Mt. Pleasant SC: South Carolina Ports to Implement AI-powered Berth Scheduling
Posted August 05, 2021
Source: Smart Maritime Network
Posted Mt. Pleasant SC: South Carolina Ports has agreed to a strategic collaboration with Denmark’s Portchain, a provider of artificial intelligence systems for...
Miami FL: Canadian Gym Startup Silofit Will Join the Fitness Party in Miami
Posted August 04, 2021
Source: Refresh Miami
Posted Miami: After raising $10.25 million, Montreal-based fitness startup Silofit announced it is choosing Miami as its US corporate headquarters for its North American...
Atlanta GA: Liberty Defense Expanding Screening Tech into Europe and Beyond
Posted August 03, 2021
Source: globalatlanta.com
Posted Atlanta GA: Liberty is working with N4R B.V., a Dutch consultancy with 20 years of aviation security experience, to promote its device which can scan crowds for...
Morrisville NC: England's Calyx Establishes US Toehold in North Carolina
Posted August 02, 2021
Source: biospace.com
Posted Morrisville NC: Calyx, which partners on clinical projects, selected the site due to its proximity to many clients, including some of the largest pharmaceutical...
Raleigh NC: Pendo Raises $150 Million for ‘Aggressive Global Expansion’
Posted July 30, 2021
Source: WRAL Techwire
Posted Raleigh NC: Pendo is a cloud-based software-as-a-service company that provides solutions that help other companies build digital products and positive customer...
Atlanta GA: Angel Oak to Buy Canadian Start-up Covience
Posted July 29, 2021
Source: MPA Magazine
Posted Atlanta GA: Angel Oak has announced its intention to purchase Canadian banking as a service start-up Covience, a deal that will grow Angel Oak’s global footprint.
Jacksonville FL: OKCoin Selects Worldpay from FIS to Support Global Expansion
Posted July 28, 2021
Source: Coin List
Posted Jacksonville FL: Worldpay will provide OKCoin with global merchant acquiring and foreign exchange services for customers to buy crypto with credit and debit cards.
Hebron KY: Zeiss Vision Care Cuts Ribbon on New US HQ
Posted July 27, 2021
Source: The River City News
Posted Hebron KY: Zeiss Vision Care is a division of Germany-based Zeiss Group, a technology company that produces and distributes optical products.t.
Raleigh NC: Unicorn Insightsoftware Acquires CALUMO
Posted July 26, 2021
Source: Today News Journal
Posted Raleigh NC: The deal expands Insightsoftware’s position in budgeting and planning, specifically in the Asia Pacific region and especially in the key Australian market.
Columbia SC: Nephron Nitrile to Help Onshore PPE Production
Posted July 23, 2021
Source: SC Biz News
Posted Columbia SC: Nephron Nitrile, which will produce 3 billion nitrile gloves in its first year, is teaming up with Germany’s CeramTec, a global ceramic and medical tech company.
Miami FL: Canadian Finance Firm to Relocate Headquarters in Miami
Posted July 22, 2021
Source: Miami Today News
Posted Miami FL: Dubbed the “Confidential Project Maple,” the Canadian firm seeking to relocate its global headquarters to Miami was also considering Dallas for the headquarters.
High Point NC: Brazil’s Fitesa is Expanding in High Point
Posted July 21, 2021
Source: High Point Economic Development Corporation
Posted High Point NC: Fitesa, a Brazilian company that manufactures nonwoven fabrics is expanding in High Point with $18 million in machinery, equipment,...
Atlanta GA: With $3.3 Million Seed Round, Ubuntoo Looks Toward Europe
Posted July 20, 2021
Source: Hypepotamus
Posted Atlanta GA: Ubuntoo, focused on sustainability for consumers and companies alike, will open European offices in Amsterdam after the funding led by the Belgian-Dutch Volta...
Jacksonville FL: Crypto Payments Infrastructure Provider MoonPay Chooses Worldpay
Posted July 19, 2021
Source: Global Fintech Series News
Posted Jacksonville FL: Malta-based MoonPay has selected financial technology leader FIS for merchant acquiring services in more than 160 countries and 80 digital...
Atlanta GA: SIMA Commits $1 Million to Renewvia Energy for Development in Kenya
Posted July 16, 2021
Source: Super MicroGrid Knowledge
Posted Atlanta GA: Social Investment Managers and Advisors (SIMA) has committed $1M to the global solar developer Renewvia Energy to bring more solar microgrids to rural...
