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SUMMARY:Normandy and Atlanta: Advancing Legacies of Peace
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a special conversation bringing together distinguished leaders from both sides of the Atlantic.  \n\n\n\nThis timely discussion will explore how partnerships across the public\, nonprofit\, and private sectors can advance peace and human rights\, drawing inspiration from the shared legacies of Normandy and Atlanta. \n\n\n\nThe program will feature Bertrand Deniaud\, Vice President of the Normandy Region; Patrick Chauvel\, award-winning war reporter; and Paige Alexander\, CEO of The Carter Center. The conversation will be moderated by Gail Grimmett\, President and CEO of the Delta Flight Museum. \n\n\n\nFollowing the discussion\, guests are invited to continue the conversation over a champagne reception. \n\n\n\nThe evening offers a thoughtful exchange with leaders dedicated to global impact. \n\n\n\nRSVP by email to: emily.rives@diplomatie.gouv.fr \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer\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/normandy-and-atlanta-advancing-legacies-of-peace/
LOCATION:Metro Atlanta Chamber\, 191 Peachtree Street Northeast\, ##3400\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:France,Global Affairs,Networking
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SUMMARY:Irish American Chamber - Southeast\, GreenTech Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join the Irish American Chamber for an evening of networking\, insight and connection. \n\n\n\nAs AI and data centers drive rapid growth in energy demand\, this GreenTech event brings together leaders to explore the infrastructure shaping the energy transition — from power and cooling to water and community impact — with insights from Ireland and the U.S. Southeast. \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/irish-american-chamber-southeast-greentech-reception/
LOCATION:Metro Atlanta Chamber\, 191 Peachtree Street Northeast\, ##3400\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ireland,Technology
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SUMMARY:Argentina: A New Era for International Business
DESCRIPTION:“Argentina: A New Era for International Business” will include insights from experts on opportunities and developments in the Argentinian market. \n\n\n\n\n8:30 AM – Doors Open & Networking\n\n\n\n9:00 AM – Program Start\n\nWelcoming Remarks from Consul General of Argentina in Atlanta\, Alana Patricia Lomonaco Busto \n\n\n\nPanel featuring:\n\nMariano Payaslian\, Partner\, Eguía Payaslian & Associates – Tax Expert\n\n\n\nFernando Acevedo\, Partner\, Cassagne Abogados – Legal Expert\n\n\n\nMauro Mambretti\, Tech Entrepreneur and Argentine Investor\n\n\n\nGuillermo Wasserman\, CEO Argentine American Chamber of Commerce – Southeast \n\n\n\nModerated by: Vanessa Piedrahita\, Latin America Practice Leader\, Aprio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00 AM – Closing Remarks & Networking\n\n\n\n10:30 PM – Program Conclusion\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/argentina-a-new-era-for-international-business/
LOCATION:Metro Atlanta Chamber\, 191 Peachtree Street Northeast\, ##3400\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Argentina,Business,Economic Development,Featured,International Markets,Networking
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SUMMARY:Irish American Chamber Southeast Fintech Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join the Irish American Chamber Southeast for an evening of networking\, insight\, and connection – in partnership with Enterprise Ireland and the Consulate General of Ireland.  \n\n\n\nThis event will feature an outstanding panel of industry experts moderated by Frank Young.  \n\n\n\nErica Woods – Head of US State & Local Public Policy\, STRIPE \n\n\n\nVivian Greentree – Senior VP\, Head of Global Corporate Citizenship\, FISERV \n\n\n\nAidoo Osei – Deputy Chief Transformation Officer\, GLOBAL PAYMENTS \n\n\n\nDaire Burke – Head of SWOOP North Americoa \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/irish-american-chamber-southeast-fintech-reception/
LOCATION:Metro Atlanta Chamber\, 191 Peachtree Street Northeast\, ##3400\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ireland,Networking,Policy
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SUMMARY:Navigating a Dynamic Asian Market Breakfast Event
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Hong Kong Association of Atlanta and the Metro Atlanta Chamber for an exclusive and timely program featuring 10 distinguished speakers and experts sharing their latest insights on tariff policies with a focus on ASEAN and North Asia.  \n\n\n\nThis is the first time such a dynamic lineup of industry leaders and trade experts will convene in Atlanta to address the complexities and prospects of the Asian market. The program also includes an interactive Q&A session ( 30 – 40 minutes ) to engage directly with the speakers. \n\n\n\nSpace is limited to 135 attendees. RSVP now to secure your spot—registration will close once capacity is reached. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Flyer\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/navigating-a-dynamic-asian-market-breakfast-event/
