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Sandrine Umutoni - Reporter
Atlanta, Ga. - 04.23.07
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Tuesday, May 15

WHO: Telecommunications Industry of America and Georgia Institute of Technology College of Management’s Center for International Business Education & Research

WHAT: Seminar “Doing Business in Asia”

WHEN: Registration: 8.00 a.m. – 9.00 a.m. Seminar: 9.05 a.m. – 4.15 p.m. Cocktail Reception: 4.30 p.m. – 6.00 p.m.

WHERE: Georgia Tech Global Learning Center, 84 Fifth Street, NW, Atlanta, GA 30308

COST: Free for TIA members

RSVP: Visit http://www.tiaonline.org/ for more registration information

 

May

Tuesday, May 8

WHO: The McCart Group
WHAT: Educational Seminar “Cyber Risk” with Dan Houston. This seminar offers 3 Continuing Education Credits to anyone with a Georgia Insurance License.
WHEN: 10.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. (lunch served).
WHERE: The Ravinia Club, 2 Ravinia Drive, Suite 100, Atlanta, Ga 30346.
COST: Free
RSVP: Please register by visiting www.mccart.com or by contacting Natalie Varner at (678) 475-5742 or by email.

Tuesday, May 8

WHO: The American-Israel Chamber of Commerce
WHAT: “Internet Security Management: What’s Next?”
WHEN: 5.30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
WHERE: IBM, 4111 Northside Parkway, Atlanta, Ga 30327
COST: Members: $25. Non-members: $35
RSVP: Call (404) 843-9426 or email aiccse@aiccse.org

Tuesday, May 8 

WHO: The International Real Estate Council of Georgia
WHAT: "How to Do International Real Estate Business with Mexico, Costa Rica and Panama"
WHEN: 12:00 p.m. – 1.30 p.m.
WHERE: Georgia Association of REALTORS, 3200 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, Ga 30340
COST: Free
MORE INFO: Call (678) 597-4128

Tuesday, May 8

WHO: Independent Freight Forwarders and Customs House Brokers Association of Georgia
WHAT: “8th Annual Picnic”
WHEN: 11.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m.
WHERE: St-George Warehouse, 5300 Kennedy Road, Atlanta, Ga 30297
COST: $8.50 per person
RSVP: Pre-payment required by May 1. Contact Karen Minton by email at kminton@go2uti.com

Tuesday, May 8

WHO: Atlanta Council on International Relations
WHAT: Meeting “Relationship between the U.S. and the European Union on the EU's 50th Anniversary,” featuring Angelos Pangratis, Deputy Head of Delegation of the European Commission to the United States in Washington, D.C.
WHEN: Registration: 11.45 a.m. Lunch: 12.00 p.m.
WHERE: Capital City Club, 7 Harris Street NW, Atlanta, Ga 30303
COST: Members: $25. Non-members: $35
RSVP: Contact Francesca Cesa Bianchi by phone (404) 512-9723 at fcesabianchi@hotmail.com by May 4.

Wednesday, May 9 – Thursday, May 10

WHO: The Bureau of Industry and Security and the South Georgia District Export Council
WHAT: Seminar “Complying with U.S. Export Controls”
WHEN: Registration and Breakfast (May 9): 7.30 a.m. Program: 8.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.
Breakfast (May 10): 8.00 a.m.
WHERE: Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street, Savannah, Ga 31401
COST: $300 per person. (Non-refundable registration fees after April 30)
RSVP: Contact Nicholas Kuchova at (912) 652-4202 or by email at nicholas.kuchova@mail.doc.gov. To register online, visit www.buyusa.gov/georgia
MORE INFO: For questions, call (202) 482-6031

Wednesday, May 9

WHO: The Southern Center for International Studies
WHAT: “Dialogue on Europe,” featuring His Excellency Dr. Klaus Scharioth, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the United States, and His Excellency Jean-David Levitte, Ambassador of France to the United States
WHEN: Registration & Reception: 5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Program: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: McElreath Hall, Atlanta History Center, 130 West Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, Ga 30305
COST: Members: $15. General Admission: $25
RSVP: Call (404) 261-5763 or e-mail register@scis.org. Register online at www.southerncenter.org/upcoming_programs

Wednesday, May 9

WHO: Mexican-American Business Chamber
WHAT: Presentation: “Contracting and Sub-Contracting Opportunities," feat Jorge Valentin-Stone, Business Development Specialist with the U.S. Small Business Administration
WHEN: 6.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m.
WHERE: 5522 New Peachtree Rd, Suite 129, Chamblee, Ga 30341
COST: Free
RSVP: Contact Liz Rodriguez at (770) 441-7581 or by email at lrodriguez@mexicanchamber.org

