The United Nations’ top official said combating global climate change is a top priority for the agency, and he’ll use lessons learned in Georgia to help promote conservation and environmental...
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
Georgia Tech Considering Logistics Program, Presence in Panama
The Georgia Institute of Technology is considering establishing a logistics program in Panama. A presence in the Central American country could help the university recruit top-notch students in the region...
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Panama Native Gains Logistics Savvy With Georgia Tech Executive Degree
When Panama native David Cohen Solis graduated with a law degree from New York University, he might not have expected a logistics degree from an Atlanta school to play such...
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World Trade Center to Host Timely U.S.-China Tourism Forum
The World Trade Center Atlanta is to host the China-Southeastern U.S. Tourism Forum on Thursday, June 12, five days before a new memorandum of understanding goes into effect allowing group...
Posted inArchive, Economic Development
International Terminal to Reduce Waits, Attract New Airlines to Hartsfield
Officials at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport hope to attract new airlines and provide a smoother passenger transition by 2011 with the opening of the new international terminal. The Maynard H....
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Energy Security a Top Priority for France’s EU Presidency
In view of soaring energy costs, the European Union will work to build parnerships with Russia and Mediterranean countries, important oil and gas suppliers to Europe, France’s ambassador to the...
Posted inArchive, Culture
Riverdance Composer Says Culture Key to Lasting Peace to Northern Ireland
The composer of Irish step dancing show Riverdance said at a monthly meeting of the Ireland Chamber of Commerce of the United States Atlanta Chapter that cultural understanding is key...
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Annual Dinner Celebrates Israel’s Birth, Chamber’s Growth [VIDEO]
The Atlanta-based American-Israel Chamber of Commerce, Southeast Region celebrated Israel’s 60th anniversary May 14 at an annual dinner where it also emphasized its growth as an organization. The chamber held...
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German Official Promotes Investment in Eastern Germany
More than half of all foreign direct investment that has entered former East Germany since collapse of the Berlin Wall in 1989 has come from U.S. companies, and the Invest...
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Canal Expansion to Benefit Panama as East-West Trade Grows, Ambassador Says
Panama is emerging as the Singapore of Central America with its annual growth rate exceeding 10 percent and its canal expanding to handle the growing demands of East-West trade, according...