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IBC Day on the Hill Spotlights Economic Impact of International Business

Last week, we hosted our first International Business Council Day on the Hill. The purpose of the day was to educate and inform elected officials about the positive impact international companies bring to the region and state, and the effect immigration laws have on these businesses. It was also an opportunity to make legislators aware of the Chamber’s International Business ...

Tennessee is a Player in the Global Economy

With powerhouse international companies like Nissan, Bridgestone Americas, Volkswagen, Louisiana-Pacific and Gibson Guitar calling Tennessee home, our state has grown into the 16th largest exporter in the nation -- which is especially impressive for a landlocked state.

In Middle Tennessee alone, the relocations and expansions of nearly 100 foreign companies accounted for 11,192 new jobs from 2001 to 2010. More ...

International Business Survey Shows Middle Tennessee Gaining Prominence in World Economy

One of my roles at the Chamber is to promote Middle Tennessee's growing reputation as a destination for international business. International investment may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about the Middle Tennessee economy, but maybe it should be! Statistics show that, over the past 20 years, our region has increasingly become a player ...

Creating Opportunities for Tennessee Companies in China

China is the world's fastest-growing major economy, with an average growth rate of 10 percent for the past 30 years. China is also the second-largest trading nation in the world and the second-largest importer of goods.

How can Tennessee companies establish a relationship with China? At this morning's International Business Council Breakfast, we heard from special guests Li Weaver, chief ...

Canada, Eh?

How much do you know about the Tennessee-Canada trade relationship? If your answer is “not much,” I have some statistics for you: Canada is Tennessee’s top export market and the second-highest international creator of jobs in Nashville. Some 59 Canadian-owned companies have operations in Tennessee, 33 of which are in the Nashville region.

With these types of statistics, it’s clearly ...