Georgia’s trade and investment ties with Sweden support 10,818 jobs, according to an updated report that puts the state among the top 10 beneficiaries of economic engagement with the Scandinavian country. About […]
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 inLatvia
Tech-Savvy and U.S. Focused, Latvia Raises Profile in Georgia
Atlanta is no stranger to hosting European diplomats, but the arrival this week of Latvia’s ambassador in the U.S. illustrates just how key the city has become in the Baltic nation’s larger outreach […]
Posted inBusiness, Nonprofits
Delta Volunteers Join Habitat Build in China
Delta Air Lines Inc. employees this week helped lay foundations and brick walls for six homes with Chinese families in a village 85 miles outside Guangzhou, the latest sign of the airline’s […]
Posted inBusiness, Trade
New Canadian Beer Now Made With Georgia Technology
Equipment made by Rome, Ga.-based Hydro Dynamics is now helping a craft brewer in Canada get more from their hops. March saw the release of the first brew made north of the […]
Posted inNonprofits, Politics, Travel
AJC: Nonprofit Reimburses City for South Africa Airfare With Reed’s Money
Former Mayor Kasim Reed caught flak from many sides last year when it was revealed that the city spent $90,000 on his team’s trip to South Africa, largely on business-class airfare. […]
Posted inAirport City
Qatar Airways Wins Atlanta Airport’s Top Cargo Award
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has honored Qatar Airways as its cargo airline of the year. The recognition of the Middle Eastern carrier was announced as the airport doled out five […]
Posted inBusiness, Payments
FleetCor Recognized for Major Canada Deal
FleetCor Technologies Inc., a Norcross company that helps customers manage fuel costs through payment cards, has been honored for its 2017 acquisition of a Canadian firm. The company bought Cambridge Global […]
Posted inTrade
Export Challenge Pitch Winners to Take Flight With $35K in Grants
Nerves were obviously running high for a few of the exporters pitching in the final round of the Atlanta Metro Export Challenge March 28. Not that they weren’t prepared: In […]
Posted inBusiness, Tax, Trade
Q&A: How the New Aprio Approaches Global Clients From Atlanta
Editor’s note: The Netherlands-American Chamber of Commerce Southeast conducts monthly interviews with select members and sends out the resulting Member Spotlight to its email list. The below Q&A with Ric Hubler, […]
Posted inBusiness, Economic Development
Conexx Gala Highlights Israel’s Role in the Future of Transportation
When Gulfstream Aerospace was purchased by defense contractor General Dynamics in 1999, the company only had one model in its repertoire. But the Savannah-based private jet manufacturer was able to capitalize […]