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Now in its 5th year, our annual survey of European business expansion in the U.S. over the past two years highlight which communities have been most successful in attracting European Jobs and capital investment over the past two years. To be included in the survey, it must be a "brick and mortar" expansion by a European company to the U.S., have occurred within the last two years, must involve a minimum capitial investment of $1 million and create at least 10 jobs.

Europe Fares Well in Attracting Foreign Direct Investments in 2006  [ 8/16/2007 ] By: Karen E. Thuermer
  Despite heavy competition from China and India, the continent sees a 15 percent increase in activity from 2005.   Read The Full Article

GLOBAL EXPANSION: Expansions Into Europe Come Down to Logistics and Skills  [ 6/21/2007 ] By: Nigel Wilcock
  Western Europe still dominates the number of projects undertaken by U.S. companies.   Read The Full Article

GLOBAL EXPANSION: Expanding Companies Find the UK Is the Place to Reach Europe  [ 6/21/2007 ] By: Lance Yoder
  Work force, location are key factors for growing companies.   Read The Full Article

GLOBAL EXPANSION: Logistics Centers Dot European Landscape  [ 6/21/2007 ] By: Karen E. Thuermer
  Hubs in Belgium, Germany, France and Spain put manufacturers' supply chains in the heart of the continent.   Read The Full Article

GLOBAL EXPANSION: European Life Sciences Plays Catch Up to U.S. Market  [ 4/12/2007 ] By: Rachael Hedgcoth
  But expansion projects throughout the continent fuel research and development.   Read The Full Article

GLOBAL EXPANSION: Innovation Races Ahead for European Automotive Expansions  [ 2/14/2007 ] By: Rachael Hedgcoth
  KIA opens new state-of-the-art plant in Zilina, Slovakia.   Read The Full Article

GLOBAL EXPANSION: Speed to Market Helps Fuel Logistics Strategies in Europe  [ 2/14/2007 ] By: Karen E. Thuermer
  Companies can be within proximity of their markets from the logistics operations in Holland and Belgium.   Read The Full Article

European Cities Offer U.S. Companies Advantages  [ 12/21/2006 ] By: Karen E. Thuermer
  BroadSoft, Honeywell among companies that site facilities in Europe to be close to customer base.   Read The Full Article

European Biotech Industry Exhibits Progress  [ 4/1/2006 ] By: Rachael Hedgcoth
  Japan’s Eisai is among global biotech companies siting facilities in Europe to capitalize on its assets.   Read The Full Article

Survey Finds Expansions Spur International Job Assignments  [ 4/1/2006 ] By: GLOBAL NEWS BRIEFS
  Representatives from 131 European-based companies from 12 countries and 30 industries participated in the survey, which examined short- and-long term international job assignment trends.   Read The Full Article

Logistics Is Undergoing a Transformation in Europe  [ 1/26/2006 ] By: Karen E. Thuermer
  Numerous multinationals siting DCs, other logistics operations to take advantage of growing market.   Read The Full Article

2004 TOP U.S. METROS FOR EUROPEAN EXPANSION: Kokomo, Ind., Leads U.S. Cities in European Expansions  [ 7/18/2004 ] By: Ken Krizner and Rachael Hedgcoth  Related Link...
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DaimlerChrysler has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in its facilities in Kokomo, Indiana.   Read The Full Article


 
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