The World Trade Center Savannah, which will seek to develop international business and attract foreign direct investment, is to be officially launched early next year by the Savannah Economic Development Authority, according to Steve… Continue reading Savannah to Launch Its World Trade Center Early Next Year
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Atlanta Nonprofit Sends Medical Supplies to Bangladesh
Atlanta-based MedShare is partnering with international organizations to distribute medical equipment and supplies to 12 hospitals in Bangladesh. MedShare, which collects excess supplies from the U.S. and sends them to… Continue reading Atlanta Nonprofit Sends Medical Supplies to Bangladesh
AGCO Executive Recognized for Leadership
The Georgia Diversity Council has recognized the senior vice president of human resources for the farm equipment manufacturer AGCO Corp. as one of the most influential women in Georgia. Lucinda… Continue reading AGCO Executive Recognized for Leadership
Saudi Arabian Business Forum Set for December
The second annual U.S.-Saudi Business Opportunities Forum is scheduled for Dec. 5-7 in Atlanta after being postponed earlier this spring. The three-day investment forum was originally set for May 23-25,… Continue reading Saudi Arabian Business Forum Set for December
Georgia Tech Opens Logistics Center in Mexico
Georgia Institute of Technology on Sept. 30 will open a center in Mexico City devoted to nurturing trade and logistics – the newest in a worldwide network of such facilities. In partnership with the… Continue reading Georgia Tech Opens Logistics Center in Mexico
AT&T Exec Recognized for Global Leadership
President and CEO of AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets Ralph de la Vega has been honored by Emory University for his international leadership. On Sept. 13, Mr. de la Vega… Continue reading AT&T Exec Recognized for Global Leadership
Korean Company to Open West Georgia Factory
Seoul-based Mando Corp., which produces suspension, steering and braking systems, will open a facility in Meriwether County that is set to create 426 jobs. The company plans to invest $200… Continue reading Korean Company to Open West Georgia Factory
Murata Executive: Japan Disaster Prompts Acquisitions
Electronic components producer Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd. has acquired a Japanese producer of electronic components that was damaged by the earthquake and tsunami in March. In July, Murata spent $400 million… Continue reading Murata Executive: Japan Disaster Prompts Acquisitions
Arnall Golden Attorney Heads ABA’s International Section
Michael Burke, a partner at the Atlanta-based law firm Arnall Golden Gregory LLP, has been named chair of the American Bar Association‘s international law section. In this position, Mr. Burke,… Continue reading Arnall Golden Attorney Heads ABA’s International Section
UPS Expands in Germany
Atlanta-based United Parcel Service Inc. announced plans to spend $200 million to expand its facilities at the Cologne Bonn Airport in Germany. The expansion, which would be completed in 2013,… Continue reading UPS Expands in Germany