News for 2026
Wednesday, August 05, 2026
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 ...read more
Categories: 2026, Thought Leadership
Wednesday, August 05, 2026
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 ...read more
Categories: 2026, Thought Leadership
Thursday, July 02, 2026
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 ...read more
Categories: Thought Leadership, 2026
Wednesday, July 01, 2026
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 ...read more
Categories: Thought Leadership, 2026
Tuesday, June 09, 2026
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 ...read more
Categories: 2026, Thought Leadership
Tuesday, June 09, 2026
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 ...read more
Categories: Thought Leadership, 2026
Tuesday, May 05, 2026
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 ...read more
Categories: Thought Leadership, 2026
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Thursday, April 02, 2026
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 ...read more
Categories: Thought Leadership, 2026
Thursday, April 02, 2026
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 ...read more
Categories: 2026, Thought Leadership
