Thought Leadership - Trade Scenarios amid the Uncertainty
Global Trade Scenarios for these Uncertain Times (and Tariffs) The current economic and political situations have been generating a great deal of turmoil and uncertainty. What we do know is that tariffs and tariff uncertainty are higher. There are many theories as to the what, the why, and the impact of the tariffs and resulting trade conflicts might be, including:The intention is to lower US imports, but balancing US goods trade would take a multi-year recession to accomplish.Uncertainty and higher cost
Thought Leadership - Expanding to or within the USA
Expanding Operations to the U.S.: A Strategic Guide for European CompaniesRelocating or expanding operations from Europe to the United States involves navigating a complex web of logistical, regulatory, and cultural dynamics. As European companies look to access the robust and competitive American market, partnering with a local advisor, who is both knowledgeable and experienced, and offers end-to-end support, delivering tailored solutions across site selection, design-build project execution, and
Thought Leadership - Evolution of U.S. - EU Trade Relations
The Evolution of U.S.–European Trade Relations Authors: Kai Bitter, James Hardman, Annarita Vallese Europe and the United States share the world’s most extensive bilateral trade and the most integrated economic relationship. Given the scale and strategic significance of this relationship, strengthening transatlantic ties by addressing persistent and emerging trade barriers has long been a priority for both European and American policymakers. Amid current uncertainty, there is no way to comment
Thought Leadership - Is America Really Dominating Energy?
Is America Really Dominating Energy - or Are We Missing Something?You’ve probably heard the phrase “American energy dominance,” tied to headlines about rising oil and gas production. It’s true - the United States is now a net exporter of both oil and natural gas, thanks to technological advances and strategic investments. At the same time, renewable energy is booming, with solar capacity alone increasing more than 5,000% since 2010. These gains have created over 250,000 solar jobs, reduced electricity
Building Cohesive & Resilient Teams (Workshop)
Building Resilient & Cohesive TeamsSponsored by Credo Growth and VEGA "Dynamic very good presenters and content and practical results seen on site in reality"As business leaders and managers, we all know and understand the power and importance of our people, and indeed our business culture. Thousands of articles and books and blog posts and memes have been written on the topics of leadership skills, business culture and the value of our employees. We KNOW this. But how do we BUILD it? This is where
AUTOMATE 2025
The following was shared on LinkedIn by EACC AUTOMATE sponsor and long-time EACC supporter Altix Consulting:&##128640; The Future of Automation is Here! &##129302;Yesterday,Altix Consultingwas proud to sponsor and participate inEACC Cincy (European American Chamber of Commerce)AUTOMATE 2025, an exceptional gathering of 90 industry leaders exploring the latest advancements in automation, collaborative robotics, and digital transformation.The program featured insightful discussions and live demonstrations,
EACC YP Committee Returns Refreshed and Rejuvenated
YP Committee Returns with a New Leader and a New Plan One of EACC Cincy's key goals for 2025 is the relaunch, refresh, rejuvenation of our Young Professionals Program. To this end, Giacomo Lind was selected to lead the YP committee under the guidance of EACC Board Member, Andrea Costa (HORAN Wealth) and our own Claudia Schroeder. Early in 2024, the YP Committee organized a couple of well-attended events, and the intent is to reconnect with that energy and momentum in 2025, with a structured
A Meeting with Richard Hyde, Consul General of the United Kingdom to the Midwest
His Majesty's Consul General in Chicago, Richard Hyde, Visits Ohio and the Tri-State left to right: Deepa Mani, Global Issues Officer, British Consulate-General Chicago, Richard Hyde, Consul General Chicago, Nicole Fenyo, Executive Director EACC Cincy, Cierra Clymer, Director of International Business Development & Inclusion, REDI Cincinnati, Iain Whitaker, Senior Trade & Investment Officer, Defence, Security and Space (Midwest), British Consulate-General Chicago. On March 6th and 7th, 2025,His Majesty's
Industrial AI (Artificial Intelligence) – Buzz or Reality?
Industrial AI (Artificial Intelligence) – Buzz or Reality? Thirty years ago, industrial automation and digitalization was already a career path, and the transformation since then has been extraordinary. The acceleration of technology adoption in recent years has been unprecedented, with artificial intelligence (AI) leading the charge. Joseph Schumpeter’s concept of “creative destruction” highlights how innovation cycles accelerate, continuously reshaping industries. Industry 4.0 – marked by automation,
Introducing EACC Italy - Milan, March 20th, 2025
On March 20, 2025 EACC Italy, the 9th chapter of the EACCTransatlantic Business network, was introduced to the Italian business community in Milano, Italy at Anteo Spazio Cinema at Milano's CityLife S.p.A. location. Sponsored by JobsOhio and BE NKY Growth Partnership, the event welcomed close to 100 people who gained insights from the U.S. Consul for Commercial Affairs, Caroline (You Kyung) Chung and from a panel of Italian business leaders operations in the U.S. (Alessio D'Onofrio, Group
Ohio Business Roundtable - Energy Competitiveness Study
The OpportunityOhio is uniquely positioned to attract transformative industries due to its strategic location, diverse energy portfolio, and strong industrial base. Since 2022, JobsOhio has won 1,016 economic development projects, with $74.27B in associated capital investment. This underscores the state's appeal as a hub for innovation and economic growth. Ohio should capitalize on that advantage and be a leader in energy development. The ChallengeHowever, this growth presents urgent energy challenges -
United Kingdom ETA Travel Requirement
The United Kingdom is introducing an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system to enhance border security and streamline entry processes for visa-exempt travelers. This system will require individuals from visa-exempt countries to obtain an ETA before traveling to the UK.Implementation Timeline:January 8, 2025: Travelers from non-European visa-exempt countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and others, will need an ETA to enter the UK. (ch.usembassy.gov)April 2, 2025: The ETA
Operations Showcase - Hahn Automation & Rethink Robotics
Almost 50 people attended our first Operations Showcase of the 2025 hosted by HAHN Automation Group (HAHN) and Rethink Robotics (Rethink). The photos simply do not do the crowd and energy justice! Attendees first experienced how HAHN uses virtual reality in their sales and design process, before proceeding to the floor to see some of their robots in action: from a "simple" stamping operation to a machine tending application for injection molded parts. From there, participants went through to a second
