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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 inTechnology
How to Meet With 10 Companies from Belgium’s Flanders Region
A group of 10 companies from the Belgian region of Flanders will touch down in Atlanta April 20-24, with the goal of showcasing Flemish excellence in a range of sectors, from metals to software.
Posted inSwitzerland
Swiss Rail Car Maker Growing in Atlanta With Office Near MARTA Headquarters
With MARTA’s new rail cars set to be unveiled soon, the Swiss company behind them is building out its presence in Atlanta.
Posted inChina
Building on 20 Years in Georgia, Hisense Moves U.S. Headquarters to Alpharetta
Chinese appliance and television manufacturer Hisense has moved its U.S. headquarters to Alpharetta.
Posted inUzbekistan
Uzbekistan Confirms Atlanta as World Cup Base
Uzbekistan’s national soccer team has selected Atlanta as its FIFA World Cup base, confirming earlier news reports that the team from Central Asia’s most populous nation would land here.
Posted inWorld Cup
Czechia, DR Congo Round Out Atlanta World Cup Slots, Raising New Sports Diplomacy and Investment Prospects
Results of intercontinental and European qualifiers give clarity on the final two Atlanta is set to host during the first-round matches.
Posted inColombia
A Chance to Engage 300 Colombian Exporters
Georgia companies looking to expand their sourcing in the Western Hemisphere are being invited on a subsidized journey to meet with some 300 Colombian exporters in May.
Posted inBelgium
Weekly Briefing: Belgium Means Billions for Georgia
|DATE:F j, Y| | v34i04 | Subscribe This issue of the Global Atlanta Weekly Briefing is sponsored by Atlanta Ballet: Belgium’s Billions A Belgian boom could be heard across Georgia […]
Posted inLogistics
Dutch Warehousing Provider NewCold Starts Second Phase in Henry County
The wow factor of its initial building was enough to woo the king and queen of the Netherlands, but since putting down roots in metro Atlanta, NewCold has always had larger — and chillier — ambitions for its local outpost.
Posted inBelgium
UCB Sticks With Georgia, Placing $2 Billion Bet on State’s Life Sciences Ecosystem
Belgian biopharmaceutical developer UCB, a more than three-decade Georgia investor, is doubling down on the state with a $2 billion commitment to domestic manufacturing in Gwinnett County. The company said […]