In recent years, a growing trend has emerged with several cities, regions or even countries joining forces in order to promote foreign direct investment (FDI) for one or more of the alliance members. Such alliances rally local and regional stakeholders around a competitive identity and help to communicate […]
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Delaware Mission to Israel Headed by Governor Markell
The Delware delegation met with various officials including officials from the Ministry of Economy (left) and President Shimon Peres (right).
In early July, Delaware Governor Jack Markell headed a trade and political delegation to Israel. The week before, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court […]
Redefining Foreign Direct Investment Part I
In early June, I spent a week traveling through five southern US states along with our International Business Group (IBG) colleagues from India, South Africa, the Benelux countries and the US. During visits with economic development professionals in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee and North Carolina, we were told […]
Increasing US Exports – Say Goodbye to Tariffs
In my blog from May 9, I discussed the challenges that the US faces in its attempt to double its exports within the five year time frame set by the President.
Although there are many obstacles to meeting this goal, there are also opportunities to be pursued in […]