Thursday, May 10

WHO: The Australian New Zealand American Chamber of Commerce
WHAT: “Networking Event: Golf 2007”
WHEN: 1.00 p.m.
WHERE: Bear's Best Atlanta, 5342 Aldeburgh Drive, Suwanee, Ga 30024
COST: $150 (price include lunch)
RSVP: Register online at www.anzaccatlanta.org by May 7

Thursday, May 10

WHO: Advanced Technology Development Center – Georgia Tech
WHAT: “Annual Showcase: One Billion Dollar Celebration”
WHEN: Registration: 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Graduation and Celebration: 2.30 p.m. – 3.30 p.m. Company Showcase and Networking: 3.30 p.m. – 4.30 p.m.
WHERE: Technology Square Building, 75 Fifth Street, NW, Suite 100, Atlanta, Ga 30308
COST: Free
RSVP: Register online at www.atdc.org

Friday, May 11

WHO: The High Museum of Art, the Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce and the Indo-American Film Society.
WHAT: “The Sixth Annual Film Festival of India: Nina’s Heavenly Delights”
WHEN: 8.00 p.m.
WHERE: Richard H. Rich Theatre, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Ga 30309.
COST: General admission: $5. Museum members, students, and seniors: $4.
RSVP: Call (404) 733-5000 or visit http://www.woodruffcentertickets.org/museum/
to purchase advance tickets.
MORE INFO: Call the High’s film hotline at (404) 733-4570 for updated information

Friday, May 11

WHO: The Atlanta World Trade Center and the Atlanta Nuremberg Sister Cities Committee
WHAT: “Breakfast Reception,” featuring Norbert Schuergers, Director of the Office of International Relations in Nuremberg, Deputy Mayor Dr. Julia Lehner and Christina Plewinski , Program Officer for the Atlanta – Nuremberg Sister Cities relationship. Gabriele Engel, Marketing Director of the Association of Marketing the Metropolitan Region of Nuremberg, will give a brief presentation “Metropolitan Region of Nuremberg: See it. Feel it. Stay.”
WHEN: 8.30 a.m. – 10.30 a.m.
WHERE: 303 Peachtree Street NE, Lower Lobby Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30308
COST: $15 per person
RSVP: Email lilia@wtcatlanta.com by May 9

Friday, May 11

WHO: The Atlanta Nuremberg Sister Cities Committee
WHAT: Reception and Silent Auction. Exhibition of paintings by renowned Nuremberg artist and Fort Worth, TX resident Joachim Kersten.
WHEN: 7.00 p.m. – 10.00 p.m.
WHERE: Mason Murer Art Gallery, 199 Armour Drive, Atlanta, Ga 30324
COST: Free . The proceeds from the auction will help fund the educational, business development and cultural activities of the Atlanta Nuremberg Sister Cities partnership, including the on going “Crossing Bridges” Conference hosted each year and alternating between Nuremberg and Atlanta.  
RSVP: Contact Lucinda Smith, by phone at (404) 543-9200 or by email at Lucinda.smith@agcocorp.com

 

Friday, May 11 

WHO: The French-American Chamber of Commerce
WHAT: Gala Dinner “Passport to France’s Treasures,” and Silent Auction
WHEN: 7.00 p.m. – 11.00 p.m.
WHERE: Intercontinental Buckhead Hotel, 3315 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, Ga 30326
COST: Member: $100. Non-member: $120. At the door: $150
RSVP: Email info@facc-atlanta.com or visit www.facc-atlanta.com.

Saturday, May 12

WHO: The High Museum of Art, the Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce and the Indo-American Film Society
WHAT: “The Sixth Annual Film Festival of India: Riding Solo to the Top of the World”
WHEN: 8.00 p.m.
WHERE: Richard H. Rich Theatre, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Ga 30309
COST: General admission: $5. Museum members, students, and seniors: $4
RSVP: Call (404) 733-5000 or visit http://www.woodruffcentertickets.org/museum/
to purchase advance tickets
MORE INFO: Call the High’s film hotline at (404) 733-4570 for updated information

