Montréal, QC – [September 24,2025] – ResearchFDI Academy, the industry’s leading expert-led training platform for economic development professionals, is proud to announce its official partnership with the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). This collaboration provides practitioners with a professional development pathway to strengthen their foreign direct investment (FDI) expertise and earn the designation of Certified […]| ResearchFDI
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 23, 2025, WASHINGTON, D.C. – ResearchFDI and the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) are proud to announce Bruce Takefman, President and CEO of ResearchFDI has been appointed to the IEDC Board of Directors for a two-year term, starting on January 1, 2026. The nomination was approved at IEDC’s 2025 Annual […]| ResearchFDI
Discover how mega airports drive jobs, trade, FDI, and sustainable growth—why they’re no longer luxuries, but economic infrastructure essentials.| ResearchFDI
Explore how green technology drives regional economic growth in 2025, attracting investment and jobs. Learn strategies for sustainable growth with ResearchFDI.| ResearchFDI
Rural regions across the globe can become vibrant hubs, drawing global investment and economic growth opportunities, but they need high-speed internet.| ResearchFDI
Smart stuff is everywhere: your thermostat, your watch, your phone (obviously), even your mirror’s got digital brains nowadays. So, smart highways? They’re not just inevitable; they’re here, and they’re about to shift economic development into high gear. These next-generation roads are truly impressive. They’re packed with sensors that help eliminate traffic jams, fix in-road cracks […]| ResearchFDI
May 1, 2025 – ResearchFDI and Great Lakes Economic Development Council (Great Lakes EDC) are pleased to announce a new partnership to provide enhanced training and certification opportunities for economic development professionals across the Great Lakes region. This collaboration is designed to strengthen the skills of local professionals and support the attraction of foreign direct […]| ResearchFDI
March 20, 2025 – The British Columbia Economic Development Association (BCEDA) is excited to announce a new partnership with ResearchFDI, a global leader in foreign direct investment and economic development research. This collaboration will support BCEDA initiatives, the BC Economic Summit, and a partnership to offer professional training programs eligible for CEDP.BC Certification credits, furthering […]| ResearchFDI
By 2030, artificial intelligence (AI) could pump a staggering $19.9 trillion into the global GDP, according to PwC estimates—a windfall driven by productivity leaps and consumer benefits. Now, that astounding $19.9 trillion is not just a number; it’s a wake-up call for economic development leaders, decision-makers, and policymakers like you. Imagine your region riding that […]| ResearchFDI
Google has become so ingrained in our daily lives that “Googling” is now a verb. It’s how we find answers, discover new ideas, and navigate the digital world. Every minute, 5.9 million searches are processed on Google—adding up to 354 million searches per hour, 8.5 billion searches per day, and a staggering 3 trillion searches […]| ResearchFDI