Invest in America:

Invest in America was created in March 2007 as the primary U.S. Government mechanism to manage foreign investment promotion. Invest in America has five main roles:

Facilitate Investment Inquiries

Invest in America welcomes all inquiries from foreign investors who want to learn more about investing in the United States. Invest in America provides information about the United States economy as a whole, assists in making contacts with appropriate federal and state agencies, and helps investors learn more about U.S. policies and investment procedures.

Act as Ombudsman

Invest in America serves as an ombudsman in Washington, D.C., for the international investment community, working across the Federal Government to address investor concerns and issues involving federal agencies.

Connect Investors with U.S. States

Invest in America is a federal complement to existing U.S. state and local efforts to promote inward investment and remains neutral in any competition. In the United States, local and state entities facilitate individual foreign investment transactions while offering the tailored services investors need to complete a successful investment. Invest in America works with each of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories to connect potential investors with U.S. investment officials. Invest in America also maintains individual state contacts designated by each governor to answer international investment inquiries.

Provide Policy Guidance

Invest in America reviews and acts upon specific policy issues that are raised by international investors. Invest in America regularly engages with U.S. government stakeholders to address policy concerns and provides recommendations to improve the U.S. investment climate.

Educate Investors

Invest in America continually develops programs and services to educate international investors on topics related to investing in the United States. Invest in America has facilitated numerous site visits across the United States to highlight U.S. open investment policies and the positive role of foreign investment in local communities.