--The GCIV Team

GCIV is pleased to welcome three new sponsors for the April 30, 2009 International Consular Ball:  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and InterContinental Hotels Group will sponsor at the Silver level, and Habif, Arogeti & Wynne will sponsor again at the Bronze level.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport proudly bears the distinction of being the world's busiest airport and has long served as a valuable hub connecting various cities and countries around the globe.   Hartsfield-Jackson is also a prime destination for travelers - business and pleasure - visiting Atlanta and other locales in the southeastern United States.

InterContinental Hotels Group is an international hotel company whose goal is to create great hotels guests love.  IHG hotels welcome over 180 million guests each year to over 640,000 rooms in nearly 4,400 hotels across nearly 100 countries.  They operate seven hotel brands - InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Staybridge Suites and Candlewood Suites.

Habif, Arogeti & Wynne, LLP (HA&W) is the largest independent certified public accounting and business advisory firm in Georgia and one of the top 100 firms in the country.  In addition to the traditional accounting, audit and tax consulting services, their experienced professionals provide clients with a number of specialized services in many industries.

These three companies join GCIV, the Metro Atlanta Chamber, and Kuck Immigration Partners 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!  Contact Shell Stuart at 404-832-5560 for sponsorship information.

The new year is approaching, and we are gearing up for the 2010 Great Decisions series.  GCIV is proud to announce a fantastic lineup of speakers confirmed for the Dunwoody 2010 Great Decisions Lecture Series.  Click here to view a registration form.

GCIV is working with a number of community organizations and neighborhoods to create and sustain discussion groups. If you are interested in starting your own Great Decisions group, or joining an existing one, please contact Nicole Rateau at 404-832-5560 x 17. We are also looking for community support for the program - please let us know if you can offer meeting space, if you're willing to help moderate discussions, or if you know of any possible financial support for the program.

You can find more information about the program and the 2010 topics on the GCIV web site.  As we confirm with our community discussion groups, we will list their meeting schedules here. The list will be updated as more groups and dates are confirmed.

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'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!