When Jennifer Tipping read the email, she knew she had to add it to her pitch. The message from Romania had come in just that morning, a distributor using English […]
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, Export Stories 2017
Best of Both Worlds: NanoLumens Blends ‘American-Made’ With Bold Global Strategy
When NanoLumens’ salespeople got wind of a potential deal in Singapore, they had to go. After all, it was just a short jaunt from Australia, where they were already meeting customers.
Posted inBusiness, Export Stories 2017
From Atlanta to Nairobi: Disrupting Disease With Data
T.J. Muehleman is never short on ideas. While keeping on top of a steady flow of outside projects, the Atlanta-based programming shop has also been its own test kitchen — with […]
Posted inBahamas, Diplomacy
Bahamas Community to Welcome New Consul General
Local Bahamians are preparing to welcome their new consul general to Atlanta. On Jan. 12 at 6 p.m., the Bahamian Consulate General will host a meet-and-greet with Astra Armbrister-Rolle, who […]
Posted inBusiness
West Georgia Nets Another Korean Auto Investor
West Georgia has attracted yet another Korean auto supplier, this time a $35 million investment that will create 110 jobs. Daesol Material Georgia, a sister company to existing Kia Motors […]
Posted inDominican Republic
Habitat Seeks Volunteers for Dominican Republic Build
The local chapter of Habitat for Humanity is seeking 12 local volunteers to help build homes in the Dominican Republic March 10-17.
Posted inAirport City, Business, Economic Development
For International Travelers, Airport Blackout Makes for an Extra Long Day
Siddharth Agarwal was looking forward to taking a hot shower and sleeping in his bed in Atlanta after an all-night journey from India. But soon after his Qatar Airways flight touched […]
Posted inAirport City, Economic Development
Workforce Programs Key to Helping Airport Region Share in Atlanta’s Growth
As the Atlanta airport region becomes its own center of economic gravity, the area will have to up its game in preparing workers for the jobs of the future, leaders […]
Posted inCulture, Education
Andrew Young Attends MLK Statue Unveiling in Newcastle
Five decades after he first flew to Newcastle with Martin Luther King Jr., Ambassador Andrew Young returned to the U.K. city in November to unveil a bronze statue of the […]
Posted inLaw
Head of Arbitration Center to Step Down, Return to International Law Practice
The head of the Atlanta Center for International Arbitration and Mediation is leaving the post to return to practicing international law. Shelby Grubbs will become a managing member in Miller […]