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Business, FDI, Economic Development and Real Estate

By Lowell Opada · Global Chamber

Business, FDI, Economic Development and Real Estate

Global Chamber® is ramping up our FDI series with discussions focused on the connection between business expansion, foreign direct investment (FDI), economic development, and real estate opportunities across borders. The May 20th globinar explored how global investment continues to shape local economies, infrastructure, commercial development, and international business growth throughout the U.S. Participants discussed the growing role of FDI in supporting economic activity, innovation, cross-border partnerships, and long-term business growth.

🌎 FDI, Economic Development and Real Estate

As global markets become increasingly interconnected, the discussion highlighted how foreign direct investment supports:

  • Business expansion
  • Commercial and industrial real estate growth
  • Infrastructure development
  • Job creation and regional competitiveness
  • Cross-border trade and partnerships

The conversation also explored how cities, regions, and business communities can position themselves to attract international investment while building stronger ecosystems for trade and innovation.

🌐 Global Conversations that Create Opportunities

Our FDI globinar series continues to bring together leaders from business, investment, and real estate to exchange insights, discuss market trends, and identify global opportunities.

At Global Chamber®, we make global business easier, more connected, and more trusted through meaningful worldwide collaboration. And more successful deals.

🎥 Watch the Recording & Download the Presentation

👉 Watch the full recording PART 1 here

👉 Watch the full recording PART 2 here

👉 Download the presentation here

📌 Continuing the Conversation

Global Chamber® will continue the discussion in an upcoming Globinar Business, FDI + Economic Development and Real Estate Deals session focused on the latest developments in Foreign Direct Investment opportunities in the United States.

The conversation will explore key changes from 2025 to 2026, including trends impacting international investors, economic development, and real estate opportunities, along with global investment statistics and audience Q&A.

🌍 About Global Chamber®

Global Chamber® is a diverse, innovative, and positive worldwide platform for CEOs, executives, investors, and industry leaders across 195 countries and 605+ metropolitan areas worldwide to find opportunities and effectively empower growth, success, and progress.

We’re the only chamber of commerce operating in hundreds of locations worldwide that delivers strategic connections, information, and resources to facilitate exporting, importing, and investing across regions and borders while addressing climate change and advancing sustainability.

Be global and UNSTOPPABLE! 🌍

Originally published at https://www.globalchamber.org/blog/2026/05/26/global-chamber/business-fdi-economic-development-and-real-estate/

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