Thought Leadership - Fifth Third Bank
Currencies of Note in Today’s MarketThere are 3 specific currencies that are currently interesting in this otherwise rangebound market: the Euro, the JPY, and the MXN. The Euro has recently slipped from the 1.0900 level due to political risks on the Continent, particularly the snap elections called by Macron in France. European voters pivoted to the right recently, sending shockwaves throughout the current political establishment, and markets took notice. French bonds were at their weakest to German bonds
Thought Leadership - Roedl-VL
IRS Transfer Pricing Enforcement: What Your Company Needs to Know On October 20, 2023, the IRS unveiled its new transfer pricing enforcement initiative in response to the increased funding provided by the Inflation Reduction Act. This legislation allocated $80 million to the IRS for enhancing tax compliance efforts and other activities. What have we observed so far? The IRS has directed its attention toward medium and large foreign-owned businesses as part of this initiative. Their goal is to ensure
Thought Leadership - Gilman Partners
How Hiring Practices Differ Between the U.S. and EuropeJulie George, Partner & Executive Search Consultant – Gilman Partners For European companies establishing operations in the U.S., hiring the right leadership team on the ground is critical to jumpstarting success. Naturally, job applicants need the proper mix of experience, temperament, and skillset to be considered. However, as I’ve learned in over 25 years as an executive search consultant, differing expectations on each side of the table can
Ops Showcase - Salvagnini
Operations Showcase at SalvagniniOn May 29th, 2024, Salvagnini welcomed over 30 guests to their factory in Hamilton, OH, for the EACC's first Operations Showcase. On their US location's 40th anniversary, attendees experienced a unique behind-the-scenes view of the Italian machinery manufacturer's products, culture, history and mission. Because, even though Salvagnini has the largest panel-making machinery base in the world, they are about so much more than "just making machinery". In fact, when you listen
SUSTAIN 2024
Sustainability Leadership in PracticeOn April 25th, 2024 at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, the EACC hosted it's second, invitation-only SUSTAIN Conference for EACC members and industry leaders. Just over 100 people gathered to listen to keynote presenter Maureen Kline, VP Public Affairs & Sustainability for Pirelli Tire North America, Mark Fisher, VP Facilities Planning & Sustainability at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. and 2 panels - the first with Maura Nespoli, Chief Sustainability
2024 - Expansion Barometer Survey
2024 Expansion Barometer: Hurdles and Opportunities for European and US Mid-size Businesses How can mid-size businesses better capture European and US market opportunities? Entering the year 2024, new opportunities and potential hurdles have appeared for businesses with foreign trade and investment projects. Notable regulations such as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in the US and the EU’s 2020 Green Deal have opened new markets. However, it is uncertain whether all businesses are benefiting
2024 - Thought Leadership - GCFTZ
ABC, XYZ, FTZ? What does it mean? We are familiar with many acronyms that areused in our business and personal life: EOD, ETA, QCDP, LOL, ASAP to name a few. How about these? Do the acronyms FTZ, CBP or ASF mean anything to you? If you suddenly feel like I am speaking a foreign language, I assure you that I am not. FTZ is the acronym for Foreign Trade Zone. The Foreign Trade Zone Program has been around since the 1930’s but has not garnered much attention over the years unlike Free Trade Agreements
2024 - Thought Leadership - HUB HORAN
SOLVING THE US HEALTHCARE PROBLEM - OVER DINNER! Based on a true story. The following discussion occurred at an EACC CXO dinner right here in Cincinnati. One of the attending European business leaders began to talk about his health insurance renewal experience... The names of the guests have been disguised to pique your interest! Picture, if you will, a large, rustic dining table surrounded by lively European business leaders enjoying a lavish dinner. The mood is animated, with a mix of
EACC welcomes new member BHDP
BHDP, an award-winning international architectural firm, is recognized for innovative and inspiring solutions in architecture, planning, interior design, experiential graphic design, project management, and strategic consulting. BHDP serves seven markets: Industrial, Workplace, Higher Education, Discovery & Science, Healthcare, Government, and Retail from its offices in Cincinnati and Columbus, OH, and Charlotte and Raleigh, NC. BHDP originated in 1937 when Cyrus Baxter formed his architectural firm in
2024 - Thought Leadership - Altix Consulting
Scaling Strategies for Foreign Industrial Companies in the US Market by Anne Cappel, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer, Altix Consulting The US market, with its vast opportunities, presents foreign industrial companies with a landscape rife with potential rewards, from access to a vast customer base to enhanced brand recognition and global competitiveness. However, foreign industrial companies will encounter hurdles that demand strategic adaptation as they seek to scale in the US
EACC welcomes new Ambassdor member Bannockburn Global Forex
EACC Greater Cincinnati is excited to welcome Bannockburn Global Forex as new Ambassador Member.Bannockburn Global Forex, a division of First Financial Bancorp, is a capital markets trading firm specializing in foreign currency advisory, hedge analytics, and transaction processing for closely held enterprises. We create distinctive value by optimizing our clients’ forex policies and processes to manage volatility and enhance EBITDA, recapturing earnings lost to inefficiencies. As our client’s integrated