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Unlocking the Potential of Smart Highways: How the Next Generation of Roads Will Impact Economic Development
May 6, 2025
Smart stuff is everywhere: your thermostat, your watch, your phone (obviously), even your mirror’s got digital brains nowadays. So, smart highways? They’re not just inevitable; they’re here, and they’re about to shift economic development into high gear. These next-generation roads are truly impressive. They’re packed with sensors that help eliminate traffic jams, fix in-road cracks…
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Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence for Strategic Economic Development
March 12, 2025
By 2030, artificial intelligence (AI) could pump a staggering $19.9 trillion into the global GDP, according to PwC estimates—a windfall driven by productivity leaps and consumer benefits. Now, that astounding $19.9 trillion is not just a number; it’s a wake-up call for economic development leaders, decision-makers, and policymakers like you. Imagine your region riding that…
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AI & SEO: How Artificial Intelligence Is Already Shaping the Future of Search Engine Optimization
February 20, 2025
Google has become so ingrained in our daily lives that “Googling” is now a verb. It’s how we find answers, discover new ideas, and navigate the digital world. Every minute, 5.9 million searches are processed on Google—adding up to 354 million searches per hour, 8.5 billion searches per day, and a staggering 3 trillion searches…
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Brexit – Where are we today? Implications for North American Markets
Opinions
Brexit, the United Kingdom's vote to leave the European Union, has (and will) have major short and long-term implications on the North American market.
ResearchFDI is proud to announce the creation of a dedicated business intelligence unit
Announcements, Press Release
The new unit will publish original market insights with content set to include market analyses, investment trends, best practices, case studies, and more.
Goodbye NAFTA, Hello USMCA?
News & Media
The governments of the United States, Canada, and Mexico announced they had reached a trilateral free trade agreement, the USMCA, a modernization of NAFTA.
ResearchFDI congratulates Corpus Christi REDC
News & Media
ResearchFDI congratulates Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development on landing a $1.7 billion steel mill project investment; highlighting the importance of approaching lead generation programs with a multifaceted strategy
Happy Economic Development Week
News & Media
Created by the International Economic Development Council in 2016, the goal of Economic Development Week (EDW) is to increase awareness for local programs that create jobs, attract investments, advance career development opportunities and increase the quality of life in communities everywhere.
The Economic Developer’s Guide to the World of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
News & Media
In that, the past three years the global AI industry revenue has grown from $3.2 Billion to $11.2 Billion and is expected to reach $89.8 Billion by 2025.
ResearchFDI, Inc Announces Partnership with the WTC – Toronto to facilitate trade in the Food and Beverage Sector
News & Media
We announce our partnership with WTC! Read more:
Gorilla Group doubles its head count in Montreal
News & Media
Gorilla Group doubled its head count in Montreal! Click here to read more:
ResearchFDI, Inc. supports Special Olympics Ontario at the 41st annual St-Thomas Sports Spectacular
News & Media
ResearchFDI’s President and Founder, Bruce Takefman was in St Thomas yesterday, Thursday January 24th, to attend the 41st annual St Thomas Sports Spectacular.
ResearchFDI, Inc. Appoints Omar El-Saloussi, Director of Toronto Operations to Oversee Toronto Office
News & Media
Mr. El- Saloussi, Director of Toronto Operations, joined ResearchFDI as a Project Manager and has worked as a Senior Investment Representative for DAFZA (Dubai Airport Freezone) and will continue to act as liaison to the firm’s Middle Eastern clientele.
ResearchFDI, Inc. Announces Promotion of Amber Hunter to Vice President, Business Development of North America
News & Media
We announce the promotion of Amber Hunter! Read more:
ResearchFDI, Inc. Announces Appointment of Erika Magder, Vice President, Global Sales & Products
News & Media
ResearchFDI is thrilled to announce the appointment of Erika Magder as Vice President of Global Sales & Products. Ms. Magder is an innate leader and market strategist bringing fifteen years of experience in economic and business development.
