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Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms joined the 2021 World Economic Forum Davos Agenda on the topic of "Rethinking Cities for a Post-COVID Future"

"Our response as city leaders and in the private sector can’t just be a response to the moment, but it really has to be a sustained, thoughtful response to where we are with racism, COVID-19 and what it means for our recovery," said Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms during the World Economic Forum panel discussion.

Moderated by Katherine Bell of Quartz Media, Mayor Bottoms joined João Doria, Governor of the State of São Paulo, Brazil, Christian Ulbrich, President and Chief Executive Officer of JLL, and Juan Jose Pocaterra, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of ViKua, for the 2021 Davos Agenda to discuss how cities can build back better in a post-COVID future.

Watch the discussion below!

MOIA joins St. Brigid's Day Virtual Coffee Discussion on Empowering Women in 2021 

MOIA celebrated St. Brigid's Day with the Consulate General of Ireland in Atlanta and Irish Network Atlanta. Helen McEntee, Ireland's Minister for Justice, opened the event with welcoming remarks, followed by a discussion with Ciara O'Floinn, Consul General of Ireland in Atlanta, Vanessa Ibarra, MOIA Director, and Sarah Keane, Vice Consul of Ireland in Atlanta. The women spoke on their personal and professional experiences of empowerment, the importance of mentorship, and ways to support women locally and beyond in 2021.

MOIA and UPS hosts first two sessions of

Women Export University

The 26 female entrepreneurs of the 2021 cohort began Women Export University with their first two sessions. The first session started with guest speaker, Mary Waters, Deputy Commissioner for International Trade from the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) and covered the topics of global e-commerce and exporting with UPS. During the second session, the cohort was introduced to the exporting process and discussed tariffs and trade regulations that impact exports.

Courtesy meetings with newly appointed Members of the Consular Corps and new Dean of the

Consular Corps

Race Beyond Borders: Understanding Race as a Global Concept: Power, Access, and Policy

MOIA is a proud member of a coalition of Greater Atlanta area higher education institutions and non-profits that are working together to create a collaborative, diverse, multi-institutional, and multi-disciplinary space for a global conversation on race and a public-facing scholar/activist network. The multi-institutional Race Beyond Borders initiative recently launched with an event that offered a foundation on establishing terminology and language around race and how concepts of race are constructed across the world.

Follow the link below to listen in on the conversation.

BACC-SE 2021 virtual kick-off networking event Thursday, February 18, 2021 | 8:00am - 9:00am EST

Join the BACC-SE as they kick off a year of new business opportunities and new connections. The 2021 virtual kick-off networking event is an opportunity to learn about the latest business trends between Brazil and the State of Georgia and get to know the new BACC-SE Chair, Gene King, and his vision for the Chamber. 

Special Guest, Danillo Barbizan, Manager Brazil Sales for Delta Air Lines, will share the latest developments on air travel between the U.S. and Latin America.

The 2021 Kick-off networking event also includes remarks from:·

Ambassador Carlos Henrique de Abreu, Consul General of Brazil in Atlanta

Lucia Jennings, President & CEO, BACC-SE

Marcelo Bernal, CEO, Carnegie Brasil

Ron Slotin, Director of Brazil Strategy, Drummond Advisors

Come ready to network, get inspired and learn how to get involved with the BACC-SE. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

5th Annual International Women’s Summit

March 8-11, 2021

​​On March 10-11, 2021, the Women’s Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Atlanta, Technology Association of Georgia, Consulate Generals of Canada, Mexico, Germany, Belgium, Israel and the Netherlands, will host solutions-focused workshops. Featuring dynamic speakers, B2B and networking opportunities and a keynote address, the event is aimed at supporting the advancement of gender equality and the power of women. 

2021 Run of Show: 

Monday, March 8 - VIP Sponsor & Member Reception

Wednesday, March 10 - “Innovations in Sustainability & Wellness” 

Thursday, March 11 - “Diversity in Leadership & the Workplace”

City of Atlanta Announces Temporary Change in Recycling and Yard Trimming Collection Schedule

The City of Atlanta announced beginning Monday, February 15, 2021, the Department of Public Works (DPW) Office of Solid Waste Services will temporarily alternate weeks for the collection of recycling and yard trimmings materials.

02/11/2021 3:17 PM

Read the full press release here

City of Atlanta Implements COVID-19 Vaccination for First Responders

The City of Atlanta announced COVID-19 vaccination plans for administering the vaccine to essential frontline workers.

01/07/2021 12:16 PM

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Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Extends Several COVID-19 Related Orders

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms reissued Executive Orders to assist Atlanta residents and businesses during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

12/18/2020 4:11 PM

Read the full press release here

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