As a parting shot before declaring bankruptcy last year, Atlanta-based solar manufacturer Suniva Inc. complained to the U.S. International Trade Commission alleging that unfair subsidies from China’s government hastened its demise. […]
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 inBriefs, Business, Economic Development
Winning HQ of Groupe PSA Shows Atlanta’s Blend of Tech, Auto Strength
The maker of Peugeot, Citroen, Opel and other brands announced Tuesday that it would open a new North American headquarters in Atlanta by February, adding Europe’s second largest car maker to the city’s […]
Posted inBusiness, Consular Conversations, Diplomacy
From Astana to Atlanta: New Greek Consul Brings Russian Expertise
When Emmanouil (Manolis) Androulakis found out he was headed to Atlanta, he set off on a feverish research binge. A portrait of the city slowly came into view: Atlanta was the home of Coca-Cola, […]
Posted inBusiness, Law
Squires Patton Boggs Opens Atlanta Office
Squires Patton Boggs, one of the world’s largest law firms, has planted its flag in Atlanta, hiring away three partners from Dentons, another giant that entered Atlanta just a few […]
Posted inBusiness, Economic Development, Technology
Atlanta Makes First Cut for HQ2, Faces Southern Competition
Atlanta is among the top 20 cities left standing after the first cut for Amazon’s HQ2, the e-commerce giant announced Thursday. Amazon whittled down to the current list after receiving […]
Posted inBusiness, Education
Swedish Chamber Promotes Education, Job Programs
Atlantans have been invited to apply for opportunities to boost their education levels and careers in Sweden. The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce of Georgia is promoting the Linnaeus Scholarship, whereby […]
Posted inAirport City, Business, Economic Development
Mayor Bottoms: City to Seek Globally Minded Leader for World’s Busiest Airport
New Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced Tuesday that the search will soon be on for a new leader of the world’s busiest airport. A committee is being put in […]
Posted inBusiness, Technology
London-Based Mobile Society’s New Office Nestles Between Midtown, Buckhead
GSMA, a London-based, global association of 800 mobile network operators, has long seen Atlanta as its beachhead into North America. Finally, it’s own offices are inside the city limits.
Posted inBusiness, Economic Development, Technology
Now Open: NCR’s Shiny New Global Headquarters
NCR Corp., the financial technology giant, opened its new Atlanta headquarters in Midtown last week, the first phase of a massive new complex the company hopes will exemplify its own […]
Posted inEducation
Georgia State President Explores Israeli Partnerships
Georgia State University President Mark Becker in early December took his first trip to Israel, where he shared best practices with counterparts and sought to strengthen ties with some of the […]