill\, Consul General of Canada in Atlanta\nOpening Remarks: Dina Khismatulina\, Atlanta Managing Attorney\, The Manely Firm\n\nCanadian Company Presentations:\n\n*Jean-François Marchand\, Marketing Director\, UgoWork\n*Julianna Egressy\, VP of Supply Chain\, Medicom Inc.\n*Patrick Gervais\, VP Marketing and communications\, LION Electric\n\nPanel Discussion:\n\nModerated by: Trevor Williams\, Managing Editor\, Global Atlanta\nLaura Dawson\, Executive Director\, Future Borders Coalition \n\nDavid Weiner\, Delegate\, Quebec Delégation Atlanta\n\n*Benoit Montreuil\, Coca-Cola Chair in Material Handling and Distribution; Director\, Supply Chain & Logistics Institute\, Georgia Institute of Technology\n\n*Virtual speakers \nSpeakers Bios\nJames Hill \nConsul General of Canada in Atlanta \nMr. Hill most recently served as Canada’s ambassador to Costa Rica; he enjoyed serving as the envoy to that Central American country as well as Honduras and Nicaragua. Earlier in his career\, Mr. Hill was posted in Seattle as consul general. A young Mr. Hill studied history at the University of Saskatchewan and taught English in Japan\, where the feeling of immersion was exhilarating; he joined the foreign service in 1989. After a first assignment in Tehran\, Mr. Hill was sent to Rio de Janeiro\, where he served as consul and trade commissioner for Canada in that part of Brazil. As he moved up the chain — aided by his Portuguese proficiency — Mr. Hill never shied away from a challenge\, serving as high commissioner (equivalent to ambassador) in Mozambique\, chargé d’Affaires in Kuwait and in Libya; deputy head of mission in Afghanistan\, head of the Kosovo diplomatic observer mission\, among other posts back at headquarters in Ottawa. Now\, he brings that résumé to bear for Canada in Atlanta. \nDina Khismatulina \nAtlanta Managing Attorney\, The Manely Firm \nA native of Siberia\, Russia\, Dina Khismatulina is an LLM graduate of Emory University School of Law. She earned her first law degree in 1999 from Tomsk State University\, one of the top law schools in Russia. After graduation\, Dina worked as an in-house counsel for an Internet mass media company in Siberia. From 1999 to 2002 she worked as in-house counsel for one of the subsidiaries of Gazprom JSC\, the top natural gas producer in Russia and one of the largest companies in the world\, where she focused on contract\, corporate\, and antitrust matters. \nDina is fluent in English and Russian\, and she is a member of the American Society of International Law as well as its Women in International Law section. \nDina lives in Sandy Springs with her husband and children. She is an avid tennis player and a member of ALTA and USTA. Dina is admitted to practice law in Russia as well as here in Georgia where she has been admitted to Georgia State and Superior Courts\, as well as the Georgia Court of Appeals. \nDina and the Lawrenceville team were proudly recognized by Gwinnett Magazine as 2021 and 2022’s Best of Gwinnett’s “Best Family Law Attorney.” \nDina is active in her professional community and has served as Co-President of the Gwinnett County Bar Family Law Section since 2019\, where she actively helps lead and support Gwinnett Bar events. Dina is an active partner with Global Atlanta in service and support of Georgia’s consulate community She has been selected as a 2020-2022 Super Lawyer and highlighted nationally in Super Lawyer’s Magazine article “Catching the American Dream” that features her professionalism and international experiences. Also\, with the recent relocation of The Manely Firm’s Atlanta office\, Dina now acts as the Managing Attorney in Atlanta. \nTrevor Williams \nManaging Editor\, Global Atlanta \nA versatile digital journalist\, Trevor Williams has spent more than a decade writing on international business and trade for Global Atlanta\,\nan online news service covering Atlanta’s intersection with the global economy. \nHe has undertaken journalism trips to 30+ countries on fve continents\, uncovering stories that reveal both the perils and promise\nof globalization by intentionally crossing cultural\, linguistic and socioeconomic barriers. Trevor focuses intently on Asia and also has written extensively on foreign direct investment\, trade policy and exports\, Georgia’s ties with China\, and Atlanta’s emergence as a payments hub\, among many other topics. His deep knowledge of Atlanta’s business landscape coupled with his grasp of international affairs has made him a sought-after moderator for globally oriented events in the city. \nTrevor graduated from the University of Georgia with dual bachelor’s degrees in Magazine Journalism and Religion\, as well as a minor in\nChinese Language and Literature. He is a proud husband and father of two young sons\, as well as the editor of “Making Men: Five Steps to Growing Up\,” a book outlining fve steps that fathers can use to grow their sons into manhood. He recently edited Consular Conversations\, a book compiling interviews with 25 diplomats over two years of live events he spearheaded and moderated at Global Atlanta. He recently took over as publisher of Grounded Global Media LLC\, the publication’s parent company. \nTrevor’s freelance work has appeared in AramcoWorld\, China Daily\, Site Selection magazine (online)\, Nuernberger Zeitung\, Khabar\, InSite\nmagazine\, Breakaway magazine\, Brio\, Boundless.org\, Columbus Ledger-Enquirer\, and China Business Review. \nLaura Dawson \nExecutive Director\, Future Borders Coalition  \nLaura has experience in advancing policy research and thought leadership at the nexus of digital transformation and public sector innovation. She has sixteen years’ experience providing advice to government officials on international policy issues and twenty years of project design\, execution and management experience. \nHer past experiences include: North America Lead\, Amazon Web Services Institute; Director of the Canada Institute at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars; Founder\, Dawson Strategic; Senior Economic Specialist\, US Embassy in Canada; Professor of International Affairs and Public Policy \nLaura is a former senior advisor on U.S.