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SOUTHEAST U.S. KOREAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
한미동남부 상공회의소

“일에는 충실, 불평등엔 맞서라” 

11/17/2014

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by 조현범 기자 | 중앙일보
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사진설명 : 13일 노크로스 소재 애틀랜타 한인회관에서 열린 ‘2014 미동남부 한인 차세대 네트워크 구축의 밤’ 행사 참가자들이 한자리에 모였다.
한국주재원들의 ‘전유물’이었던 지상사 법인장에 1.5세 한인이 올랐다. 10대의 나이에 미국에 이민온 곽태영(51·사진) 만도아메리카 앨라배마 법인장이다. 
곽 법인장은 지난 13일 애틀랜타 총영사관 주최로 노크로스 새 한인회관에서 열린 ‘미동남부 한인 차세대 네트워크 구축의 밤’에서 강연했다. 그는 1.5세 한인으로서 미국 직장에서 겪은 경험, 그리고 지상사 법인장이 되기까지 과정에 대해 설명했다. 
곽 법인장은 14세 때인 1977년 미국 오하이오주 클리블랜드로 이민왔다. 한인이 거의 없는 ‘블루칼라’ 지역에서 중고등학교를 다닌 그는 ‘아시안’이라는 이유로 무시당하기도 했다. 그는 “아이들이 눈을 찢어 보이고 ‘칭총칭’ 하며 놀려대면 절대 참지 않았다. 날 무시할 수 없도록 분명히 짚고 넘어갔고, 학교에서 내가 맡은 일에 충실해 인정받았다”고 말했다.
그는 오하이오주립대에서 금속공학을 전공한 후 포드자동차에 입사했다. 그러나 그의 아버지는 “넌 인종차별 때문에 미국 회사에선 성공할 수 없다”고 만류했다. 그는 “나는 학창시절과 마찬가지로 불평등을 참지않고, 일은 충실히 한다는 원칙을 지켜 임원직까지 올랐다”며 “이제 아버지도 자신이 잘못 생각했다고 말씀하신다”고 말했다. 
곽 법인장은 한인이라는 사실을 자랑스러워해야 한다고 강조했다. 그는 “조지아와 앨라배마에 있는 기아, 현대 공장과 1차 납품업체 30여개 회사들이 총 1만2000여명의 직원들에게 매년 지불하는 임금은 애틀랜타 브레이브스, 애틀랜타 팰콘스의 총 수익을 합친 금액과 맞먹는다”며 “남동부에 사는 한인으로서 자랑스러워할만한 일 아닌가”라고 말해 박수를 받았다.
한편 이날 행사에는 대학생부터 변호사 등 전문직에 종사하는 한인 20~30대 젊은이 150여명이 모였다. 연사로는 스티브 스털링 MAP 인터내셔널 최고경영자, 존 박 브룩헤이븐 시의원이 나섰다. 
참석자들은 이날 행사가 열린 새 한인회관 시설을 높이 평가했다. 한 대학생 참석자는 “한인회관이라고 믿기 힘들만큼 넓고 쾌적해 놀랐다”며 “고속도로 근처라 찾기도 쉬웠고, 음식도 깔끔해 만족스럽다”고 평가했다. 

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GAMA Event : Economic Forecast Meeting

11/6/2014

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Economic Forecast Meeting
A Huge Annual Favorite
 
Meeting Date:  Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Time: 12 noon to 2:30 pm - includes lunch  
Registration begins at 11:30am
   
Location: Douglasville Conference Center
6700 Church Street
Douglasville, GA  30134
 
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Keynote Speaker:  William A. Strauss
Senior Economist and Economic Advisor (Automotive Specialist)
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
 

"The Outlook for the Automotive Industry"
   Develop and Fine Tune Your Strategies for Profitability and Success in 2015

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Followed by Two Special Presentations:
 
Feature Presentation:  "How the Georgia Ports Authority Can Help 
You Be More Profitable - In Ways You Need to Know"
- Cliff Pyron, Chief Commercial Officer, Georgia Ports Authority
Feature Presentation:  "Web Marketing Therapy - What You Need to Know"
- Lorrie Thomas Ross, M.A., The Marketing Therapist®, 
CEO, Web Marketing Therapy®
Information You Need to Know to Stay Competitive!

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  + Professional Education Presentation - 9:00am to 11:15am
Additional Registration Fee ($55.00) - includes OSHA Manual on Hazard Communication 

 
Topic:  OSHA's Current Regional Emphasis Program Targeting
Automotive Suppliers in Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi
 
Speakers:  Davis M. Woodruff, PE, CMC, 
           and DEKRA Certification
 
What You Need to Know Now, and How OHSAS 18001 Can Help
 
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Two New Exciting "Flash" Segments Have Been Added:
Flash Connection #1 - Economic Development - Musical Performance of "Georgia's Got It All" by well-known recording artist Curtis Reed

Flash Connection #2 - Sustainability and Giving Back - a Special Presentation 
on Recycling Automotive Scrap Metal and Spreading Sunshine


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MEETING REGISTRATION:
Registration Fee - includes lunch available at 11:30 am:
 
GAMA Members - $80.00 on or before 11/10/14 - $90.00 after 11/10/14 -Affiliate : KSEUSCC
Non-Members of GAMA - $160.00 on or before 11/10/14 - $180.00 after 11/10/14

The comp code (will be sent by mail) once entered by the KSEUSCC members, will bring down the price to $80 if registered by the end of the day November 10th.  As with our own members, the price goes up to $90 on November 11th due to changes in catering numbers, etc. 

Separate registration fee for Professional Education Presentation.
 
REGISTER FOR THE MEETING NOW!
(CLICK HERE)

GAMA means opportunity.  We put the tools you need for success in your hands.  Can you afford not to be a member?

JOIN GAMA NOW! (CLICK HERE)


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The 3rd Annual Korean-American Future Generations Night

11/4/2014

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The 3rd Annual Korean-American Future Generations Night
Hosted by the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Atlanta 

   After a very successful networking event last year, The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Atlanta will again be hosting the 3rd Annual Korean-American Future Generations Night for all  Korean-American business professionals and students.
  
       This year, we are communicating the theme of Sharing Our Experiences, Challenges and Benefits of Being Korean-Americans. We have expertly covered three distinct areas of our community, providing you with a thorough group of guest speakers in the areas of social, economic, and political sectors. In the social sector we have MAP International President & CEO, Mr. Steve Stirling. In the economic sector we have Mando America President, Mr. Tae Y. Kwak, and concluding our evening in the political sector we have Brookhaven City Council Candidate, Mr. John Park.

       This is going to be a prestigious invitation-only event. We will provide the networking opportunity to mix and mingle with other Korean-Americans from diverse educational backgrounds and professions. We are excited to introduce future generations to potentially highly prosperous connections that will endeavor to help build careers and mold new friendships.

       Dinner and Entertainment will follow. Traditional Korean food served buffet-style will be accompanied by melodies from Korean musicians. A memorable night will surely be had by all.
When: Thursday
November 13, 2014
From 6pm to 9pm

Where: The New Korean American Association of Great Atlanta Building 
5900 Brook Hollow PKWY, Norcross

RSVP
Please respond no later than 7th of November at jennyhan6777@gmail.com

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