Toronto Stock Exchange officials visited Atlanta Nov. 18 to show companies with small- to mid-level capitalization how to raise money by listing on the Canadian markets. The exchange is known...
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, Business
Andrew Young: Delta Builds Case for Atlanta as Africa Gateway
Delta Air Lines Inc.’s new flights to Africa have strengthened Atlanta’s claim as a gateway to the continent, former Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young told GlobalAtlanta. The airline announced eight new...
Posted inArchive, Business
Delta to Add 15 New International Flights
Despite worries over decreasing demand for air travel worldwide, Delta Air Lines Inc. announced on Nov. 12 that it would launch 15 new international routes in mid-2009. The expansion includes...
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AGCO CEO to Chair International Trade Group
AGCO Corp. President and CEO Martin Richenhagen has been named 2009 chairman of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, an international trade group representing the off-road equipment manufacturing industry. The association...
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Delta to Boost Africa Service With Eight New Routes
Delta Air Lines Inc. announced on Nov. 12 eight new flights to Africa, bolstered by current successes on the continent. The new Africa routes are part of a broader launch...
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Atlanta Translation Firm on India Trade Mission
An Atlanta translation and communications firm is looking to bolster its India business by participating in a trade mission sponsored by package delivery company FedEx in conjunction with the U.S....
Posted inArchive, Education
Confucius Institute Delegation Visits Atlanta Schools
Officials who oversee Chinese language institutes in Australia, Canada and China visited Chinese classes at Atlanta schools on Nov. 5. The delegates came from various Confucius Institutes, which are...
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Chinese Investment: Three Georgia Counties to Share Lessons Learned
When courting Chinese investment, it pays to be patient, flexible and culturally sensitive. That’s what economic developers involved in attracting three multi-million dollar Chinese investments to Georgia have learned...
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
Three Coastal Georgia Cities on China Friendship Trip
Delegations from three Georgia cities left for China on Nov. 1 to solidify municipal relationships that could bring big business dividends for the state’s coastal region. Officials from Brunswick, Hinesville...
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Combination Gives Powell Goldstein Global Presence
Nearly 100 years after its founding, homegrown Atlanta law firm Powell Goldstein LLP has been acquired by St. Louis-based international law firm Bryan Cave LLP. Powell Goldstein, known by its...