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Saturday, January 12 - Wednesday, January 23

WHO: The Global Commerce Division of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and the United States India Business and Research Center
WHAT: “Executive Education Mission to India”
COST: $6,600 per person (airfare not included).
MORE INFO: Contact Ric Hubler at (404) 586-8455, by email at rhubler@macoc.com or Mr. Agnihotri at (404) 394-6678, by email at usibrc@gmail.com

Through January 27

WHO: American Jewish Committee – Atlanta Chapter
WHAT: “The 8th Annual Atlanta Jewish Film Festival”
WHERE: Regal Atlantic Station Stadium 16, Lefont Sandy Springs theaters, and the Regal Medlock Crossing Stadium 18 in Duluth
COST: General admission: $9. Students and seniors: $8
MORE INFO: Visit www.ajff.org/index_2.aspx for more details on upcoming films, schedules and venues

Through Saturday, February 9

WHO: The Carter Center
WHAT: “Presidential Memorabilia Offered at Auction to Benefit Global Peace and Health Work of The Carter Center”
MORE INFO: The live and silent auctions are open to the public for advance bids at www.cartercenter.org, with the live auction taking place Feb. 9 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., during the Center’s annual Winter Weekend celebration

Ongoing

WHO: Zoo Atlanta, The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International and Eco-Cell
WHAT: “Recycle Your Old Cell Phones for Gorilla Conservation.” Bring your old cell phones to the Atlanta Zoo or mail them to Cell Phone Recycling Program, Zoo Atlanta, 800 Cherokee Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30315. For each cell phone received, a donation will be made to The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International.
MORE INFO: Visit www.zooatlanta.org/conservation_recycle_cell.htm

Tuesday, January 22

WHO: Georgia Tech Ivan Allen College – The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs
WHAT: “Toward a Safer and More Secure Cyberspace Book Signing” with Professor Seymour E. Goodman
WHERE: GT Barnes & Nobles Bookstore, 48 5th Street NW, Atlanta, Ga 30308
WHEN: 5.30 p.m.
COST: Free
MORE INFO: Visit http://cistp.gatech.edu/cistp/events.htm

Tuesday, January 22

WHO: GlobalEXECWomen
WHAT: Breakfast Panel Discussion “From the Rearview Mirror to the Crystal Ball – Highlights of 2007 and Projections for 2008”
WHERE: The Ashford Club, 5565 Glenridge Connector, Suite 100, Atlanta, Ga 30328
WHEN: 7.30 a.m. – 9 a.m.
COST: Members: $25. Non-members: $40.
RSVP: Register online at www.globalexecwomen.com by January 21

Tuesday, January 22

WHO: The German-American Chamber of Commerce - South
WHAT: “New Year’s Reception”
WHERE: The German American Chamber, 530 Means Street, Suite 120, Atlanta, Ga 30318
WHEN: 5.30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.
COST: Members: free. Non-members: $25
RSVP: Email events@gaccsouth.com or register online at www.gaccsouth.com

Wednesday, January 23

WHO: Atlanta Council on International Relations
WHAT: Lunch and Lecture “Consular Corps Panel: Focus on Western Europe”
WHERE: Capital City Club, 7 Harris Street NW, Atlanta, Ga 30303
WHEN: Reception: 11.45 a.m. Program: 12 p.m.
COST: Members: $25. Non-members: $35
RSVP: Contact Francesca Cesa Bianchi at (404) 512-9723 or by email at fcesabianchi@hotmail.com

Thursday, January 24

WHO: SACC-Atlanta and GlobalAtlanta.com
WHAT: Launch reception for SACC-Georgia and GlobalSavannah.com
WHERE: Pei Ling Gallery and Gardens 322 Martin Luther King, Savannah, GA 31401
WHEN: 6:00 pm
COST: FREE
RSVP: rsvp@globalatlanta.com

Thursday, January 24

WHO: The Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
WHAT: “First Quarterly Membership Meeting”
WHERE: 5900 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
WHEN: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
COST: Members: free. Non-members: $20
RSVP: Email jrivera@ghcc.org or call (404) 929-9998 by January 18

