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West Midlands Growth Company, UK
ResearchFDI has had a long-standing relationship with the West Midlands Growth Company, acting as the regions in-market representatives in the U.S. and Canada since 2019. ResearchFDI provides a local presence in North America for the West Midlands region, promoting the region to companies seeking to...
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This week we're going to Vegas! Well, virtually that is. We speak with Jared Smith, the Chief Operating…
Regional approaches to deconfinement
Opinions
As the dust starts to settle in the post-coronavirus world, here's how different states and provinces have opted to reopen in the US and Canada.
This week we have the pleasure of introducing you to Samantha Brown, Director of Team Texas. A member-based…
Industries that saw Growth During the COVID-19 Pandemic
News & Media
To say the COVID-19 pandemic and its ensuing lockdown have caused a considerable hole in the world’s economy would be an understatement. With retail business, travel industries, and the service sector taking the brunt of the pandemic’s economic stress, certain business sectors have adapted, experienced growth, and even thrived during the wide-felt lockdown.
For the past 25 years, Barry Matherly has been gaining leadership experience and driving initiatives. He has served…
We’re Excited to Announce that We’re Rebranding!
Announcements, Press Release
ResearchFDI will serve as our dedicated attraction unit built around services to help our clients recruit and retain companies within there target sectors. Services range from strategy, database development, lead generation, appointment setting, training, and virtual lead generation.ResearchB2B will be our dedicated sales development division providing B2B sales leads to our private sector clients. Our…
You may know Will Novak, Economic Development Project Manager for the City of Mesa, Arizona for his viral…
The first episode of Research Uncensored features Chad Chancellor of the Next Move Group. Chad shares his story…
Research Uncensored is a podcast brought to you by ResearchFDI, your trusted investment attraction and business intelligence consulting…
Where We Stand Post-Pandemic: The State of the Global Supply Chain and FDI Trend Predictions
Opinions
The outlook for FDI for the remainder of 2020 and into 2021 points towards an accelerating trend towards digitalization.
Even Before Trade War, Coronavirus Outbreak, Globalization Had Cooled Off
Opinions
Well before the Trump administration launched a trade war with China and the covid-19 outbreak emerged, globalization had decelerated due to increased government scrutiny of takeovers by foreign companies, barriers to trade in services, a less favorable investment climate and, more recently, slowing growth around the world.
How COVID-19 is Affecting the Global Economy
News & Media
The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has had a significant impact on the Chinese economy which has caused ripple effects into the global's economy.
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.
