Liberia and U.S. Business Summit 2012 Welcome Reception

Liberian Consulate Hosts Successful Vice Presidential Visit to Atlanta Culminating in a Business Summit

Atlanta, Georgia:  Liberia and U.S. Business Summit 2012 – Liberia: A Rising Star in the Emerging Markets was held in Atlanta, Georgia attracted nearly 300 participants interested in establishing, building and sustaining business ties with the Republic of Liberia.

The Liberia and U.S. Business Summit 2012, convened by the Consul General of the Republic of Liberia-(Georgia), Cynthia Blandford Nash in collaboration with the U.S. Ambassador of the Republic of Liberia, H.E. William V.S. Bull, was held on Friday, March 30, 2012 at the historic Clark Atlanta University.

It was one of several important meetings held during the visit of the Vice President of Republic of Liberia, H.E. Joseph Nyma Boakai along with several high ranking officials from the country.

In addition to the summit, special meetings were attended by the delegation including:

On March 27, 2012, the Acting Mayor of The Monrovia City Corporation, Honorable Mary T. Broh, and the Honorary Consul General of The Republic of Liberia, Honorable Cynthia Blandford Nash, received a resolution from Honorable Michael Julian Bond, Councilman – City of Atlanta, in honor of The Liberia and U.S. Business Summit 2012.

On March 28, 2012, The Liberian Delegation attended a ceremony at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center that involved a wreath-laying ceremony to honor the civil rights leader.  In attendance was Reverend Bernice King, Liberian Vice President H.E. Joseph N. Boakai, H.E. William V.S. Bull, Liberian Ambassador to the U.S., and the Honorary Consul General, Cynthia Blandford Nash as well as other distinguished guests. Rev. King was extended an official invitation to visit Liberia to discuss The King Philosophy of non-violent social change.  In addition, the delegation met with Reverend Raphel Warnock of Ebenezer Baptist Church.  >> View Photo Gallery

On March 28, 2012, The Liberian Delegation met with key members of The Carter Center to discuss ongoing special projects being undertaken by The Carter Center in collaboration with the Liberian government to address capacity-building in the areas of mental health and democracy. Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter greeted the delegation during their private tour of The Carter Presidential Library.  >> View Photo Gallery

On March 29, 2012,  the law firm of Troutman Sanders and former Speaker of the House, Terry Coleman hosted a business lunch session for the delegation to network and discuss a potential Sister City program between Savannah, Georgia and Monrovia, Liberia and to discuss potential business and investment opportunities.

The Liberia and U.S. Business Summit 2012 was held on March 30, attracted nearly 300 participants representing investors, small to medium sized businesses, academia and faith-based leaders.  Clark Atlanta University’s President, Dr. Carlton Brown and Provost Joseph Silver pledged their support to the Vice President and delegation members in fostering an educational exchange and trade support for the country.  An official invitation was extended to the President to visit Liberia by the Vice President.

Panel presentations at the business summit focused on the following topics: import/export opportunities and how to do business in Liberia; investment and contracting; Chevron’ Social Investment Program; petroleum and refinery opportunities; and municipal services.  High ranking members of the Liberian government served as panel members, including:  Miata Beysolow, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Ciata Bishop, Executive Director of the National Investment Commission, Chevron’s Social Performance Team Leader, Nadeem Anwar; T. Nelson Williams, Managing Director of Liberian Petroleum Refinery Company, Mary Broh, Acting Mayor of the City of Monrovia and key members of the Liberian Chamber of Commerce.

Former Governor Sonny Perdue provided brief remarks at the summit and met with key officials from the country to express his interest in trade and investment in the country.

A special commemorative box of essential medicines was presented by MAP International and the Honorary Consul General to the Vice President in recognition of MAP’s $4 Billion historic milestone in distributing medicines to help suffering people throughout the world.  MAP’s donation to Liberia was given at the summit which presented a $2 million commitment in medical supplies to the country to more than 39 medical clinics.

Senator Donzella James provided a resolution to the Vice President in honor of the Liberia and U.S. Business Summit and pledged support to Liberia.  The event ended with a reception at the Capital City Club co-hosted by The Coca-Cola Company Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, Alex B. Cummings and the office of the Consul General of Republic of Liberia (Georgia), Hon. Cynthia Blandford Nash.

Sponsors included: The Coca-Cola Company, Delta Air Lines, Chevron, MAP International, Clark Atlanta University, the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company, The Monrovia City Corporation, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women – Metro Atlanta Chapter, the Georgia Ports Authority, the World Trade Center Atlanta, Barnes and Thornburg, Link2Link, J.Lane Media and others.

Liberia and U.S. Business Summit 2012 Photo Gallery

Following the visit to the King Center the Liberian Delegation had the pleasure of visiting the Carter Center. The delegation met with key members of the Carter Center to discuss ongoing special projects being undertaken by the Center in collaboration with the Liberian government to address capacity-building in the areas of mental health and democracy. Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter greeted the delegation before they were given a private tour of the Carter Presidential Library.

SAVE THE DATE
On behalf of the Honorary Consul General Republic of Liberia,
The Honorable Cynthia Blandford Nash
and in collaboration with the Liberian Embassy, Washington, D.C.

You are cordially invited to attend the

Liberia: Open For Business 2012 Summit
March 30, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia

Liberian Government officials in attendance will include: H. E. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Vice President, Republic of Liberia, Hon. William V. S. Bull, Liberian Ambassador to the U. S., Hon. Cynthia Blandford Nash, Honorary Consul General, Republic of Liberia (Georgia), Hon. Miata Beysolow, Minister of Commerce & Industry, the Hon. Natty B. Davis, Chairman, National Investment Commission, Hon. T. Nelson Williams, Managing Director, Liberian Petroleum Refinery Company, the Hon. Mary Broh, Acting Mayor of the City of Monrovia & the Liberian Chamber of Commerce as well as other key officials.

