It coordinates investment resources across the federal government and through the U.S. Commercial Service network in over 70 foreign markets.
It is housed within the Global Markets unit of the Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration, and serves Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) at the state, regional, local, and tribal levels.
[8] Efforts were focused on outreach to foreign governments and investors, support for state governments’ investment promotion efforts, and addressing business climate concerns by serving the international investment community in Washington.
[7][10] SelectUSA is headquartered in Washington, D.C., but works with a global network of investment specialists and U.S. Foreign Commercial Service colleagues based in the United States, as well as U.S. embassies and consulates around the globe.
The Investment Summit features plenary sessions, armchair discussions, panels, academies, programs, and an exhibition hall.