News for 2024

Should Majesty Fall to Folly: A Cautionary Word for the U.S. and EUThese days a dedicated free trader isn’t that different from a twenty-year-old Beatles fanatic: both living well outside the glory days of their respective devotions. But in an era where escalating protectionist measures would undermine global trade relationships, it’s ever more important to swim against these tides. Our ...read more

Global Cincy Magazine     EACC Cincy is proud to spearhead a new publication focused on highlighting the Cincinnati Region's rich international community. From industry to restauration to art to education, Cincinnati is home to not only foreign expats, but also to former U.S. expats, who themselves have experienced life and work abroad. Having a richly international community brings a ...read more

CVG’s nonstop routes are key to boosting transatlantic trade Transatlantic air service is the backbone of global business and economic growth. The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) currently offers two nonstop flights to Europe. One to London, United Kingdom (LHR), with British Airways, and the other to Paris, France (CDG), with Delta Air Lines. These flights are not just ...read more

How Lean/Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) can Create Certainty in a VUCA World      Like just about every other market sector, the construction industry has entered VUCA territory: Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous. In a VUCA market, traditional construction methods, such as design-bid-build, are becoming riskier undertakings. Projects that progress along a straight line marked by ...read more

Operations Showcase at FESTO  On September 18, 2024 FESTO welcomed EACC members and prospects to their facility in Mason, OH. FESTO is a big name in our region - and around the world - and this Operations Showcase helped illustrate why.A Google search, and FESTO's own website (above right), will tell the story of a globally-active family-owned German business that manufactures process control and ...read more

USCIS Extends Green Card Validity Extension to 36 Months for Green Card Renewals Effective Sept. 10, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services automatically extended the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) to 36 months for lawful permanent residents who file Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card.     Extensions and Receipt Notices: Form ...read more

Supply chain management can be so much more than moving cargo from point A to point B. As supply chain solution experts with a global network of carriers and partners, we handle shipments both domestically and internationally. Since 1993, Mohawk Global has grown from our Syracuse, New York headquarters to a strong presence across the U.S., Asia, and Europe. Our core offering is comprehensive ...read more

COMPLETE COATING SYSTEMS FROM ONE SUPPLIER  Sprimag Inc. (North America) is the premier equipment supplier for custom painting systems, surface coating applications, and internal coating equipment. The company is the leading provider of custom painting systems for the automotive, aerospace, medical, manufacturing, and consumer products markets.   With almost 100 years of experience starting from ...read more

Key Considerations for European Companies Relocating Operations to the U.S. Market    Locating and/or relocating operations from Europe to the United States involves navigating a complex landscape of logistical, legal, and cultural differences. As European Companies look to tap into the robust American market, understanding the implications of site selection, design-build processes, and ...read more

    2024 Expansion Barometer: Hurdles and Opportunities for European and US Mid-size Businesses   How can mid-size businesses better capture European and US market opportunities? Entering the year 2024, new opportunities and potential hurdles have appeared for businesses with foreign trade and investment projects. Notable regulations such as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in the US and the EU’s ...read more

SOLVING THE US HEALTHCARE PROBLEM - OVER DINNER!  Based on a true story.   The following discussion occurred at an EACC CXO dinner right here in Cincinnati.  One of the attending European business leaders began to talk about his health insurance renewal experience... The names of the guests have been disguised to pique your interest!   Picture, if you will, a large, rustic dining table ...read more

Scaling Strategies for Foreign Industrial Companies in the US Market    by Anne Cappel, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer, Altix Consulting   The US market, with its vast opportunities, presents foreign industrial companies with a landscape rife with potential rewards, from access to a vast customer base to enhanced brand recognition and global competitiveness. However, foreign industrial ...read more