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GeorgiaLink

GeorgiaLink
GeorgiaLink Public Affairs Group, founded in 1989, has been named the most influential public affairs firm in Georgia in 2004, 2005, and 2006. With over 50 clients, GeorgiaLink Public Affairs Group draws on a unique mix of its partners’ experience in politics, private industry, government and professional associations to steer legislation and mobilize business and political communities to create opportunities for a diverse clientele that includes Fortune 500 companies, associations, entrepreneurs, professional groups and local governments. The company has a wealth of political expertise unparalleled in Georgia , and its track record proves that GeorgiaLink delivers. GeorgiaLink's strengths lie in the diversity and balance of a bipartisan team - an effective representation of influence and credibility on both sides of the isle.

GeorgiaLink also specializes in identifying and developing government procurement opportunities, which allow partnerships between the private sector and public entities. Additionally, the group represents clients' interests before state and local departments and regulatory agencies.

For more on GeorgiaLink: www.georgialink.com

Current News
01.15.10The Way Forward for the Spanish: More InternationalizationThe Spanish economy became too dependent on internal, as opposed to external, demand as the driver of growth, particularly the construction sector. The collapse of this sector brutally exposed the shortcomings of the lopsided economic model and caused unemployment to skyrocket. The economy needs to become more internationalisedthrough exports and direct investment abroad by its companies and banks in order to create jobs on a more sustainable basis andemployment of a higher quality. Read More
10.21.09Obama nominations update Oct 21, 2009 - business groups press SenateContents of a letter sent by the organizations listed below, to urge the US Senate leadership to act on several pending confirmations for nominations to senior trade and diplomatic posts. Business Council for International Understanding, Business Roundtable, Council of the Americas, Coalition of Service Industries, Emergency Committee for American Trade, National Association of Manufacturers, National Foreign Trade Council, United States Council on International Business, U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Read More
10.19.09Central Americans Propose Strengthening Integration to Revert Economic Crisis (In Spanish)Los países centroamericanos deben fortalecer la integración y aprovechar oportunidades que se presenten para salir de la crisis, estimaron este lunes, en San Salvador, funcionarios de organismos regionales, en el marco del foro "Crisis global: retos, desafíos y oportunidades para el proceso de le integración regional", patrocinado por el Parlamento Centroamericano (Parlacen). Read More
10.19.09Ortega's Re-election Aspirations Reconciles and Unifies Past Foes (In Spanish)Nicaragua: el intento de reelección de Ortega reconcilia a Alemán y Montealegre El pacto Alemán-Montealegre tratará de evitar que Ortega logre la reelección •Arnoldo Alemán: "Somos una oposición real...el único pacto que tenemos es el de la no reelección de Ortega". •Eduardo Montealegre: "o se está con la democracia o se está con el orteguismo". •Obispo Mata: "Lo digo de otra manera más cruda y más dura: parece que se nos quiere implantar una nueva dictadura". Read More
10.18.09Honduras: Political Crisis Hinders Growth of FDI (In Spanish)La crisis política de Honduras provocó una ligera fuga de capitales, pero sobretodo afectó el flujo de la inversión extranjera. Al primer semestre del año se registraba un monto de $274,4 millones de inversión foránea, con una caída de $252,3 millones en relación con el primer semestre del 2008 ($526,8 millones). Read More
10.16.09Anne Slaughter Andrew, Nominee for Ambassador to the Republic of Costa Rica, Department of StateAnne Slaughter Andrew is currently the Principal of New Energy Nexus, LLC, Of Counsel at Bingham McHale. Andrew is past Co-Chair of the Environment/Energy Team at Baker & Daniels and partner at the Washington, D.C. law firm of Patton & Boggs. In addition, Andrew co-founded a medical bio-tech consulting company, Anson Group LLC. Read More
09.10.09LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEANVoters could give Latin America, Caribbean a political makeover A dozen presidential and parliamentary elections in the next 14 months could halt the swing to the left and boost moderates. In Chile, right-of-center businessman Sebastian Piñera, one of the owners of the LAN airline, is running for president. Read More
09.01.09It’s the trade, stupidLong-term economic and employment recovery must include market liberalization Read More