Summit Program and Forms:

• Liberia and US Business Summit Mini Program
• Business Summit 2012 Questionnaire

Summit Registration:

* Early Bird Registration for those registering before March 1, 2012.

Regular Registration Fee: $75.00**

**General Registration is for those registering between March 2 & March 23, 2012.

Late Registration Fee: $100.00***
***Late Registration is for those registering on or after March 24, 2012 or At the Door.

Summit Conference – Showcasing: “Liberia: An Investor’s Paradise”
8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
(Continental Breakfast)

Conference Networking Mixer
12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M.
(Light refreshments will be served)

Business to Business Networking
1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Ministers of Government one-on-one meetings

For more information please call the Liberian Consulate at (404) 590-1655 or mmoses@liberianconsulatega.com

NEW VENUE: Live Oak Plaza: 6100 Live Oak Parkway, Norcross, Ga 30093
LAMA has provided a place to purchase tickets online. You may buy your tickets at www.wix.com/lamaatl/lama.

The Liberian Consulate and the Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Liberia in collaboration with Global Strategies for Good, Greater Elizabeth Bible Church and Delta Air Lines are pleased to invite you to participate in the

1st Annual Medical and Education Mission Trip to Liberia

September 1, 2012 – September 11, 2012

Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, Atlanta
to Roberts International Airport, Monrovia Liberia

*** Total package cost $4,500***

Click here to register:
http://liberia2012.eventbrite.com

Enjoy the tropical 4-star accommodations at the RLJ Kendeja Resort & Villas

This 9-day  Mission Trip will include teaching opportunities at AME University, Seminars and Workshops, Health Clinics, meet and mingle with Ministers of Government, visits to local orphanages, a tour of Monrovia, Shopping and More! Come and experience the beautiful beaches, tasty cuisine and the friendly people of Liberia. Early Registration Begins Now!

For more information on joining this mission trip
contact us at travelandtourism@globalstratagiesforgood.com

Download the Liberian Mission Trip Brochure

Saturday, July 30, 2011

7:30 Post Meridian

The Grand Ball Room

6100 Live Oak Parkway (off 1-85 Jimmy Carter Bvd. NE…5 ml)

Norcross, GA 30093

Tickets

Student: $10

Adults: $20.00

VIP: $30

Patrons: $50

Please make checks payable to LAMA. Proceeds go towards acquisition of the Liberian Community Center- an investment in us.

All 2011 graduates (high school/university or other institutions) from Liberia are invited to recieve a distinguishes community achievement award. We are asking parents to please escort their graduate to this unique occasion, first in the community- dedicating our 164th Independence to our children’s achievements.

More Information

Sponsorship Package Information

]]> http://liberianconsulatega.com/2011/07/20/the-honorary-consul-general-invites-you-to-celebrate-independence-day/feed/ 0 http://liberianconsulatega.com/2011/07/11/the-honorary-consul-general-met-with-senator-isakson-r-ga/ http://liberianconsulatega.com/2011/07/11/the-honorary-consul-general-met-with-senator-isakson-r-ga/#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:03:17 +0000 Liberian Consulate http://liberianconsulatega.com/?p=634 The Honorary Consul General met with Senator Johnny Isakson to discuss opportunities for the State of Georgia to partner with the Republic of Liberia.  Congressman Isakson was extended an invitation to come to Liberia to meet the leadership with a particular focus on agri-business opportunities in 2012.   The Honorary Consul General will be meeting with various local, state and national officials to have similar discussions.  She has already met with Congressman David Scott, Congress John Lewis, Congressman Hank Johnson, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, Fulton County Board of Commissioner John Eaves and others.

Cynthia Blandford Nash, Honorary Consul General Republic of Liberia, has been given Authority by the Liberian Government to provide visa services to all who wish to travel to Liberia.

Effective July 5, 2011, hours of operation are from 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. Please call to make an appointment at 404-590-1655 or to ask questions. You can also e-mail the Consul General at info@liberianconsulatega.com.

Providing travel visas out of the Atlanta Consulate Office will provide easy access to those in the Southeastern United States who wish to travel to Liberia. Liberia is open for business and the Honorary Consul General is pleased to work with local business partners to identify opportunities for investment and trade. Liberia is rich in rubber, diamond, gold, oil palm, coffee, cocoa and other natural resources.  Special tax incentives will be provided for those who qualify through the Liberian Ministry of Finance.  Liberia has close historical ties to Georgia and we expect an upsurge in travel and tourism to the country in the near-term.

Liberia has 350 miles of  beautiful golden beaches, the Liberian Pigmy Hippo, Sapo National Forest and Monrovia is known as the surfing capital of the world. Tourists will visit Providence Island where the first African-Americans settled in the early 1800s and will learn more about the 10 African-American Presidents of Liberia, the founding fathers of the country.  Her Excellency Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf is the first African female Head of State on the Continent of Africa who has brought peace and stability to the country, reduced the country’s debt and increased economic development and trade.

For information on how to fill-out a visa application and for visa fees please see the attached form. Download the  2011 Liberian Visa Application . No personal checks, credit cards or cash are accepted. All money orders, Bank Drafts or Cashiers Cheques should be made payable to the Honorary Consul General Republic of Liberia Atlanta, Georgia.  Same day Rush is $75 and Next Day Rush is $50.  FEDX all documents and fees to 3695F Cascade Road #1118, Atlanta, GA  30331 USA or bring them to the Consulate Office (by appointment only).

The Honorary Consul General’s Office is located at the World Trade Center Atlanta. Call for your appointment today!