Belgian American Chamber of the South

Very proud of our member Solvay Group and their innovative work. Another example of excellent Belgian-American teamwork and the creation of many future jobs!

Top states for doing business: 1. Georgia 2. Texas 3. Tennessee... 4. South Carolina 5. North Carolina 6. Alabama 7. Indiana 8. Virginia 9. Ohio 10. Florida Six of the ten states are located within the terrority of the Belgian American Chamber of the South. https://www.areadevelopment.com//top-states-for-doing-busi

Good news for the Belgian-American business community. https://www-nytimes-com.cdn.ampproject.org//us-travel-ban.

We're very proud to announce our new website. Add to your bookmarks for all news about the Belgian-American business community, exciting events and interesting interviews with our members. Special thanks to Belgian designer Charlotte Bouckaert for her hard work on this. And our ex-intern Jack Sheldon for his valuable input in the creating process. https://www.bacos.us/

BACoS announces new board members. Aimee, Jean-Louis and Melissa; we're very happy with you joining our team!

If you are an #Atlanta female entrepreneur, consider applying to the Women Export University Program, a newly launched four-month program to equip 20 selected entrepreneurs with the necessary tools and resources to participate in international trade. The program will start at the end of January and conclude at the end of April. There are only have 20 spots available, so hurry up!

Giving Tuesday reminder Register for the next Women's Series event that takes place next week with the Atlanta Community Food Bank! Join for a virtual simulation and contribute here: http://bacos.us//womens-series-virtual-giving-back-event-/

Our Giving Tuesday Women's series event last year at the Atlanta Community Food Bank had been a great moment. Unfortunately, because of the reasons we know, we can not help and meet in person this year. But we came up with an online event that should be as interesting! Celebrate a late Giving Tuesday with this post-Thanksgiving online event on December 8! Join the Atlanta Community Food Bank's Education and Outreach Team on the brand new Digital Community Food Experience, an... interactive simulation created by the Food Bank in collaboration with a cohort of computer design students at Georgia Tech. Register here: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event The $15 registration fee will be donated to the Community Food Bank - Thank you in advance!

It's tomorrow! Join us at lunch for a virtual discussion on how the pandemic reshapes businesses, in particular supply chain logistics, the medical sector and the insurance industry. Register here for free: https://zoom.us//regi/tJYscO-sqDMuGNEB83BieY2lg0JkAEA7H6gd

This Wednesday morning, we have two virtual events that might interest you: a discussion on how hiring solutions for a more inclusive workforce at 10:30 with the International Rescue Committee and then at 11:30 a discussion with White House Correspondent Jon Decker on the U.S. elections (check http://bacos.us/events-2/).

On Thursday, our partner Global Atlanta is hosting their next COVID Consular Conversation with the three most recent Consul Generals. Register here to hear how they knit together a coordinated response with the added responsibility of shepherding their compatriots through an unprecedented health and economic crisis: https://www.globalatlanta.com/registration-cc-europe/

Missed our webinar on travel and immigration restrictions yesterday? Here is the recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pchN3dSidOw

It's today at 2pm EDT!

We reiterate due to popular demand! Join us on Monday 9/21 for the third edition of our webinar on the latest immigration and travel restrictions. With lawyer Teri Simmons and Consul Michael Cerulus. Register here for free: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_667YZAGHQE-NScjjF57oVQ

It's in two days! You don't want to miss this presentation about the Women's Entrepreneurship Initiative of the City of Atlanta! Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us//tZYrdOGrrD0sGNTbiqmIa88rHsx_x0S0A

Join us next week to hear about the Women's Entrepreneurship Initiative of the City of Atlanta! Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us//tZYrdOGrrD0sGNTbiqmIa88rHsx_x0S0A

On Sept. 16th, we will have a virtual discussion on how the goal of "sustainability" is integrated into the strategy and operations of international manufacturing companies in Georgia. Join us here: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_oYjqJa53ReeUhhV4Ko6I1w

300+ professionals have already registered and will be creating a wave of new opportunities- together. Join The Ripple this Thursday (starting at 12pm EDT) : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-ripple-20-tickets-11576831 Here is how the largest online networking event for transatlantic professionals works: Register for free Create your profile and start sharing your #offer and #ask in Conversation Starter... Browse profiles and send/receive invitations for 1-1 video calls. During the event you’ll connect with up to 12 people in the web-based tool Make waves and create new opportunities with your new connections See more

After a successful first edition in May, #TheRipple is back on August 20! Join the largest online free networking event of the European-American business community and meet new partners, colleagues or friends. More info on www.theripple.online. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-ripple-20-tickets-11576831

On how Belgium became the Burgundy of beer: https://www.winemag.com/2020/06/29/best-belgium-beer/