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Our US Director, Ian Hunter, features on @EACCNY, sharing how the recent US interest rate cut is boosting European FDI in manufacturing, energy & transport. Read more here: ocoglobal.com/news/oco-globa… #FDI #USInvestment #TransatlanticTrade

We're thrilled to welcome Gary Fallon as our new Head of Trade & Investment – Middle East! With 30+ years’ experience in Europe, China & the Gulf, Gary has driven market entry, led trade agencies, & supported #SaudiVision2030. Excited for what’s ahead! #TeamOCO

Mark O’Connell, OCO’s Exec Chairman, calls the new US-EU trade deal “a lop-sided emergency brake” that leaves Europe - especially Ireland & NI - worse off. Higher costs for exporters & limited benefits for NI. More here: belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/news-a… #Trade #USEU #NorthernIreland

Exporting brings opportunity - and risk! That’s why we created the OCO Accelerator Export Risk Management Report. Get practical guidance on commercial, political, logistics, legal, and market risks. Download for FREE now and export with confidence: ocoglobal.com/ninja-forms/24…

Is Your Business Ready for the Next Phase of Transatlantic Growth? The 2025 Transatlantic Barometer - created by OCO, RSM and EACC - offers key insights to help you plan around risk, opportunity, and strategy. Download the full report now👉 #download" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ocoglobal.com/transatlantic-…

🌍 Ready to support the next wave of transatlantic expansion? EDOs are more vital than ever. The 2025 Transatlantic Expansion Barometer has what you need: 📊Insights from 65 EU firms 📈Sector & state trends 💡Actionable data 🔗Download the report now: #download" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ocoglobal.com/transatlantic-…

🚀OCO Global, with @EACCParis & @RSMFrance, are pleased to launch the latest Transatlantic Expansion Barometer! This year’s focus: how EU firms are navigating rising US uncertainty & global competitiveness. Download the full report now: #DOWNLOAD" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ocoglobal.com/transatlantic-…

Yesterday at the French Senate, OCO, with @EACCParis & @RSMFrance, launched the latest Transatlantic Expansion Barometer🇪🇺🇺🇸 Findings show EU firms increasingly looking beyond the continent amid rising uncertainty in the U.S. 📸 More soon from tonight's launch at RSM Paris!

Insights on: North American trends in GBS/SSC Key drivers for GBS/SSC growth Identifying next-gen location hubs in North America Spotlight on emerging GBS/SSC locations in North America ⬇️ Watch the full webinar and download the market report HERE – lnkd.in/esTWrHvb

Yesterday, our consultant Mollie Brown joined the Female Founder & Fund(er) Mentor Mixer at #NYTechWeek - a powerful event celebrating women driving innovation in tech. Inspiring chats, great connections, big energy! 📸Check out the highlights! @Techweek_ @Shopify

Moving Markets, Barely Moving Legs🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Yesterday, our Frankfurt team joined 64,000 participants for the 5.6km #JPMorganCorporateChallenge through the Frankfurt city. A fantastic day celebrating company spirit & community, with some well-earned post-run fun💪

🎓 We’re at the NI Graduate Recruitment Fair 2025 at @QUBelfast today! 📍 Find Leïla, Alice & Ben at Stand 13, South Dining Hall to chat careers in #trade, #investment & #economicdevelopment 🌍 #NIGRF2025 #GradJobs @UlsterUni

We're at the NI Graduate Recruitment Fair tomorrow at @QUBelfast 📍St 13, South Dining Hall 🎓 Graduates with a global mindset - we want to meet you! Explore careers in global trade, investment & economic development! shorturl.at/kT2AT #NIgradfair #NIGRF2025 @UlsterUni

🚨 Trump's “Liberation Day” #Tariffs: BLOCKED… then REINSTATED in 24hrs. $34B in duties. Markets rattled. Certainty? Gone. What now? - Model scenarios - Get sector-specific - Act fast - Agility > accuracy Check out our insights: ocoglobal.com/us-perspective… #Trade #EconPolicy

Empowering #IrishExporters in Manchester! As part of @Entirl's #GetExporting National Accelerator programme, we brought 9 ambitious early-stage Irish companies to the UK for B2B networking & market entry support. Thanks to all who made it a success!👏 #Exporting #UKMarket

Join us for an exclusive, invitation-only free event which will convene senior business leaders, investors, and innovators from across Germany and Dubai to explore new opportunities for trade and investment. Register your interest HERE -lnkd.in/dvnEb5BG

🇺🇸 In New York the @Economy_NI Minister Dr @CArchibald_SF has met with some current and former #StudyUSA students. Emma Sheerin, who is studying Business Studies @UlsterUni is on a placement @MountStVincent, whilst @QUBelfast graduate Eve McDonnell was on the #StudyUSA programme in 2023 on placement with Greensboro College, North Carolina and now is working as a Senior Analyst with @OCOGlobal in New York. Funded by @Economy_NI, Study USA offers 60 students the opportunity of a year long placement in the USA. The programme equips local students with the skills to compete in a global economy and improve career prospects. Read more➡️ nireland.britishcouncil.org/about/press/st…

'The economic arguments behind Trump's tariffs don’t stack up... A more logical conclusion is that the policy has more to do with geopolitics and security considerations.' Read Nick Watson: tinyurl.com/3drf49un

The May edition of Ulster Business is out this week. Our cover story with @DeloitteIreland on sustainability, @pavelbarter on hospitality costs and construction, @newsmulg speaks to @OCOGlobal on Trump tariffs and @CBItweets, along with news, profiles, analysis and features

Your state is open for business - but does the world know it? OCO helps EDOs turn global interest into investment. Our US Director, Ian Hunter, will be at #SelectUSA this Sunday. Reach out to connect and elevate your FDI strategy. #FDI #EconomicDevelopment