Tuesday, May 15

WHO: Telecommunications Industry of America and Georgia Institute of Technology College of Management’s Center for International Business Education & Research
WHAT: Seminar “Doing Business in Asia”
WHEN: Registration: 8.00 a.m. – 9.00 a.m. Seminar: 9.05 a.m. – 4.15 p.m. Cocktail Reception: 4.30 p.m. – 6.00 p.m.
WHERE: Georgia Tech Global Learning Center, 84 Fifth Street, NW, Atlanta, GA 30308
COST: Free for TIA members
RSVP: Visit http://www.tiaonline.org/ for more registration information

 

Wednesday, May 16

WHO: SunTrust Bank, U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Commercial Service, Georgia Department of Economic Development, UGA Small Business Development Center, Tifton-Tift County Chamber of Commerce, and the Atlanta World Trade Center
WHAT: Seminar “Export Trade and Financing”
WHEN: 8.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.
WHERE: AGRIRAMA, 1392 Whiddon Mill Road, Tifton, Ga 31794
COST: $59
RSVP: Contact Michael Filchock by phone at (404) 588-7507 or by email at Michael.filchock@suntrust.com

Wednesday, May 16

WHO: The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce
WHAT: Vodka Tasting
WHEN: 7.00 p.m.
WHERE: The ClubHouse, 3393 Peachtree Road, Suite 3054, Atlanta, GA 30326
COST: $15 for Members, $25 for Guests includes Vodka Tasting, one cocktail and appetizers
RSVP: Before May 11, 2006 to Ellinor Bokedal, SACC-Atlanta, 4775 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Bldg 300, Suite 300 Norcross, GA. For more information please contact:
ellinor@sacc-atlanta.org or call 770-670-2480

Thursday, May 17

WHO: The Atlanta Maritime Association
WHAT: “Dinner Meeting” featuring John Reich, CSX Rail
WHEN:  Registration: 6.00 p.m. Dinner: 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Georgia Freight Depot, 65 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Atlanta, Ga 30303
COST: Members and guests: $45. Non-members: $60
RSVP: Contact Ms. Chris Lawrence, by email at clawrence@roadlinkusa.com or register online at www.atlanta-maritime.org by 5.00 p.m. on May 11

 

Thursday, May 17

WHO: The Technology Association of Georgia
WHAT: TAMY Awards “Relationship Economics: The Art and Science of Strategic Relationships” featuring keynote speaker David Nour, Managing Partner and Founder of The Nour Group, Inc.
WHEN: 7.30 a.m. – 9.00 a.m.
WHERE: Maggiano’s - Buckhead, 3368 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, Ga 30326
COST: Members: $15 or $150 for a table of ten. Non-members: $30 or $300 for a table of ten
RSVP: Register online at www.tagonline.org

 

Thursday, May 17

WHO: The British – American Business Group
WHAT: “The 2nd Annual Oglethorpe Sword Luncheon”
WHEN: 11.30 a.m. – 1.30 p.m.
WHERE: The Capital City Club, 7 Harris Street NW, Atlanta, Ga 30303
COST: Members: $35. Guests: $40
RSVP: Visit www.babg.org

Friday, May 18

WHO: TiE Global
WHAT: Conference “The New Face of Entrepreneurship”
WHERE: Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, Ca 95054
COST: Early registration (by April 12): $195. Late registration (by May 2): $245. Onsite registration: $295
RSVP: Contact Zubin Chhatriwala by phone at (678) 451- 0557 or by email zubin@tie-atlanta.org. For more details on the conference visit www.tiecon.org/TiESVHome/HomeView.

 

Friday, May 18

WHO: The High Museum of Art, the Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce and the Indo-American Film Society
WHAT: “The Sixth Annual Film Festival of India: Dreaming Lhasa”
WHEN: 8.00 p.m.
WHERE: Richard H. Rich Theatre, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Ga 30309
COST: General admission: $5. Museum members, students, and seniors: $4
RSVP: Call (404) 733-5000 or visit http://www.woodruffcentertickets.org/museum/
to purchase advance tickets
MORE INFO: Call the High’s film hotline at (404) 733-4570 for updated information

Saturday, May 19

WHO: TiE Global
WHAT: Conference TiECon Silicon Valley
WHERE: Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, Ca 95054
COST: Early registration (by April 12): $195. Late registration (by May 2): $245. Onsite registration: $295
RSVP: Contact Zubin Chhatriwala by phone at (678) 451- 0557 or by email zubin@tie-atlanta.org. For more details on the conference visit www.tiecon.org/TiESVHome/HomeView

