Atlanta, Georgia: the gateway to the Americas'.With its world-class business and civic institutions, Atlanta, Georgia, is playing a leading role in the international arena. Now, Atlanta is ready to capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. its position as the Gateway to the Americas to become the permanent home of the Free Trade Area of the Americas The Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) (Spanish: Área de Libre Comercio de las Américas (ALCA), French: Zone de libre-échange des Amériques (ZLÉA), Portuguese: Área de Livre Comércio das Américas (FTAA FTAA Free Trade Area of the Americas FTAA Free Trade Agreement of the Americas FTAA Florida Turkish American Association FTAA Federated Tanners Association of Australia FTAA Fixed Threshold Adaptation Algorithm ) Secretariat. A sophisticated metropolis of more than 4 million people--including a strong Latin American community - Atlanta is known for its "can-do" civic spirit. It has proven ability to host global events such as the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games Olympic games, premier athletic meeting of ancient Greece, and, in modern times, series of international sports contests. The Olympics of Ancient Greece Although records cannot verify games earlier than 776 B.C. , convenient air service via Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport, extensive meeting and convention facilities, a skilled workforce and a high quality of life. All these are key reasons for locating the FTAA Secretariat in the heart of the fastest-growing U.S. region. "Targeting the FTAA Secretariat is just the latest in Georgia's investment in international economic growth," says Gov. Sonny Perdue, who serves as chairman of the board of Hemisphere Inc., a nonprofit enterprise that is spearheading "Atlanta, Georgia--Gateway to the Americas," the state's effort to locate the FTAA Secretariat permanently in Atlanta. As the Southeast's leading business and financial center, Atlanta is the home of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is responsible for the 6th District of the Federal Reserve, which covers Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. , part of the U.S. central bank that oversees commercial banking operations in Florida, Georgia, Alabama and parts of Louisiana CODE, OF LOUISIANA. In 1822, Peter Derbigny, Edward Livingston, and Moreau Lislet, were selected by the legislature to revise and amend the civil code, and to add to it such laws still in force as were not included therein. , Mississippi, and Tennessee. Atlanta is also the headquarters of 13 Fortune 500 and 25 Fortune 1000 companies, including BellSouth, CNN CNN or Cable News Network Subsidiary company of Turner Broadcasting Systems. It was created by Ted Turner in 1980 to present 24-hour live news broadcasts, using satellites to transmit reports from news bureaus around the world. , the Coca-Cola Company, Delta Air Lines, and United Parcel Service United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE: UPS), commonly referred to as UPS, is the world's largest package delivery company, delivering more than 15 million packages[1] a day to 6.1 million customers in over 200 countries and territories around the world. (UPS). These companies have long-standing relationships in Canadian business centers like Toronto and Montreal and conduct business throughout the Western Hemisphere. Well-known civic and humanitarian institutions are also based in Atlanta, including the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), agency of the U.S. Public Health Service since 1973, with headquarters in Atlanta; it was established in 1946 as the Communicable Disease Center. (CDC See Control Data, century date change and Back Orifice. CDC - Control Data Corporation ), whose responsibilities include monitoring disease outbreaks and supporting research into better forms of treatment. On the international level, Atlanta is the headquarters of CARE, one of the world's largest private international humanitarian organizations. Founded in 1945 to provide relief to survivors of World War II, CARE now encompasses 11 organizations dedicated to ending poverty in the Americas and around the world. Another of Atlanta's global institutions is The Carter Center, chaired by former President Jimmy Carter, whose mission is to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health. The Carter Center has been a strong advocate on issues like arms limitation in the Western Hemisphere and the eradication of River Blindness river blindness or onchocerciasis, disease caused by the parasitic nematode worm Onchocerca volvulus. The worm larvae are transmitted by the bites of blackflies (genus Simulium) that live in fast moving streams. . Since The Carter Center and its partners began the River Blindness Program in 1996, the number of people at risk in the Americas has fallen from 4.7 million to an estimated 500,000 persons today. "Atlanta and the state of Georgia are rising stars in international business and continue to gain momentum as a leading destination for trade, investment and tourism," says Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin. "The Secretariat will need a strong business, transportation and hospitality infrastructure, and Atlanta has the resources in place to serve as the leading commercial center in the Southeast and the business and trade capital of the hemisphere." For more information on Atlanta, Georgia's FTAA efforts, contact: * Carlos Martel, Georgia Department of Industry, Trade & Tourism, 404.657.0670 * Hans Gant, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, 404.586.8456 * Bill Howard, Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau, 404.521.6634 10 REASONS TO CHOOSE ATLANTA, GEORGIA 1. A global business center 2. Effective business partnership 3. World-class meeting facilities 4. Warm Southern hospitality 5. A strategic location with convenient access 6. A leading trade center 7. An international telecom and technology hub 8. A diverse city with a growing Latin community 9. A skilled workforce an renowned academic institutions 10. An exceptional lifestyle |
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