South Africa SelectUSA Roadshow
From February 12-15, 2024, the U.S. Commercial Service in South Africa is hosting its inaugural SelectUSA Roadshow and invites South African companies interested in expanding and growing their businesses in the U.S. to attend the event. During the Roadshow, South African companies will learn about opportunities, how they can enter the U.S. market, and how to attend the SelectUSA Annual Investment Summit, which is one of the highest-profile events in the U.S. dedicated to promoting foreign direct investment (FDI.)
Tentative Venue and Dates
Johannesburg: Monday, February 12, 2024
Durban: Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Cape Town: Thursday, February 15, 2024
About SelectUSA:
SelectUSA is the U.S. government program led by the U.S. Department of Commerce that focuses on promoting and facilitating foreign investment into the U.S. SelectUSA works directly with foreign companies to assist and support them in their goals of expanding to the U.S. by providing data and linking companies with partners and resources to help them succeed.
SelectUSA assists foreign firms by providing personalized introductions to local resources such as Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) and federal government resources. SelectUSA also has a comprehensive database of economic and socioeconomic information to ensure foreign investors are making informed, data-driven decisions. In addition to providing these resources, SelectUSA offers direct assistance in assessing regulatory requirements firms will encounter in the United States. Altogether, the SelectUSA program enables foreign businesses to enter the U.S. market for a prosperous expansion confidently.
About SelectUSA Investment Summit:
SelectUSA hosts an Annual Investment Summit that attracts serious International Investors and Economic Development Organizations (EDOs). The SelectUSA Investment Summit is the highest profile event in the United States dedicated to promoting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). The Investment Summit is a one-stop shop for international companies expanding to the U.S and provides EDOs with the opportunity to meet directly with international companies to facilitate investment deals. The 2024 SelectUSA Investment Summit returns June 23 – 26, 2024 to the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, USA.
About SelectUSA Roadshow:
The Roadshow will provide South African companies an opportunity to gain market insights, knowledge about the existing investment opportunities and incentives, industry and state government contacts and business strategies with the goal of increasing investment into the U.S. The Road Show will include presentations from the SelectUSA Officers, the U.S. Economic Development Organizations (EDOs), and one-on-one business meetings, and networking events.
Why You Should Attend:
• To learn about useful resources necessary for you to be successful in your U.S. market expansion plans.
• To learn about why the U.S. market is the best choice for your business.
• To learn about how to set up your business in the U.S.
• To learn about how to attend and register for the SelectUSA Annual Investment Summit 2024
How to apply:
Contact:
Lonje.Mwendera@trade.gov
Mpilo.Mahlangu@trade.gov
Michael.Muth@trade.gov