U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker announced today that businesses, investors and government entities from more than 60 countries will participate at the upcoming SelectUSA 2013 Investment Summit (Summit), October 31-Nov. 1, in Washington, DC. Every region of the world will be represented at this first-of-its-kind event.
The two-day event will connect investor both foreign and domestic–with local, state, and regional economic development organizations (EDOs) in an effort to promote investment and support and create American jobs here in the United States.
To date, EDOs in 42 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico will be participating at the Summit. As an integral part of the Summit, EDOs will be prepared to discuss their investment attraction strategies with potential investors.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) plays a critical role in the U.S. economy, which is why President Obama launched SelectUSA, the first-ever U.S. government-wide initiative to promote and facilitate investment in the United States. The Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration is working closely with U.S. government agencies, including the Department of State and embassy and consular posts around the world to promote SelectUSA and the Summit.
Source: U.S. Department of Commerce
