Searching the world for facility investments: U.S. states' global development offices

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Global offices are special state offices in other nations which take charge of receiving and negotiating for direct foreign investment and export promotion. The top five nations in international recruitment programs of states include Japan, Mexico, Taiwan, Germany, and Korea. Reports indicate that about 62% of states have set up office in Japan to promote investments. Similarly, foreign countries have also set up offices in the US, such as the Lorraine Development Corporation of France in Atlanta.

Foreign Economic & Financial Assistance, Foreign economic assistance, Community development corporations

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The drive to globalize: profit motive rules as foreign direct investment soars

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Multinational firms have recognized the need to expand their businesses to foreign countries in order to increase market share. However, firms from industrialized countries must recognize the tremendous growth potential in developing countries in order to be competitive in the coming century. US foreign direct investment has primarily been concentrated in Europe, which has received about $112 billion in 1995. Investments in North America totaled $71 billion while Asia received $65 billion.

Developing countries, International relations, Industrialized countries

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Georgia Gov. Zell Miller: international business recruitment's very frequent flyer

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Georgia Governor Zell Miller can be credited for increasing foreign investments in his state through his business trips to countries in Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Gov. Miller has reportedly undertaken 16 international trips, visited over 150 firms, and met with some 400 corporate executives. His efforts have created about 5,100 new jobs for the state and about $3.5 billion in foreign investments to Georgia's economy.

Economic Programs, Administration of Economic Programs, Economic policy, Political aspects, Governors, Georgia, Miller, Zell

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