Prepare for FDI with help from SelectUSA
- Bethany J. Miller, CEcD
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
In the coming months, your community may see an increase in foreign direct investment interest as global markets adjust to a changing US economy and the associated tariffs. There’s much to do in preparation to facilitate a soft landing and enhance the success of your new corporate residents. One helpful tool to add to your arsenal of resources is the SelectUSA Investor Guide, published each year ahead of the SelectUSA Investor Summit. SelectUSA is the official federal government initiative to facilitate investment in the United States.
The Investor Guide is published to take the guesswork out of understanding what it takes to do business in the United States and is refreshed each year before the Summit. The document includes information on workforce, taxes, immigration, business structures, and even intellectual property. Hickey & Associates authored the chapter, "Economic Development Incentives: An Introduction to Incentives in the United States." The chapter covers the different government-level partners, various incentive types, how to secure incentives, and procurement, among other things, and is a good checklist for ensuring your community aligns with best practice offerings and expectations.
If you haven’t been to SelectUSA before, it’s an action-packed several days of connecting with firms from around the world interested in establishing a US presence. Industry-specific networking, peer-to-peer meeting opportunities, subject spotlights, and pitch sessions provide ample opportunities to connect with prospects and hone your community’s attraction strategies.
If your community is sorting through all the recent changes and is eager to secure foreign investments, refine incentive offerings, build industry-specific business development strategies, or determine which foreign markets to target for attraction opportunities, be sure to connect with the Hickey Global team for assistance.