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RedPrairie Opens Montreal Logistics Center

With the purchase of Planora Inc. announced July 11, Alpharetta-based logistics software provider RedPrairie Inc. has created a new center for logistical analytics and supply-chain optimization in Montreal. The Center of Optimization Excellence will bring together the… Continue reading RedPrairie Opens Montreal Logistics Center

Southwest to Support Usher’s New Look Foundation

Southwest Airlines Co. will begin offering travel assistance for aspiring young leaders participating in leadership empowerment programs sponsored by the New Look Foundation, a nonprofit founded by R&B star Usher, the company announced July 11.… Continue reading Southwest to Support Usher’s New Look Foundation

Job Creation Focus of Danish Delegation

With sluggish job-creation figures in the U.S. and high unemployment rates in Europe, members of the Danish parliament visited Georgia at the end of last month hoping to swap advice on job creation and bilateral… Continue reading Job Creation Focus of Danish Delegation

Personal Relationships Key to Business in Qatar

Investors should be committed to building relationships and looking toward the long-term when doing business in Qatar, said Patrick Theros, a former U.S. ambassador to the Middle Eastern nation.

As Qatar invests billions of dollars in infrastructure and public works improvements for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the country needs partners dedicated to long-term relationships and commitments. And to do… Continue reading Personal Relationships Key to Business in Qatar

Growing Israeli Biotech Firm Receives Recognition

Anthony Decarolis, CEO of Alpha Omega USA, gives GlobalAtlanta a demonstration of the company's neurological equipment.

For Alpha Omega Co. USA Inc., winning the Eagle Star Award in June was a milestone for the Israeli company’s nearly 20-year journey to bring medical devices into the U.S. Designed to treat neurological… Continue reading Growing Israeli Biotech Firm Receives Recognition

Spain’s Honorary Consul: Euro 2012 Elation Only Temporary

Momentarily putting aside their concerns for Spain’s high unemployment rate and miserably slow economic recovery, fans reportedly poured into the streets of Madrid Sunday to celebrate their country’s historic 4-0… Continue reading Spain’s Honorary Consul: Euro 2012 Elation Only Temporary

Novelis Completes Sale of Three European Plants

Atlanta-based aluminum manufacturer Novelis Inc. has sold three of its European aluminum foil and packaging plants in a move to expand growth in premium products, the company announced July 2. The move marks… Continue reading Novelis Completes Sale of Three European Plants

Delta to Offer International Wi-Fi Service in 2013

Delta Air Lines Inc. will begin offering Wi-Fi Internet service on international flights beginning next year, the carrier announced June 28. New high-band satellite technology will allow the company to… Continue reading Delta to Offer International Wi-Fi Service in 2013

Fulton County Charter School Disputes School Board’s Audit

Fulton Science Academy Middle School is fighting back against an earlier Fulton County School System-backed audit report that alleged the school improperly spent taxpayer dollars with a report of its own. At… Continue reading Fulton County Charter School Disputes School Board’s Audit

Coke Makes Rio+20 Sustainability Pledge

SodaStream International LTD brought several of its traveling "Cage" exhibits to Centennial Park June 23 and 24 containing discarded empty cans and bottles that it claims harm the environment in a way that its Sodastream products that are made with its "home soda makers" do not.

Despite the reportedly lackluster result of the Rio+20 summit, the Coca-Cola Co. joined rival soda maker Pepsi Co. in agreeing to set targets on factory water efficiency and has pledged… Continue reading Coke Makes Rio+20 Sustainability Pledge

Author: Chris Shattuck