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SUMMARY:Breakfast Briefing with Mexico's Ambassador to the United States
DESCRIPTION:Join for an exclusive conversation with the Ambassador of Mexico on the evolving and multifaceted relationship between the United States and Mexico. This session will explore key dimensions of bilateral cooperation—including diplomacy\, security\, cultural ties\, migration\, and economic integration—at a pivotal moment for both nations.  \n\n\n\nAs the upcoming review of the USMCA trade agreement approaches\, the Ambassador will offer a broader context on how bilateral collaboration shapes regional stability\, shared prosperity\, and the future of North America. \n\n\n\nKey themes include: \n\n\n\n\nThe strategic importance of the U.S.-Mexico bilateral partnership\n\n\n\nDiplomatic and political cooperation between the two nations\n\n\n\nEconomic integration and regional competitiveness\n\n\n\nCultural and community ties shaping cross-border collaboration \n\n\n\nThe role of the USMCA review within a broader diplomatic landscape\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEsteban Moctezuma BarragánAmbassador of Mexico to the United States of America\nPublic Service:Secretary of Public Education (2018–2021);Secretary of Social Development (1998–1999); Senator of the Republic (1997–1998); Secretary of the Interior (1994–1995); Undersecretary of Educational Planning and Coordination (1993–1994); Chief AdministrativeOfficer of the Secretariat of Public Education (1992–1993); Chief Administrative Officer of the Secretariat of Programming and Budget (1988–1992); Secretary of Administration of the Government of the State of Sinaloa (1987–1988)\, among other roles.Academic Degrees:● Bachelor’s in Economics. National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)● Master’s in Development. University of Cambridge\, United Kingdom● Diploma in Regional Development. Tokyo\, Japan● Honorary Doctorate. University of Sciences and Arts of ChiapasCivil Society Involvement:President of the Board of Trustees of the National Institute of Public Health (2011–2015);Member of the Assembly of the National Council to Prevent Discrimination (2013–2017);President of “Social Commitment for the Quality and Equity of Education”; Executive President of Fundación Azteca (2001–2018); Promoter of the Esperanza Azteca Youth and Children’s Symphony Orchestra System (2009–2018); Mentor for “Young Leaders of Excellence” through Bicentennial Generation Scholarships (2010–2018); Advocate for the “Long Live the Lacandon Jungle!” natural conservation program (2004–2018); Leader of the “Let’s Clean Up Our Mexico” campaign (2009–2018); Member of the Board of the Mexican Health Foundation (2004–2018). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\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/breakfast-briefing-with-mexicos-ambassdor-to-the-united-states/
LOCATION:The 1818 Club\, 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway\, Duluth\, GA\, 30097\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diplomacy,Economics,Featured,Immigration,Latin America,Mexico,Policy,Security
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SUMMARY:U.S.-Mexico Trade Business Breakfast with the LACC: Tariffs and Upcoming Review of the USMCA
DESCRIPTION:Get ahead of the curve in North American trade policy! \n\n\n\nJoin the Latin American Chamber of Commerce (LACC) of Georgia for an in-depth discussion on the evolving trade landscape affecting the United States – Mexico trade relationship and the future of the United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA). With a formal review of the USMCA on the horizon\, this timely event will unpack key issues around tariffs\, compliance challenges\, and the future of trade between the United States and Mexico.  \n\n\n\nKeynote Speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiego Marroquín Bitar\, Inaugural Bersin-Foster North America Scholar\, Wilson Center\nDiego Marroquín Bitar is the Inaugural Bersin-Foster North America Scholar at the Woodrow Wilson Center and the driving force behind their North America research agenda. He co-founded the North America Project at the US-Mexico Foundation and the non-profit North America 3.0. \n\n\n\nAs a think-tanker\, Diego specializes in North American trade\, investment\, energy integration\, labor mobility\, and US-Mexico relations. His insights are frequently featured in publications such as Bloomberg\, El Universal\, Foreign Affairs\, NPR\, Politico\, Reforma\, The Hill\, The New York Times\, The Economist\, and The Financial Times. Before joining the Wilson Center\, Diego worked as a Senior Researcher at the Brookings Institution\, a Fellow at the US-Mexico Foundation\, and a Consultant at The Economist Intelligence Unit. He created the Brookings USMCA Tracker and Scorecard. Diego received his  BA from ITAM in Mexico City and earned his Masters in Public Policy from Georgetown University\, where he was honored with the Global Leadership Award. