When Jim Hill committed to cleaning the water for a small town in northern Argentina, he had no clue how to get it done, but he was driven by the […]
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 inEducation
Georgia State Master’s Student to Study Russian Entrepreneurship
A Fulbright scholar earning his master’s degree in public policy at Georgia State University has been selected for an exclusive research collaboration with Russia. Kirill Protasov is one of 31 […]
Posted inBusiness, Economic Development
Invest in Turkey Aims to Bridge ‘Perception Gap’ in U.S.
Leaders from Turkey’s foreign investment agency stopped in Atlanta on a three-city tour looking to bridge what they view as a “perception gap” in the way U.S. companies view their […]
Posted inBusiness
Chinese TV Giant Hisense Renews U.S. Push From Atlanta
China’s largest television manufacturer is reviving its push to become a brand leader in the U.S., intensifying its outreach from its base in metro Atlanta.
Posted inBusiness, Export Stories 2017, Manufacturing, Trade
Pulled Into Exporting, Triatek Now Pushing for Global Sales
To Jim Hall, it was a harmless product sample. The Egyptian airport authorities didn’t see it the same way. The resulting misunderstanding cost the CEO of Atlanta-based Triatek a few […]
Posted inBusiness, Culture
Former Coke CEO Neville Isdell to Discuss Museum on Irish Diaspora
Neville Isdell, the former chief executive of Coca-Cola Co., will be in Atlanta Nov. 1 to shed light on a project telling the story of the 70 million people around […]
Posted inBusiness
New Greek Consul Slated to Speak Nov. 2 in Atlanta
Atlanta’s newly arrived Greek consul will be Global Atlanta’s next guest in the Consular Conversations series of luncheon interviews. Emmanouil Androulakis arrived in the city in September, fresh off a […]
Posted inBusiness, Export Stories 2017, Trade
Cocoatown Helps Create ‘Bean-to-Bar’ Chocolate Entrepreneurs Across the World
When Andal Balu was a young girl in southern India, chocolate was a luxury. If a friend or relative brought a Five Star bar home, the kids would split it […]
Posted inBusiness, Export Stories 2017, Trade
Blending Tech and Touch: Vayando Connects Travelers With Emerging-World Entrepreneurs
Jason Seagle doesn’t come off like the typical tech CEO. He’s reflective, not reflexive, when answering questions, feeling his way through a response without the brash confidence of a serial […]
Posted inExport Stories 2017, Manufacturing, Trade
Chasing Regulation: Clean-Air Mandates Mean Global Customers for Dustex
In the back of a Dustex sales and support office in Acworth, Ga., testaments to the company’s past are tucked away. Founded in Buffalo, N.Y., in 1947, the company has been customizing systems for controlling […]