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Daimler and Volvo Form Sustainable Partnership

Daimler Trucks North America and Volvo Group announce joint venture focused on hydrogen-powered truck development.

Bombardier Has Plans to Expand Into the Chicago Area

Bombardier is looking to expand its U.S. operations with hopes to produce cars for Chicago’s metro transit system that would require 300 new jobs in the Chicago area.

BMW Chooses Pennsylvania-Based Logistics Company for Services at its South Carolina Manufacturing Facility

Pennsylvania-based Penske Logistics was just chosen by BMW to provide logistics services for BMW's manufacturing operations in Spartanburg, South Carolina, marking the first time BMW outsourced LLP services.

TCS Innovatively Unites NYC Marathon Runners to Raise Funds for Charities

For over 30 years, runners participating in TCS's New York City Marathon have been raising funds for charities including Team for Kids and Memorial Sloan Kettering. Although this year's race is virtual, TCS sets goal for its runners to raise over $50 million.

DHL Looking to Hire for 600 Full-Time Positions Due to Increase in its Ecommerce Business

As peak holiday season approaches and ecommerce continue to spike, DHL is hiring for over 600 permanent positions at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Nestle Completes $950M Acquisition Deal of New-York Based Food Delivery Startup

Nestle acquires New York-based online prepared-meal startup, Freshly, for $950 million.

National Grid Invests $6M in Two AI Companies

National Grid makes a combined $6 million investment in two artificial intelligence companies- Boston-based Aperio Systems and Silicon Valley-based AiDash- to develop efficient, renewable energy strategies to protect critical infrastructure and help reduce costs for customers.

Anheuser-Busch Donates Thousands of Bottles of Hand Sanitizer to Polling Locations Across Oklahoma

Anheuser-Busch is donating over 7,000 eight-ounce bottles of hand sanitizer to polling locations across the state of Oklahoma to help keep voters and workers safe.

Schneider Electric to Establish Multiple Edge Data Centers Across the US

Schneider Electric and Georgia-based companies EdgePresence and Accu-Tech are collaborating on establishing multiple edge data centers across the United States that will include Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure Data Center solution.

Volkswagen Promotes STEM Education in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Volkswagen hosted the new Skills4All program at its Chattanooga manufacturing facility to provide hands-on robotics and automotive learning opportunities to students from the Boys and Girls Club of Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Nestle Purina Petcare to Invest $550M and Hire for 300 Jobs in New Ohio Factory

Nestle Purina Petcare announces its plants to invest $550 million to build a new manufacturing facility in southwest Ohio, which will be the company's 22nd manufacturing location in the United States.

Anheuser-Busch Supporting Local Georgia Communities Through Increased Investment

As part of Anheuser-Busch's commitment to support local jobs during this time of economic uncertainty, AB is increasing its investment in the Cartersville, Georgia brewery to $150 million.

Ahold Delhaize Subsidiary Food Lion Expands Food Delivery Service During Pandemic

Ahold Delhaize subsidiary, Food Lion, expands its online grocery pick-up program at 32 new stores in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, making grocery shopping accessible and affordable during the pandemic.

National Grid Developing Helping Rhode Island Achieve Renewable Energy Goals

National Grid is developing a proposal for offshore wind for Rhode Island that will help the state achieve its goal of meeting 100 percent of its electricity demand with renewable energy by 2030.

Sodexo Creates Innovative Meal Program to Keep Students and Employees Safe

Sodexo developed an online meal system at Liberty University for students who've been exposed to COVID-19 or tested positive. Sodexo is working to reduce the spread of COVID-19 on college campuses and create a safe work environment for its employees.

BMW Spurs Economic Growth in the Spartanburg, South Carolina Community

BMW continues to spur business growth, grow supply chains and develop infrastructure for a booming auto industry in South Carolina since it opened its manufacturing operations in Spartanburg.

Volkswagen Has Plans to Open New Headquarters in Northern Virginia

Volkswagen, which has been based in Virginia since 2008, is opening new headquarters in Northern Virginia to consolidate its 1,000 employees to increase collaboration and efficiency.

New Name — Same Mission

After 30 years, the Organization for International Investment (OFII) is now the Global Business Alliance. We remain dedicated to promoting and defending a fair economy that welcomes international companies to invest in America.

When America is open for business, we all benefit.

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