Twitter co-founder CEO Jack Dorsey has never been particularly passionate about computers, and in fact confirmed on that social media platform that he doesn’t use either a laptop or a […]
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 inBusiness, Economic Development
Brazilian Firm to Put International HQ in Coastal Georgia
A Brazilian heavy machinery manufacturer is moving its international headquarters to coastal Georgia, where it has operated since 2012. CZW Foundation Equipment will also build a new 40,000-square-foot facility and […]
Posted inBriefs, Economic Development
Swiss Firm to Hire 93 in Gwinnett Factory Relocation
Gwinnett County officials announced during a visit to Switzerland that Elma Electronic Inc. would hire 93 people at a new factory in Lawrenceville. The Swiss subsidiary with a U.S. base in […]
Posted inAutomotive, Economic Development
Hitachi Automotive to Invest $100 Million in Expansion
A division of Japan’s Hitachi Automotive that makes powertrains for electric and gas vehicles, control systems and other key components in Monroe, Ga., is investing $100 million in an expansion that will […]
Posted inTrade
Gwinnett Recycling Firm Takes Home Presidential Export Award
A Norcross recycling company has taken home a presidential honor for its sales of scrap outside the U.S. Sigma Recycling Inc., the local subsidiary of United Arab Emirates-based Sigma International, […]
Posted inBusiness
Thyssenkrupp’s New Stacked Elevator Concept Debuts in Atlanta
Anyone who has tapped their feet waiting for an elevator might appreciate the latest announcement from Thyssenkrupp, the German manufacturer poised to build a new headquarters and test tower in […]
Posted inConsular Conversations, Economic Development
Consul General: Despite Trade Challenges, U.S.-Canada Ties ‘Too Big to Fail’
President Trump’s approach to trade may have strained the U.S.-Canada relationship, but these “best friends and allies” are in no danger of breaking up, according to Canada’s top diplomat in the Southeast. […]
Posted inDiplomacy
Incoming Lead Diplomat Highlighted at Consular Ball
The Georgia Council for International Visitors’ annual Consular Ball this year saw the passing of the torch from the longest serving diplomat in Atlanta to the next. In his brief […]
Posted inBusiness, Education
German Cultural Center Founding Father Honored for 35 Years of Service
Atlanta’s German Cultural Center honored business leader Eike Jordan for more than 35 years of service during a reception at Miller & Martin PLLC earlier this month. Mr. Jordan was […]
Posted inBusiness, Trade
Trinidad and Tobago Seeks Buyers from Atlanta, Will Partially Fund Trip to Export Fair
The export agency of Trinidad and Tobago is seeking qualified buyers from Atlanta to join a trade fair on Fourth of July weekend. ExporTT will fund the majority of the […]