Atlanta Polish Chamber of Commerce Launched

April 8, 2011 - PRLog -- 2011 is turning out to be a productive year in the State of Georgia-Poland relations.

During his March 31st visit to Atlanta, Ambassador of Poland to the United States Robert Kupiecki spoke about the relationships that Poland and Georgia share, including a common hero, Kazimierz (Casimir) Pulaski, who fought for Polish and American independence and died of battle wounds in Savannah, Georgia, in 1779. On March 31st, another connection was made; Mr. Lawrence Ashe of Atlanta was officially appointed the Honorary Consul of Poland in Georgia.

In support of the increased importance of the bi-lateral relations between Georgia and Poland, the opening of the honorary consulate of Poland in Atlanta and the upcoming Polish Presidency of the European Union, the Atlanta Polish Chamber of Commerce was launched.

The Atlanta Polish Chamber of Commerce (PACC Atlanta) was founded with the goal of creating networking opportunities for business professionals from the Metro Atlanta area and Poland alike. By cooperating with other Polish organizations in Georgia and in other U.S. states, PACC Atlanta strives to accomplish its mission of creating an alliance of professionals who feel strongly about the potential Poland has on the international arena, specifically in the U.S.

“The opening of the Honorary Consulate in Atlanta is an important development in the Georgia-Poland relations. Poland has become a major player in Europe, which, until now, was not adequately reflected in the quality of representation the country has had in our state”, said Anna Alford, the President of the new Atlanta Polish Chamber of Commerce.


In the last 6 years of Polish presence in the structures of the European Union, Poland has benefited greatly from the membership.  During the recent economic downturn, Poland was the only European economy noting a positive GDP growth in 2009.  According to the European Commission predictions, the 2011 GDP growth will reach 4.1 percent, one of the highest in the EU.

“With the upcoming Polish presidency of the EU Council starting in July of this year, our organization wants to showcase Poland as a market of opportunities for Georgia companies.  We also want to make sure that Polish investors think of our state as a great place to work, live, play, and do business”, Ms. Alford said. “Currently, Georgia is a number two exporter of products to Poland among other U.S. states; these connections already exist, we just want to make sure they are noticed”, she added.

Atlanta Polish Chamber founders Anna Alford and Konrad Rzasa with Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed.

About PACC Atlanta:
Polish American Chamber of Commerce Atlanta (PACC Atlanta) has set a goal of building social, cultural, and business bridges between Poland and the State of Georgia. We are confident that these connections will eventually flourish into a relationship based on trust, understanding, and common goals and interests.  Supporting the Mission of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Washington, D.C.
Media Contact:
Anna Alford, PACC Atlanta, 678-977-7350, info (at) paccatlanta (dot) org

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About PACC Atlanta:
Polish American Chamber of Commerce Atlanta (PACC Atlanta) has set a goal of building social, cultural, and business bridges between Poland and the State of Georgia. We are confident that these connections will eventually flourish into a relationship based on trust, understanding, and common goals and interests. Supporting the Mission of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Washington, D.C.
Media Contact:
Anna Alford, PACC Atlanta, 678-977-7350, info (at) paccatlanta (dot) org
info@paccatlanta.org