Atlanta-based sandwich chain Arby’s Inc., known for its focus on sliced meats, is entering Mexico through a mall location in Guadalajara with a customized menu and Modelo beer on draft. […]
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 inEconomic Development
Toyota Supplier to Expand With $5M Investment in Jackson County
A Toyota supplier of electronics for compressors will spend $5.5 million to expand in Jackson County, creating 27 new jobs at an already-large facility it set up nearly seven years […]
Posted inAutomotive, Business, Economic Development
Japanese Auto Supplier to Make Sixth Expansion in Rome
A Japanese supplier of auto parts to the likes of Honda and Nissan in the Southeast U.S. is set to embark on its sixth expansion over two decades in Rome, […]
Posted inBusiness, Culture, Economic Development
Japan-based Toppan’s Two Georgia Factories Keep Focus on Innovation While Adjusting to New Realities
While Toppan Printing Co. Ltd. is celebrating the preservation of traditional printing practices back home in Japan, the company’s two Georgia subsidiaries are using the latest technologies to drive growth […]
Posted inBusiness
Coca-Cola Faces Uneven Recovery Around the World
Coca-Cola Co. continued to face an uneven recovery around the world as the economies remained under varying levels of pressure from the coronavirus pandemic. In the third quarter, Coke’s global case volume dropped […]
Posted inTrade
Georgia’s International Trade Team Wins Unprecedented Fourth National Export Honor
Georgia’s international trade team has become the first organization ever to win a fourth presidential award for boosting American exports. The E Awards, started in the 1960s by President John F. […]
Posted inBusiness, Startups
Atlanta Entrepreneurship Group With India Roots Takes Home Global Awards
TiE Atlanta, the local chapter of an India-based organization that fosters entrepreneurship around the world, took home two awards that showcased its global prominence within the TiE system. TiE Global, […]
Posted inEconomic Development, Manufacturing
Italian Refrigeration Firm to Reinvest in Columbus, Create 200 Jobs
After entering the U.S. market through an acquisition of a leading provider of refrigeration products, Italy-based Epta is recommitting to Columbus, Ga. Kysor Warren Epta U.S. will spent $27 million on […]
Posted inCulture, Education
Japanese Language, Culture Seminar Series Seeks Black, Latinx College Students from the South
College students of color in the South are being sought for a four-week seminar series designed to get them interested in studying Japan’s language and culture. Black and Latinx students […]
Posted inBusiness
WestRock CEO: How COVID-19 Has Changed the Global Conversation on Sustainability, Diversity
When the pandemic hit, Atlanta-based packaging giant WestRock’s executives thought their stellar record on safety would take a bit of a hit as workers arrived to plants tired or distracted. […]