MOIA wants to hear from you as we create new programming to support your company’s international business efforts. Ensuring that Atlanta businesses are equipped with the necessary tools and resources to be competitive in a global market is at the core of our mission. Your input is extremely valuable and will help us better design future programming. Please complete the survey by September 25, 2020! For more information please contact Cesar Vence, MOIA Deputy Director, at cvence@atlantaga.gov. |
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Farewell to Canadian Consul General Nadia Theodore |
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After three years of serving as Canada’s top diplomat for the Southeastern region, Consul General of Canada Nadia Theodore will depart Atlanta to take up a new role in the private sector after two decades of public service. Ms. Theodore will join Maple Leaf Foods as senior vice president of global industry and government relations. Ms. Theodore, known for her magnetic personality, has become a prominent figure in Atlanta’s international community. As a trade negotiator and policy expert, Nadia often participated in trade panels and economic development discussions to educate those less informed on the complexities of international trade relations. The Canadian diplomat also used her platform to advance LGBTQ+ affairs, advocate for women and girls, and build solidarity and action for a more equitable future at home and abroad. A good friend to Atlanta, and an outstanding representative of Canada, we wish Ms. Theodore great success in her future endeavors. Click here to read "Canadian Consul General to Join Private Sector Upon Departure from Atlanta" written by Trevor Williams, Global Atlanta |
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Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms joins global leaders to discuss the increasingly important role of city leadership |
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Despite the cancellation of the 2020 Pritzker Forum on Global Cities due to the pandemic, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms joined leaders from around the world to recognize the role of city leadership in addressing global challenges. In the response to COVID-19, cities have once again demonstrated their potential to address challenges that transcend national boundaries. In the video, Mayor Bottoms addresses how city leaders must rely on the diversity of their communities to create opportunity for all and bridge the inequities in society. Watch Mayor Bottoms message below! Click here to watch a full video of city leaders from around the world discuss the COVID-19 response. |
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MOIA joins the Pacific Council on International Policy discussion on the role of cities in the global agenda |
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MOIA Director, Vanessa Ibarra, was invited by the Pacific Council on International Policy to participate in a virtual conversation with Ambassador Nina Hachigian, Deputy Mayor for International Affairs, City of Los Angeles. Moderated by Anka Lee, Truman National Security Project Fellow, the speakers discussed the growing role of cities in subnational diplomacy and how local governments can prepare for the greatest challenges of the future through greater global engagement. |
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MOIA invited to introduce the City of Atlanta to Argentine companies |
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MOIA Deputy Director, Cesar Vence, was invited by the Consulate General of Argentina in Atlanta and the Argentine American Chamber of Commerce Southeast to introduce the City of Atlanta to companies and position the city as a leader in IT and innovation. |
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Japan-America Society of Georgia Virtual Tsukimi Moon Viewing Gala |
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MOIA Director, Vanessa Ibarra, provided remarks on behalf of the City of Atlanta for the Japan-America Society of Georgia's (JASG) Virtual Tsukimi Moon Viewing Zoom Gala. The audience enjoyed performances by Junko, Bachido, Madoka, and Yoshi. Thank you for a wonderful event, and Happy 40th Anniversary, JASG! |
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26th edition of the Women's Series: Presenting City of Atlanta's Women's Entrepreneurship Initiative (WEI) |
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In an effort to highlight the Women's Entrepreneurship Initiative (WEI) cohort, MOIA and Bi-national Chambers of Commerce partnered to host a virtual roundtable to introduce the 2020 WEI cohort and its Executive Director, Monica Hooks; hear firsthand pitches; and engage in conversation on how to explore partnership opportunities and “go global”. |
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Brazil Independence Day Virtual Celebration |
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Vanessa Ibarra, MOIA Director, provided remarks on behalf of the City of Atlanta in celebration of Brazil's Independence Day. Programming included participation from Consul General of Brazil in Atlanta, Amb. Carlos Henrique de Abreu, Lucia Jennings, President of the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce of the SE, Lucas de Souza Martins, MOIA intern, guests of the local Brazilian community, and musical performances from Fernanda Noronha & Peu Pereira and singer Alessandro Santhiago. |
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We had the pleasure of welcoming two newly appointed Consul Generals and a new Director General to the City of Atlanta: Consul General Michel Gerebtzoff, Consulate General of Belgium in Atlanta, Consul General Ciara O'Floinn, Consulate General of Ireland in Atlanta, and Elliot Wang, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta We look forward to working together! |
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MOIA courtesy meetings from top left to right: Consul General Michel Gerebtzoff, Consul General Ciara O'Floinn, and Director General Elliot Wang. |
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UN-SDG Student Leaders in the Covid-19 Context Wednesday, September 16, 2020 | 12:30 PM |
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MOIA, CIFAL Atlanta and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) are hosting a virtual panel discussion to highlight student leaders and their work related to SDGs and/or COVID-19. As a participant, you will have the opportunity to engage with student panelists to discuss solutions to improve our world amidst the pandemic. |
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PowHer Virtual International Women's Summit Saturday, September 19, 2020 | 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM |
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Join the Jamaican Chamber Of Commerce Atlanta for the Inaugural PowHer International Women’s Summit on Saturday, September 19! Vanessa Ibarra, MOIA Director, will participate in the Women and Economic Empowerment panel discussion. Joining her is Alsion Wilson, Consul General of Jamaica in New York, Nadia Theodore, Consul General of Canada in Atlanta, Linda E-Nate, Senior Air Service Development Officer for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Miguel Southwell, President of Brakkam Aviation Management, and moderator Alrene Barr, Airport Director, International Business for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. |
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France-Atlanta 2020 Virtual Launch Thursday, October 1, 2020 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM |
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The Consulate General of France in Atlanta and the Georgia Institute of Technology invite you to the France-Atlanta 2020 virtual launch event featuring a conversation between the Ambassador of France to the United States Philippe Etienne and the President of the Georgia Institute of Technology, Ángel Cabrera. This exchange will be moderated by Rickey Bevington, Georgia Public Broadcasting senior anchor and correspondent. An annual French-American event series designed to foster transatlantic cooperation centered on innovation, the 11th edition of France-Atlanta will kick off October 1, 2020. |
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Mayor Bottoms Announces City to Move Back to Phase II of Reopening Plan Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced Atlanta will transition to Phase II of the City’s Five Phase Reopening Plan. The transition to Phase II is effective immediately. 09/11/2020 3:55 PM Read the full press release here Mayor Bottoms Extends Administrative Orders Related to COVID-19 for 60 Days Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms reissued Administrative and Executive Orders to assist Atlanta residents and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, to be executed for an additional sixty days through October 31, 2020. 08/28/2020 4:18 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 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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