LOCATION:Metro Atlanta Chamber\, 191 Peachtree Street Northeast\, ##3400\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,China,Economic Development,Economic Forecasting,Economics,Hong Kong,Trade
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SUMMARY:Invest in France\, Your Gateway to Europe
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the annual France-Atlanta series organized by Georgia Tech and the Embassy of France in the United States. \n\n\n\nJoin Consul General of France in Atlanta\, Anne-Laure Desjonquères\, representatives from Business France\, the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce\, the French-American Chamber of Commerce in Atlanta and the CCEF French Foreign Trade Advisors to learn more about investing in France. \n\n\n\nHear from:  \n\n\n\n\nAnne-Laure Desjonqueres\, Consul General of France in Atlanta\n\n\n\nMichael Goltzman\, SVP Global Policy & Sustainability\, The Coca-Cola Company\n\n\n\nBrian Tolleson\, Co-Founder & Partner\, Connexion South\n\n\n\nPhilippe Yvergniaux\, Director for Investment Promotion\, Business France North America\n\n\n\nAdam Burns\, Editor in Chief\, Site Selection Magazine\n\n\n\nJohn Woodward\, VP Global Commerce\, Metro Atlanta Chamber\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\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/invest-in-france-your-gateway-to-europe/
LOCATION:Metro Atlanta Chamber\, 191 Peachtree Street Northeast\, ##3400\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Europe,France,Investment,North America,Trade
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SUMMARY:Chile/USA -- Partners for a Better Future
DESCRIPTION:The Metro Atlanta Chamber and The Trade Commission of Chile\, ProChile are pleased to invite you to their “Partners for a Better Future” event\, taking place on October 17 in Atlanta\, GA. \n\n\n\nThis event aims to highlight the strategic partnership between Chile and the United States\, focusing on the development of our bilateral relations throughout the years and exploring how we can shape the next 20 years together. Their shared initiatives and complimentary industries will be discussed to provide valuable insight on the possibilities for collaboration in a shared future. \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/chile-usapartners-for-a-better-future/
LOCATION:Metro Atlanta Chamber\, 191 Peachtree Street Northeast\, ##3400\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,International Markets,international relations,Latin America,Trade
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SUMMARY:Protecting Intellectual Property Internationally: Briefing with the USPTO IP Attaches 
DESCRIPTION:The Metro Atlanta Chamber and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) invite you to attend a briefing on May 20th\, 2024 with the USPTO Intellectual Property Attachés from Belgium (covering Europe)\, Brazil\, India\, and China to learn about the latest developments in IP protection in these key global markets. \n\n\n\nIP attachés are U.S. diplomats assigned to U.S. embassies\, consulates\, or missions abroad who provide free services to U.S. IP rightsholders. Attachés work to improve IP systems internationally by working with foreign agencies and courts\, and directly assisting U.S. stakeholders by providing information and helping them to navigate foreign laws and regulations. \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/protecting-intellectual-property-internationally-briefing-with-the-uspto-ip-attaches/
LOCATION:Metro Atlanta Chamber\, 191 Peachtree Street Northeast\, ##3400\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Belgium,Brazil,China,Diplomacy,Europe,India,Latin America
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SUMMARY:Asian Pacific Heritage Month Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:The Metro Atlanta Chamber\, the Hong Kong Association of Atlanta\, and Bank of America and Merrill\, invite you to join them for a lunch and learn to celebrate and honor Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. \n\n\n\nAgenda: \n\n\n\n\n11:30am-12:00pm: Networking & Lunch\n\n\n\n12:00-12:30pm: Panel discussion\n\n\n\n12:30-12:50pm: Table Discussions from Panel\n\n\n\n12:50-1:00pm: Closing & Networking close\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Panelists include: \n\n\n\n\nChristie Sithiphone\, MMC (Marina Maher Communications) & President\, NAAAP Atlanta\n\n\n\nGene Hanratty\, Chairman of the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival & Executive Director of Hong Kong Association of Atlanta\n\n\n\nChristine Nguyen\, Owner of Rebel Teahouse\n\n\n\nRodney Atreopersaud\, Assistant United States Attorney\n\n\n\n\nModerator: \n\n\n\n\nEddie Lai\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	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/asian-pacific-heritage-month-lunch-and-learn-2/
