Ghana is celebrating the eradication of Guinea worm disease, thanks in part to the Carter Center. On July 28, Vice President John Mahama announced in Tamale, Ghana, that the country… Continue reading Ghana Eradicates Worm Disease With Help From Carter Center
Author: Ann Cantrell
Women’s Efforts Bring Fine Foods From Chile to U.S.
Undeterred by the recession, Dawn Foster left a career in marketing in 2009 to start her own business, a Chilean olive oil and jam importing company in Atlanta, with the… Continue reading Women’s Efforts Bring Fine Foods From Chile to U.S.
U.S. Works to End Malaria by 2015
The U.S. government is leading the way in ending malaria-related deaths by 2015, the head of the President’s Malaria Initiative said at a youth leadership conference organized by Usher’s New Look Foundation. Timothy… Continue reading U.S. Works to End Malaria by 2015
Georgia State Advances International Tax Policy Research
Georgia State University has created a free online data source that will help researchers analyze tax policies around the world. The World Tax Indicators data portal helps researchers and policy… Continue reading Georgia State Advances International Tax Policy Research
NCR Acquires Radiant Systems
NCR Corp. has agreed to acquire Atlanta-based Radiant Systems Inc. for $1.2 billion. Based in Duluth, NCR produces self-service check-out systems and automated teller machines and operates in more than… Continue reading NCR Acquires Radiant Systems
Handbag Designer Commemorates 25 Years of Business
Inspired by her parents’ family business in Colombia, Claire Yali Higgins is now celebrating the 25th year of business for her handbag company, Clarita Accessories. Her father, Gregorio Yali, designed high-fashion… Continue reading Handbag Designer Commemorates 25 Years of Business
IntercontinentalExchange Head to Speak at Technology Awards
Jeffrey Sprecher, founder and chairman of IntercontinentalExchange Inc., which operates exchanges and trading platforms for investors, will speak at the Technology Association of Georgia‘s annual awards ceremony. Mr. Sprecher will share… Continue reading IntercontinentalExchange Head to Speak at Technology Awards
Porsche Consulting to Open in Atlanta
Stuttgart, Germany-based Porsche Consulting GmbH is setting up a subsidiary in Atlanta in October with 10 consultants. Porsche Consulting Inc., the U.S. operation, is the company’s third overseas subsidiary after Milan and Sao… Continue reading Porsche Consulting to Open in Atlanta
Wealth Creates New Health Care Challenges in India
As heart-related diseases and diabetes cases escalate in India, health experts encourage Georgia-based health care companies to invest in the country’s medical infrastructure and help its middle class cope with… Continue reading Wealth Creates New Health Care Challenges in India
Israeli Chamber Appoints New Chairman
The American-Israel Chamber of Commerce Southeast Region has elected its officers and board members for 2011-12, including Lorin Coles as its new chairman. Mr. Coles has been active in the… Continue reading Israeli Chamber Appoints New Chairman