Despite the Russian invasion in August, the Republic of Georgia is a promising market for U.S. investors because of a sound banking system, low taxes, light government business regulation and… Continue reading Republic of Georgia Seeks U.S. Investment
Author: David Beasley
Georgia Ports in Seven-Month Slump
The Georgia ports are in a rare slump. As the world economy slows, the number of containers shipped through the Port of Savannah has dropped for each of the last… Continue reading Georgia Ports in Seven-Month Slump
Danish Honorary Consul Gets Award
Macon attorney Christopher N. Smith has been named 2008 “Danish American Community Leader of the Year” by the Danish American Chamber of Commerce Southeast USA. Mr. Smith is Denmark’s honorary… Continue reading Danish Honorary Consul Gets Award
Atlanta Conference Dec. 12 on Investing in Republic of Georgia
A Friday, Dec. 12, conference in Atlanta will focus on how U.S. companies can invest in the Republic of Georgia, helping that war-torn democracy recover from the Russian invasion last… Continue reading Atlanta Conference Dec. 12 on Investing in Republic of Georgia
German Company to Expand Atlanta Headquarters
A trade-show company based in Nuremberg, Germany, is expanding its North American headquarters in Atlanta. NürnbergMesse will double the number of employees in Atlanta from five to 10, the company… Continue reading German Company to Expand Atlanta Headquarters
Nuremberg and Atlanta Linked by Human Rights
More than 70 citizens of Nuremberg, Germany, are in Atlanta this week to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the sister city relationship with Atlanta, a bond centered on the struggle… Continue reading Nuremberg and Atlanta Linked by Human Rights
Decade of Georgia-Georgia Business School Ties Celebrated
The Caucasus School of Business in Tbilisi, founded by Georgia State University's Robinson College of Business, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Robinson's Bijan Fazlollahi went to Tbilisi, capital of the… Continue reading Decade of Georgia-Georgia Business School Ties Celebrated
Georgia Poultry Farmers Face Russian Cutbacks
Georgia’s poultry industry is bracing for a 20 percent cut in exports to its largest overseas customer, Russia. Russia is expected to announce Dec. 1 that it is cutting the… Continue reading Georgia Poultry Farmers Face Russian Cutbacks
Korean Consul Predicts Passage of Trade Agreement
Korea’s new consul general for the Southeastern United States, Chun Hae-jin, is confident the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement will win approval of the legislatures of both countries. “I believe it… Continue reading Korean Consul Predicts Passage of Trade Agreement
Ports Authority Names Chief Commercial Officer
Cliff Pyron has been named the new chief commercial officer for the Georgia Ports Authority. He was previously vice president of sales for NYK Lines in New York. Mr. Pyron… Continue reading Ports Authority Names Chief Commercial Officer