But it also means encouraging companies already in the region to develop new products.

Markets became more global, encouraging companies to set up manufacturing, marketing and distribution outposts abroad, and to source materials throughout the world.

And Delaware has a particularly strong interest in encouraging companies to stay in the state.

Part of the bureau's plan focuses on encouraging companies to crack open their doors to tourists.

"Washington can help by encouraging American companies, through import duty relief, to remain in Pakistan."

But it has been more successful in setting some near-term and long-term goals, and in encouraging companies to give the project a high priority.

I'm more interested in encouraging companies to come correct than fruitlessly, if humorously, whaling on them.

We should not be in the business of encouraging companies to exploit workers, both at home and overseas.

The Learning Collaboration - encouraging local companies to pool training resources.

We shall go on backing business in the region and encouraging companies to relocate here.