Paul Dalby traveled to Atlanta from Australia with stories of a drought so severe that rivers stop flowing, lakes turn toxic and farmers abandon their land in frustration. Dr. Dalby’s … Continue reading Lessons From Australia: Drought Can Help Georgia Economy
Author: David Beasley
Turkish Congressman to Speak at Clayton State
A member of the Turkish National Assembly will lead a seminar Monday, Feb. 2 at Clayton State University in Jonesboro, about 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. Congressman Cuneyt Yuksel… Continue reading Turkish Congressman to Speak at Clayton State
Japan Offers Scholarships to Southeastern Students, Teachers
The Japanese Consulate General in Atlanta is accepting applications for government scholarships that will pay for college students and school teachers in the Southeast United States to study in Japan. The… Continue reading Japan Offers Scholarships to Southeastern Students, Teachers
UPS Survey: Global Companies More Optimistic
International trade equals optimism. That is the conclusion of a survey by Atlanta-based United Parcel Service Inc. of 751 small-to medium-sized businesses in the U.S. Fifty-six percent of the companies… Continue reading UPS Survey: Global Companies More Optimistic
Georgia State Student Awarded Business Scholarship
Jora Vaso, who is completing a master's degree in international business at Georgia State University's Robinson College of Business, has been awarded the 2008 Eric Joiner Scholarship. The $2,500 award… Continue reading Georgia State Student Awarded Business Scholarship
Downturn Accelerates at Savannah Port
The recession continues to hammer the Port of Savannah, with container traffic down 9.3 percent in December compared to the same month a year earlier. It marks the eighth consecutive… Continue reading Downturn Accelerates at Savannah Port
War Doesn’t Slow Israeli-Georgia Commerce
While Israel weathered rocket attacks and sent tanks into the Gaza Strip in response, the American-Israel Chamber of Commerce in Atlanta continued business as usual, recruiting companies here. “The activity… Continue reading War Doesn’t Slow Israeli-Georgia Commerce
Company Founded in Israel Opens Atlanta Sales Headquarters
GreenRoad Technologies Inc., a company founded in Israel, has opened its Eastern U.S. sales headquarters in Loganville, a suburb of Atlanta. GreenRoad works with clients to reduce accidents in corporate… Continue reading Company Founded in Israel Opens Atlanta Sales Headquarters
South African Firm Opens Metro Atlanta Office
A South African business and technology consulting firm has opened an office in Duluth, a suburb of Atlanta. IQ Business Group Inc, headquartered in Johannesburg, has 1,000 employees worldwide. About… Continue reading South African Firm Opens Metro Atlanta Office
Atlanta Major League Soccer Franchise on Hold
Arthur Blank has withdrawn his bid for a Major League Soccer franchise in Atlanta, his chief of staff, Kim Shreckengost, told GlobalAtlanta. Mr. Blank was not confident that in today's… Continue reading Atlanta Major League Soccer Franchise on Hold