A.T. Kearney, European FDI, & the Top 5 Reasons to Attend the Summit
Global CEOs Continue to Show Confidence in the United States as a Business Destination
By Fred W. Volcansek, Sr., Executive Director, SelectUSA
For the fifth year in a row, global business executives have named the United States as the top destination for business investment, according to A.T. Kearney’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Confidence Index.
This is excellent news, because FDI creates jobs and contributes to economic development across the United States. It is a direct reflection of the appeal of the U.S. economy and how it enables businesses of any size to access a consumer base of 325 million citizens, employ a productive workforce, and take advantage of a culture of innovation.
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European FDI in the United States
 By Michael Jarand, Investment Analyst, SelectUSA
Hannover Messe – the world’s leading industrial technology trade show – is quickly approaching and SelectUSA will be in attendance! As outlined by Jana Dorband in a previous blog post, Hannover Messe is a great opportunity to interact with thousands of potential investors.
In light of Europe’s longstanding role as a top investor in the United States, here are some highlights from Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) data on foreign direct investment (FDI) from the region.
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Grow With Us: Top 5 Reasons to Attend the 2017 #SelectUSASummit
By Elena Volkava, Intern, SelectUSA
With a total foreign direct investment (FDI) stock of $3.1 trillion, the United States is the world’s top destination for business investment. In less than 60 days, the nation’s top FDI event comes back to the Washington, D.C., area, offering insight on the United States’ innovative business climate and featuring investment opportunities from every corner of the country.
The SelectUSA Investment Summit will be held on June 18-20. Have you registered yet?
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Reminder: Submit Your Ideas to OMB's Reform Plan
On March 13, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order on the reorganization of the executive branch. The Order calls on the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to "propose a plan to reorganize governmental functions and eliminate unnecessary agencies." Additionally, the Order seeks input from the public on what efficiency improvements can be made.
The comment period will remain open until Monday, June 12. Submit your suggestions here.
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