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Mayor Dickens Promotes International Consular Ball

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Mayor Dickens Promotes International Consular Ball

39th Annual International Consular Ball on Saturday, September 17th, 2022 The International Consular Ball is Atlanta’s longest-running international black-tie tradition and premier diplomatic event honoring the Consular Corps in Georgia. This year’s theme, Lights, Camera, Action: Atlanta Showtime! celebrates Georgia as a top film and entertainment location in the world. Website & Event Details: www.atlinternationalaffairs.com/2022-icb Purchase Tickets at http://consularball.givesmart.com/

Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock & the @Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Special Announcement

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Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock & the @Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Special Announcement

Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock, @Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GHCC) President and CEO, Veronica Maldonado-Torres, and members of the GHCC Board of Directors, including MOIA Director Vanessa Ibarra, were proud to announce that the GHCC will receive will receive funding to help Hispanic business owners in the City of Atlanta and State of Georgia! This is the first time in Georgia’s history that a Hispanic organization will be the recipient of such funds.The $293,000 will allow the GHCC to launch the Hispanic Small Business Revitalization program which will provide Hispanic small businesses with access to technological training, business mentoring, and individual business consultation, in both Spanish and English. Many Hispanic business owners received little to no funding from the federal stimulus programs, especially women-owned businesses. This investment will ensure opportunities for business growth, workforce development, and support the recovery and extended successes of Hispanic owned businesses. Thank you to Senator Warnock for his dedicated efforts and congratulations to Veronica Maldonado-Torres and the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on this historic announcement! To learn more about the GHCC, visit www.ghcc.org/en.

HRH Princess Astrid of Belgium providing remarks during #BEmissionUSA in the City of Atlanta

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HRH Princess Astrid of Belgium providing remarks during #BEmissionUSA in the City of Atlanta

Representing Mayor Andre Dickens and the City of Atlanta, MOIA Director Vanessa Ibarra joined a dinner reception for #BEmissionUSA presided over by HRH Princess Astrid of Belgium. With over 500 participants, 270 companies, universities and organizations, #BEmissionUSA is the largest trade mission ever organized by Belgium in the United States and is also the largest international business delegation to visit the City of Atlanta since the 1996 Olympic Games. Thank you HRH Princess Astrid, HE David Clarinval, HE Jan Jambon, HE Willy Borsus, HE Pascal Smet and #BEmissionUSA for choosing Atlanta as your first stop in the United States and we look forward to continuing to strengthen our strong transatlantic partnership!

HRH Princess Astrid of Belgium providing remarks during #BEmissionUSA in the City of Atlanta

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HRH Princess Astrid of Belgium providing remarks during #BEmissionUSA in the City of Atlanta

Representing Mayor Andre Dickens and the City of Atlanta, MOIA Director Vanessa Ibarra joined a dinner reception for #BEmissionUSA presided over by HRH Princess Astrid of Belgium. With over 500 participants, 270 companies, universities and organizations, #BEmissionUSA is the largest trade mission ever organized by Belgium in the United States and is also the largest international business delegation to visit the City of Atlanta since the 1996 Olympic Games. Thank you HRH Princess Astrid, HE David Clarinval, HE Jan Jambon, HE Willy Borsus, HE Pascal Smet and #BEmissionUSA for choosing Atlanta as your first stop in the United States and we look forward to continuing to strengthen our strong transatlantic partnership!

39th Annual International Consular Ball: Lights, Camera, Action: Atlanta Showtime!

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39th Annual International Consular Ball: Lights, Camera, Action: Atlanta Showtime!

The 39th Annual International Consular Ball: Lights, Camera, Action: Atlanta Showtime presented by the Georgia Council for International Visitors (GCIV) and Chaired by Vanessa Ibarra, Director of the Mayor’s Office of International Affairs for the City of Atlanta, is the premier event that brings together the international and diplomatic communities in the City of Atlanta. The event will feature keynote speakers, international musical talent, and the opportunity to interact with cross-sectoral representatives and change makers from the creative industries. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Emily Shaw of GCIV at emily@gciv.org. For more information: https://www.atlinternationalaffairs.com/2022-icb

Mayor Andre Dickens' Welcoming Remarks for the 2022 Women Export University Program

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Mayor Andre Dickens' Welcoming Remarks for the 2022 Women Export University Program