Saturday, May 19

WHO: The High Museum of Art, the Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce and the Indo-American Film Society
WHAT: “The Sixth Annual Film Festival of India: Omkara”
WHEN: 8.00 p.m.
WHERE: Richard H. Rich Theatre, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Ga 30309
COST: General admission: $5. Museum members, students, and seniors: $4
RSVP: Call (404) 733-5000 or visit http://www.woodruffcentertickets.org/museum/
to purchase advance tickets
MORE INFO: Call the High’s film hotline at (404) 733-4570 for updated information

Wednesday, May 23

WHO: J. Mack Robinson College of Business, Georgia State University
WHAT: Economic Forecasting Conference “Competing in Today's New Business Reality”
WHEN: 8.00 a.m. – 11.45 a.m.
WHERE: Speakers Auditorium, Georgia State University Student Center, 44 Courtland Street, Atlanta, Ga 30303
COST: $150
RSVP: Call (404) 651-3298, email efc@gsu.edu or register online at www.robinson.gsu.edu

Thursday, May 24

WHO: Mexican-American Business Chamber
WHAT: “MABC IX Golf Tournament”
WHEN: Registration/Breakfast: 9.00 a.m. Tournament: 11.00 p.m. Mexican Party and Awards: 5.00 p.m.
WHERE: Heritage Golf Club, 4445 Britt Road, Norcross, GA 30093
RSVP: For registration information, visit www.mexicanchamber.org.

Sunday, May 28

WHO: The Philippine Golf Association of Georgia
WHAT: “5th Annual Sarong Bangui Golf Tournament”
WHEN: Registration: 9.00 a.m. Tee Off: 10.00 a.m.
WHERE: The Links Golf Club, 340 Hewell Road, Jonesboro, Ga 30238
COST: $50 (including greens fee, cart, and Filipino food)
RSVP: Registration required by May 13. Contact Jun Sado by phone at (678) 200-6238 or by email at rontoyparts@msn.com, Mike Delfin at (678) 557-4562 or by email at mdelfin@altatelecom.com, Romy Depalobos at (404) 641-1001 or by email at romydep@bellsouth.net, or Manny Pellicer at (404) 316-7350 or by email at mpellicer@charter.net.

Tuesday, May 29

WHO: American-Israel Chamber of Commerce – Southeast Region
WHAT: “The Sixth Annual Eagle Star Awards Gala”
WHEN: 6.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m.
WHERE: 1 Coca-Cola Plaza, Atlanta, Ga 30313
COST: $75 per person
RSVP: Call (404) 843-9426 or email aiccse@aiccse.org
MORE INFO: Visit www.aiccse.org. For awards criteria and nomination forms, visit www.eaglestargala.com/competition_judging.html

Thursday, May 31:

WHO: Italy Atlanta Film Festival, Emory University Department of Italian Studies and Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
WHAT: Italian Film Series and Networking Session, “La Vita e’ Bella”
WHERE: Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Road N.E., Atlanta, Ga. 30306
WHEN: 7:00 p.m.
COST: Free
MORE INFO:  Visit www.italyatlantafilms.com/program.html#Feb18.

June

Tuesday, June 5 – Thursday, June 7

WHO: Israel’s Life Science Industry Association and the American-Israel Chamber of Commerce
WHAT:  Medical Mission to Israel: “ILSI Biomed 2007 Israel” 
WHERE: David Intercontinental & Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel-Aviv, Israel
MORE INFO: To find out more about the Israeli Chamber delegation to Israel, contact Tom Glaser at (404) 843-9426 or by email at tom@aiccse.org. Visit http://www.kenes.com/biomed/ for more information about the conference

Tuesday, June 12

WHO: The International Real Estate Council of Georgia
WHAT: "How to Do International Real Estate Business with Brazil"
WHEN: 12:00 p.m. – 1.30 p.m.
WHERE: Georgia Association of REALTORS, 3200 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, Ga 30340
COST: Free
MORE INFO: Call (678) 597-4128

Wednesday, June 13 – Friday, June 15

WHO: GE Water and Process Technologies (General Electric Company)
WHAT: “2007 World Water Tour”
WHEN: Welcome reception on June 13: 6.30 p.m. – 8.00 p.m. Seminar on June 14: 8.30 a.m. – 6.30 p.m. Optional Plant Tour and Networking on June 15: 9.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m.
WHERE: Hyatt Regency Atlanta, 265 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA  30303
COST: $250 per person
RSVP: Register online at www.gewater.com
MORE INFO: Email events@gewater.com or visit www.gewater.com