Thursday, January 24

WHO: International Issues Forum
WHAT: Discussion “President Bush's Trip to the Middle East”
WHERE: Villa International Library, 1749 Clifton Road, Atlanta, Ga 30329
WHEN: 7.30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
COST: Free
MORE INFO: Visit www.i-i-f.org

Friday, January 25

WHO: Australians Within Atlanta (AWA)
WHAT: “Australia Day”
WHERE: The Buckhead Club, Atlanta Financial Center, 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1850, Atlanta, Ga 30326
WHEN: 7.30 p.m.
COST: $50 per person (cash bar)
RSVP: Mail your payment (payable to AWA) to Ms Lyn Coltman at 4502 Sudbury Road, Atlanta, Ga 30360, by January 21
MORE INFO: Visit www.australianswithinatlanta.com

Friday, January 25

WHO: The Institute for Comparative and International Studies
WHAT: “The 2008 Area Studies Reception”
WHERE: Jones Room, Robert W. Woodruff Library, Emory University
WHEN: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
RSVP: Call Angie Brewer at (404) 727-2108 or email abrewe2@emory.edu

Saturday, January 26

WHO: Australians Within Atlanta (AWA)
WHAT: “Australia Day: Geoff Achison”
WHERE: Shorty's Pizza, 3701 Lawrenceville Hwy, Tucker, GA 30084
WHEN: 9.30 p.m.
COST: Advance tickets: $8. At the door: $10
MORE INFO: Call Shorty’s Pizza to purchase advance tickets at (770) 414-6999

Saturday, January 26

WHO: Institute of International Business at Georgia State University
WHAT: 2008 International Business Workshop Series “Sources of Business Ideas”
WHERE: Classroom South Building, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Ga 30303
WHEN: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
COST: Free
RSVP: Contact Professor David Bruce at (404) 413-7279 or Professor Pedro Carrillo at (404) 413-7280 or email iibgw@gsu.edu.
MORE INFO: Visit http://iib.gsu.edu

Saturday, January 26

WHO: Atlanta Accueil, Alliance Française, The French-Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, Ecole du Samedi and Ensemble
WHAT: “La Galette des Rois”
WHERE:  Atlanta International School, 2890 North Fulton Drive, Atlanta, Ga 30305
WHEN: 7.30 p.m.
COST: Members: $25. Non-members: $40. Students, Au pair, Intern: $20
RSVP: Please call (404) 233-8182 or email info@atlanta-accueil.org
MORE INFO: A dancing evening for adults exclusively with buffet, champagne, hors d'oeuvres, cheeses, wines, galette des rois and door prizes

Tuesday, January 29

WHO: The Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta, Agnes Scott College, Nippon Taiko Foundation and the Japan-America Society of Georgia
WHAT: Concert “Fugaku Taiko”
WHERE: Gaines Chapel, Agnes Scott College, 141 East College Avenue, Decatur, Ga 30030
WHEN: 7 p.m.
COST: Free
MORE INFO: Contact the Consulate General of Japan at (404) 926-3020 or email cork@cgjapanatlanta.org

Tuesday, January 29

WHO: American-Israel Chamber of Commerce – Southeast Region and the American Educational Institute Southeast, Inc.
WHAT: “The Water Shortage: Israeli Solutions” featuring Oded Distel, Director, Israel NEWTech, Investment Promotion Center, Ministry of Industry, Trade & Labor
WHERE: Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, 5342 Tilly Mill Rd, Dunwoody, Ga 30338 
WHEN: 7.30 p.m.
RSVP: Call (404) 843-9426 or email aiccse@aiccse.org

Wednesday, January 30

WHO: SACC-Atlanta and GlobalAtlanta.com
WHAT: Launch reception for SACC-Georgia and GlobalGeorgia.com
WHERE: TBD
WHEN: 6:30 pm
COST: FREE
RSVP: rsvp@globalatlanta.com

Wednesday, January 30

WHO: TiE-Atlanta
WHAT: “An Atlanta Success Story!” featuring Dr. Bernie Mullin, President and CEO of Atlanta Spirit, LLC
WHERE: The Ashford Club, 5565 Glenridge Connector, Atlanta, Ga 30342
WHEN: 6 p.m. – 8.30 p.m.
COST: Members: free. Non-members: $25. Students: $5 (onsite registration only)
RSVP: Register online at www.tie-atlanta.org

