Atlanta could become a gateway for more Indian technology companies if the city learns to successfully market its advantages in that sector, according to a local lawyer who spent 11...
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
Hong Kong Using Infrastructure to Propel Recovery
Five years from now, cosmopolitan Hong Kong will have even more tall buildings standing in its already impressive skyline, signifying that its economy has recovered from today’s doldrums. That’s the...
Posted inArchive, Culture
Cultural Blunders Add Hidden Cost to Outsourcing
While some argue that the world is flat, Vicki Flier Hudson makes her living ironing wrinkles and closing rifts caused by the global economy. Enticed by supposedly huge cost savings...
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Canadian Tech Firm Opens U.S. Office in Metro Atlanta
A Canadian technology firm has opened its first U.S. office in the metro Atlanta suburb of Alpharetta. OnX Enterprise Solutions Ltd., based in Toronto, is a 25-year-old firm that provides...
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Gwinnett Chamber Building China Ties for Spring Trip
The Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce’s strong ties with a local Chinese company will aid its efforts during a planned trip to China in the spring, the chamber announced Feb. 24....
Posted inArchive, Education
China Expert to Read Economic Pulse on Asia Trip
A local expert is gearing up to take a fresh reading of China’s economic pulse during a three-month teaching, research and consulting journey across four East Asian countries. Penelope Prime,...
Posted inArchive, Business
Caribbean Export Seminar in Savannah March 5
Robert Jones, a U.S. commercial officer stationed in the Dominican Republic, will offer one-on-one advice March 5 in Savannah to companies interested in exporting to the Caribbean. Mr. Jones will...
Posted inArchive, Business
Georgia Hispanic Chamber Chief Will Speak In D.C.
Tisha R. Tallman, president and CEO of the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, will be a panelist next month in Washington at a U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce legislative conference....
Posted inArchive, Education
SCAD to Open Hong Kong Campus in 2010
The Savannah College of Art & Design will open a new four-year branch campus in Hong Kong focused on digital media production. The Hong Kong Development Bureau recommended the college...
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
A ‘Global Georgia’ Vital to Creating, Keeping Jobs
No one raised a hand when Kathe Falls asked how many in her audience knew that Georgia has 10 offices abroad to promote trade and investment. So Ms. Falls, the...