Some surprise recipients are named in diverse categories such as Best Emerging Cities and Best Global Vibe
Global Trade magazine has released its 2014 selections for “America’s Best Cities for Global Trade.” Every year, the editors at Global Trade magazine compile the list to help globally minded companies strategically locate, grow and expand their operations. This year that list includes the City of Birmingham, Alabama.
“With a new twist on this year’s list, our editorial team identified 10
needs-based and relevant categories that globally minded companies
refer to when choosing a new location. These ‘needs’ became the 10 categories we used to measure and select this year’s recipients,” shared Global Trade editor Patrick Dooley.
“Birmingham is striving to be a major player in global trade and international business recruitment. Whether it is pipe from American Cast Iron Pipe; or B.L. Harbert International’s major construction projects throughout the world; or Canadian auto supplier Magna locating its Kamtek plant in Birmingham; or our very strong presence in the international banking community, Birmingham’s goal is to be a major player when companies are looking for trade, construction and manufacturing partners,” said Birmingham Mayor William A. Bell. “And,” Mayor Bell added, “we are a leader in the “Sister Cities” program, which allows us to work closely in the global trade arena with our fellow cities throughout the world.”
“We chose our cities not based on any single metric such as GDP or export totals, but rather based on a city-by-city analysis of what each is doing to excel in our categories of interest. We find this to be a more personalized approach that highlights tangible economic development,” said Global Trade senior editor Steve Lowery.
Global Trade magazine is edited for U.S.-based companies that do business globally. The magazine is known for its creative business journalism and for covering the impact and opportunities global trade has on businesses from Wall Street to Main Street.
To view the complete list with expanded information, please visit the Global Trade magazine website at globaltrademag.com/2014-best-cities-for-global-trade or copies will be available on selected newsstands nationwide after November 10.