Thursday, January 31

WHO: The Ireland Chamber of Commerce of the United States – Atlanta Chapter
WHAT: “Luncheon with Niall Burgess,” Consul General of the Republic of Ireland
WHERE: World Trade Center – Atlanta
MORE INFO: Visit www.iccusaatlanta.com

Thursday, January 31

WHO: Atlanta Women in Business
WHAT: “After Hours” Networking Event
WHERE: The Capital Grille, 255 East Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, Ga 30305
WHEN: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
COST: Members: free. Non-members: $10.
RSVP: Contact Melanie Manning at (678) 277-9951 (x 16) or Miroslava Torres Young at (404) 249-6500

 

Thursday, January 31

WHO: The World Trade Center – Atlanta
WHAT: “2008 Chinese/Lunar New Year Networking and Reception”
WHERE: WTC-Atlanta, 303 Peachtree Street NE, Lower Lobby Suite 100, Atlanta, Ga 30308
WHEN: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
COST: Members: $25. Non-members: $35
RSVP: Contact Lilia Postolachi at (404) 813-6672 or by email at lilia@wtcatlanta.com by January 28

Friday, February 1 - Saturday, February 2

WHO: Art Papers
WHAT: “9th Annual Art Auction”
WHERE: Mason Murer Fine Art, 199-B Armour Drive, Atlanta, Ga 30324
WHEN: Collectors’ Preview: Friday: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
COST: Advance tickets: $25. At the door: $30. Collectors’ Preview: $100 (includes Saturday auction admission)
RSVP: Purchase tickets online at www.artpapers.org
MORE INFO: Contact Sylvie Fortin, Executive Director/Editor, ART PAPERS by phone at (404) 588-1837 (x 20) or by email at editor@artpapers.org

Saturday, February 2

WHO: The Oglethorpe University Museum of Art
WHAT: Opening Reception “Before and After Gauguin: The Art of Printmaking in Brittany 1740 to 1940”
WHERE: The Skylight Gallery, Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, 4484 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, Ga 30319
WHEN: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
MORE INFO: Visit www.oglethorpe.edu

Sunday, February 3

WHO: The Chinese Business Association of Atlanta
WHAT: “2008 Chinese New Year Show”
WHERE: The Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Ga 30309
WHEN: 3.30 p.m.
MORE INFO: Visit www.cbaaweb.com. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Frank Zhou at (770) 855-9983 or by email at frank.zhou@desma-group.com

Sunday, February 3 - Sunday, May 11

WHO: Oglethorpe University Museum of Art
WHAT: Exhibition “Before and After Gauguin: The Art of Printmaking in Brittany 1740 to 1940”
WHERE: The Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, 4484 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, Ga 30319
WHEN: Tuesday through Sunday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Guided tours on Sundays: 2 p.m.
COST: General admission: $10. Seniors and students: $5. Museum members, university community and children under 12: free.
MORE INFO: Visit www.oglethorpe.edu

Tuesday, February 5

WHO: The Young Executive Committee of the German American Chamber of Commerce - South
WHAT: After Work Social Mixer “Behind the Scenes of CBS46”
WHERE: CBS46 Studios, 425 14th St. NW, Atlanta, Ga 30318
WHEN: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
COST: Members: free. Non-members: $20
RSVP: Email events@gaccsouth.com or register online at www.gaccsouth.com

Thursday, February 7

WHO: The French-American Chamber of Commerce
WHAT: “Crystal Peach Awards Ceremony”
WHERE: The Capital City Country Club, 53 West Brookhaven Drive, Atlanta, Ga 30319
WHEN: 7 p.m. – 10.30 p.m.
COST: Members: $140. Non-members: $170
RSVP: Call the Chamber at (404) 846-2500 or email info@facc-atlanta.com

Friday, February 8

WHO: The Southern Center for International Studies
WHAT: Luncheon Address “International Financial Markets and the National Economy” featuring Dennis P. Lockhart, President and CEO Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
WHERE: 103 West, 103 West Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, Ga 30305
WHEN: Registration: 11.30 a.m.- 12 p.m. Program: 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
COST: Members: $45. Non-members: $55. Program sponsorship: $1,500 (includes a table of eight and recognition at the program)
RSVP: Register online at www.scis.org or email register@scis.org