LOCATION:Metro Atlanta Chamber\, 191 Peachtree Street Northeast\, ##3400\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Asia,Food,Networking,Southeast Asia
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SUMMARY:Connecting Atlanta to the World through City Diplomacy
DESCRIPTION:The Truman Center\, the Atlanta Mayor’s Office & the Metro Atlanta Chamber invite you to a discussion on the city’s international relations. \nAtlanta’s place in the world is rapidly evolving. The city has grown into a global gateway and logistics hub\, and home to major Fortune 500 companies\, global news outlets\, and world-class academic institutions. Atlanta’s international engagement is also anchored in its civil rights legacy\, diversity and thriving migrant and diaspora communities\, which drive the city’s innovation and creativity. \nAs evidenced by Mayor Dickens’ decision to combine the city’s offices focused on international and immigration affairs into an expanded Office of Immigrant and International Affairs\, Atlanta is building an international engagement strategy that connects economic opportunity to the global fight for justice and equality. \nOn April 14\, the Truman Center for National Policy\, the City of Atlanta and the Metro Atlanta Chamber will host an event to explore how to maximize the benefits of the city’s diplomacy for all Atlantans and the role of Atlanta in American foreign policy. This event will highlight findings from Truman’s City & State Diplomacy Task Force\, co-chaired by Mayor Dickens\, about how cities’ international engagement can deliver benefits for constituents and improve the United States’ global standing. \nThe panel discussion will feature Mayor Andre Dickens of Atlanta\, Paige Alexander\, CEO of the Carter Center\, and Katie Kirkpatrick\, President and CEO of the Metro Atlanta Chamber. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/connecting-atlanta-to-the-world-through-city-diplomacy/
LOCATION:Metro Atlanta Chamber\, 191 Peachtree Street Northeast\, ##3400\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diplomacy
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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: Workplace of the Future | ATL Francophonie Festival 2023
DESCRIPTION:The French-American Chamber of Commerce – Atlanta\, in partnership with the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce – Southeast\, the Belgian-American Chamber of the South\, the Quebec Government Office in Atlanta and the Metro Atlanta Chamber\, invite you to attend this panel discussion on the workplace of the future. \nThe pandemic has caused a major shift in where\, when\, and how we work\, with significant ramifications for employees\, companies\, and infrastructure. Our panel of experts (see list below) will lead a discussion to understand how the workplace is evolving\, how to define its new purpose and how to best prepare for these changes. \nSpeakers: \n\nPhilippe Chatillon\, Head of Pricing at Randstad USA\nJâlie Cohen\, Group SVP & Head of Global Talent at The Adecco Group\nDonna Drake\, Head of Core Laboratories US at Solvay Specialty Polymers\nFrederic Miskawi\, Vice President of Consulting Services\, Atlanta Metro Lead at CGI US South\nGregg Simon\, Senior VP of Project and Partner Development at Metro Atlanta Chamber\nModerated by Trevor Williams\, Managing Editor at Global Atlanta\n\nThe discussion will be in English and refreshments will be served. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/panel-discussion-workplace-of-the-future-atl-francophonie-festival-2023/
LOCATION:Metro Atlanta Chamber\, 191 Peachtree Street Northeast\, ##3400\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:Ambassador Briefing: South Africa as Atlanta’s Gateway to African Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the South African Chamber USA\, Global Atlanta\, and Metro Atlanta Chamber\, join the Ambassador of South Africa for a business roundtable. \nWith large diaspora communities\, engaged corporations and convenient flight links\, Atlanta has long made its case as a launchpad for a U.S. push to deepen trade and investment links to Africa. No country has a better claim as the preferred gateway than South Africa\, the continent’s second largest economy and undisputed leader in banking\, finance and manufacturing. \nJoin the SA Chamber USA and Global Atlanta at the Metro Atlanta Chamber for an in-depth discussion with Her Excellency Nomaindiya C. Mfeketo\, South Africa’s ambassador to the United States\, to understand