Monthly Newsletter June 2021 |
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For the last two and a half years, our office has had the pleasure of working alongside, Deputy Director Cesar Vence. From day one, Cesar brought a new fresh set of ideas and determination to grow Atlanta’s position in trade and economic diplomacy. He welcomed and facilitated numerous delegations, secured Atlanta as the host destination for The Association of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America and the Caribbean (AACCLA) Annual “Outlook on the Americas” meeting, grew the export “Trade Talks Series”, launched the City’s first Women Export University program, and kick-started our sports diplomacy initiative. While we remain thankful for all of his contributions, we above all, will miss his dynamism and humor. We are proud of you, Cesar, and wish you the best in this new chapter as the new Senior Director for the Americas in the International Affairs Division for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Sincerely, Team MOIA |
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2020 MOIA Annual Report Release |
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The Mayor's Office of International Affairs is proud to release our interactive 2020 Annual Report, highlighting our programs and initiatives that aim to position the City of Atlanta as a global hub for commerce, innovation, education, culture, diplomacy, and sports. We are immensely thankful to our global partners, sister cities, the many City of Atlanta departments, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Georgia Department of Economic Development, Metro Atlanta Chamber, Invest Atlanta and many economic development partners, the Consular Corps, trade offices, binational chambers of commerce, sports organizations, educational institutions, creative organizations, and corporations who partnered with us in finding innovative and creative ways to continue to put Atlanta on the global stage. 2020 reinforced that we are only stronger when we come together, and we are proud to dedicate this report to all of you. |
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MOIA says farewell to departing Members of the Consular Corps |
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MOIA extends a farewell to members of the Consular Corps who are departing the City of Atlanta this month for new assignments: Mr. Young-jun Kim, Consul General, Republic of Korea Mr. Jorge Luis López Menardi, Consul General, Argentina Mrs. Aishatu Aliyu Musa, Consul General, Nigeria Thank you for your partnership in strengthening relations between the country you represent and the area in which you serve. |
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MOIA announces recipients of the Women Who Trade Micro-Grant |
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Sponsored by the Mayor's Office of International Affairs, the Mayor's Office of One Atlanta, Invest Atlanta, the Women's Entrepreneurship Initiative, and UPS, the Women Who Trade micro-grant is a financial tool designed to support Women Export University participants in applying concepts learned throughout the program to launch in their international expansion strategies. Selected recipients will receive $2,000, to be used for international sales related expenses including, but not limited to trade show participation, product development, website globalization, marketing, and translation services. Congratulations to this year's recipients! Akissi Stokes, WUNDERGRUBS, LLC Andal Balu, CocoaTown Eugenia Addie-Noye, NanoResearch, Inc. Evana Oli, Beautiful Curly Me Shayla McNair, Shay Latte Coffee Terri-Nichelle Bradley, Brown Toy Box Yolanda Owens, Iwi Fresh Mariama Sadio Lee, Yama Elegance Veronica Woodruff, Travelsist Thank you to this year's sponsors! |
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Women Export University gets media coverage |
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ATL Channel 26 and Global Atlanta recently highlighted the Women Export University program and all of the amazing, powerful female entrepreneurs who made the City of Atlanta’s first cohort successful. Women Export University, a partnership between MOIA and UPS, is the City's first capacity-building program focused on international trade. To learn more about the program and meet the cohort, click here. |
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Click the thumbnail below to watch ATL Channel 26's story. |
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Cape Town Virtual Exchange - Resilience, Transportation, & Urban Mobility |
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The City of Atlanta's Mayor's Office of International Affairs, Mayor's Office of Resilience, and Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT) met with representatives from the City of Cape Town, South Africa to exchange practices in transportation, urban mobility, and resilience. MOIA Director, Vanessa Ibarra, provided remarks and Shelby Buso, Chief Sustainability Officer of the Office of Resilience, and Doug Nagy, Deputy Commissioner of ATLDOT provided presentations on behalf of the City. |
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Atlanta hosts Brazil Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists delegation |
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We had the pleasure of hosting a virtual delegation of Brazilian journalists that are part of the Department of State's International Visitor Leadership's Edward Murrow Program for Journalists. MOIA Global Engagement Officer, Paulina Guzman, provided introductory remarks and the delegation gained insight into how the City of Atlanta engages in communication and media relations from Barbara Luttrell, Deputy Director of the Atlanta Mayor's Office of Communications (MOC) and Michael Smith, Press Secretary, MOC. |
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MOIA welcomes intern Ana to the team! |
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We are excited and proud to welcome Ana Petrova as our International Affairs and Marketing intern! Welcome to the team, Ana, and thank you for your hard work! |
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BEYTO Film Screening Thursday, June 24, 2021 | 9:00 PM | Plaza Theatre Drive-In |
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Join Out on Film, Wussy Magazine, the Mayor's Office of LGBTQ Affairs, and the Mayor's Office of International Affairs for a special screening brought to Atlanta by the Swiss Consulate General of Atlanta. BEYTO tells the story of a talented swimmer with a bright future ahead of him. But, when the only son of a Turkish migrant family falls in love with his coach Mike, an ideal world falls to pieces. Language: Swiss German and Turkish with English subtitles |
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City Enters Phase 4 of Reopening on Wednesday The City of Atlanta entered Phase 4 of its reopening plan on Wednesday, June 9. Non-mission-critical employees are now permitted to resume in-person operations at City facilities under enhanced safety requirements and measures. City facilities remain closed to the public. 06/09/2021 5:32 PM Read the full press release here Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Announces City’s American Rescue Plan Allocation Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced the City of Atlanta has been allocated nearly $171 million in American Rescue Plan (ARP) Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. 05/27/2021 7:55 AM Read the full press release here Mayor Bottoms Continues Campaign to Encourage All Atlanta Residents, 12 and Up, to Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19 Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is encouraging all unvaccinated Atlantans over the age of 12 to receive the COVID-19 vaccine to protect themselves and their communities. 05/24/2021 12:39 PM 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. COVID-19 Vaccination Information Follow this link to find out how and where to get the COVID-19 vaccine. For more updates, please visit our COVID-19 resource page by clicking the link below. |
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