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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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Destination Branding: Strategic Insights for Economic Development Experts
News & Media
Gain a strategic edge in economic development with our comprehensive guide on destination branding. Ideal for professionals seeking in-depth knowledge and tips to enhance their region's visibility and attraction
Unpacking the Place Branding ProcessÂ
News & Media
Explore the vital role of place branding in economic development. Discover essential guiding principles and strategies that professionals use to attract investments.Â
Place vs. Destination Branding: Their Vital Role in Economic Development
News & Media
Dive into our guide on place branding and destination branding. Uncover their role in shaping regional economic development.Â
Unveiling the Top Sectors Attracting FDI in 2024Â
FDI Insights, News & Media
Discover the top sectors poised to attract significant foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024. Gain an edge with expert analysis, designed expressly for investment attraction and economic development professionals.Â
Driving Economic Development: The Importance of Business IntelligenceÂ
News & Media
Discover how Business Intelligence plays a transformative role in driving economic development. Learn strategic BI tools, insights, and best practices for fostering economic growth.Â
Unpacking the Impact of the US Tech Hubs Designation on Economic DevelopmentÂ
News & Media
Explore the impact of the US Tech Hubs designation on the country’s economic development. Understand how the program can spearhead innovation and job creation.
Breaking Down the Site Selection Process
News & Media
The site selection process is a multifaceted journey, comprising several distinct phases, each with its own set of considerations.
The Power of Informed Decisions: Site Selection Principles and Best Practices
News & Media
Site selection principles and best practices guide the process, enabling informed, tactical decision-making in the site selection journey.
Choosing the Perfect Spot: How Site Selection Powers Economic Development
News & Media
Site selection is more than simply choosing a location. Rather, it forms the backbone of economic development.
Unlocking the Potential: Mexico’s Role in the Changing Landscape of Global Trade
News & Media
In a rapidly evolving global trade environment, Mexico has emerged as a key player. Explore Mexico's role in global trade and how it is changing the landscape of global trade.
Vicki Bristow Ferguson Earns Distinction as Ontario East’s Top Economic Development Officer, Sponsored by ResearchFDI
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ResearchFDI presents Vicki Bristow Ferguson, Business Development Officer at Quinte Economic Development Commission with Ontario East's Economic Development Officer of the Year Award.
How Rising Interest Rates Impact Foreign Direct Investment
News & Media
With interest rates rising, many are questioning what this means for foreign investors - but how do rising interest rates impact Foreign Direct Investment