-Canada economic issues for the U.S. Department of State ($1.3 trillion in annual two-way trade and investment). Experienced interagency liaison on economic affairs with U.S. State Department\, National Security Council\, USTR\, Treasury\, Homeland Security\, Foreign Agricultural Service and Customs and Border Protection. \nDavid Weiner\nDelegate\, Quebec Delégation Atlanta\n\nAppointed Québec’s delegate in Atlanta in March 2021\, David Weiner took office the following May. A career diplomat\, Mr. Weiner served in Canada’s foreign service for 30 years\, with postings in seven cities on three continents. \nMr. Weiner most recently served as Consul and Senior Trade Commissioner at the Consulate General of Canada in Atlanta\, where he and his team were instrumental in bringing several major investments to Canada. \nMr. Weiner previously worked at the Consulate General of Canada in Dallas\, where he won the Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers award for outstanding commercial success for Canada. In Dallas\, he was also recognized for his team’s outstanding performance\, which ranked third in the world in terms of commercial success. While in Texas\, Mr. Weiner also completed several major projects that led to new foreign investment in Canada. \nMr. Weiner also served in Detroit\, where he was instrumental in reviving automotive trade between Canada and the United States after the economic recession. While there\, he further stood out with his impressive results in attracting investments. \nMr. Weiner has also served at Canadian embassies in Washington\, Brasilia\, and Berlin\, and helped open the Canadian Consulate in Philadelphia. He has extensive experience in international business development and trade policy. Prior to joining the Foreign Service\, Mr. Weiner held international sales and marketing positions in the pharmaceutical and vaccine industries. \nDavid Weiner is a graduate of McGill University\, where he earned a Bachelor of International Affairs and International Trade. He is married to Marilda Weiner and has two adult children. \n\n*Benoit Montreuil \nCoca-Cola Chair in Material Handling and Distribution; Director\, Supply Chain & Logistics Institute\, Georgia Institute of Technology \nBenoit Montreuil is the Coca-Cola Material Handling & Distribution Chair and Professor in the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Georgia Tech. He is also Director of the Physical Internet Center and Co-Director of the Supply Chain & Logistics Institute. \nDr. Montreuil is leading the International Physical Internet Initiative\, engaging academic\, industry and government leaders worldwide into research and innovation projects on smart\, hyperconnected and sustainable logistics\, supply chains\, transportation\, businesses and regions. \nHis main research interests generically lie in developing concepts\, methodologies and technologies for creating\, optimizing\, transforming and enabling businesses\, supply chains and value creation networks to thrive in a fast evolving hyperconnected world. \nJean-François Marchand \nMarketing Director\, UgoWork \nJean-Francois Marchand\, P. Eng. is UgoWork’s Marketing director. He values contributing to the improvement of people’s lives and the world we live in by developing products that are close to his core values. As a seasoned member of the technology industry\, Jean-François brings a unique perspective to the organization and through this pursuit of excellence\, he relies on his engineering background and leadership qualities to bring material handling to new heights. \nPrior to UgoWork\, Jean-François worked internationally as an operations manager for Creaform (creaform3d.com)\, a provider of portable and automated 3D measurement technologies. Jean-François holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Sherbrooke university as a student athlete. He is also a member of l’Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec. \nJulianna Egressy \nVP of Supply Chain\, Medicom Inc. \n  \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/canada-and-georgia-teaming-up-for-tomorrow/
LOCATION:Cobb Chamber of Commerce\, 1100 Circle 75 Parkway Suite 1000\, Atlanta\, 30339\, Georgia
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SUMMARY:SelectCobb Japanese Celebration Reception
DESCRIPTION:The Cobb Chamber and SelectCobb\, in partnership with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)\, The Japanese Chamber of Commerce\, and the Japan-America Society of Georgia\, invite you to a special International Council Reception celebrating the Japanese businesses in the Cobb community. Please join us for an evening of networking\, authentic Japanese cuisine\, and remarks from the Consulate General of Japan!  \nRSVP to Caroline Knowles at cknowles@cobbchamber.org or 770-859-2353. \nThe last day to reserve a spot is Tuesday\, March 1. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/select-cobb-japanese-celebration-reception/
LOCATION:Cobb Chamber of Commerce\, 1100 Circle 75 Parkway Suite 1000\, Atlanta\, 30339\, Georgia
CATEGORIES:Culture
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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
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