The Dutch practice of blending commerce with culture and camaraderie is alive and well in the Southeast U.S., thanks in part to awardees honored in Atlanta last Wednesday.
Author Archives: Trevor Williams
As managing editor of Global Atlanta, Trevor has spent 15+ years reporting on Atlanta’s ties with the world.
An avid traveler, he has undertaken trips to 30+ countries to uncover stories on the perils and promise of globalization.
A lifelong Bulldog, Trevor earned degrees from the University of Georgia in Magazine Journalism and Religion, with a minor in Chinese.
He is the father of three sons and editor of the book "Making Men: Five Steps to Growing Up."
Posted inEducation
‘Transformative’ Japan Exchange Seeks Georgia Applicants for Fully Funded Program in Atlanta’s Sister City
A longstanding exchange program that has proven “transformative” for Atlanta fourth and fifth graders is seeking its next set of 11-year-old applicants for a fully funded two-week experience this July.
Posted inDiplomacy
New Swiss Consul General Begins Official Duties in Atlanta
A new Swiss consul general covering the Southeast U.S. has touched down in Atlanta, taking up the posting as trade tensions dial down and engagement with the region has ramped […]
Posted inEconomic Development
Report: Foreign Investors Employ More Than 300,000 in Georgia
Some 1,500 foreign investors employ more than 300,400 people in Georgia, a third of them in manufacturing, and this powerful subset of companies creates jobs at nearly twice the rate […]
Posted inGermany
Mercedes-Benz Donates All-Electric Vans to Atlanta International School, Other Local Nonprofits
Mercedes-Benz Vans USA included Atlanta International School in a campaign to donate its eSprinter vans to nonprofits making a difference in their communities. AIS received the van during a 12-days […]
Posted inGermany
German Tire Giant Set to Close Georgia Textile Plant, Shedding 235 Jobs
German tire giant Continental Tire of the Americas LLC is closing a plant in Barnesville, Ga., by the end of 2026, a move that will cost Lamar County 235 jobs.
Posted inNetherlands
Dutch Firm Acquired by Atlanta Airport Services Company
A growing Atlanta airport services firm that grew out of a Delta Air Lines Inc. joint venture has acquired a Dutch firm to deepen its access to the European market.
Posted inSwitzerland
Ambassador: Southeast Vital for Switzerland’s Efforts to Deepen U.S. Trade and Investment Ties
Ralf Heckner, Switzerland’s ambassador to the United States, visited Atlanta on Dec. 1 for a lecture at the Atlanta Council on International Relations, continuing in a long line of Swiss diplomats who have invested time laying out the country’s priorities in the city.
Posted inUnited Kingdom
British Fintech Lands in Atlanta on Quest to Turn Transactions Into Action
“In Atlanta, everyone said, ‘We want you here, how can we can help?’”
Posted inJapan
Acquisition Deepens Atlanta IT Firm’s Access to India, Japan
Atlanta-based Kaizen Analytix is acquiring an Indian information technology consultancy driving innovation in Japan.