The Jones Act Pause: Why Regulatory Shock Could Still Create Long-Term Opportunity for Global Investors in America
When I was young, my family would take vacations along both the East and West Coasts, and I was always fascinated by the massive ships sitting in ports or moving slowly across the water. As a kid, I only thought about their scale — how something so enormous could float, how many containers they carried, …
Recent interview with The Yomiuri Shimbun. Translation follows article.
International Companies Coming to the U.S. Should Take a Serious Look at Brownfield Real Estate
I was dealing with brownfield real estate before the term even existed. Back in the late 1980’s when I was a lawyer, I was dealing with something called LUST, or leaking underground storage tanks. (this is one of the better acronyms I have come across). The tanks would make, literally, quite a mess, and I …
Speaking at the U.S. Embassy Korea Pre-SelectUSA Event
Honored. Speaking at the U.S. Embassy Korea Pre-SelectUSA event on U.S. Investment Strategies. Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:30 – 7:30 PM (Mountain Standard Time) /Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 9:30–10:30 AM (Korea Standard Time)
SelectUSA 2026 Speaking & Judging
Honored to speak and judge at SelectUSA. Appointment requests through ShowApp or contact my assistant Mary at mgeorges@edgepartner.us
SIGN THE ###* NDA!
Image from smallbusiness.co.uk I have been asked by several clients about NDAs — why they matter, when they make sense, and why some people ask for them far too early. This is not legal advice. It is a practical view from someone who gets pitched constantly. Every day. Here is my first rule: If your …
Speaking for the U.S. Embassy of Serbia on February 24th
Honored to be speaking. Representing Sumihiro Investments and EDGE Partners. Serbia IT Association in conjunction with SelectUSA and the U.S. Embassy of Serbia – February 24th https://lnkd.in/dqu3SBNq
FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS (EDOs) – EDGE Empowers Economic Development Organizations to Compete Globally with Elite Talent and Predictive Technology
Washington, D.C. — In a business landscape shaped by geopolitical realignment and uncertainty, EDGE Partners (EDGE) is emerging as the go-to commercial execution platform for Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) across the United States. Built by a team of former U.S. government officials, diplomats and economic development executives, EDGE is redefining how EDOs attract foreign direct investment (FDI), generate qualified leads, and promote exports. As U.S. regions face shrinking federal …
EUCAST Korea’s Stock Exchange Listing Milestone 5G Advanced Technology and Digital Twin Solutions are Accelerating Private 5G
Private 5G is moving fast—from pilots to production—and the architectures that deploy quickly, operate securely, and integrate Edge Processing, AI, and Digital Twin workflows are gaining significant attention. A recent Korean-language article by The Bell reports EUCAST Co., Ltd. (Korea) is beginning a full-scale process toward a KOSDAQ listing, supported by strong results in a …