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SUMMARY:Colombia’s Atlantic Advantage: Nearshoring Opportunities in Barranquilla 
DESCRIPTION:Join ProBarranquilla\, Smith Gambrell Russell and Global Atlanta for an investment seminar and reception\n\nWith its 50 million consumers\, plentiful natural resources and skilled labor pool\, Colombia is emerging as a key partner for U.S. manufacturers\, whether re-shoring from Asia or expanding in the Western Hemisphere.\n\nBarranquilla\, situated where Magdalena River meets the Caribbean Sea\, is fast becoming a preferred base. In an age of pinched supply chains\, the coastal city’s proximity to U.S. ports — just days by sea instead of months from Asia— has grown all the more strategic.\n\nProBarranquilla\, the Investment Promotion Agency of the city of Barranquilla and the state of Atlantico\, is bringing a delegation of leaders from free trade zones and logistics clusters on an introductory trip to Georgia designed to open the door for mutually beneficial relationships.\n\nLocal firms in manufacturing\, logistics\, and other key sectors are invited for a reception at Smith Gambrell & Russell to hear how to tap into the unique advantages of Barranquilla and the state of Atlantico.\nAbout Barranquilla: \n\n 	Barranquilla\, capital city of the state of Atlantico\, is located in the best corner of South America\, in the northern coast of Colombia in the intersection between the Magdalena river and the Atlantic ocean.\n 	Industrial port-city that connects in 3-4 days with the east coast of the United States.\n 	Educational hub of the Colombian Caribbean region.\n 	2nd largest English-speaking population in the country.\n 	Available skilled labor at competitive salaries.\n 	Favorable exchange rate makes operations in Colombia competitive compared to other economies of the region.\n 	Free Trade regime offer tax\, custom and operational benefits for manufacturing operations.\n 	6th cleanest energy grid in the world.\n 	Tax exemptions to manufacturing facilities.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/probarranquilla-investment-event/
LOCATION:Smith\, Gambrell\, and Russell LLP\, 1105 West Peachtree St. NE\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30309
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SUMMARY:Women's Series: Embracing Equity\, an Intercultural Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Is Equity in the workplace possible? Join for an evening of dialogue and networking among women leaders & allies from the international community to celebrate the social\, economic\, cultural\, and political achievements of women worldwide. While women account for 47.7% of the global workforce and much as been done to challenge bias and discrimination\, decision makers still need to truly understand the journey required to achieve equity in the workplace. Featuring insights from experts with vast intercultural experience\, learn how to effectively navigate work-life balance and leverage new professional opportunities. \nThe Women Series is a collaboration between the Belgian\, French\, German\, Irish\, Korean Netherlands\, Swedish\, Swiss American Chambers of Commerce as well as the Atlanta Chinese Entrepreneur Club\, British-American Business Council\, and The Japan-America Society of Georgia. Started in January 2014\, the Women’s Series holds quarterly business events for professional women of the Atlanta international community. The goal of the Women’s Series is to bring educational and stimulating content to our attendees\, while facilitating professional opportunities and networking among peers. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/womens-series-embracing-equity-an-intercultural-perspective/
LOCATION:Smith\, Gambrell\, and Russell LLP\, 1105 West Peachtree St. NE\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30309
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SUMMARY:Discussion with Major General Pekka Toveri: Security in the Baltic Sea and Arctic Region
DESCRIPTION:Join the World Affairs Council of Atlanta and the Finnish American Chamber of Commerce Southeast for breakfast with one of Finland’s top defense officials. Retired Major General Pekka Toveri recently retired from the Finnish Defense Force.  \nCoffee and breakfast will be included in your ticket. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/discussion-with-major-general-pekka-toveri-security-in-the-baltic-sea-and-arctic-region/
LOCATION:Smith\, Gambrell\, and Russell LLP\, 1105 West Peachtree St. NE\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30309
CATEGORIES:International affairs
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SUMMARY:Eleventh Annual Atlanta International Arbitration Society Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join the Atlanta International Arbitration Society (“AtlAS”) for their Eleventh Annual AtlAS Conference and GAR Live Atlanta on September 12-14. This year includes an exciting line up of leading international arbitration practitioners from around the world for the first in-person conference in nearly three years. \nThe conference will kick off at 1 p.m. on September 12 at the offices of Smith Gambrell Russell (1105 West Peachtree Street) with the ICC-AtlAS Young Professionals Group Forum\, and will be followed by four different tertulia sessions with speakers from numerous countries\, and a happy hour. On September 13\, GAR Live Atlanta will take place at King & Spalding (1180 Peachtree Street) starting at 9 a.m. \nThis year’s event\, facilitated by the Global Arbitration Review\, will feature two keynote speakers\, Edna Sussman and Grant Hanessian\, four exciting panel discussions including an Oxford style debate\, plenty of networking opportunities throughout the day\, and a rooftop reception. \nThe next morning\, September 14 the AtlAS Forum will take place at McGuireWoods (1230 Peachtree Street)\, again starting at 9 a.m. Building off the excitement of the recent announcement that Atlanta has been selected as a World Cup 2026 Host City\, this year’s AtlAS forum will focus on hot topics in international sports arbitration\, and will feature several leading international experts in this area\, as well as remarks from Dan Caruso\, the president of the Atlanta Sports Council\, who will discuss his efforts to make Atlanta a leading venue for international sporting events. \nSponsorship opportunities are still available. Register today! \nFor any questions\, please email AtlAS President Shelby Guilbert (SGuilbert@mcguirewoods.com) or conference co-chairs Rebecca Davis (RDavis@Seyfarth.com) and Nancy H. Baughan (nbaughan@phrd.com) \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/eleventh-annual-atlanta-international-arbitration-society/
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SUMMARY:Argentina: Business\, Politics + Wine - Evening Briefing and Reception
DESCRIPTION:Argentina: Business\, Politics + Wine  \nYes! Conversation\, networking and Argentine wine. Join the World Affairs Council for their first in-person event since March 2020. \nJorge Argüello\, the Ambassador of Argentina to the United States\, makes his first trip to Atlanta on Monday\, October 18. Join the World Affairs Council for a 6pm reception and conversation with the Ambassador at the brand new offices of Smith Gambrell and Russell LLP in Midtown. \nArgentina’s 45 million people have been hit by a double whammy of Covid19 and the worst drought in decades. Expect a wide-ranging discussion of US-Argentina bilateral relations\, trade\, and the economy. Meet Ambassador Argüello at the reception and then ask your questions during the discussion. \nDate: Monday\, October 18\nTime: 6:00-7:30 PM ET \nVenue: Smith\, Gambrell\, and Russell LLP\n1105 West Peachtree St. NE\,\nAtlanta\, GA 30309 \nCost: $20 members\, $30 non-members \nMembers use the code WACBRIEFING to receive the member discount. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/argentina-business-politics-wine-evening-briefing-and-reception/
LOCATION:Smith\, Gambrell\, and Russell LLP\, 1105 West Peachtree St. NE\, Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30309
CATEGORIES:Business,Politics
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