how companies can use South Africa as a platform for sub-Saharan expansion at a time of intensifying trade integration\, tech growth\, agricultural innovation\, infrastructure development and middle-class prosperity across Africa’s 55 distinct markets. \nThe interactive conversation with Managing Editor Trevor Williams will explore civil and human rights links that add vitality\, historical texture and a sense of shared purpose to the South Africa-Atlanta commercial relationship. We’ll also look at examples of successful cross-border partnerships on both the government and private-sector fronts. \nAbout Ambassador Nomaindiya Cathleen Mfeketo\nAmbassador Nomaindiya Cathleen Mfeketo \nNomaindiya Cathleen Mfeketo is South African Ambassador to the United States since March 2020. \nSocial injustice and the brutality of the Apartheid system motivated Nomaindiya to enter into active politics at a tender age of 23. Nomaindiya played a critical role in post 1976 family support of detained students leading to active engagement with a number of non-governmental organisations (NGO) including the agricultural training NGO ZAKH\, the Social Change Assistance Trust (SCAT) and the Development Action Group (DAG) focused mainly on a public housing project \nNomaindiya served as South Africa’s Minister of Human Settlements (2018 – 2019) and Deputy Minister of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (2014 – 2018) a role in which she worked closely on the Palestine question\, the Middle East Peace Process and BRICS. \nNomaindiya has had an extensive career within the South African Government and has served as the Deputy Speaker of Parliament in South Africa’s fourth Parliament and as the first black woman Mayor of the City of Cape Town. Nomaindiya has an extensive understanding and experience of South Africa’s transition to a multiparty democracy in 1994 and played a critical role within the conflict resolution negotiations between 1993 and 1996. \nNomaindiya has been a member of the ANC National Executive Committee (NEC) since 2007 to date and serves on the National Working Committee. \nShe has a keen interest in social justice issues and the alleviation of poverty in South Africa. \nNomaindiya attended school in Cape Town\, South Africa and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Law by the University of Cape Town in 2000. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/ambassador-briefing-south-africa-as-atlantas-gateway-to-african-opportunity/
LOCATION:Metro Atlanta Chamber\, 191 Peachtree Street Northeast\, ##3400\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
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SUMMARY:Vietnam: Gateway to Southeast Asia
DESCRIPTION:With a 10-country trade bloc of 600 million consumers fast adopting mobile and digital commerce\, Southeast Asia has won the world’s attention as a vibrant consumer market and growing tech ecosystem. But it has also emerged as a preferred sourcing base for manufacturers – including many in Georgia – looking to keep costs competitive while reducing their reliance on China.  \nJoin Global Atlanta\, Becamex Vietnam and high-level officials from Vietnam’s Binh Duong province (just north of Ho Chi Minh City) to hear from Atlanta-based executives about their experiences in the ASEAN region and how Vietnam can be a gateway to it\, offering a hospitable business climate that can help firms solve supply-chain headaches in an increasingly volatile world. \nProgram\n10:00 am – Program Begins \nWelcome & Remarks\n\n\nJohn Woodward\, Vice President of Global Commerce\, Metro Atlanta Chamber\nOdie Donald II\, Chief of Staff\, City of Atlanta\nLarry Williams\, President\, TAG\n\n\nVietnam Introduction  \n\nH.E Mai Hung Dung\, Vice Governor of Binh Duong Province\n\nKeynote:  \n\nTed Osius\, President\, US-Asean Business Council and former U.S. ambassador to Vietnam\n\nPanel Discussion moderated by Trevor Williams\, Managing Editor\, Global Atlanta:  \n\nSteven Lustig\, VP of supply chain\, East West Manufacturing  — Focus Countries: China\, Vietnam\nDan Ellsworth\, CEO\, World Micro Inc.  — Focus Country: Malaysia \nPatrick Winkler\, VP of Customer Experience\, Fox Factory  — Focus: Taiwan\, broader ASEAN\nWei Siong Tan\, founder and CEO\, AccuSentry — Focus: Indonesia\n\nPresentations:  \n\nVietnam incentive program\, Binh Duong and Becamex by Dien Son Vo (Steve Vo)\, Chief Representative\, Becamex Vietnam & Binh Duong Province in the USA \nSupply chain solutions: Henry Yu\, Chairman-National U.S. Hong Kong Business Association\n\nQ&A session – audience questions for the speakers\, panelists\, and presenters \n12:00 PM – Closing Remarks and Closing \nVietnam Gateway to Southeast Asia – flyer (3) \nMeet the Speakers\n*Not speaking during the event but is available for questions during the Q&A section of the program \nH.E Mai Hung Dung \nVice Governor \nBinh Duong Province \nH.E Mai