Latest articles from Karen E Thuermer

home comforts

Missouri provides home comforts

With a rich history in life science research, excellent transport infrastructure and a skilled workforce, Missouri is a natural base for progressive companies involved in medical supplies and biotechnology.

Innovation central

Innovation central

Missouri has established itself as a leader in life sciences and biotechnology – boasting of the world’s leading R&D centres in this field.

Chemistry lessons

Through the intelligent use of joint ventures, the diversifying of its business and slow-but-steady global expansion, chemical company Albemarle Corporation has shown that growth is achievable in a variety of environments. By Karen E Thuermer.

Electric dreams

Kentucky’s governor is planning to make the state ‘the epicentre of the US’s automobile industry’ by focusing on its production of batteries for electric cars. Karen E Thuermer reports.

Good medicine

US universities are transferring some of their skills abroad by setting up medical schools. Karen E Thuermer reports on the benefits and risks.

Renewed enthusiasm

As oil prices rocket, the race to commercialise sustainable energies is becoming ever more frantic. Karen E Thuermer reports.

Catching the wave

Transport technology is becoming increasingly important for companies and their locations. Karen E Thuermer suggests it is the innovation wave of the future.

Driving the green machine

Tax credits and incentives to promote the production of renewable energy may be fuelled partly by green ambitions but the economics are also becoming more attractive as the value of the global renewable energy market grows. Karen E Thuermer reports.

Global greenfield investment trends

Crossborder investment monitor

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Corporate location benchmarking tool

fDi Benchmark is the only online tool to benchmark the competitiveness of countries and cities in over 50 sectors. Its comprehensive location data series covers the main cost and quality competitiveness indicators for over 300 locations around the world.

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Research report

fDi Intelligence provides customised reports and data research which deliver vital business intelligence to corporations, investment promotion agencies, economic development organisations, consulting firms and research institutions.

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