Japanese Automaker Nissan Pours $2 Billion Investment in Mexico Plant

Nissan has recently decided to make an investment in Mexico to the tune of $2 billion dollars. The money will be spent on a new manufacturing plant deemed by a government official as “one of the biggest investments we’ve ever received from an automaker.” Read more from MexicoToday on importance of this investment in Mexico.

Mexico Venture Offers Real-Time Webcasts for Weddings

With one out of every five weddings now taking place abroad, it's becoming harder for family and friends to afford the time and money to travel for the grand event.

For weddings happening in Mexico - there's a new business venture that can make would-be attendees, who are not in Mexico, feel like they're in attendance.CancunLiveWeddings offers a real-time webcasting service of the wedding and other offerings.

Mexico Promoting Hydroponics to Grow Gourmet Lettuce Crop

Hydroponics is the method of growing plants utilizing mineral nutrient solutions, in water, in the absence of soil. Mexico is starting to see this as an, "excellent alternative for vegetable farmers in states like Guanajuato and in the north of the country, where water is scarce and soils are often damaged or contaminated, said the general director of FIRA, Rodrigo Sanchez Mujica.

This method of hydroponics is a technology that promotes FIRA to drive new business opportunities for vegetable growers interested in increasing and specializing their production, reduce costs of cultivation, increase profitability and make inroads especially in a new culture system that saves natural resources with mechanisms for environmental care and greater safety."

With savings of over 85 percent in water consumption, hydroponics seems like a great system and business opportunity to implement in Mexico's agriculture sectors.

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Student Finds New Business Opportunity While Studying Abroad in Yucatan, Mexico

Via NJ.com - When studying abroad in Mexico, student Christian Wagner "sparked an idea that has become an experiment in international business and a boon to the Yucatan economy."

Drawing on Mexico's culture, he obtains hammocks made in Yucatan and then crafts chairs that use the handcrafted hammocks. If the business is successful, he may continue selling these chairs. Take a look at the article for some inspiration, what a great idea! I hope he sees some success in his initiative, and if not, he's already gained valuable business skills that cannot be taught.

EZCorp Reports Increased Profits in the Third Quarter of 2011

EZcorp, an Austin-based pawnshop and payday lending chain, has more than 1,000 payday lending stores and pawn shops globally. The company has seen a net income increase in its fiscal third quarter ending June 30. The brands in the corporation are EZMoney stores in the United States and Empeno Facil in Mexico.

"How to Identify New Tourist Regions for Mexico Real Estate" via NuwireInvestor

As someone with a degree in Mexico real estate and 15 years of experience in Mexico's business culture,Thomas Llyod of NuWireInvestor dives into the topic of how investors can identify new tourist regions for Mexico real estate. He advises businessmen and potential investors on what criteria makes a worthy town to invest in and gives the examples of two towns in Mexico that are ripe for investment and why.

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Increasing Tourism Opportunities in Mexico's Industry

From stockmarketsreview, an article detailing Mexico's significant increase in tourism this past May and what that means for investment and business travelers.

Mexican Airline Group Reports Total Passenger Traffic Growth in June

OMA operates and manages thirteen airports in nine states in central and northern region Mexico.

Via iewy.com - "Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte reports that total passenger traffic (terminal passengers) at its 13 airports during the month of June 2011 grew 0.7% over that recorded in June 2010."