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 […]
Delaware Governor Mission to Israel Organized and Accompanied by EDI
Israel is an “incredible beacon of stability” amid the current chaos on its borders, Delaware Gov. Jack A. Markell said on Monday. In an interview with The Jerusalem Post, Markell said during his visit to the country this week, he aims to explore ways for Israel and Delaware […]
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 […]