The U.S. Government Investment Promotion Agency SelectUSA.gov © International Trade Administration 2014
About SelectUSA Housed in the U.S. Department of Commerce, SelectUSA’s mission is to promote and facilitate business investment in the United States. It is represented by the Foreign Commercial Service at U.S. Embassies and Consulates in 75 worldwide markets. SelectUSA is geographically neutral and represents the entire United States. It upholds the U.S. open investment policy and performs uniquely federal functions. Our Clients: Companies (investors) U.S. States, Regions, and Cities Current Personnel & Teams Investment Policy and Promotion Communications and Outreach Operations and Planning 2 © International Trade Administration 2014
SelectUSA Can Help Key SelectUSA Services Offered to Companies and EDOs: Ombudsman Assistance: for companies and EDOs with questions or concerns about U.S. federal rules and regulations. Advocacy: For EDOs facing international competition on investment projects by engaging support from high-profile U.S. Government officials. In-Market Investment Promotion: Fee-based platforms EDOs use to market their locations to targeted investor audiences. We offer facilitated investment missions (FIMs) and organize Single Location Promotion (SLP) programs. Policy, Research, and Analysis: To help decision-makers across the private- and public sectors access the latest information and intelligence about direct investment. Counseling: To offer strategic insights and subject-matter expertise to companies and EDOs on business investment in the United States. 3 © International Trade Administration 2014
SelectUSA’s Designated Liaisons can be a starting point: Regional LocalState SelectUSA Can Help 4 © International Trade Administration 2014
Announcing… The 2015 SelectUSA Investment Summit March 23-24, 2015, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland near Washington, DC. Learn about the U.S. investment climate and connect with service providers and U.S. states and regions. Sign up! 5 © International Trade Administration 2014 SelectUSA.gov
Thank You 6 Helen Lindsay Peterson Commercial Counselor U.S. Embassy Prague Tel: © International Trade Administration 2014 SelectUSA.gov