Babtunde Fashola, governor of the Lagos state in Nigeria, will be honored at a trade and investment conference in Atlanta Nov. 11-13. Mr. Fashola will receive the governor of 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 inArchive, Economic Development
Foreign Ambassadors Chose Atlanta for Upcoming Tour
A group of ambassadors to the U.S. from some 40 countries will spend three days learning about Atlanta's history, culture and economic opportunities this month. From Oct. 12-15, the envoys...
Posted inArchive, Business
Atlanta’s AGCO Plows New Ground With China Investments
This story is part of GlobalAtlanta's exclusive China special issue, which looks at Georgia companies doing business in China, potential Chinese investment in the state, educational exchange and more. Click...
Posted inArchive, Business
Precision Aviation Expands Atlanta Headquarters
Precision Aviation Group Inc. has launched an expansion of its Atlanta headquarters, which will increase its space on Mirror Lake Road by more than 50 percent to 65,000 square feet....
Posted inArchive, Business
A Tale of Two Expos and China’s Westward Growth
In some ways, the city of Nanchang is like a miniature Shanghai. The capital of Jiangxi province is situated on a Yangtze River tributary that separates an older district from a gleaming new area where towers sprout...
Posted inArchive, Business
What’s It Worth? Using Chinese Yuan for Trade Transactions
Using the Chinese yuan to settle trade transactions gives U.S. companies negotiating power in deals with their Chinese suppliers and buyers, said Henry Yu, managing director for Standard Chartered (China) Bank Ltd. in Shanghai. By helping the Chinese...
Posted inArchive, Business
Shanghai Ports Leader a Coca-Cola Man
When hosting Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue on his recent trip to Shanghai, China, the leader of one of the world's busiest ports didn't just break the ice; he pulled out a glass and poured cold, sweet Coca-Cola over...
Posted inArchive, Business
First Data Partners With South Korean Firm
Atlanta-based First Data Corp. is partnering with a South Korean company to bring technology to the U.S. that will allow consumers to make payments with credit, debit and gift cards...
Posted inArchive, Business
Georgia Chamber Names New CEO
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce has named Chris Clark, currently commissioner of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, as its new president and CEO, effective Nov. 1. He succeeds former...
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DeKalb Links Up With Chinese Community
DeKalb County has linked up with a Chinese community in an effort to attract investment from the Asian nation. A six-member delegation from the Jiangdong district of Ningbo, China, visited...