Hung Dung has a Master’s Degree in Public Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economy. He served from 2006 – 2010 as Vice Mayor for Thuan An City\, Binh Duong Province. From 2010 – 2012 he worked as State Chief Inspector for Binh Duong Province. From 2012 – 2016\, he served as Minister of the Department of Planning and Investment of Binh Duong Province. From 2016 up to now\, he has served as Vice Governor for Binh Duong Province\, Vietnam \n*Le Phu Hoa\nProvincial Minister of Foreign Affairs Department\nBinh Duong Province\, Vietnam \nFrom 1989 – 2000\, he served as Official of Foreign Affairs Division of Binh Duong Province. From 2000 – 2003\, he served as Vice Chief of Foreign Affairs Division of Binh Duong Province. From 2003 – 2006\, he served as Chief of Foreign Affairs Division of Binh Duong Province. From 2007 – 2013\, he served as Vice Minister of Department of Foreign Affairs of Binh Duong Province. From 2013 – present\, he has served as Minister of Department of Foreign Affairs of Binh Duong Province\, Vietnam. \nTed Osius\nPresident\nUS-Asean Business Counci and former U.S. ambassador to Vietnam \nFormer ambassador Ted Osius is President & CEO of the US-ASEAN Business Council.  Founded in 1984\, the Council represents 170 of the largest American businesses in Southeast Asia through its headquarters in Washington\, DC\, and its seven regional offices. \nA diplomat for thirty years\, Ambassador Osius served from 2014 to 2017 as U.S. ambassador to Vietnam.  Leading a team of 900\, Ambassador Osius devised and implemented strategies to deepen economic\, security and cultural ties between the two countries. In October 2021\, Osius published his most recent book\, Nothing Is Impossible: America’s Reconciliation with Vietnam\, covering the two countries’ 25-year journey from adversaries to friends and partners. \nAfter his departure from government\, Osius joined Google Asia-Pacific as Vice President for Government Affairs and Public Policy\, covering 19 Asian nations from Google’s Singapore headquarters.  Earlier\, he was a senior advisor at the Albright-Stonebridge Group and the first Vice President of Fulbright University Vietnam.  Osius was associate professor at the National War College and Senior Fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. \nAs a diplomat\, Osius served as Deputy Chief of Mission in Jakarta\, Indonesia\, and Political Minister-Counselor in New Delhi\, India.  Osius also served as deputy director of the Office of Korean Affairs at the State Department\, regional environment officer for Southeast Asia and the Pacific\, and senior advisor on Asia and trade to Vice President Al Gore.  He also served in Bangkok\, Ho Chi Minh City\, Manila\, and at the United Nations. \nSteven Lustig\nVice president of Global supply chain\nEast West Manufacturing \nSteven is strategic operations leader with a passion for developing people and leading continuous improvement throughout organizations. As Vice President of Global Supply Chain at East West Manufacturing\, he is responsible for optimizing the company’s worldwide spend and strategic relations with key suppliers. Past roles have included leadership positions in the areas of Supply Chain\, Quality\, Project Management\, Manufacturing and NPI. In these positions\, Steven has facilitated successful teams and projects involving employees\, suppliers and customers in the United States\, Latin America\, Asia and Europe. \nSteven has held positions at companies ranging from one of the largest in the world (Manufacturing Manager for Freestyle drink dispensers at The Coca-Cola Company) through mid-size companies (Senior Operations Manager at LSI Corporation) to a start-up company (Vice President of Manufacturing and Supply Chain at Monsieur\, making automated mixed cocktail machines). Steven holds a BSME from MIT\, along with an MSME and an MBA from Georgia Tech\, as well as Project Management Professional (PMP) and Six Sigma Green Belt certifications. \nPatrick Winkler\nVice President\nCustomer Experience – Powered Vehicles Group\nFox Factory \nPatrick Winkler began his operations career in the airline industry\, spending 12 years running domestic operations for American Airlines before joining the Bosch Power Tools\, where his decade-plus tenure included a four-year stint in Asia leading the After-Sales Service Business Unit across 14 countries out of Shanghai\, China. In January 2020\, he joined Fox Factory\, which manufactures performance-defining products for bikes\, ATVs\, off-road trucks and other vehicles. He serves as Vice President of Customer Experience & After-Sales Services. \nDan Ellsworth\nPresident/ CEO\nWorld Micro \nDan co-founded World Micro in 1995 and provides leadership of sales and financials aspects of the business.  