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Looking for more information about foreign direct investment, international companies and U.S. competitiveness? Well, we’ve got you covered. Here you can find press releases, letters to policymakers, factsheets and insights on specific topics, as well as company announcements and industry perspectives.

DENSO Continues its Investment in Maryville Through Opening a Technical Training Center

This development aligns with Denso’s 2017 $1B investment in Maryville. This program will benefit the more than 1,500 employees yearly by ensuring they are up-to-date with the latest practices in manufacturing.

Avangrid Renewables’ Wind Farm is Supplying Clean Energy to Help U.S. Companies Reach Sustainability Goals

Avangrid’s wind farm in Texas is supplying clean energy to Austin Energy and Nike, which is helping both companies meet their 100 percent renewable energy goals.

Shell Oil Company Partners with Dunkin’ to Offer New Savings for Consumers Nation-Wide

This loyalty program rewards members by saving them $0.10 per gallon when they purchase five beverages at a Dunkin’ location within the United States.

Schneider Electric Announces Membership with The Climate Group EV100 Initiative

In order to accelerate its carbon neutrality commitment, Schneider Electric joins the group with the goal of replacing 14,000 company cars with electric vehicles by 2030.

Sodexo Recognized as Top Corporation for Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs) in the United States

Sodexo supports women-owned businesses through its ‘Better Tomorrow 2025’ program, which aims to increase female presence in local business and within the Sodexo corporation.

New FDI State-Level Data Show the Importance of International Companies

State factsheets detail the significant impact that international companies have made on state economies around the country.

Danone North America Recognizes Seven Farm Partners That Have Made Key Improvements in the Areas of Quality, Social, Economic and Nature

This Forum in San Diego allows for more than 100 farmer partners to discuss the future of farming through innovation and sustainability.

BAE Systems Is Selected by the US Navy for Two Contracts Totaling $316 Million

The contracts will allow BAE Systems to provide radio communications support and new innovation radio platforms to the Navy.

Shell Oil Products US Sells Martinez Refinery in California to PBF Energy, Inc

PBF acquires the refinery from Shell for $1.2 billion and offers all local employees providing support at the Martinez facility employment.

States with the Highest Concentration of FDI Jobs

Six states exceed the national average in terms of FDI jobs as a share of total private-sector employment, according to the latest Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) data.

Top Five States with the Highest Growth of FDI Jobs

Five states top the list for fastest FDI job growth, according to the latest BEA data.

Ten States Leading America’s FDI Manufacturing Workforce

Discover the top ten states with the highest growth of manufacturing jobs over the past five years.

GlaxoSmithKline Agrees to Provide its Adjuvant Technology to the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) to Help Fight the Coronavirus

GlaxoSmithKline is providing support to the CEPI, which is working to develop coronavirus vaccines.

Sodexo Partners with Freight Farms to Provide Sustainable Food Sourcing at Universities

Freight farms provide on-site growth of fresh produce, which will allow Sodexo to incorporate fresh, healthy foods options at universities across the country.

Danone North America Partners with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) to Improve Soil Health

The partnership will allow the organizations to leverage $3 million of federal funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Resources Conservation Service to go towards soil health in Kansas and Ohio before being rolled out to other dairy sheds in IN, MI, NY, PA, TX, NM, NE, ID and UT.

Danone Recognized by CDP as a Global Leader for Tackling Climate Change

Danone is committed to carbon neutrality by 2050 and to eliminating deforestation by 2020.

Volkswagen To Donate 31 Atlas SUVs, Diagnostic equipment to Auto Technician, Technical and Career Centers Throughout the Country

This new initiative will provide essential automotive skills in both hardware and software development for young technicians entering the field.

Danone North America Announces Sustainable Farming Partnership

Danone is partnering with Boulder, Colorado-based firm, rePlant Capital, which is focused on addressing climate change and sustainable practices in farming.

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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