With representatives from the U.S., Germany, and Brazil, MOIA promotes dialogue about soccer in the COVID-19 era |
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COVID-19 has disrupted our way of life, from the way that we work, to how we educate our children, to how we play, and watch our favorite sports. Soccer, the biggest sport in the world has been disrupted by COVID-19 in so many ways. MOIA hosted a candid virtual conversation about the status of soccer around the world with Dan Corso, President of the Atlanta Sports Council, Darren Eales, President of Atlanta United, Wolfgang Heilmann, Head of International Projects for Borussia Mönchengladbach (Germany), and Bernardo Pontes, Marketing Manager for Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil). “Soccer in the time of COVID-19” highlighted the future of soccer in Germany, Brazil and the U.S. and how teams are staying engaged with their fans as the world navigates this health crisis. The conversation was the first event of the new MOIA’s Global Sports Initiative, led by Cesar Vence, Deputy Director, in partnership with Meredith Steinmetz-Rodriguez, Project Manager. |
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Click the link below to watch the full webinar! |
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EU Webinar: Lessons learned from the departing Atlanta Consul Generals of Ireland and Belgium |
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In partnership with the European Union Consulates General and Chambers of Commerce, MOIA Director Vanessa Ibarra moderated a panel discussion with departing Consul Generals of Ireland and Kingdom of Belgium, Shane Stephens and William de Baets, to share insights on doing business in the southeast, diplomatic, cultural, and race relations. ----- Follow the link below to read more of an article written by Trevor Williams, Global Atlanta |
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Watch the full webinar below! |
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MOIA joins the Atlanta Institute for Diplomatic Leadership and World Trade Center Atlanta's World Trade Day 2020 |
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Global Engagement Officer, Paulina Guzman, joined the Atlanta Institute for Diplomatic Leadership for a virtual workshop on the importance of protocol and cultural understanding to further diplomatic relations. MOIA Director, Vanessa Ibarra joined Nico Wijnberg, International Relations and Chief of Protocol for the Georgia Department of Economic Development to discuss, with the same group of high school students, their respective career paths into their current positions, and the importance of working collaboratively to further global ties and international business for the state and the city. |
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Panel Discussion: Protocol in a Post-Pandemic World |
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MOIA celebrates Pride Month 2020 and Atlanta's sister city, Toulouse, France |
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MOIA is proud to celebrate Pride Month this year by honoring and highlighting a member of the LGBTQ+ community and Atlanta Consular Corps, whose enthusiasm and leadership has bolstered relations between the City of Atlanta and the Kingdom of the Netherlands in many ways. Ard van der Vorst began his appointment in Atlanta as the Consul General for the Kingdom of the Netherlands in January 2019 and is the first openly gay Consul General to be posted in Atlanta. In addition to working with our office around trade, culture, and innovation, Ard has worked closely with LGBTQ Affairs Coordinator, Malik Brown, a member of the City of Atlanta’s Mayor’s Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity team. Together with his husband, Pieter, the two are an energetic and inspiring force in our community who are committed to working with the City to exchange best practices around LGBTQ+ health, combating homelessness, and empowering LGBTQ+ youth. As part of Pride Month, we asked Ard a series of questions highlighting his personal and professional journey. Follow the link below to read the full article. |
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Atlanta's sister city, Toulouse has proved time and time again how to overcome unexpected challenges. The city now grapples with its newest challenge, a challenge shared with nations and municipalities across the globe—the COVID-19 pandemic. Toulouse benefited from its diverse healthcare infrastructure and the creation of 12 emergency health hubs across the city. Together with its shutdown plan, the city was less affected by the virus in comparison with other European metropolises in terms of fatalities per one million inhabitants. Click the link below to read the full article. |
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AMAZON Global Selling Wednesday, July 22, 2020 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM EDT |
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With millions of customers worldwide, you can leverage Amazon Business’ reach to sell globally. Amazon provides sellers with a variety of tools and services that simplify all aspects of selling internationally. No matter where you are located or what language you speak, your business can be a global business. Join the Atlanta Mayor’s Office of International Affairs as we discuss with representatives from Amazon Business about how you can scale up your business and use Amazon’s international logistics network and global selling resources to sell your products worldwide. |
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Virtual Swiss National Day Ceremony Saturday, August 1, 2020 |
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On Saturday, August 1, MOIA Director, Vanessa Ibarra, will provide remarks on behalf of the City of Atlanta in celebration of Swiss National Day and MOIA's partnership with the Consulate General of Switzerland in Atlanta. For now, please enjoy the President of the Swiss Confederation, Simonetta Sommaruga, providing her National Day 2020 greetings for Swiss citizens abroad. |
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Decoding the World of Esports Thursday, August 6, 2020 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM EDT |
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With over $1 billion in revenue in 2019 and with an audience expected to grow to almost 500 million people globally, Esports is here to stay and its future is bright. As part of our Global Sports Initiative, join us for a virtual conversation with some key players about trends, why the digital entertainment industry is booming, and what Esports means for the Atlanta region. |
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Mayor Bottoms Orders City’s Phased Reopening Plan to be Moved Back to Phase I 07/10/2020 6:43 PM Read the full press release here Mayor Bottoms’ Executive Order Requires Use of Masks or Face Coverings Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms issued Executive Order 2020-113 requiring all persons to wear a mask or a cloth face covering over their nose and mouth within the city of Atlanta in response to the rising number of COVID-19 infections. The Order also prohibits gatherings of more than 10 persons on city of Atlanta property. 07/08/2020 8:52 PM Read the full press release here Mayor Bottoms Extends Moratorium on Residential Evictions and Filings Due to COVID-19 Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms reissued an Executive Order calling on the Atlanta Housing Authority, Atlanta Beltline Inc., Fulton County / City of Atlanta Land Bank Authority, Invest Atlanta, Partners for Home and the City of Atlanta’s Department of Grants and Community Development to institute a temporary moratorium on residential evictions and filings to extend through August 31, 2020. 07/07/2020 11:49 AM Read the full press release here COVID-19 Testing Information Follow this link to find out how and where to get tested for COVID-19. For more updates, please visit our COVID-19 resource page by clicking the link below. |
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Did you know? The #2020Census counts all, regardless of immigration status and that includes the diplomatic community and foreign citizens living in the United States and City of Atlanta. Please do your part and complete the 2020 Census today! For more information about Mayor Bottoms' community effort to count every resident of Atlanta in the 2020 CENSUS, follow @AtlCounts2020 on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. |
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