Companies that want to build their business in the United States have a powerful partner–SelectUSA. Located in the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration, SelectUSA is the U.S. government-wide initiative to promote and facilitate business investment in the United States. -The culture is more similar that might be anticipated. The United States is a very open investment society so certainly very welcoming to new companies like those from Poland. We also have a rich a rich tradition of emigration from Poland and some of the most important people in our country are Polish-American. What I have most appreciated about coming here is the entrepreneurial spirit and high level of positive energy, and this is, of course, much a part of American culture. I think they are great similarities-said Steven J. Olson, Executive Director, Select USA, Senior Advisor to the Secretary U.S. Department of Commerce answering my question about differences between Polish and American business culture.
SelectUSA provides information assistance to the global investment community, serves as an ombudsman for investors, and advocates for U.S. cities, states and regions competing for global investment. It is the single point of contact at the federal level for international and domestic firms considering investing in the United States. SelectUSA also works in partnership with Economic Development Organizations that are looking to attract business investment in their local areas.
For more information about SelectUSA and how they can help you, please visit the website at www.selectusa.gov or call +1-202-482-6800.