Welcome to the Union of Christian States Department of Commerce's Foreign Business Center online portal. This is part of the larger Portal to the Christian States, an effort to streamline foreign investment and interest in the nation. The purpose of this web portal, is to streamline the processes required for foreign businesses to set up shop and open brick and mortar locations in the Christian States.
The UCS is a large and diverse nation, so below will be a description of the main urban areas in the UCS, listed by size, so that corporations looking to expand may be able to find that certain place they're looking for.
Major Metropolitan Areas
1. Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, Texas (The Metroplex) - Home to over 7.2 million people, and host to one of the UCS' busiest airports, the Metroplex boasts booming information technology and financial industries, being home to the headquarters of many Fortune 500 Corporations.
2. Houston-The Woodlands-Sugarland, Texas - Home to 6.5 million people, Houston is the largest population center on the Gulf of Mexico, and boasts a booming petrochemical industry. The city is also a major biomedical research center, hosting the largest medical facility on Earth, the Texas Medical Center. The region also boasts the largest number of Fortune 500 corporate headquarters in the UCS, and the ports in the area form one of the busiest trading centers in the world.
3. Miami-Ft. Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, Florida - Home to just over 6 million people, Miami boasts vibrant financial and tourism industries, and hosting the world's busiest cruise ship terminal at PortMiami. Miami has a vibrant cultural, being a blend of American and Hispanic cultures.
4. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, Georgia - Boasting a population of 5.7 Million people, Atlanta boasts a transportation industry that dominates UCS air travel, hosting one of the world's largest and busiest airports with nearly 50 million enplanements in 2016. Atlanta also hosts a major financial industry.
5. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Florida - With a population of just over 3 million people, Tampa host booming information technology and healthcare industries,
6. Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, North and South Carolina - Home to 2.5 million people, Charlotte hosts the hub of the UCS Financial Industry, as well as being a budding research and educational center.
7. San Juan–Caguas–Guaynabo, Puerto Rico - With a population of 2.2 million, San Juan is the hub of Puerto Rico's financial, manufacturing, and tourism industries.
8. Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, Florida - Home to a booming tourism industry and 2.1 million people, Orlando is also the hub of the regions farming industry, as well as becoming a major biomedical research center.
9. San Antonio-New Braunfels - With a population of 2.1 million, San Antonio is home to several Christian States military installations, as well as the headquarters of the Department of Defense. The city boasts major tourism, financial, and medical industries.
10. Austin-Round Rock, Texas - With a population of just over 2 million, Austin's economy is anchored in government services and education. The region also plays host to a major electronics manufacturing industry.
Other Metro Areas