Tuesday, February 19

WHO: The Danish American Chamber of Commerce
WHAT: “The Danish American Business Conference 2008”
WHERE: The Ashford Club, 5565 Glenridge Connector, Suite 100, Atlanta, Ga 30342
MORE INFO: Call the Chamber at (770) 569-8859 or email krh@daccusa.org

Saturday, February 23

WHO: Institute of International Business at Georgia State University
WHAT: 2008 International Business Workshop Series “Who are the Players (Resources)”
WHERE: Classroom South Building, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Ga 30303
WHEN: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
COST: Free
RSVP: Contact Professor David Bruce at (404) 413-7279 or Professor Pedro Carrillo at (404) 413-7280 or email iibgw@gsu.edu.
MORE INFO: Visit http://iib.gsu.edu

March

Thursday, March 20

WHO: The McCart Group
WHAT: “General Industry Training Seminar: OSHA 10-Hour ‘Competent Person” presented by Chris Mancillas, CIH
WHERE: Cobb Galleria Centre, Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, Ga 30339
WHEN: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
COST: Free
RSVP: Register online at www.mccart.com

Monday, March 24 - Friday, March 28

WHO: The Georgia Department of Economic Development
WHAT: “Business Mission to Turkey”
WHERE: Istanbul and Ankara, Turkey
COST: Participation fee: $750
MORE INFO: Contact Alicja Drolet at (404) 962-4036 or by email at adrolet@georgia.org

Saturday, March 29

WHO: Institute of International Business at Georgia State University
WHAT: 2008 International Business Workshop Series “Making It Happen (process)”
WHERE: Classroom South Building, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Ga 30303
WHEN: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
COST: Free
RSVP: Contact Professor David Bruce at (404) 413-7279 or Professor Pedro Carrillo at (404) 413-7280 or email iibgw@gsu.edu.
MORE INFO: Visit http://iib.gsu.edu

Wednesday, April 2

WHO: The Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
WHAT: “The Seventh Annual Hispanic Business & Career Expo” with keynote speaker Bryan Fletcher, Georgia Power Vice President of Supply Chain Management.
WHERE: Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, Ga 30097
WHEN: Business luncheon: 11.45 a.m. Business and Career Expo: 1.15 p.m. – 5 p.m.
COST: Luncheon: $60. Booths: $300 -$570. Sponsorship: $3,000 - $10,000.
MORE INFO: For sponsorship information, please contact Ms. Sandra Font at (404)929-9998 ext. 224 for the different benefits. For booths information, please contact Jordi Viñas (404) 929-9998 ext. 225.Visit www.ghcc.org/TradeShow.html for updated information on this event

Saturday, April 26

WHO: Institute of International Business at Georgia State University
WHAT: 2008 International Business Workshop Series “Financing”
WHERE: Classroom South Building, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Ga 30303
WHEN: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
COST: Free
RSVP: Contact Professor David Bruce at (404) 413-7279 or Professor Pedro Carrillo at (404) 413-7280 or email iibgw@gsu.edu.
MORE INFO: Visit http://iib.gsu.edu

May

Saturday, May 3

WHO: World Trade Center - Atlanta
WHAT: “The Governor’s International Awards Gala”
WHERE: SunTrust Plaza Garden Offices Atrium, 303 Peachtree Center Avenue, Atlanta, Ga 30303
WHEN: 6.30 p.m. – 11 p.m.
COST: Members: $150. Non-members: $175
RSVP: Contact Lilia Postolachi at (404) 813-6672 or by email at lilia@wtcatlanta.com

Monday, May 5 - Tuesday, May 6

WHO: EBD Group
WHAT: “The 3rd Annual BioFusion ™ 2008”
WHERE: Grand Hyatt Hotel, 3300 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, Ga 30305
COST: Registration before February 29: $1,295. Registration after February 29: $1,495. Onsite registration: $1,595
RSVP: Register online at www.ebdgroup.com/biofusion/registration.htm