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFireside Chat Panelists\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJim Reed\, President\, YKK Corporation of America\nJim Reed is President of YKK Corporation of America\, the parent company of the YKK Americas Group. In this role\, he is responsible for YKK’s operations in the Western Hemisphere\, which consist of 19 dynamic operating companies spanning six time zones in Canada\, the United States\, Mexico\, Central America\, Colombia\, Brazil\, Argentina and Chile.  \n\n\n\nPrior to becoming President\, Jim served as YKK’s Chief Legal Counsel. Prior to joining YKK\, Jim was in-house counsel for Georgia-Pacific\, LLC and also served as managing director of intellectual property licensing for BellSouth (and later AT&T).  He was also an associate with Troutman Sanders LLP in Atlanta\, Georgia.   \n\n\n\nJim currently chairs the board of the World Affairs Council of Atlanta and serves on the boards of the Atlanta Rotary Club\, the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO)\, and the Japan-America Society of Georgia\, as well as The Carter Center Board of Councilors.  \n\n\n\nA graduate of the University of Virginia and the University of Georgia School of Law\, he lives in Marietta\, Georgia\, with his wife\, Sheri\, and their three children. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarek Brabec\, Operations Manager\, ALBAform\nMarek Brabec is an Operations Manager at ALBAform\, with extensive experience in manufacturing and management within the automotive sector. In his role\, Marek oversees the company’s middle management and plays a key role in ensuring that key performance indicators (KPIs) are consistently met. Beyond day-to-day operations\, Marek is instrumental in shaping the company’s medium- to long-term strategic vision. He is deeply involved in strategic planning\, including goal setting\, pricing policies\, budgeting\, capacity calculations\, and human resource planning. Additionally\, he fosters strong business relationships with key partners\, working closely with top management to drive sustainable growth and operational excellence. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJonathan Picard\, General Counsel\, East West Manufacturing\nAs General Counsel of East West Manufacturing\, Jonathan Picard is responsible for planning and directing all aspects of the company’s legal affairs. Jonathan is responsible for all commercial legal and dispute matters for the company globally and supports our team in managing and advising legal matters across all functions. \n\n\n\nPrior to joining East West\, Jonathan served as the North American legal director for a global manufacturing company in the food and beverage packaging industry. Previously\, he was a partner at the global law firm\, Squire Patton Boggs\, representing public and private companies in corporate and commercial matters (including M&A transactions\, joint ventures\, investments and divestures\, as well as a wide variety of corporate and commercial transactions). \n\n\n\nJonathan holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida\, a juris doctorate from Florida State University College of Law\, and an LLM in Taxation from New York University School of Law. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy Attend?\n\n\n\n\nGain insights into potential changes to the USMCA \n\n\n\nUnderstand current and future tariff impacts on your industry \n\n\n\nConnect with trade professionals and government officials \n\n\n\nPrepare your business for what’s next in North American Trade \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\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/7147878/
LOCATION:The 1818 Club\, 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway\, Duluth\, GA\, 30097\, United States
CATEGORIES:Canada,Economic Development,Economic Forecasting,Economics,Featured,Geopolitics,Import,Industry,International Markets,international relations,Latin America,Manufacturing,Mexico,North America,Policy,Trade
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SUMMARY:Investment Breakfast - Vietnam: The Northern Option
DESCRIPTION:Much of Vietnam’s industrial growth has happened in its south. But the Lang Son province\, which lies north of Hanoi along the country’s border with China\, has committed to becoming a leader in infrastructure and industrial growth amid changing trade patterns in Asia.  \n\n\n\nLang Son provincial Chairman Ho Tien Thieu and 11 top officials from the province\, aided by economic counselor Van Le at the Vietnamese Embassy in Washington\, will visit Atlanta Friday\, Oct. 18\, to tell this story and court U.S. investors in the following sectors:  \n\n\n\n\nTourism (hotels and beyond)\n\n\n\nEducation (university partnerships) \n\n\n\nHealth care (hospitals)\n\n\n\nManufacturing (new industrial zones)\n\n\n\nWind and Solar Energy\n\n\n\nWater Tech\n\n\n\nForestry (particularly machinery)\n\n\n\nTech (general)\n\n\n\n\nAs China+1 manufacturing efforts accelerate\, learn how to diversify your sourcing base in Asia and capitalize on the growing array of industrial parks and available land in the north of Vietnam.  \n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n\nWelcoming remarks by Global Atlanta and host organization\n\n\n\n\n\nOpening remarks by Dr. Van Le\, Investment Counselor at the Embassy of Vietnam in the U.S. — Why Vietnam? \n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome and introduction of the delegates Trinh Tuyet Mai\, Department of Foreign Affairs of Lang Son province\n\n\n\n\n\nVideo presentation about Lang Son Province\n\n\n\n\n\nKeynote speech: Chairman Ho Tien Thieu — Opportunities in Lang Son Province\n\n\n\n\n\nBreakouts into industry groups for further discussion \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for Free\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVietnam-Gateway-Flyer-1\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/investment-breakfast-vietnam-the-northern-option/
LOCATION:The 1818 Club\, 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway\, Duluth\, GA\, 30097\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hear from Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson Airport "ATL" General Manager\, Balram "B" Bheodari
DESCRIPTION:As leader of the world’s busiest and most efficient airport\, Bheodari oversees all facets of Airport governance\, including operations and a multibillion-dollar capital improvement program designed to pave the way for Atlanta’s growth over the next 20 years. \nHis priorities are focused on strategic planning\, a comprehensive safety and security platform\, an elevated customer experience\, and completion of ATL’s critical capital program on schedule and within budget. \nA retired Army aviator\, Bheodari navigated ATL through the most challenging period of the COVID-19 pandemic\, from drawdown to resumption of its expansive operations. \nHe has an extensive career in aviation executive management. Bheodari rejoined the ATL leadership team in 2016 after serving as the chief operating officer for the Houston Airport System (HAS). He led strategic and business plan development\, business process re-engineering\, technologically complex project implementation\, infrastructure programs\, and airport operations in Houston. \nATL is home to Mr. Bheodari. Before joining HAS\, he served more than three years as ATL’s deputy general manager. In that role\, he managed an annual operating budget of more than $170 million and a capital budget of more than $300 million. Before being named deputy general manager\, Bheodari served as deputy assistant general manager for Operations\, Maintenance\, and Security after working his way through the organization’s ranks. \nIn early 2009\, Bheodari commissioned ATL’s first Operational Readiness and Transition (ORAT) team\, which developed and implemented the activation plan for a consolidated Rental Car Center and the ATL SkyTrain automated people mover. Two years later\, he expanded the ORAT team and spearheaded the 1.2-million-square-foot Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal opening\, which accommodated more than 12 million international travelers each year before the pandemic. \nBheodari holds the American Association of Airport Executives Accredited Airport Executive (AAE) designation. Additionally\, he has earned the International Airport Professional (IAP) accreditation from the Airports Council International and the International Civil Aviation Organization. \nBheodari graduated from Troy University with a Bachelor of Science degree in aviation management. He also completed the Emory University Executive Education Management Leadership and Development Programs. He retired from the U.S. Army with 22 years of active military service in the aviation branch as an instrument-rated aviator. \nOn Topic program: This event\, presented by Rocket IT\, is a monthly program of the Gwinnett Chamber and hosts an array of speakers and topics designed to support an ever-flourishing economic climate and champion business in Gwinnett. \nSponsorhip Opportunities available click here to view benefits. \nQuestions: contact April Perry\, Senior Programs & Events Manager at aperry@gwinnettchamber.org or 770-232-8816 \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/hear-from-atlanta-hartsfield-jackson-airport-atl-general-manager-balram-b-bheodari/
LOCATION:The 1818 Club\, 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway\, Duluth\, GA\, 30097\, United States
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SUMMARY:GMA 11th Anniversary Party & Member Reception
DESCRIPTION:Help the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance celebrate their 11th Anniversary and learn how to best utilize your GMA membership at this fun event that mixes business with pleasure.  Enjoy hot hors d’oeuvres and drinks at The 1818 Club – the premiere meeting place atop the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce Building. \n\n\n	From the archive:
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/gma-11th-anniversary-party-member-reception/
LOCATION:The 1818 Club\, 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway\, Duluth\, GA\, 30097\, United States
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