In addition to the oversight of World Micro’s legal\, regulatory\, and accounting functions\, he also oversees growth and expansions into new geographies. \nDan attended Western Carolina University and in 2000\, he  moved to Clearwater\, Florida to start a career in the brokerage business. During the next decade\, he spent many years working with Raymond James & Associates as an investment advisor. Dan was responsible for the active management of assets\, diversification classes\, establishment of new accounts and the development of prospecting tools. \nAfter co-founding World Micro\, the business was subsequently moved from Florida to Georgia. He has successfully applied the skills and disciplines gained during that period to World Micro\, and continues to help lead an exceptional team of people today. World Micro is a stocking distributor of electronic components and avionics equipment used by Military\, Commercial\, and Aerospace customers. Headquartered in Atlanta\, World Micro has several domestic offices and maintains its Asian HQ in Penang\, Malaysia \nWei Siong Tan\, Ph.D.\,\nDirector – Business Administration\nAccuSentry\, Inc. \nDr. Wei-Siong Tan is the Founder and C.E.O. of AccuSentry\, Inc. For over 30 years\, he has led AccuSentry with a vision to become the leader in inspection solutions with production intelligence. Today\, the AccuSentry systems are used throughout the world in over 40 countries\, helping manufacturers improve product consistency\, reduce product waste\, and optimize production performance. \nPrior to founding AccuSentry in 1991\, Dr. Tan was a faculty member at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He served as a research team leader to develop Very Large Scale Integrated (VLSI) circuit chips for the image processing of the Guidance\, Navigation\, and Control (GN&C) of missile interceptors for the U.S. Army. \nHe holds a B.S.E.E.\, an M.S.E.E.\, and a Ph.D. from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He speaks at various technical conferences and holds half a dozen patents. In addition to being active in the technical and business fields\, he is involved in the community. He is the founding president of the Indonesian Community Heritage Foundation (ICHF) and the president of the Indonesian American Chamber of Commerce (IACC). He currently serves as the President of the IDN-USA Georgia chapter. He is also active in the Indonesian Community Church (ICC) as one of the elders. He was recognized by the Georgian Asian Times as one of the 25 most influential Asian Americans in Georgia. He has been residing in Georgia for over 40 years. He is married to Mimi Tan and the couple is blessed with 3 grown children. \nDien Son Vo (Steve Vo)\nAdvisory & Marketing Director\nBecamex IDC Corporation\nBinh Duong\, Vietnam\n \nVo\, serving as Becamex Advisory & Marketing Director\, has over 15 years of experience of providing investment consultancy and promoting foreign investments into Vietnam\, especially in the mega industrial cities and new township creation. He is a member of a number of trade and commercial associations\, managing numerous trade and investment delegations in and out the country. Since 1994\, Vo was directly involved in the historic development of industrial parks which helped Vietnam’s economic progress. He also worked directly\, and indirectly\, with about 600 foreign companies from 34 countries seeking investment opportunities in Binh Duong Province from start-up to operational implementation and to future growth. \nVo is also a Vice President of Becamex Technology & Innovation Center (BTIC)\, which works to assist small tech start-ups and entrepreneurial ventures in Binh Duong. He is a Chairman of Sao Duong Joint Stock Company\, comprised of 30 subsidiaries under the Becamex umbrella. He also serves as Chairman of Binh Duong Young Entrepreneurs’ Association. Vo has bachelor’s degrees in both economics and corporate law. \n*Bill Dao\nChief Representative\nBecamex Vietnam & Binh Duong Province in the USA \nBill\, serving as North America Chief Representative for Becamex Vietnam & Binh Duong Province\, has over 25 years of experience of providing business consultancy and promoting foreign investments into Vietnam\, especially in manufacturing and supply chains industries. Bill has been managing more than 30 Vietnam events in US and Canada and bringing many US companies to Vietnam and Southeast Asia. In Vietnam\, Bill has worked for US Commercial Service as a Senior Gold Key Executive and Canada Trade Office as a Trade Commissioner to help many US and Canadian companies explore business opportunities in Vietnam. He has also worked directly with more than 500 companies in North America that are interested in Vietnam market. Bill has been bringing many Vietnam business delegations to US and Canada to explore business opportunities there and is an active speaker on Vietnam market. \nBill is also Vietnam & Southeast Asia Trade Ambassador and Director for World Trade Center Tacoma in Washington State. Bill holds a bachelor