It wasn’t quite an elevator pitch, but it was pretty close. Peter Stewart still remembers ascending to the executive suite in the BellSouth building as a consolation prize from an...
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."
Returning the Favor, Chinese City Visits Gwinnett
Two weeks after receiving leaders from Gwinnett County, a delegation from Chongqing, China, returned the favor, visiting metro Atlanta to drum up business for their inland city. The Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce hosted a breakfast meeting for...
Developments in the Middle East and North Africa
In view of the pace of change in political events taking place in the Middle East and North Africa, it’s not surprising that the context of an interview completed on...
Metro Chamber to Hold Global Impact Awards
The Metro Atlanta Chamber is to hold its annual Global Impact Awards on April 24 to honor innovative companies contributing to international business in the area. Nominees for foreign investor of the...
Beijing to Wrest Busiest Airport Title From Atlanta
If its soaring growth continues, Beijing could snag the title of world’s busiest airport from Atlanta sometime this year, according to a report from OAG, which tracks airline passenger capacity....
‘Clustering’ Limits Foreign Students’ Impact on Diversity
One argument for bringing more foreign students to Georgia is that they provide much-needed diversity, allowing local students to encounter other cultures without leaving campus. But it turns out that their presence...
Rug Exporter Weaves Indian Artisans With World Markets
Hunching over a loom for 10 hours a day may not sound pleasant, but for Chottelal it’s a change for the better. The job means the difference between security and wondering where...
Exports, Emerging Markets Drive Sweden’s Elekta
Cancer treatment has become more effective and affordable over the years, but the disease driving the rapid global growth of a Swedish medical technology company shows no signs of slowing down. Elekta,...
Novelis to Build $100 Million Plant in China
Atlanta-based aluminum products company Novelis Inc. is building a $100 million plant in China to produce aluminum sheets for the automotive industry. The deal signed with the Changzhou National Hi-Tech District includes the rights to...
German Firm to Open $10 Million Factory
A German company that makes internal steel ladders for wind-turbine towers will open its $10 million Georgia factory April 25. Hailo USA, a division of Haiger, Germany-based Hailo-Werk GmbH, announced...