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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.

Our four-day delegation trip to Germany began in Stuttgart and traveled through Baden-Wuerttemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Bavaria, where we engaged with industry partners as well as industry leaders and internationally active companies in the automotive, food, and chemical industries who are looking to grow their business in the U.S.

The mission concluded at the IAA MOBILITY Show in Munich, held every two years and recognized as Europe’s leading automotive event. The exhibition offered an opportunity to observe emerging industry trends and innovations firsthand and to discuss the future of transatlantic trade in the automotive sector.

In November 2024, the Transatlantic Business & Investment Council (TBIC) wrapped up a successful FDI recruitment trip to Paris, France, and Berlin, Germany, two vital hubs of European innovation and start-up ecosystems. The focus of the trip was to build key partnerships in industries such as BioTech, HealthTech, and Energy, supporting European companies looking to expand into the U.S. market.

Throughout the journey, TBIC engaged with Chambers of Commerce, tech accelerators, and innovative campuses to foster new connections and growth opportunities. These partnerships are essential for bringing European FDI to the United States and strengthening transatlantic relationships.

Our recent FDI trip to Switzerland and Italy was packed with valuable insights and meaningful connections. Starting in Switzerland, we met with pioneering companies leading the way in fields like industrial machining and cancer diagnostics. Swiss businesses, though often smaller in size, showcase world-class innovation, and our time there opened doors for some exciting future collaborations. In Italy, we kept up the momentum, diving into a week of productive meetings and attending BIMU, a leading tradeshow for robotics and metal fabrication. Italy’s business landscape offered fresh perspectives and new opportunities, and our conversations with local partners were both inspiring and impactful.

Thank you to everyone who joined us—it’s trips like these that fuel new ideas and help us move our mission forward. Looking forward to what’s next!

Our recent trip to Turkey marked a fantastic return to this dynamic market, where we spent three productive days exploring the nation’s advanced manufacturing landscape. We kicked off with a dinner alongside local partners, discussing promising developments in the chemical, textile, and automotive sectors. The atmosphere was electric, reflecting Turkey’s commitment to innovation and growth. The highlight of our trip included visits to industry-leading companies outside Istanbul and a vibrant FDI event with the local chamber of industry. It was inspiring to connect with over 50 companies from diverse sectors, sharing insights and plans that aim to enhance Turkey’s industrial landscape. Our journey included impactful discussions on the nation’s electric infrastructure, renewable energy, chemical production, and aviation industries. We saw firsthand how planned projects are poised to create strong, positive change in the region.

We’re already looking forward to future visits in 2025! Turkey remains an important hub for fostering new partnerships and advancing FDI opportunities.