Throught Leadership - Foreign Trade Zone Powerful Tools for Global Trade
Foreign Trade Zones are Powerful Tools for Global Trade Two foreign-trade zones strengthen foreign direct investment, helping global companies lower costs and grow with confidence. The business of global trade has always required adaptability as operators navigate unpredictable headwinds. As changes to U.S. tariff policy were implemented in 2025, global trade operators sought new ways to adapt and remain profitable. Still, one key tool is anything but new: foreign trade zones (FTZs). First created
Thought Leadership: Energy Is Becoming Ohio’s Next Competitive Advantage
Energy Is Becoming Ohio’s Next Competitive AdvantageOhio is attracting record levels of investment across manufacturing, semiconductors, logistics, healthcare, and data centers, and that growth is pushing energy into the boardroom rather than leaving it as a line item for facilities teams. In this environment, power cost, reliability, and infrastructure access are increasingly tied to site selection, capital planning, and long-term competitiveness. For many Ohio companies, the energy conversation has
Thought Leadership - What's Next For Transatlantic Trade?
What's Next for Transatlantic Trade? Five Strategies for Success in the Second Half of 2026 By: Matt Lavoie Director, Government Affairs In the face of ongoing tariff uncertainty and rising costs, a major question stands out for American small and mid-sized businesses. What region represents the strongest appetite for international growth? Europe is the answer, and this finding is a key component of the DHL Express U.S. 2026 Mid-Year SME Survey, which gathered insights from more than 400 U.S. small and
Thought Leadership - Strengthening Global Teams Through Problem-Solving Culture
Introduction In my work leading Quality at VEGA Americas, Inc.—part of a global company headquartered in Schiltach, Germany, with manufacturing locations in China, India, and Mason, Ohio—I've learned that the hard parts of cross-border work rarely announce themselves cleanly. A regulatory requirement shifts in one region before the others have caught up. A customer expectation in Ohio doesn't translate the same way in Schiltach. A decision made with confidence in one time zone lands with confusion in
Thought Leadership - U.S Operating & Repatriating Basics for Inbound Investors
U.S. Operating & Repatriating Basics for Inbound InvestorsOverviewThis article follows my prior article, U.S. Structuring Basics for Inbound Investors, featured in the EACC’s May 2026 Newsletter. Once a U.S. structure is established, managing compliance, withholding obligations, and cash repatriation is crucial for aligning commercial objectives with tax efficiency. Many inbound investors face challenges due to overlooked filings or intercompany payments, which can increase tax exposure. This article
Thought Leadership - The Transatlantic Advantage: Expanding American Business into Europe
The Transatlantic Advantage: Expanding American Business into EuropeHow to Navigate CE Compliance and enter the European Market Smoothly Every day, more than $6.4 billion worth of goods and services are traded between Europe and the United States (Source: AmCham EU) For decades, European consumers have had a strong affinity for American brands and products—the ideal conditions for sustainable growth in the European market. Yet although Europe is already one of the most important and largest markets for
Beyond Backup: Batteries Becoming Revenue Engines for Businesses
Beyond Backup: Batteries Becoming Revenue Engines for Businesses Contact Info: Monica Niehaus Business Development – Melink Solar mniehaus@melinksolar.comBeyond Backup: Batteries Becoming Revenue Engines for Businesses Battery storage is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the energy industry, experiencing ~60% annual growth rates the past two years. Alongside solar, U.S. battery storage is surging to fill the gap left by retiring coal plants and shrinking fossil fuel capacity. So, what’s the
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Thought Leadership - The Decision That Shapes the Entire Project
The Decision That Shapes the Entire ProjectGreg Fox, VP Lean Construction Miller Valentine Construction For many owners, the most consequential decision in the early stages of a construction project is not the building design, the materials, or even the schedule. It is the delivery model. The structure chosen at the outset shapes how decisions are made, how risk is managed, and ultimately how successfully the project is delivered. Traditional delivery models such as design-bid-build and construction
Thought Leadership - From Vision to Value Across Borders: Global AI for Industrial Performance
Yannick Schilly CEO & President, Altix ConsultingFrom Vision to Value Across Borders: Developing a Global AI Strategy in Industrial Operations Artificial intelligence promises transformative impact across industrial operations—from predictive maintenance to advanced planning and quality optimization. Yet for companies operating across continents, developing a global AI strategy is rarely straightforward. Different locations often adopt AI at different speeds, with varying comfort levels, technical