Women Export University is a capacity building program that equips entrepreneurs with the necessary tools and resources to become globally competitive and increase the participation of women-owned businesses in international trade. This year, Women Export University is a one day hybrid event full of insights and training on export strategies, tools and resources to enter new markets, insights on how to build an export-friendly digital presence, and guidance on package flows and preparing export shipments. The Women Export University is a partnership between the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of International Affairs and UPS that aims to increase the participation of women-owned business in exporting and create more opportunities for women entrepreneurs to achieve economic equality. This program is fully funded and requires no cost to participate. For more information, please visit: www.atlinternationalaffairs.com/women-export-u Follow us and join the conversation on social media (Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram)! @ATLIntlAffairs @UPS @UPS_Foundation #WomenExportU #GoGlobalATL

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From the World to the A: Coffee with Legends – Paulo Neto (Season 2, Episode 2)

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From the World to the A: Coffee with Legends – Paulo Neto (Season 2, Episode 2)

"From the World to the A: Coffee with Legends" is a platform of dialogue with Atlanta's international figures - athletes, diplomats, journalists, historians, business, and civic leaders - as they discuss the city's role in their careers and their experiences in the capital of Georgia. The first two seasons highlights the Atlanta Mayor’s Office of International Affairs’ Global Sports Initiative, which aims to elevate the City of Atlanta as an international sports hub through community engagement, sports exchanges, economic development, and sports diplomacy. To learn more about the Global Sports Initiative, please visit https://www.atlinternationalaffairs.com/sports. For episode two of the second season, we interview Paulo Neto, Brazilian esports athlete and Atlanta United’s eMLS representative. In 2020, he won the FIFA 20 Summer Cup Series for South America, marking the second international title that an eMLS player has won. He was also ranked #11 player in the World, #1 ranked South American in Global Series, and a Top 4 in the eMLS Cup. In 2018, he was selected to the Brazilian national team after being crowned the PlayStation champion of the country. Join us as we learn more about Paulo Neto's career in Atlanta! · Vice-champion eMLS series two: https://www.instagram.com/p/B8pc8JynF6d/ · ATL UTD signs Paulo Neto as esports athlete: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsJ12zdChpo · Franco Escobar x Paulo Neto highlights from week 4 of the 2020 eMLS Tournament Special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1NrtjF26G0 Websites Mayor’s Office of International Affairs – www.atlinternationalaffairs.com Atlanta United - www.atlutd.com Social Media Handles: Mayor’s Office of International Affairs · Twitter: @ATLIntlAffairs · Instagram: @atlintlaffairs · LinkedIn: Mayor’s Office of International Affairs Atlanta United · Twitter: @ATLUTD · Facebook: AtlantaUnitedFC · Instagram: @atlutd · Linkedin: Atlanta United FC Paulo Neto · Twitter: @Pauloneto999 · Facebook: paulo.neto.9655 · Instagram: @pauloneto999

Publications

Below you will find the latest publications from the Mayor's Office of International Affairs, ranging on a variety of topics including Consular Corps member highlights, event reports, sister city spotlights, and more.

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Pride Month 2020 Exclusive:

Honoring Ard van der Vorst,

Consul General for the Kingdom of

the Netherlands in Atlanta

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Sister City Diplomacy and COVID-19: Looking Ahead to the New Normal:

Sister city partners share the impact and challenges of navigating the COVID-19 pandemic

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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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Celebrating Atlanta's Sister Cities:

Taipei City, Republic of China (Taiwan)

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Celebrating Atlanta's Sister Cities:

Bucharest, Romania

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Doing Business in a Digital Marketplace:

Discussion with subject matter experts on the importance of the digital economy in the time of COVID-19

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Women's History Month Exclusive:

Highlighting women exporters based in Atlanta, their impact on the economy, and how they are managing the COVID-19 pandemic

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Celebrating Atlanta's Sister Cities:

Toulouse, France

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Celebrating Atlanta's Sister Cities:

Nuremberg, Germany

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Celebrating Atlanta's Sister Cities:

Ra'anana, Israel

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Celebrating Atlanta's Sister Cities:

Newcastle, England

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Celebrating Atlanta's Sister Cities:

Daegu, South Korea

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Celebrating Atlanta's Sister Cities:

Fukuoka, Japan

2021 City of Atlanta Protocol Manual

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Exclusive: Marietta Murton

annual reports

The Mayor’s Office of International Affairs (MOIA) releases an annual report covering highlights for the previous year. Click below to learn more about our office's efforts over the years.

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2019

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Newsletters

The Mayor's Office of International Affairs (MOIA) wants to ensure our partners and fellow Atlantans are well aware of our initiatives and progress. Our monthly newsletter will highlight activities from the previous month and what we are gearing up for next.

Check out our latest editions:

2020

2021

2022

Special Feature: MOIA Director Vanessa Ibarra receives French National Order of Merit

March/April 2022

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