international trade

Economic development creates opportunities to grow state, local and metro areas, which are essential for economic growth, improved quality of life and community development. international trade articles below.

Manufacturing

Enterprise Florida Forms New Manufacturing Partnerships

November 26, 2018

The partnerships will provide Florida businesses with additional resources and grant opportunities to help develop and expand their international markets.

Ports & Free Trade Zones

Alabama’s 2017 Exports Set New Record

February 15, 2018

Alabama exports totaled a record $21.7 billion last year, thanks in large part to increased overseas shipments of automobiles, aircraft components, chemicals, paper, and minerals.

Snapshots

Snapshots: 60 Seconds With Jennifer Nelson, Michigan Economic Development Corp.

September 5, 2017

Nelson, Executive Vice President, Business Development, MEDC, discusses the state's new Creative Chambers Initiative, its award winning International Trade Program, the business climate for entrepreneurs and more.

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Chicago’s Willis Tower Unveils Lobby Sculpture July 16, 2019

The sculpture by Jacob Hashimoto features a nearly 16-foot tall and 42-foot wide cloud built from nearly 7,000, nine-inch individual kite-like disks. - Read: Chicago’s Willis Tower Unveils Lobby Sculpture at FacilityExecutive.com.

Five Ways To Improve FM With Tech Tools July 16, 2019

Gaining real-time visibility across locations can be accelerated by digitizing outdated manual workflows and deploying intelligent tools that connect granular data from the field. - Read: Five Ways To Improve FM With Tech Tools at FacilityExecutive.com.

Does Your Disinfectant Knowledge Knock Microbes Dead? July 16, 2019

Many facility workers may not be aware of some of the unique terms and terminology associated with disinfectant cleaning. Test your knowledge! - Read: Does Your Disinfectant Knowledge Knock Microbes Dead? at FacilityExecutive.com.