The Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 20 announced its newly elected board members for 2011. The five board members are Ash Thakker, CEO and founder, Global Technology Connection...
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."
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GE Inks China Energy Deals
General Electric Co. signed two major Chinese energy deals on Jan. 18, a day before the country's president, Hu Jintao, arrived on a state visit to the U.S. At an...
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German Company Opens New Gwinnett Facility
Hettich America L.P., a German manufacturer of hardware for kitchen cabinets and furniture, on Jan. 20 officially opened its new U.S. headquarters in Gwinnett County. Dignitaries and Gwinnett leaders were...
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Poland Names Honorary Consul for Georgia
Poland's government has tapped Atlanta employment and civil rights attorney Lawrence Ashe Jr. to represent its interests in Georgia. Mr. Ashe, a partner at Ashe Rafuse & Hill LLP, was...
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NIIT Plans Training Centers in Small Cities
With the price of Indian information technology talent rising, NIIT (USA) Inc. is looking to mid-size cities in the United States for a new hedge against labor costs. The Atlanta-based...
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Consul: Hungary’s EU Presidency Focused on Recovery
As Hungary steps into its six-month presidency of the European Union, it finds itself in an empathetic position. Having faced high rates of long-term unemployment and the prospect of defaulting...
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Hartsfield to Announce Cargoitalia Flight
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is set to receive a new all-cargo flight by Milan, Italy-based Cargoitalia. Mayor Kasim Reed, airport General Manager Louis Miller and Cargoitalia Commercial Director Roberto Gilardoni...
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New Immigration Attorney for Siskind Susser
Memphis, Tenn.-based immigration law firm Siskind Susser has named a new head of immigration litigation at its Atlanta office. Leslie Diaz will defend clients facing deportation and will handle federal...
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Delta Postpones Angola Flight
Delta Air Lines Inc. has canceled the launch of a new flight from Atlanta to Luanda, Angola. The service to the oil-rich country on Africa's southwestern coast was slated to...
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Georgia Tech Names Advisory Committee on Global Partnerships
Georgia Institute of Technology Provost Rafael Bras has named 10 faculty members to an advisory committee that will help chart the course for the university's overseas partnerships. Coming from a...