SelectUSA Monthly Update

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Monthly Update

Upcoming Outreach

SelectUSA will conduct targeted outreach throughout the United States and around the world.  Some upcoming events include:
- On January 31, SelectUSA will participate in the online forum “Invest in the United States,” hosted by ThinkGlobal. For details, please contact Mr. Greg Sandler at greg@thinkglobal.com.
 - On January 31, U.S. Commercial Service Spain will host a seminar titled “Doing Business in the USA” in Madrid. The U.S. Consular Section will provide an overview of U.S. visa policies and procedures, followed by discussions with service providers and companies on the U.S. business climate. For details, please contact Mr. Henley Jones at Henley.Jones@trade.gov.

Recent Activities

- December 13-15: Deputy Executive Director Aaron Brickman conducted various outreach visits across the West Coast, including delivering keynote remarks at the U.S.-China Wind Summit in San Francisco.

Reports of Note

- According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) preliminary estimates released on December 15th, the United States received $75.3 billion in foreign direct investment in the third quarter, contributing to an estimated FDI inflow of $155.9 billion during the first three quarters of 2011.
- Investment Promotion Handbook for Diplomats is published by the United Nations Committee on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) as part of its Investment Advisory Series.  The Handbooks provides a comprehensive overview of the importance of foreign direct investment to economic sustainability and how diplomats and other officials in host markets can impact companies, organizations and stakeholders seeking to investment in an economy. The Handbook outlines key roles a diplomat may play in messaging, identifying and managing leads, providing aftercare, and coordinating investment promotion activities.
- Global Finance Magazine’s  December 2011 issue profiles FDI in the U.S. oil and gas mergers and acquisitions, highlighting various M&A deals totaling $48.8 billion in 2011.

IN THIS ISSUE

  • Upcoming Outreach
  • Recent Activities
  • Reports of Note

About SelectUSA

SelectUSA is a U.S. Government-wide initiative to attract, retain and grow business investment in the United States.  Established by Executive Order of the President and housed in the U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service within the International Trade Administration at the U.S. Department of Commerce, SelectUSA provides enhanced coordination to existing resources and functions within Commerce and across all federal departments and agencies with operations that touch on business investment issues. SelectUSA works in partnership with state, regional, and local economic development organizations to facilitate overall U.S. business attraction and retention.  SelectUSA works on behalf of the entire nation and exercises strict geographic neutrality.

SelectUSA Ombudsman Program

SelectUSA’s ombudsman program is working towards successful resolutions of problems across the federal government, addressing investor concerns and issues involving federal agencies. If a U.S. or foreign investor has a federal-level issue that is jeopardizing an investment in the United States, please contact SelectUSA at 202-482-6800 or by email at info@selectusa.gov.
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