Amazon Global Selling | Your Business Can Be a Global Business |
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As part of our Trade Promotion Initiative and a follow up to our Digital Marketplace webinar, MOIA hosted a virtual discussion with representatives from Amazon Business, Lois Rouder, Senior Business Development Manager, and Nader Motazed, Global Product Marketing Manager. Led by MOIA Deputy Director, Cesar Vence, panelists discussed insights on customer access around the world, the growing opportunities in emerging areas, and the tools and services available to help companies enter global markets. |
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Click the link below to watch the full webinar! |
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MOIA partners with Emory University for a discussion during the Emory Edge Virtual Summer Internship program |
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As part of the Emory Edge Virtual Summer Internship, MOIA partnered with Emory University‘s Office of Global Strategy and Initiatives and the Emory Alumni Association in developing a virtual discussion on global skills relevance, growing Atlanta industries, and building connections with diverse groups of people. MOIA's Global Engagement Officer, Paulina Guzman, co-hosted the event and was joined by representatives from the Consulate General of Canada in Atlanta, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, Delta Airlines, and the CDC Foundation. |
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MOIA winds down with the Atlanta Women's Entrepreneurship Initiative (WEI) 2020 Cohort |
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MOIA had the opportunity of connecting with the empowering women of Atlanta's Women Entrepreneurship Initiative (WEI) 2020 cohort. We discussed the many ways in which our office can be a resource in engaging and growing their businesses internationally. About the Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative: Launched in May 2016, the Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative (WEI) operates as an incubator for women business owners designed to foster and promote interaction and engagement with their likeminded counterparts. WEI is the only city-funded initiative of its kind, in the nation. |
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Virtual Swiss National Day Ceremony |
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On Saturday, August 1, MOIA Director, Vanessa Ibarra, provided 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. Follow the video link below to watch the entire ceremony and Vanessa's remarks at the 9:14 minute mark. |
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Decoding the World of Esports: MOIA takes a look at the gaming industry and how it impacts the Atlanta region |
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The City of Atlanta is quickly becoming the Esports capital of the United States, creating over 12,000 direct and indirect jobs in an industry that makes an $800 million economic impact on the state annually. As part of our Global Sports Initiative, MOIA in partnership with Skillshot Media and the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDECD) hosted a virtual conversation about the world of Esports in Atlanta. During the conversation, MOIA Deputy Director, Cesar Vence, Todd Harris, CEO of Skillshot Media /Co-Founder of Hi-Rez Studios, and Asante Bradford, Project Manager of Digital Entertainment and Emerging Media for GDECD discussed why Atlanta attracts numerous digital entertainment companies, how statewide high school and university programs has helped to propel the industry to even greater heights, and what to expect for the future of gaming and Esports. |
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MOIA highlights Atlanta's sister city, Nuremberg, Germany |
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As the world faces the challenges imposed by COVID-19, Nuremberg confirms its pursuit in promoting cooperation and human rights. Even as shelter-in-place and social distancing measures were implemented, the City of Nuremberg ensured these measures did not prevent communication and engagement with its partners. At the onset of the COVID-19 global pandemic, the German city reached out to its 15 sister cities to express its solidarity and support. Through this effort, Nuremberg not only attended the virtual summit “Sister City Diplomacy” organized by City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of International Affairs, but also sent three health care specialists to Skopje (North Macedonia) in an effort to support that city’s fight against the virus. Follow the link below to read the full article. |
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Atlanta as a Platform of Change Across the Globe: Celebrating the Lives and Legacies of Rep. John Lewis, C.T. Vivian, George Novak, and Larry Healy |
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MOIA honors and celebrates the lives of four community servants and civil and human rights legends who made their transitions in the past two months: the President of the Hibernian Benevolent Society of Atlanta, Laurence "Larry" Healy (03/23/1939 - 07/01/2020), the Honorary Consul General of the Czech Republic, George Novak (09/12/1931 - 06/27/2020), Reverend C.T. Vivian (07/30/1924 - 07/17/2020), Congressman John Lewis (02/01/1940 - 07/17/2020). From three different nationalities, these four gentlemen had in common the same city as a platform for the promotion of change across the globe. Their legacies reverberated among local authorities and the diplomatic community who expressed their condolences and highlighted their achievements. Follow the link below to read the full article. |
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U.S. Japan Sister Cities Bell Ringing: 75 Years of Peace Since Hiroshima and Nagasaki |
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MOIA, the Consulate General of Japan, and the Japanese community and business leaders in Atlanta join the newly created Japan Committee of Sister Cities International (SCI) in the U.S.-Japan sister cities Bell Ringing Project, to commemorate the 75 years of peace since the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This project calls for citizen diplomats and city leaders to coordinate bell ringing in sister cities across the United States and Japan. On Saturday, August 8, we shared the video below via our social mdia platforms at 10:02 pm (EDT), Saturday, August 8 to coincide with the actual time and date the second bomb fell on Nagasaki at 11:02 am, Sunday, August 9 (Japan time). The project was dreamed of by artist, community leader, and social activist Richard Fukuhara, who unfortunately passed away before his dream could manifest. At the time of his death, Richard was working on a vision of his to have bells around the world ring 75 times, 44 or 47 times (the duration of the bomb’s drop on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, respectively) to honor those lives lost. His spirit lives on in all of us who carry out this project now in his stead as we strive for peace and mutual understanding between people around the world. To learn more about this initiative, please click here. |
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THE FUTURE WE WANT Atlanta celebrates U.N. International Youth Day with Voices of Youth "Future We Want" Video Campaign Submission Deadline is Friday, September 4, 2020 11:59 PM |
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MOIA, in partnership with Atlanta Global Studies Center and United Nations Association of Atlanta celebrates U.N. International Youth Day by featuring a video campaign themed "The Future We Want", which will record young people explaining what sustainable development means to them, their social and political aspirations, and what they desire for their future. The video campaign aims at driving conversations for all different ages in the K-12 and post-secondary environment–from classrooms to community organizations–with a special emphasis on young people, whose voices are often overshadowed in global affairs. For any questions or concerns, please contact Paulina Guzman at paguzman@atlantaga.gov. |
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Mayor Bottoms Announces New Grant Funding to Support Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms today announced the upcoming launch of the Resurgence Grant Fund, a new program to help Atlanta small businesses recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. 07/29/2020 4:03 PM Read the full press release here 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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COVID-19 Small Business Resurgence Grant Fund Applications open until August 31, 2020, 5:00 PM |
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To support local small businesses and help restore vibrancy throughout Atlanta communities, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced a new grant fund to support small businesses and independent professionals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the Resurgence Grant Fund, eligible businesses may be awarded grants of up to $40,000, plus a credit of up to $10,000 of additional technical assistance, to reimburse costs associated with adapting business operations in a post-COVID environment. Through this new program, Invest Atlanta seeks to lessen the negative financial impact to businesses and cover costs associated with operating safely during the pandemic. |
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Click below for the most recent recordings of the City-Wide Resurgence Grant Fund Webinar English Spanish |
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY! Volunteers fluent in languages including Spanish, French, Chinese, and Korean are needed to join the @AtlCounts2020 texting campaign to ensure all Atlantans complete their #2020Census. It's easy to sign up and only takes a few minutes! |
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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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