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
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 …
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 …
Photo source: Getty On February 2, 2026, a burst of reporting signaled a potentially meaningful shift in the U.S.–India commercial corridor: President Trump said the U.S. would reduce tariffs on Indian goods to 18%, tied to broader commitments that include India lowering barriers to U.S. products and (according to U.S. statements) curbing purchases of Russian …
Proud to formally introduce EDGE Partners’ Leadership & Senior Advisor Network — a group of former senior U.S. government officials and global trade leaders supporting market entry, export growth, and investment attraction worldwide. This team reflects the depth of experience behind EDGE as we build a trusted execution partner for companies, governments, and economic development …
Photo from Mercia.co.uk Introduction I thought of writing this article as we approach SelectUSA, May 3-6, 2026 at the National Harbor, Maryland. Thousands of attendees come to explore the U.S. market from over 100 countries. Many of the attendees are exploring the U.S. for the first time. Below are some of my thoughts. Expanding into …
Photo from Reuters.com In an era where innovation moves markets and national security depends as much on microchips as it does on missiles, the relationship between Taiwan and the United States stands as one of the most strategically vital partnerships in the world. For Taiwanese companies looking to expand globally, the U.S. isn’t just a …
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Image from Pexels.com Why Do We Need Data Centers? I was at a dinner and sitting between two opposites regarding the construction of new data centers. Kind of reminded me of being between two people that just felt they had to air their political grievances-even before the main course….. Let me try and take a …
Image from Pexels.com In the High-Stakes World of Economic Development, Site Selection is Not Enough In today’s fast-evolving economic landscape, the traditional approach to economic development — especially for Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) and companies seeking U.S. expansion — can use some disruption. In speaking with multiple EDO’s, the old playbook is criticized as too …
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