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Dear friends:
I am very pleased to inform you that today the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the dates of our inaugural SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington, DC from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, 2013. The Summit will connect businesses and investors from around the world with economic development organizations (EDOs) from across the country in an effort to promote investment in the United States. The two-day event will also amplify the work of SelectUSA in delivering on President Obama’s agenda to increase direct investment in the United States as a way to spur economic growth and create jobs.
International and domestic investors, EDOs and others participating in the Summit will be able to interact with senior Obama Administration officials, business leaders and industry experts. They will have a unique opportunity to discover all the reasons why the U.S. is the ideal destination for companies that are weighing options for locating or expanding their operations. Furthermore, participants also will be able to explore potential investment opportunities in this country, as well as share best practices and build networks.
Located within the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (ITA), SelectUSA leads the federal government’s efforts to promote the U.S. as the premier global investment destination, and facilitates investment within our nation’s borders. The program provides information assistance to the global investment community, serves as an ombudsman for investors, and advocates for U.S. cities, states, and regions competing for global investment.
To learn more about the SelectUSA Investment Summit, please click here. You may also call 202-482-6800 or write to SelectUSASummit@trade.gov.
We look forward to seeing you at the Summit!
Sincerely,
Francisco Sánchez
Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade
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