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TBIC attended wire and Tube, the leading international trade fairs for the wire, cable, tube, and processing industries, in Düsseldorf, Germany.

We were joined by two partners from Mississippi: Regina Todd, CWDP, representing TBIC member Rankin First Economic Development Authority, and Nicola Michels from the Mississippi Development Authority. During the trade show, the group met with companies active in advanced manufacturing, machining, electrical manufacturing, and steel processing.

Many of these companies are actively exploring opportunities to enter or expand within the U.S. market. The discussions highlighted continued interest in U.S. investment opportunities and the importance of reliable local partners in supporting companies throughout the expansion process.

TBIC thanks all participating companies for the open discussions and valuable insights, as well as Regina and Nicola for their collaboration. We look forward to continuing these conversations and supporting companies as they evaluate their next steps toward U.S. expansion.

Last week marked significant milestones with two key events that reinforced transatlantic business connections and industry innovation.

U.S. Market Entry Seminar in Stuttgart

In collaboration with the German American Business Association (GABA), we hosted a comprehensive seminar focusing on U.S. market entry strategies. C-level executives from German SMEs gathered to explore critical topics such as legal structures, economic development incentives, and U.S. tax law. The afternoon sessions delved into visa pathways and HR challenges. The exchange of practical experiences provided invaluable insights for all participants, and new industry connections for TBIC and its member regions.

Ceramitec Trade Show in Munich

At Ceramitec Munich, we engaged with companies from Belgium, France, Poland, Spain, Austria, and Germany. The ceramics industry’s diversity was on full display, featuring innovations from pottery products to semiconductor applications. Despite challenges like uncertain trade policies and high energy costs, the event offered promising leads and strengthened transatlantic relationships.

Both events exemplified our commitment to constant expansion of our network, and outreach across all FDI-relevant industries in Europe.

TBIC was pleased to co-host a full-day U.S. market entry seminar in Stuttgart together with the German American Business Association (GABA) at RÖDL.

The seminar brought together C-level executives from German SMEs with concrete U.S. expansion plans for an in-depth program covering key aspects of a successful market entry. Sessions focused on choosing the right legal structure, setting up U.S. operations, navigating economic development incentives, and understanding the fundamentals of U.S. tax law.

In the afternoon, the program continued with practical discussions on visa and work permit pathways, hiring and HR challenges, as well as banking and insurance management in the United States. The exchange of real-world experiences and perspectives made the sessions and one-on-one conversations especially valuable for both speakers and participating companies.

TBIC thanks GABA, RÖDL, all speakers, and all participating companies for the open dialogue and strong engagement throughout the day. We look forward to continuing these conversations and connecting with interested companies at future GABA events.

TBIC began the year with a delegation trip to the Czech Republic, Austria, and Southern Germany, covering three important European markets for U.S.-bound foreign direct investment. Across the week, delegates conducted on-site company visits and stakeholder meetings to assess regional industrial ecosystems and current expansion dynamics. Discussions and site tours focused on sectors including paper, precision machining, packaging, aerospace, and related manufacturing supply chains.

The program also included participation in the SelectUSA Central Europe Roadshow stop in Vienna, which was organized by the U.S. Commercial Service Vienna. The event provided additional perspectives on transatlantic investment trends and enabled direct exchange with Austrian companies. In Salzburg, the delegation held a business roundtable with local industry representatives, hosted by the Federation of Austrian Industries Salzburg (Industriellenvereinigung Salzburg), to discuss market developments and pathways for U.S. expansion.

Overall, the trip provided U.S. economic developers with first-hand insights into European manufacturing capabilities, innovation capacity, and potential partnership opportunities.

Last week, the Transatlantic Business & Investment Council (TBIC), LP, attended Space Tech Expo Europe to meet with companies interested in exploring opportunities for U.S. market expansion.

Now in its 10th edition, Space Tech Expo Europe has become one of the most important gatherings for the European space supply chain. Nearly 1,000 exhibitors and a wide range of industry stakeholders came together to showcase advancements in manufacturing, satellite technologies, testing, components, and data-driven services.

Across conversations at the event, one theme stood out: the United States remains a critical market for growth. European companies continue to see strong demand for advanced manufacturing, satellite and communications capabilities, and data-enabled services. Many are actively evaluating when and how to establish a presence in the U.S. and what support they will need along the way.

As part of TBIC’s mission to strengthen transatlantic investment, our team met with numerous companies to discuss pathways into the U.S. market, available resources, and opportunities within our network of American communities and partners. We will continue supporting these companies as they develop their strategies and consider next steps.