BBD at the New Mexico Governor’s Conference for Economic Development
U.S. FDI and Site Selection in Focus at New Mexico Governor’s Conference for Economic Development
In September, Beyond Borders Development Group joined economic development leaders in Albuquerque to discuss how U.S. government policy is shaping foreign direct investment (FDI) and influencing site selection strategies nationwide.
Sharing Insights on Policy, FDI, and Investment Strategy
Hosted by the New Mexico Partnership, our Managing Director Joe Phillips presented Beyond Borders Development Group’s perspectives on tariffs, CFIUS and other policies that will affect the state’s potential in business attraction, particularly FDI.
The session brought together economic developers, policymakers, and private-sector leaders to discuss how shifting trade dynamics and new federal incentives are reshaping where and how companies invest in the U.S.
The FDI Context in Site Selection
Following this session, Joe was part of a panel of four experts to discuss on site selection, where we debated key factors that influence business location decisions, including infrastructure, workforce availability, incentives, and long-term growth potential. It was a dynamic conversation with fellow industry professionals, offering diverse perspectives on how companies evaluate and prioritize different regions for investment.
Following the panel, Joe engaged in a series of one-on-one meetings with community economic developers. These sessions provided insights into the unique strengths and opportunities within their respective regions, as well as the strategic efforts they are undertaking to attract and support business growth.
Supporting Communities in Business Attraction
At Beyond Borders Development Group, we continue to help communities position themselves for sustainable, high-value growth through strategic FDI and domestic business attraction support.
Events like the Governor’s Conference for Economic Development play a crucial role in connecting ideas with action. By bringing together leaders from across the state, these forums help shape smarter strategies for investment attraction, retention, and inclusive economic growth.
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