• The Promise of FDI

    Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has become one of the major sources of manufacturing jobs in the United States. As American manufacturers moved manufacturing jobs to China and Mexico, European companies have stepped into the void and create well-paid jobs in local communities all over the U.S.

     

  • Thinking About Expanding to the U.S.?

    We help European companies navigate U.S. site selection, strategy, and setup.From first questions to final location decisions—TBIC is your entry point to the U.S. market.

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  • Services for Economic Development Organizations

    Looking to attract European investment to your community?

    TBIC supports EDOs with investor targeting, trade show presence, and year-round market outreach.

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  • Explore Our Events

    From FDI Trips to trade shows and our Annual Conference—connect where it counts. Join us on the ground in Europe and the U.S. for targeted programs that deliver real business opportunities.

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The Transatlantic Business & Investment Council is the leading representative of North American Economic Development Organizations in Europe. It is our mission to promote transatlantic trade and investment.

With a strong network on both sides of the Atlantic, TBIC is where European ambition meets U.S. opportunity.

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Transatlantic Business and Investment Conference 2025
Chicago, Illinois
Aug26262025
Transatlantic Business and Investment Conference 2025
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FDI Trip: Automotive & Advanced Manufacturing in Germany (+IAA Munich)
Southern Germany
Sep07122025
FDI Trip: Automotive & Advanced Manufacturing in Germany (+IAA Munich)
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Trade Show Visit: K Show, Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf, Germany
Oct08152025
Trade Show Visit: K Show, Düsseldorf
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Our growing community

120+ TBIC Members across the U.S.

100+ Companies located in the U.S. by our Advisory Council

17,000+ Jobs created in the U.S. since 2010

  • Carl Campbell

    I can say without hesitation that the TBIC relationship helped us get in the conversation for this project. We would NOT have GEDIA here without TBIC. Keeping international ties is important because we can’t always be everywhere, and we need help to serve our communities well. You never know when or where the next opportunity will come from, so having friends that know your strengths and weaknesses can help you get results. If you don’t have partners around the world, you will miss out on opportunities.

    Carl Campbell
    Dalton Whitfield County Joint Development Authority
  • Paul Zito

    Membership in the Transatlantic Business & Investment Council (TBIC) provides RGP Northwest Ohio with meaningful introductions to European companies with the potential for new jobs, investment and innovation in the Toledo region and Northwest Ohio.  Obviously there are dozens of associations/organizations, consultants & lead generation services that can do the same.  What makes TBIC stand a tad taller than the rest are the deep data & insight into the German & other European markets provided by the TBIC team and the valuable contacts made with a wide array of manufacturing and service companies in Europe and with those in the USA with an interest in Europe.  Finally, the “family feel” of TBIC and its membership is apparent via all of their events, programs and outreach….this makes the crazy work of FDI somewhat fun!

    Paul Zito
    RGP Northwest Ohio
  • Kathryn Ertel

    I highly recommend TBIC’s FDI Programs, which excel in connecting economic developers and other professionals with global opportunities through expert networking, delegation trips, trade show activities and representation.  Having experienced activities firsthand, I greatly value their seamless execution and exceptional coordination, and I look forward to future participation engaging with their outstanding team.

    Kathryn Ertel
    South Central Indiana Economic Development

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