Tag: foreign_direct_investment

Whitmer Wraps Up South Korea and Taiwan Mission, Touting New Jobs and Investment for Michigan

18 Sep 2026 12:03 p.m. · Source: Office of Michigan Governor

Governor Gretchen Whitmer concluded an investment mission to South Korea and Taiwan, advancing maritime, robotics, semiconductor and defense partnerships and formalizing a new Oakland County-Taichung sister city agreement.

Politics and Government Business Science & Technology USA South Korea Taiwan State Governments Economy Trade Employment and Labor Asia Gretchen Whitmer Michigan Foreign Direct Investment Advanced Manufacturing Semiconductors Office of Michigan Governor
Whitmer Leads Michigan Investment Mission to South Korea

14 Sep 2026 9:04 a.m. · Source: Office of Michigan Governor

Governor Whitmer and Team Michigan head to South Korea to court investment in shipbuilding, semiconductors, robotics, drones and future mobility, building on a 2024 mission.

Politics and Government Business USA South Korea State Governments Economy Trade Military Employment and Labor Gretchen Whitmer Michigan Economic Development Corporation Foreign Direct Investment Advanced Manufacturing Semiconductors Shipbuilding Office of Michigan Governor
BOS Innovations Opens $5.4 Million Robotics Facility in Lexington, Creating 111 Jobs

12 Aug 2026 12:07 p.m. · Source: Kentucky Governor's Office

BOS Innovations opens its first U.S. facility in Lexington, Kentucky, investing $5.4 million and creating 111 jobs. This Canadian leader in advanced robotics strengthens Kentucky's manufacturing sector and boosts economic growth.

Business Politics and Government Science & Technology Economy Employment and Labor State Governments Robotics Education BOS Innovations Lexington, Kentucky Advanced Manufacturing Job Creation Economic Development Foreign Direct Investment Kentucky Governor's Office
AKFA Aluminum Breaks Ground on First US Manufacturing Facility in Kentucky, Creating 331 Jobs

7 May 2026 12:05 p.m. · Source: Kentucky Governor's Office

AKFA Aluminum Solutions is building its first United States manufacturing facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The Uzbekistan-based company's new full-cycle production hub will focus on sustainable aluminum manufacturing and is expected to create 331 local jobs.

Business Politics and Government Science & Technology World Economy Employment and Labor State Governments Environment Asia Uzbekistan Manufacturing Business and Finance AKFA Aluminum Solutions Bowling Green Andy Beshear Foreign Direct Investment Job Creation Kentucky Governor's Office