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The Impact of Green Technology on Regional Economic Growth: A 2025 Outlook
June 11, 2025
Have you ever driven through a rural area and noticed the seemingly endless rows of wind turbines and solar panels? As it turns out, those rural skylines dotted with solar farms and wind turbines fuel more than just clean energy; they’re powering economic booms. The Green Technology & Sustainability Market Report of 2025 forecasts the…
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Why High-Speed Internet Is Crucial for Economic Growth in Rural Areas
May 20, 2025
Imagine a rural entrepreneur with a bold idea for an online store, but her internet lags at dial-up speeds. Customers abandon their carts, her business falters, and her small town loses out on potential jobs and growth. This isn’t a rare scenario. It’s the stark reality of the digital divide, a persistent gap that hampers…
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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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How Incentives Shape Economic Development
Opinions
In North America, incentives have become a double edged sword for economic developers and investment attraction professionals. Find out more:
General Motors finished off the decade with many ups and downs – Let’s unpack it.
News & Media
From a 40-day strike, to losing billions of dollars, confirming its electric pickup release date, recalling half a million cars, and investing in a new production plant.
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.
