PROMOTING INVESTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES SelectUSA Nathan Regan Senior International Investment Specialist Illinois Economic Development Association September 2015
Our Discussion Topics We Will Cover 1. Who We are 2. What We do 3. Where We are going
3 Who We are
What is SelectUSA? 4 SelectUSA s mission is to promote and facilitate business investment in the United States. Our Clients: Companies (investors) U.S. States, Regions, and Cities From FY15Q1- FY15Q3, SelectUSA Clients announced 49 projects totaling $4.1 Billion, accounting for an estimated 11,278 jobs.
Who We are 5 Our Team U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration SelectUSA HQ U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service Our Network Inter-Agency Investment Working Group U.S. State Department, Embassy & consulate Personnel
Current SelectUSA Int l Portfolios SelectUSA is represented through the Foreign Commercial Service in offices around the world, including 12 in-market investment specialists (and counting ) Region Portfolio Manager Region Portfolio Manager Central and Eastern Europe David Campbell David.Campbell@trade.gov (202) 482-4750 Nordics & Baltics Alev Gunay Alev.Gunay@trade.gov (202) 482-4692 Greater China Region John McKiel John.McKiel@trade.gov (202) 482-0648 South Asia & Pacific Seth Isenberg Seth.Isenberg@trade.gov (202) 482-0588 France & Benelux Nathan Regan Nathan.Regan@trade.gov (202) 482-7805 Southern Europe Alev Gunay Alev.Gunay@trade.gov (202) 482-4692 Japan, Korea & ASEAN Keida Ackerman Keida.Ackerman@trade.gov (202) 482-0850 United Kingdom, Ireland, Russia, & Eastern Europe Diana Fonovich Diana.Fonovich@trade.gov (202) 302-6812 Middle East & Africa Steve Miller Steve.Miller@trade.gov (202) 482-0978 Western Hemisphere Rebecca Moudry Rebecca.Moudry@trade.gov (202) 261-6212
Current SelectUSA Domestic Portfolios SelectUSA works with the U.S. Commercial Services (USEACs) to support U.S. cities, states and regions in their international investment activities & strategies. ODO Network NORTHEAST MID-ATLANTIC SOUTHERN GREAT LAKES MIDWEST SOUTHWEST PACIFIC NORTH PACIFIC SOUTH SelectUSA Portfolio Manager David Campbell Alev Gunay Keida Ackerman Steve Miller Nathan Regan John McKiel Rebecca Moudry Seth Isenberg 7
8 What We do
How SelectUSA Can Help SelectUSA Services for firms and EDOs Information, Research & Counseling on business investment in the United States and developing an FDI strategy. Ombudsman Assistance* to help with questions or concerns about U.S. federal rules and regulations. Advocacy* to promote the United States in international competition In-Market Investment Promotion for EDOs to market their locations to targeted investor audiences *Note: Ombudsman and Advocacy Assistance are primarily handled at SelectUSA HQ. Please always refer Ombudsman and Advocacy cases. 9
Tools & Analysis Information, Research & Counseling Provide reports and customized information to foreign firms to understand the U.S. market & identify competitive locations Help EDOs develop and implement their international strategy a significant opportunity for USEACs to engage www.statebook.com Comparative data points by U.S. geographies subscription based www.clustermapping.us Cluster Mapping tool and registry - open
11 Where We are going
Upcoming Promotion Events Visit http://selectusa.commerce.gov/upcoming-events for details September 14-21 October 13-15 October 26-28 November 17 December 1-4 April, 2016 Spring 2016 Nordics Road Show India Road Show Aerospace FDI Exposition SelectUSA Canada Event Brazil Road Show Hannover Messe Trade Show Road Shows TBD in Japan, Mexico, China + Trade Shows 2016 SelectUSA Investment Summit Dates coming soon! *Outreach Programs offer information and services to both firms and EDOs 12
Thank You! Nathan Regan Senior International Investment Specialist France & Benelux SelectUSA - U.S. Department of Commerce Nathan.Regan@trade.gov Follow @SelectUSA on Twitter Join us on LinkedIn International Trade Administration 2015 U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration SelectUSA.gov