April "Know Before You Go"
If you are a member of a U.S. economic development organization (EDO) and are interested in attending the SelectUSA Investment Summit (June 18-20, 2017), we invite you to join the April edition of the "Know Before You Go" conference call series.
Next Thursday (April 20), at 1:00 p.m. EDT / 10:00 a.m. PDT, the SelectUSA events team will provide prospective attendees with updated sponsorship and exhibit opportunities, and more, including:
- Summit agenda
- Rural Shoring Integration (bringing jobs back to rural America)
- Exhibitor Kit
- Exhibition Hall Layout
- Summit Best Practices
To register for the call and received the call-in information, please contact SUSAEvents@trade.gov.
SelectUSA's New Executive Director:
Fred Volcansek
SelectUSA is very happy to have its new Executive Director onboard: the Honorable Fred W. Volcansek.
Mr. Volcansek played a key role in the Trump campaign and transition, serving as a leader for event planning and management for the then Vice President-elect. His distinguished career in public service includes serving four U.S. presidents in various capacities, and as the mayor of Clifton, Texas. He held several leadership roles in the International Trade Administration during the George H. W. Bush Administration, including Deputy Under Secretary for International Trade.
Read more about Mr. Volcansek.
EDO Spotlight:
Companies from 15 Countries Expanded in Oakland County, Michigan in the Metro Detroit Region in 2016
 Guest post from the Oakland County, Michigan Department of Economic Development and Community Affairs
FDI has traditionally come from the automotive industry, with 75 of the top 100 global tier 1 automotive suppliers making Oakland County their North American home. Now with the mobility movement and the exciting autonomous vehicle technology being developed here in the region, Oakland County is seeing companies from new technology sectors looking to locate into our community.
Read more.
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