It’s not a country that many Americans can find on a map, but Uzbekistan’s ambassador to the U.S. says that a raft of reforms enacted since 2016 make it worth […]
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 inAirport City
Delta Picks New York, not Atlanta, for Nonstop India Flight
Last year, Delta Air Lines Inc. announced that it would restart flights between the U.S. and Mumbai, India, but left up in the air whether New York or its hometown hub […]
Posted inBusiness
Netherlands Spotlight: Consultancy Aims to Offer Deep, Flexible Business Expertise
Editor’s note: The Netherlands-American Chamber of Commerce Southeast, based in Atlanta, publishes a monthly interview spotlighting one of its members. This month, the organization caught up with Johan Schutz of CORE Business […]
Posted inDiplomacy, Economic Development, Global Georgia
Diplomats Get a Taste of Foreign Investment, Local Culture in Northwest Georgia
When in Rome, do as Romans do, the old cross-cultural adage goes. Diplomats visiting the far reaches of Northwest Georgia this week got a chance to put that into practice. […]
Posted inBusiness, Education, Travel
Young Leaders Free China Training Trip Seeks Applicants From Tax, Finance Fields
Backed by the Confucius Institute at Georgia State University, the World Affairs Council of Atlanta is once again facilitating a free trip for young professionals to experience business in China. […]
Posted inEducation
Two Spelman Students Chosen for Swedish Leadership Scholarship
Two international studies majors from Atlanta’s Spelman College will spend 10 days in Stockholm on a leadership program funded by a Swedish foundation promoting global engagement. Serena Hughley and Fana […]
Posted inBusiness, Cybersecurity, Fintech
Conexx to Honor Familiar Faces for Israel Economic Engagement
Conexx, the Israeli business chamber based in Atlanta and focused on the Southeast U.S., is set to honor two familiar faces from the economic development community at its May 21 […]
Posted inNonprofits, Sports
Nations Cup Soccer Fundraiser Returns for Fourth Year
Soccer in the Streets is once again using national rivalries over futbol to spur local fundraising, bringing back its Nations Cup tournament for the fourth straight year this weekend. Eight […]
Posted inBusiness, Diplomacy, Economic Development, Jamaica, Workforce
Jamaica’s Prime Minister Aims to Lure Georgia Trade Office Amid New Era of Growth
In the map of Georgia’s trade offices around the world, Jamaica’s prime minister has noticed a glaring omission: the Caribbean. During a visit to Atlanta and North Georgia over Easter […]
Posted inBusiness, Export Stories 2019
SweetWater’s Sweet Spot: Atlanta Craft Brewer’s Story, Beers Find an International Audience
SweetWater Brewing Co.’s annual 420 Fest is a decidedly local affair, a celebration of good music and easy living in the heart of the local craft brewer’s hometown. But this […]