GCIV is pleased to present the 29th Annual International Consular Ball. The event will take place on Friday, April 30, 2010 at the Atlanta History Center. The International Consular Ball provides an opportunity for Georgia's business and civic communities to join GCIV in honoring the members of the Consular Corps for their role in building valuable relationships between our region and the world. Atlanta's premier international event, the International Consular Ball brings together the business, civic, education, and diplomatic communities for a dynamic evening of networking and celebration. 

Please contact Shell Stuart at 404-832-5560 x 21 to learn about sponsorship opportunities.

 

GCIV is pleased to welcome three more sponsors for the April 30, 2010 International Consular Ball:  Coca-Cola and Georgia Power will sponsor at the Silver level, and the Regency Suites Hotel will join us again at the Bronze level.

A global leader in the beverage industry, the Coca-Cola Company offers hundreds of brands, including soft drinks, fruit juices, sports drinks, waters, teas and coffees. They were recently recognized in the Atlanta Business Chronicle for their efforts to reduce poverty and build sustainable communities in Africa.

A commitment to citizenship is the heart of Georgia Power's core values. Their vision is based on a very simple premise:  The quality of life in our communities directly affects the success of business.

The Regency Suites Hotel is an intimate, 96-suite boutique hotel in Atlanta offering ultra pampering and concierge-style guest services. Guest suites are equipped for business travelers, but the hotel's Midtown location makes it ideal for leisure travelers visiting Atlanta as well.

These three companies join GCIV, the Metro Atlanta Chamber, Kuck Immigration Partners, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, InterContinental Hotels Group, and Habif, Arogeti & Wynne in strengthening Georgia's role in our international community. This year's Consular Ball promises to be one of the largest and best ever; please reserve your table now to ensure your guests and colleagues have the best possible seating!

The Henry Daily Herald highlighted the Henry County Great Decisions Discussion Group in an article titled "Local Group Discusses Foreign Policy".

GCIV works with a number of community organizations and neighborhoods to create and sustain discussion groups. Find more information about the Great Decisions program and the 2010 topics on the GCIV web site. If you have questions or are interested in joining a Great Decisions discussion group, please contact Nicole Rateau at 404-832-5560 x 17.

GCIV congratulates the German American Chamber of Commerce South on the opening of its beautiful new office in West Midtown. The office has business incubator space and meeting facilities available for GACC's members' use. Stay tuned for a joint GCIV - GACC Members Only Reception in the near future.

GCIV's membership is critical to the success of our organization, as it serves as an important indicator of community support for the U.S. Department of State and other agencies that rely on us to arrange programs for hundreds of international visitors each year. Becoming a member is easy - just visit our membership page to download an application. You can now pay for your membership online using paypal!