The potential market for U.S. chicken in Russia has been cut by nearly 20 percent for 2009. Under a revised trade agreement signed Dec. 29, Russia’s quota for poultry imports… Continue reading Russian Market for Georgia Poultry Shrinks
Author: David Beasley
Lesser Leaves McKenna Long, Takes Kia with Him
Craig Lesser, former commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, has left McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP, taking with him two of the law firm’s international public affairs clients,… Continue reading Lesser Leaves McKenna Long, Takes Kia with Him
Export Seminar in Atlanta Jan. 28
The U.S. Export Assistance Center is holding a seminar in Atlanta, Wednesday, Jan. 28, to help small- to-medium-sized companies sell their products abroad. The event will be held from 8… Continue reading Export Seminar in Atlanta Jan. 28
Georgia Carpet Makers Look to German Show for Customers
Dozens of Georgia carpet industry representatives are headed to Hanover, Germany, for a huge worldwide trade show in January, hoping overseas buyers will help offset a two-year domestic sales slump.… Continue reading Georgia Carpet Makers Look to German Show for Customers
Smith, Gambrell & Russell Opens NY Office
Smith, Gambrell & Russell LLP, an Atlanta-based law firm with a strong international practice, has opened a New York office. The firm already has offices in Jacksonville, Fla.; Washington and Frankfurt,… Continue reading Smith, Gambrell & Russell Opens NY Office
GE Energy Wins $3 billion Iraq Contract
Atlanta-based GE Energy has landed a contract valued at nearly $3 billion to provide electricity in Iraq. GE Energy will provide the government of Iraq with heavy-duty gas turbines that… Continue reading GE Energy Wins $3 billion Iraq Contract
Former Ambassador: Trade Bill Approval Likely in Korea
Despite chaotic and violent political clashes at the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Dec. 18, the country's ruling political party should be able to win legislative approval of a free trade agreement… Continue reading Former Ambassador: Trade Bill Approval Likely in Korea
Georgia State Lands Three International Grants
Georgia State University, which has a tradition of working with universities abroad, announced on Dec. 16 that it has received $2.1 million worth of grants from the U.S. Agency for International… Continue reading Georgia State Lands Three International Grants
Atlanta Chamber Plans World Trade Missions
The Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce in 2009 plans economic development missions across the globe, including Brazil, India, Germany, the United Kingdom, France and the Netherlands. The chamber also plans… Continue reading Atlanta Chamber Plans World Trade Missions
Gates Foundation Contributes Cash to Guinea Worm Fight
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has donated $8 million to the Atlanta-based Carter Center and the World Health Organization to help fight Guinea worm disease, which has been reduced… Continue reading Gates Foundation Contributes Cash to Guinea Worm Fight