degree in business administration from University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) and another bachelor degree in international business from British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) in Canada. Bill has also got MBA degree from Brussels Liberty University (ULB) in Belgium and is living in Seattle\, Washington State. Bill can speak Vietnamese\, English\, French and Chinese (Mandarin). \nHenry Yu\nChairman-National U.S. Hong Kong Business Association \nHenry Yu is an experienced and versatile global business executive passionate about bridging U.S. and Asian and other Emerging Market business. A retired banker of 37 years\, Yu has many corporate and banking clients in Emerging Markets and in Asia Pacific. In addition to being a well-rounded commercial\, international and investment banker\, Henry had over 4 years in senior management position of a PE Fund from Asia. Henry has also been involved since 2015 helping a few U.S. firms with their Asian Entrance Strategies. Yu is an independent board member and audit committee chair of a Chinese company listed on Nasdaq. He is an avid volunteer helping many local non-profit groups\,\nand with over 15 years serving the National Association of Chinese Americans. Yu has devoted efforts in helping bridge business between Hong Kong\, China\, Asia and the U.S. Yu is currently President of the Hong Kong Association of Atlanta\, and Chairman of the National U.S. Hong Kong Business Association. Henry has a great banking career having been affiliated with Bank of America Hong Kong\, Standard Chartered Bank China and many U.S. banks. Before retiring\, Henry held senior management positions (MD and SVP levels) at East West Bank\, Standard Chartered Bank\, SunTrust Bank and Fifth Third Bank. Henry is well versed in all facets of banking-Investment and Commercial banking\, Compliance (SunTrust Bank CIB Compliance Task Force member)\, International and multinational lending\, cross border trade finance\, domestic and global treasury management\, and credit administration. Henry was also the first and only foreign banker having travelled in 2009 and 2010 to Asia and Europe on RMB Roadshows with China’s Central Bank\, and Shanghai Financial Office.\nHenry is a regular speaker and guest lecturer in both U.S. and Chinese universities. Yu shares his insights on Global Supply Chain and Trade\, Banking and Fintech\, Financing cross border trade\, and Risk mitigation on global Business. Yu has done many lectures at University of Memphis\, Vanderbilt’s Owen Graduate \nSchool of Management\, Emory University\, Georgia Tech\, Georgia State University\, Kennesaw State University\, Wesleyan College and Florida International University. Universities in China also benefited from his lectures which included Beijing Language and Culture University\, China Jiliang University\, Sichuan University\, and Southwest University of Finance and Economics. Yu believes in education and in mentoring young professionals. Yu finished his high school education in Hong Kong and received his BA in Economics from the University of Michigan\, and MBA from the University of Detroit. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/vietnam-gateway-to-southeast-asia/
LOCATION:Metro Atlanta Chamber\, 191 Peachtree Street Northeast\, ##3400\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
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SUMMARY:Business Breakfast: Offical Opening of North Rhine-Westphalia's New International Office in Atlanta
DESCRIPTION:North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) is Germany’s economic powerhouse and one of the most attractive investment locations in Europe! \nWe look forward to welcoming you to celebrate the launch of NRW’s Southeast operations with our official office opening in Atlanta. Enjoy an informal breakfast get-together to network and exchange ideas with Dr. Johannes Velling\, Director-General of  “Digitalization and Foreign Trade” at the NRW Ministry of Economic Affairs\, Innovation\, Digitalization and Energy\, and Felix Neugart\, CEO of NRW Global Business. \nLearn firsthand about transatlantic business opportunities in the state of NRW and make valuable connections to our state leaders. \nRSVP by emailing daniel@nrwglobalbusiness-usa.com \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/business-breakfast-offical-opening-of-north-rhine-westphalias-new-international-office-in-atlanta/
LOCATION:Metro Atlanta Chamber\, 191 Peachtree Street Northeast\, ##3400\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economics,Networking
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SUMMARY:Consular Conversations: Spain\, Trade Edition