Nashville TN: Global Business Snapshot
Posted July 15, 2021
Source: Nashville Chamber of Commerce
Posted Nashville TN: With international businesses and headquarters spanning all business sectors plus increasing foreign direct investment and exports, Nashville is...
Fort Meyers FL: Clevertech Opens New North American Facility
Posted July13, 2021
Source: Italy American Chamber of Commerce Southeast
Posted Fort Meyers FL: Italy’s Clevertech, a leading company in the industrial automation market, has opened a new 29,000 square foot North American...
Southeast US: New Korean Southeast Consul General Focused on Economic Ties
Posted July 12, 2021
Source: Global Atlanta
Posted Southeast US: “My consulate covers six Southeast states, and more than 200 Korean companies make contributions to mutually beneficial economic development,” Mr. Park said.
Savannah GA: Savannah Serves Largest Vessel Ever, the 16,000+ TEU Marco Polo
Posted June 07, 2021
Source: Expansion Solutions Magazine
Savannah GA: The largest container ship called on the largest single container facility in North America that handled 10.5 percent of all U.S. containerized exports in...
News: Some Southeast Agriculture Exporters Facing More Transportation Issues
Posted May 27, 2021
Source:Southeast AGnet
News: Increased cost of shipping, overall trucking shortages, and limited availability of shipping containers in FL, GA and NC make it difficult to get...
Virtual Event: Shifting Seas in the New Indo-Pacific, June 10, 2021
Posted May 24, 2021
Source: Global Atlanta
Virtual Event: With Australia’s Ambassador to the U.S., explore how the Southeast U.S. can play a greater role in the two nations’ increasingly...
News: US Trade Chief Urges Canada, Mexico to Enforce New North American Trade Deal
Posted May 20, 2021
Source: Reuters
News: U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai urged Mexican and Canadian counterparts to work together to "implement, enforce and fulfill the terms" of the...
Virtual Event: Berlin Meets USA: Open Dialogue with Atlanta FinTech Ecosystem
Posted May 19, 2021
Source: Event Brite
Virtual Event: The 9th edition of Berlin meets USA series offers an inspiration and strategy exchange between two emerging FinTech capitals - Atlanta and...
Export Assistance: Charleston South Carolina
Posted March 05, 2021
Source: trade.gov
Export Assistance: Phil Minard, Director of the U.S. Commercial Service Export Assistance Center in Charleston SC is ready to help new-to-exporting...
Export Classroom: Assessment for New Exporters
Posted March 04, 2021
Export Classroom: A questionnaire includes areas to consider when determining a level of export readiness and provides an initial assessment of exporting needs and capabilities.
Source: trade.gov
Event News: Florida International Trade Expo
Posted February 24, 2021
Event News: The Florida International Trade Expo, a virtual event, will be held March 16-18 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET and feature networking, exhibits, keynotes and more.
Source: FloridaExpo.com
Brazil Market Overview: Brazil is the 9th Largest Economy in the World
Posted February 23, 2021
Brazil Market Overview: Watch a video that introduces the Brazil Country Commercial Guide to learn more about doing business in the country and its leading sectors.
Source: trade.gov
Export News: U.S. Will Keep Tariffs on China in Place for Now
Posted February 22, 2021
Export News: China pledged to buy $200B in additional US goods and services over two years under the interim deal signed by Trump in January 2020, but Beijing fell 42% short.
Source: U.S. News and World...
Mexico Market Overview: Mexico is the 15th-Largest Economy in the World
Posted February 16, 2021
Mexico Market Overview: Learn about key economic indicators and trade statistics, dominance in the market, and other issues that affect trade with Mexico.
Source: trade.gov
Export Assistance: U.S. Commercial Service (CS) Virtual Services
Posted February 15, 2021
Export Assistance: CS virtual export promotion services include matchmaking services, in-country promotion of products and services, plus more.
Source: trade.gov
Mobile, AL: May become export hub
Posted February 12, 2021
Alabama officials are optimistic that the Port of Mobile soon will be another arrow in the state's quiver of economic benefits to attract automotive companies.
