A summit designed to preach the power of electronic payments is coming as planned to Georgia, the hub for some 70 percent of such transactions in the U.S. The P20 — […]
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 inTrade
Trump Moves Ahead on Steel, Aluminum Tariffs Despite Pleas From Georgia
President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum Thursday, continuing a tough stance on trade despite pleas from many within his own party, including from Georgia’s two […]
Posted inBusiness
Will the Third Time Be a Charm for Delta’s Atlanta-Shanghai Flight?
In many ways, 2018 is starting to look a lot like 2008 for Georgia’s outreach to China. While there is less clamoring for a Chinese consulate in Atlanta — many […]
Posted inBahamas, Consular Conversations
Beyond Beaches: Bahamas Ties With Atlanta Run Much Deeper Than Tourism
Astra Armbrister-Rolle isn’t bashful about the beaches where she grew up. After all, the Bahamas is known for the white sand and azure waters that postcards have marketed so well […]
Posted inTrade
Pitch Day Is Coming: 5 Exporters to Battle It Out for $35K
The dust is finally settling in the Atlanta Metro Export Challenge, and five companies are still standing in the battle for $35,000 in funding for international sales expansion. And this […]
Posted inBusiness, Education
Emory’s President, a Netherlands Native, Values Local, Global Partnerships
Emory University President Claire E. Sterk’s Dutch heritage may be a footnote in a page-long bio recounting her achievements as a public health scholar and university administrator. But according to […]
Posted inBusiness, Economic Development, Technology
Sheth: Foreign Capital Could Fill Atlanta’s Infrastructure Needs
With a vast need for both infrastructure investment and venture capital, Atlanta shouldn’t be returning to the same wells for funds to fuel its rise as “the next global hub.” […]
Posted inBusiness
Argentina: New Day or False Dawn?
Depending on whom you ask, Argentina can either be a land of endless opportunity or a mirage luring investors with an exaggerated sense of optimism. Atlantans doing business there land somewhere […]
Posted inDiplomacy, Politics
Expert: Turkey Fast Becoming ‘Elected Autocracy’ Under Erdogan
Turkey was once held up in the West as a model of how a predominately Muslim country could thrive as a secular democracy. With the consolidation of power by President Recep […]
Posted inBusiness, Technology
Tech Minister: India’s ‘Startup State’ Has Opportunities for Georgia
The Indian state of Andhra Pradesh is seeking partnerships from Georgia in technology and beyond as its government embarks on an ambitious economic expansion plan. Nara Lokesh, cabinet minister for information technology, […]