DESCRIPTION:Global Atlanta’s Consular Conversations customarily feature diplomats covering the Southeast U.S.\, providing a platform to discuss bilateral relations. \nWhile not diplomats\, per se\, trade commissioners similarly represent their countries in the region\, crafting strategies and launching trade missions to connect companies and deepen engagement. \nWe’re now tapping into their deep expertise\, using one-on-one virtual interviews to examine plans to better link up with Atlanta and Georgia. \nNext up: Spain. \nJoin us at the Metro Atlanta Chamber for an exclusive luncheon interview with Francisco Javier Garzón Morales\, trade commissioner for the Trade Commission of Spain in Miami.  \nNote: Due to COVID-19\, space for the in-person luncheon is limited to the first 20 guests. Tickets are $15\, including food\, or free for the first 10 annual pass holders with a coupon code. Lunch will begin at 12:30 p.m.\, followed by the in-person conversation starting at 1 p.m. \n\nCan’t make it? This event will also be broadcasted and viewable free of charge via Zoom. Please select your preferred option when registering.  \nIn-person Lunch – 12:30 p.m.  \nDiscussion – 1 p.m.   \nSpeaker Bio\nFrancisco J. Garzón \nFrancisco Javier Garzon Morales has a degree in Economics from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid and is the Economist and Trade Expert for the Government of Spain. \nHe has held different positions of responsibility in competition regulation and internationalization. \nMr. Garzon has also been appointed to different posts such as Assistant Director and Presidency Advisor in the National Commission on Markets and Competition\, mainly focused on the telecommunication and audiovisual sectors. \nRegarding international trade and business internationalization\, between 2014 and 2018\, he was the Managing Director of ICEX Espana Exportacion e Inversiones\, the Spanish agency for trade promotion and investment attraction\, and has held the position of Trade Commissioner in the Embassies of Spain in Brazil and Mexico. \nHe is now the Trade Commissioner for the Trade Commission of Spain in Miami. \nFor more information or questions please contact Leah Shedrow\, Global Atlanta’s Events Coordinator\, at lshedrow@globalatlanta.com \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/consular-conversations-spain-trade-edition/
LOCATION:Metro Atlanta Chamber\, 191 Peachtree Street Northeast\, ##3400\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diplomacy
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SUMMARY:The Future of Manufacturing: A Conversation with Italian Industry Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Come join for a panel discussion! \nAgenda\n11:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. – Registration / Lunch\n11:20 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. – Opening Remarks by Cristiano Musillo\,\n                              Consul General of Italy in Miami\n11:25 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Panel Discussion\n12:30 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. – Dolce Vita Export\n12:45 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Q&A \nPanelists:\nBen Harris\, Director of Supply Chain\, Manufacturing and Bioscience\nMetro Atlanta Chamber\n \nRegina Maddox\, Executive Director\nNext Generation Manufacturing\n \nTwo Executives from Confindustria\, the Italian National Association of Manufacturers\n \n\nModerator:\nTrevor Williams\nGlobal Atlanta \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/the-future-of-manufacturing-a-conversation-with-italian-industry-leaders/
LOCATION:Metro Atlanta Chamber\, 191 Peachtree Street Northeast\, ##3400\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Politics,Trade
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SUMMARY:China Breakfast Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Join the China Research Center\, the Georgia State University Confucius Institute\, the Chinese Business Association of Atlanta at the Metro Atlanta Chamber for the 2019 China Breakfast Briefing! \n\n7:15am: Registration & Continental Breakfast\n8:00am: Program Begins\n\nModerated by: Dr. Penelope Prime\, Clinical Professor of International Business\, Institute of International Business\, Robinson College of Business\, Georgia State University\, and Founding Director of the China Research Center \nPanelists:\nCharles Pinkham III\, Senior Vice President of Development\, Portman Holdings\nJian Ni\, President of the Chinese Business Association of Atlanta and Alpha Group International\, and Chief Operating Officer of Forest Lighting\nDr. Li Qi\, Professor of Economics\, Agnes Scott College\nRyan Sweeney\, Chief Manufacturing Officer and Senior Vice President of Celios Advanced Air Technologies\nJohn Woodward\, Senior Director\, Global Commerce\, Metro Atlanta Chamber \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/5716447/
LOCATION:Metro Atlanta Chamber\, 191 Peachtree Street Northeast\, ##3400\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business
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