Monday, June 18 - Friday, June 22

WHO: Ireland Chamber of Commerce in Atlanta
WHAT: Alpharetta Summer Camp for Celtic Music and Dance
WHEN: 9.00 a.m. – 3.30 p.m.
WHERE: St. Aidan’s Episcopal, 13560 Cogburn Rd., Alpharetta, Ga 30004
COST: $250. Non-refundable deposit: $100
RSVP: Katherine Irwin Thomas by phone at (678) 372-9494 or by email at irwinthomas@hotmail.com
MORE INFO: Visit www.atlantajuniorceiliband.com/celticcamp.htm for registration forms

Wednesday, June 20

WHO: The Atlanta Maritime Association
WHAT: “2007 Spring Golf Outing”
WHEN: Registration: 9:30 a.m. Shotgun Start: 11:30 a.m. Dinner: 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Orchard Hills Golf Club in Newnan, Georgia
COST: Members and guests: $95. Non-members: $150. (Price includes greens fee, lunch, and drinks)
RSVP: Contact Matt Pesavento by phone at (404) 391-5537 or by email at mpesavento@scspa.com by 12.00 p.m. on June 15

 

Sunday, June 24 - Friday, June 29

WHO: The Creative Problem Solving Institute
WHAT: Conference “The Nature of Innovation”
WHEN: 7.00 a.m. – 10.00 p.m.
WHERE: Callaway Gardens, GA Hwy 18/354, Pine Mountain, Ga 31822
COST: Immersion Program general registration fee: $1,999
RSVP: Register online at www.cpsiconference.com
MORE INFO: Visit www.cspsiconference.com for discount registration fees and a more detailed schedule

Saturday, June 30 - Sunday, November 25

WHO: The Carter Center
WHAT: Exhibit “Beyond the Presidency: 25 Years of The Carter Center”
WHEN: Museum hours: 9.00 a.m. – 4.45 p.m., Sunday: 12.00 p.m. – 4.45 p.m. Library hours: 8.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. (Monday – Friday)
WHERE: The Carter Presidential Center, One Copenhill, 453 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta, Ga 30307
COST: Museum general admission: $8. Seniors, military and students: $6. Children (16 and under): Free
MORE INFO: For group tours, call (404) 865-7114 or email janet.harris@nara.gov

July

Sunday, July 15 - Tuesday, July 17

WHO: Igor Kravtchenko and the Jolly Beach Resort in Antigua
WHAT: “A Digital Photography Workshop” with internationally renowned photographer Igor Kravtchenko
WHERE: Jolly Beach Resort in Antigua
COST: $950 per person, based on double occupancy. This price includes 4 nights at the all inclusive resort
MORE INFO: Contact Laurie at laurie@glucktravel.com.  For workshop related questions, please email workshop@kimagic.ca

Wednesday, July 25

WHO: The International Real Estate Council of Georgia
WHAT: "How to Do International Real Estate Business with United Arab Emirates"
WHEN: 12:00 p.m. – 1.30 p.m.
WHERE: Georgia Association of REALTORS, 3200 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, Ga 30340
COST: Free
MORE INFO: Call (678) 597-4128

September

Wednesday, September 26

WHO: The International Real Estate Council of Georgia
WHAT: "How to Do International Real Estate Business with Greece."
WHEN: 12:00 p.m. – 1.30 p.m.
WHERE: Georgia Association of REALTORS, 3200 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, Ga 30340.   

COST: Free

MORE INFO: Call (678) 597-4128

October

Tuesday, October 9

WHO: The McCart Group
WHAT: Educational Seminar “Kidnap & Ransom” with Dan Houston. This seminar offers 2 Continuing Education Credits to anyone with a Georgia Insurance License.
WHEN: 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m.
WHERE: The Georgian Club, 100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 1700, Atlanta, Ga 30339.
COST: Free
RSVP: Please register by visiting www.mccart.com or by contacting Natalie Varner at (678) 475-5742 or by email.

November

Wednesday, November 7

WHO: The McCart Group
WHAT: Educational Seminar “Captives” with Dan Houston. This seminar offers 3 Continuing Education Credits to anyone with a Georgia Insurance License.
WHEN: 10.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. (lunch served).
WHERE: 1818 Club, 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, Ga 30097
COST: Free
RSVP: Please register by visiting www.mccart.com or by contacting Natalie Varner at (678) 475-5742 or by email.




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