Housed in the U.S. Department of Commerce, SelectUSA is a U.S. Government-wide initiative to support business investment in the United States. SelectUSA represents the entire nation and exercises strict geographic neutrality. It serves firms and economic development organizations by: Canadian automotive supplier AGS Automotive announced plans to invest in Michigan in January, 2011, in part due to information and guidance provided by SelectUSA.
Business investment by both domestic and foreign firms leads to economic growth by impacting U.S. jobs and exports. Foreign investment plays an important role in the U.S. economy:
Source: U.S. Department of Commerce
