Foreign Investment In U.S. Real Estate Rising
China was the top country of origin in both buying and selling commercial real estate in 2016, and Florida was the top destination of choice for international clients.
Copycats
The Supreme Court says patents don't cover products that are purchased and resold.
San Francisco, New York Earn Top Spots In Global Cities 2017
A key theme in this year's Global Cities Index and Outlook was investment in developing start-up ecosystems, according to A.T. Kearney.
Geek Squad
A 22-year-old programmer stops a global cyber attack by purchasing an unregistered domain name for $10.69.
Global Productivity: Decade-Long Decline Comes To A Halt
The predicted uptick in 2017 will be largely driven by faster demand from emerging markets; productivity growth is stronger in Europe than the U.S., according to The Conference Board.
LiveXchange Executive Conference Presentation: The Global FDI Outlook: Turmoil Ahead?
This Business Facilities LiveXchange session featured an incisive discussion about the seismic changes in international trade that are looming in the wake of Brexit and the U.S. move away from free trade agreements.
Shandong Ruyi Technology Group Chooses Arkansas For First North American Facility
The China-based textile manufacturer will invest $410M, create up to 800 jobs in Forrest City, AR.
Happy Economic Development Week!
As the IEDC's second annual celebratory week for Economic Development begins today, here are some tips about how your location can participate.
One-Third Of Employers Plan To Hire Immigrant Workers In 2017
Immigrant backlash is not impacting hiring of job candidates born outside the U.S., according to a new CareerBuilder Survey.
Ra, Sustainer of Life
A nation that in ancient times worshipped The Sun God is home to a $3.5-billion solar power project.
Texas Expands Economic Ties with Taiwan, Belgium
Gov. Greg Abbott has held meetings with Taiwan’s president and a delegation from Belgium about growing trade relations and increasing commercial ties.
Hong Kong Is World’s Most Expensive Office Market
Global prime office rents showed the most growth in Europe, according to CBRE Group, Inc.’s new Global Prime Office Rents survey.
Cosentino Group Relocating Americas HQ From Texas To Florida
The Spanish natural stone, quartz, and recycled surfacing company’s headquarters relocation will create 85 new jobs and invest more than $1 million in the Coral Gables community.
Bearing of the Green
A new study reignites the never-ending debate on the value of economic development incentives.
Global Economic Expansion Outlook Hits 10-Year High
U.S. finance executives lead expectations for “substantial” economic expansion; North America leads forecast for anticipated hiring, according to American Express survey.
Canada Investing $32M In Clean Technology Innovation
The investments will support Canadian-based technologies and create opportunities for businesses to grow and contribute to clean economic growth.
Atarfil Will Invest Over $5M In Virginia
The Spain-based company will establish its first U.S. manufacturing and distribution facility in the City of Suffolk, VA.
Six Years Later
It's going to cost $190 billion and take three decades to clean up the mess at Fukushima.
Women Not Optimistic About Achieving Gender Equality
Nearly two thirds of women view gaining equality and inclusivity in the workplace as a vital first step in achieving gender equality, finds a global survey marking International Women’s Day.
World’s Top 10 Innovation Hubs
The U.S. and China remain leaders among the world’s innovation hubs, according to a new report from KPMG.