Source: Rubber & Plastics News
Inbound Investment News: British Airways Partners with GA Company LanzaJet
Posted February 10, 2021
British Airways is seeking to power flights with sustainable aviation fuel produced from sustainably-sourced ethanol with a partnership with sustainable jet fuel company LanzaJet.
Source: Breaking Travel...
Italy Market Overview: Italy is the World’s 8th Largest Economy
Posted February 09, 2021
Italy Market Overview: Learn about key economic indicators and trade statistics, dominance in the market, and other issues that affect trade with Italy.
Source: trade.gov
Energy Sector: A New U.S.-Mexico Energy Business Council
Posted February 08, 2021
Energy Sector: The U.S. Departments of Commerce and Energy appointed new U.S. representatives to strengthen the U.S.-Mexico relationship on trade in the energy sector
Source: International Trade Administration
An Online Event: COVID Consular Conversations, Italy
Posted February 05, 2021
An Online Event: Join Global Atlanta on February 9, 11-noon, for virtual conversations with consuls general in the Southeast. This time, meet Cristiano Musillo, the consul general of Italy in Miami.
An Alabama Export Success Story: Back Forty Beer Company
Posted February 04, 2021
An Alabama Export Success Story: The company now has a distributor in Canada and in Mexico, while it recently developed sales in China. Learn the steps to success!
Export Classroom: Strategic Reasons to Export
Posted February 03, 2021
Export Classroom: According to U.S. Trade.gov, strategic reasons to export starts with the fact that the world is open for your business. Start learning how and why now.
SE States Exports: Alabama and North Carolina Export Destinations
Posted February 02, 2021
SE States Exports: (2019) Alabama’s top export destinations are Canada, Germany, China, then Mexico while North Carolina exports the most to Canada, Mexico, China and France.
Market News: The Brexit Impact So Far, Paperwork, Process and Higher Prices
Posted February 01, 2021
Market News: Britain's departure from the European Union has triggered the biggest change in trade since it joined the bloc 48 years ago, with companies grappling amidst change.
Export Assistance: Lilliam Baez, Director, Memphis TN
Posted January 29, 2021
Export Assistance: U.S. Commercial Service Memphis provides coverage for Tennessee companies in the manufacturing and information communications technology sectors.
Export Classroom: Great Decisions Lecture Series
Posted January 28, 2021
Export Classroom: The 8 part series every Thursday from February 4 – March 25 at 7:30 pm begins with Global Supply Chains and National Security. Free but registration required.
South Carolina: Buoyed by Resurging Volumes, SC Ports Updates Outlook
Posted January 27, 2021
South Carolina: South Carolina Ports Authority has significantly updated its fiscal year 2021 forecast following several months of strong volumes and a continued rebound.
Export Assistance: Eduardo Torres, Director, Miami
Posted January 22, 2021
Export Assistance: U.S. Commercial Service Miami serves exporters in seven counties: Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, Monroe, Indian River and St. Lucie.
Exporter Virtual Event: Export Classroom: Strategic Reasons to Export
Posted January 21, 2021
Export Classroom: Strategic Reasons to Export
Exporter Virtual Event: WTC Savannah Quarterly Exporter Roundtable
Posted January 20, 2021
Exporter Virtual Event: Join a January 26 free webinar at 11AM EST for current exporters and/or companies with an interest in exporting to learn more from successful exporters.
SE Trade Facts: North Carolina and Canada:
Posted January 19, 2021
SE Trade Facts: Canada is North Carolina’s #1 export market, and North Carolina exports $6.6 billion in goods to Canada annually according to a 2020 Canadian report.
Middle East Virtual Event: International Business with Israel, UAE, Bahrain and Beyond
Posted January 18, 2021
Middle East: Learn new international business opportunities on January 27, 11:00-12:15 EST at a free webinar, sponsored in part by Atlanta’s Conexx, America Israel Business Connector.
Charleston, SC: Charleston Reports Strongest December
Posted January 15, 2021
The South Carolina Ports Authority reports that it finished 2020 with its strongest December on record, with strong volumes for containers, vehicles, and at its inland ports.
SE Port Report: Sourcing shifts for U.S. imports boosting Southeast ports
Posted January 14, 2021
SE Port Report: Sourcing shifts for U.S. imports boosting Southeast ports
Savannah, GA: Savannah Was Top Port for U.S. Exports
Posted January 13, 2021
The Port of Savannah exported more loaded containers than any other port in the country from January through May