Tuesday, May 8 - Monday, May 14
WHO: The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF).
WHAT: “Public Comment Sessions on Undocumented Students.” The University System of Georgia is organizing four public forums where individuals can voice their opinions regarding new state laws preventing non-documented students from attending state universities and colleges at in-state tuition rates.
WHERE: Dalton State College (May 8); Georgia Perimeter College in Clarkston (May 9); University of Georgia Conference Center in Tifton (May 11); Gainesville Civic Center (May 14)
WHEN: 10.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m. (May 8); 3.00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m. (May 9); 10.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m. (May 11); 10.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m. (May 14)
MORE INFO: To read the Board of Regents news release, visit www.usg.edu/news/2007/042007.phtml. For more details on locations, schedule of events, or to submit comments, visit www.usg.edu/meetings or call 1-800-903-0929. All comments must be submitted by May 20.
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
Wednesday, May 9
WHO: The Georgia-Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
WHAT: “Membership Meeting”
WHERE: Turner’s Techwood Entertainment Site, 1015 Building, Studio D, Atlanta, Ga 30318
WHEN: 6.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m.
COST: Members: free. Non-members: $20
RSVP: Send contact information by fax at (404) 929-9908 or by email at jrivera@ghcc.org.
Wednesday, May 9 - Thursday, May 10
WHO: The Georgia Tourism Foundation - Georgia Department of Economic Development
WHAT: “The 2007 Techno-Tourism Conference: Downloading Technology into Georgia Tourism”
WHERE: The Classic Center, 300 North Thomas Street, Athens, Ga 30601
WHEN: Registration starts at 2.30 p.m. on May 9. May 10: 8.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.COST: $150 per person. Partner rate: $95
RSVP: Fax registration information to (404) 962-4093 or register online at www.georgia.org/foundation.
Wednesday, May 9 - Friday, May 11
WHO: CIFAL – Atlanta, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
and Airports Council International, ant the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
WHAT: “Economic Development Workshop: Leveraging Airports”
WHERE: Georgian Terrace Hotel, 659 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, Ga 30308 (May 9); Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, 6000 North Terminal Parkway
Atlanta, Ga 30320 (May 10 – 11)
WHEN: Welcoming reception (May 9): 7.00 p.m.; Program (May 10): 8.30 a.m. – 8.00 p.m.; Program: 8.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m. (May 11)
MORE INFO: For more details on the program, contact Sebastian Mathews by phone at (404) 446-4170, by email at smathews@cifalatlanta.org or visit www.cifalatlanta.org.
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
Thursday, May 10
WHO: Emory University
WHAT: "Emory's Fifth Annual Class Day", with actress and activist Mia Farrow as guest speaker
WHERE: Glenn Memorial Auditorium, 1652 North Decatur Road, Decatur, Ga 30322
WHEN: 5.30 p.m.
MORE INFO: This event is not opened to the public, but media contacts are welcome to attend. Contact Beverly Cox Clark by phone at (404) 712-8780 or by email at beverly.clark@emory.edu
Thursday, May 10
WHO: The Southern Center for International Studies
WHAT: "China and Japan: Mending Fences," with moderator Si Londe
WHEN: 7.30 p.m. – 9.00 p.m.
WHERE: Villa International Library (Second Floor), 1749 Clifton Road, Atlanta, Ga 30329
COST: Free and open to the public
MORE INFO: Call the Southern Center at (404) 261-5763.
Friday, May 11
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
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.
Friday, May 11
WHO: Congressman David Scott and the Georgia Department of Labor
WHAT: “13th Congressional District 3rd Annual Jobs Fair”
WHERE: Georgia International Convention Center, 2000 Convention Center Concourse, College Park, Ga 30337
WHEN: 10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.
MORE INFO: For booth space or for more information, please contact Bob Merrill in Congressman Scott's office at (770) 210-5073 or by email at robert.merrill@mail.house.gov.
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.
Saturday, May 12
WHO: Atlanta’s Flamenco Dance Company “Perla Flamenca”
WHAT: Concert “Salidas”, featuring guest artists Marija Temo and Ulrika Frank
WHERE: St. Pius X Catholic High School, Monsignor Terry W. Young Center for the Performing Arts, 2674 Johnson Road NE, Atlanta, Ga 30345
WHEN: 8.00 p.m.
COST: Advance sale: $25. After May 6: $30. At the door: $35.
RSVP: Visit www.perlaflamenca.com
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
Tuesday, May 15
WHO: Georgia Institute of Technology’s CIBER and Telecommunication Industry Association
WHAT: “Small Business Development: TIA International Trade Seminar”
WHERE: Georgia Tech Global Learning Center, 84 Fifth Street NW, Atlanta, Ga 30308
WHEN: 8 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.
COST: TIA members: Free. Non-members: $135 (by May 9), $155 (after May 9)
RSVP: Visit www.tiaonline.org/business/global/events.cfm.
Tuesday, May 15
WHO: The Georgia Council for International Visitors
WHAT: International Dining Experience
WHERE: Fuego Spanish Grill, 1136 Crescent Avenue, Atlanta, Ga 30309
WHEN: 6.30 p.m.
COST: $30
RSVP: Contact Ashley Mastin by phone at (404) 832-5560 (ext. 13) or by email at Ashley@gciv.org.
Tuesday, May 15
WHO: The MIT Enterprise Forum of Atlanta
WHAT: “Doing Business in China: The Evolving Paradigm.”
WHERE: Sutherland Asbill and Brennan, 999 Peachtree Street, 28th Floor, Atlanta, Ga 30309.
WHEN: 5.45 p.m. – 8.45 p.m.
RSVP: Visit www.mitforumatlanta.org.
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
Wednesday, May 16
WHO: Wendt & Temples, LLC.
WHAT: Seminar “Focus First on the Basics: Employee Compliance Training”
WHERE: Holiday Inn Airport North, 1380 Virginia Avenue, Atlanta, Ga 30344
WHEN: 7.45 a.m. – 9.30 a.m.
RSVP: Contact Lynne Wendt by phone at (404) 523-2980 or by email at lynne@wwtlaw.com.
MORE INFO: Attendance certificates will be given to participants.
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
Thursday, May 17
WHO: The Georgia-Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
WHAT: “Social Mixer”
WHERE: C Lightning Gallery, 333 Buckhead Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia 30305
WHEN: 6.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m.
COST: Members: Free. Non-members: $10
RSVP: Email jrivera@ghcc.org or send contact information via fax at (404) 929-9908 by May 11.
Thursday, May 17
WHO: The Georgia Council for International Visitors
WHAT: Global Lunch Forum “The Media in Nepal,” with Madan Kumar Sharma, General Manager of Nepal Television
WHERE: GCIV Office, 100 Edgewood Avenue, Suite 1560, Atlanta, Ga 30303
COST: Free admission. Attendants may bring their own lunch or purchase a boxed lunch for $10.
WHEN: Registration: 12.00 p.m. Program: 12.15 p.m. – 1.30 p.m.
RSVP: Contact Ashley Mastin by phone at (404) 832-5560 (ext. 13) or by email at Ashley@gciv.org.
Thursday, May 17
WHO: The Atlanta Association of Interpreters and Translators
WHAT: "Networking Event"
WHERE: Gaucho's Grill Restaurant, 1492 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth, Ga 30096
WHEN: 7.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m.
COST: $18 per person
RSVP: Contact Jorge Lucero at comservices@bellsouth.net or Sandra Bravo at
bravo_s@bellsouth.net
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
Tuesday, May 22
WHO: CS Capital Solutions, UPS Capital, CIT Commercial Services
WHAT: “Global Financial Supply Chain Solution”
WHERE: Georgia Tech Hotel & Conference Center, 800 Springs Street NW, Atlanta, Ga 30308
WHEN: Registration and Breakfast: 7.15 a.m. Program: 7.30 a.m. – 9.30 a.m.
COST: $15
RSVP: Contact Christy Lux by phone at (404) 419-7048 or by email at clux@cscapitalsolutions.com by May 18.
Tuesday, May 22
WHO: The German-American Chamber of Commerce
WHAT: "After-Hours" Business Networking "May Martinis, Spanish Tapas, German American Networking"
WHERE: Incom Interactive Surveillance, 112 Krog Street, Suite 9, Atlanta, Ga 30307
WHEN: 5.30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
COST: Chamber members: $20. Non-members: $25. At the door: Additional $5 charge
RSVP: Register online at www.gaccsouth.com by May 18.
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
Wednesday, May 23
WHO: The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce
WHAT: “The Network DeKalb Leads Group”
WHERE: Holiday Inn Select, 130 Clairemont Avenue, Oakhurst Room, Decatur, Ga 30030
WHEN: 11.30 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
COST: Members: $10. Non-members: $15
RSVP: Email rsvp@dekalbchamber.org.
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
Wednesday, May 30
WHO: The IndUS Entrepreneurs of Atlanta
WHAT: Meeting “Managing a Hyper Growth Company,” featuring guest speaker Stephen M. LaMastra, President & Chief Operating Officer, Raving Brands
WHERE: The Ashford Club, 5565 Glenridge Connector, Suite 100, Atlanta, Ga 30342
WHEN: 6.00 p.m. – 8.30 p.m.
COST: Free for members. Non-members: $25. Student door registration: $5
RSVP: Visit www.tie-atlanta.org.
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.
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
Monday, June 11 - Tuesday, June 12
WHO: International Trade Administration, United States Department of Commerce
WHAT: “The Americas Competitiveness Forum” with Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez
WHERE: Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel, 265 Peachtree Center Avenue, Atlanta, Ga 30303
WHEN: Welcome Reception (June 10): 6.30 p.m. – 8.00 p.m. Forum: 8.30 a.m. – 9.00 p.m.
COST: Government organizations: $350. Non-governmental organizations: $950
RSVP: For a detailed schedule of events and to register for this conference, please visit www.trade.gov/competitiveness/acf/
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
Saturday, June 23
WHO: The Georgia-Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
WHAT: “The XIX Annual Awards Gala”
WHERE: The Hyatt Regency Hotel, 265 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, Ga 30303
WHEN: 6.00 p.m. – 1.00 a.m.
COST: Members: $175. Non-members: $225
RSVP: Visit http://www.ghcc.org/Gala.html
MORE INFO: Contact Sandra Font by phone at (404) 929-9998 (ext. 224) or by email at sfont@ghcc.org.
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