2019 Exhibitors

June 10 – 12, 2019 | Washington Hilton, Washington, D.C.

2019 Exhibitors

Alabama Department of Commerce www.madeinalabama.com Booth: 336 Office of the Governor of the State of Alabama responsible for economic development activities that result in job creation and an increase in the standard of living for the citizens of our State.
American Electric Power www.aeped.com Booth: 419 The Economic and Business Development team at American Electric Power (AEP) provides comprehensive location advisory services to help you locate or expand your business. Backed by the power of the nation’s largest electric service territory covering 11 states, one call to our team gives you access to diverse geographic options and energy solutions not typically available from other utility companies.
Area Development www.areadevelopment.com Booth: 851 Since 1965 Area Development’s mission is to provide the best insights, information, and contacts that help ensure success for expanding companies and their advisors when considering new site and facility locations. Area Development is the most powerful, trusted and influential brand among site location publications in the world.
Arizona Commerce Authority www.azcommerce.com Booth: 142 The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is the state's economic development organization with a streamlined mission to grow and strengthen Arizona’s economy. The ACA working with local partners including the Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Sun Corridor are here to answer investment questions related to opportunities in the state.
Arkansas Inc. www.arkansasedc.com Booth: 130 The Arkansas Economic Development Commission seeks to create economic opportunity in Arkansas by attracting higher-paying jobs, expanding and diversifying local economies, increasing incomes and investment, and generating positive growth. Arkansas is a pro-business environment operating leaner, faster and more focused through a streamlined state government designed to act on corporate interests.
Baltimore County Economic and Workforce Development www.baltimorecountymd.gov Booths: 133, 135 The Department of Economic and Workforce Development works to make Baltimore County a thriving location for businesses and a place where well educated and trained residents enjoy ample economic opportunity.
Baltimore Development Corporation and the Maryland Port Administration www.baltimoredevelopment.com Booths: 133, 135 Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC) is a non-profit organization, which serves as the economic development agency for the City of Baltimore. Our mission is to retain and grow existing businesses and assist in job expansion, attract new business opportunities, increase job opportunities for City residents, support cultural resources and expand the tax base.
Bay Area Council www.bayareacouncil.org Booth: 432 The Bay Area Council is a business-sponsored, public policy advocacy organization for the San Francisco/Silicon Valley Bay Area. Since 1945, we have worked with our members, comprised of the region's largest companies, to grow the economy and solve the region's most difficult challenges. Our mission and network enable us to help investors transition into our community as seamlessly as possible.
BDO www.bdo.com Booth: 227 BDO is a professional services firm providing assurance, tax and advisory services tailored to companies operating in the United States and across the globe. Our network extends across 162 countries and territories, with more than 73,000 people working towards one goal: to provide our clients with exceptional service and assistance in achieving their business and financial goals.
Biggins Lacy Shapiro & Company www.blsstrategies.com Booth: 140 Biggins Lacy Shapiro & Company (BLS & Co.) helps some of the world’s largest corporations identify the best locations, negotiate incentives, secure development approvals, and optimize energy strategies. To date, BLS & Co. has successfully negotiated incentives packages for client companies exceeding $1 billion. The firm is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, with offices in New York City and Chicago.
BKD, LLP www.bkd.com Booth: 627 BKD is a national CPA and advisory firm that can help you reach your goals. Our trusted advisors offer strong expertise in multiple industries for clients across the country and beyond. Founded in 1923, BKD has approximately 2,650 personnel and $600 million in revenues.
Black Hawk Economic Development, Inc. www.bhed.org Booth: 326 Black Hawk Economic Development is a non-profit economic development organization that assists new and existing businesses in the State of Iowa. In addition through an affiliate, the organization works with businesses and communities across the continental United States through the Federal New Market Tax Credit Program.
Bureau van Dijk www.bvdinfo.com Booth: 826 Bureau van Dijk captures and treats private company information for better decision making and increased efficiency. Our flagship database, Orbis, has information on around 300 million companies across the globe. It’s the resource for company data. Our information includes: what companies do and how they’re performing; financial data; FDI and M&A activity; corporate structures, including ownership; and more.
Butzel Long PC www.butzel.com Booth: 125 Founded in 1854, Butzel Long has played a prominent role in the development and growth of several major industries. Business leaders have turned to us for innovative, highly-effective legal counsel for over 160 years. We strive to be on the cutting edge of technology, manufacturing, e-commerce, biotechnology, intellectual property, and cross-border operations and transactions.
California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development www.business.ca.gov Booth: 432 The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development partners with California communities to provide a suite of services for business looking to expand to California. We provide no-fee, confidential site selection, incentive navigation and permit assistance, including identifying opportunities for financial assistance, loan programs, tax credits, and grants aligned with the needs of industry. California stands ready to assist!
Central Coast Marketing Team www.selectcentralcoast.org Booth: 432 The Central Coast Marketing Team provides business expansion and site location services for the thriving central coast region of Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito Counties, California. With global strength in agriculture, hospitality, defense/homeland security, and higher education, and growing adventure sports, drone, automation and robotics technologies clusters, the central coast of California is full of opportunity.
Charlotte Regional Business Alliance www.charlotteregion.com Booth: 524 A nonprofit, public/private economic development organization, the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance leverages regional resources to market the 15-county Charlotte region. The Alliance’s business development activities position the Charlotte region for sustained, long-term growth, job creation, and investment opportunities.
Chicago Southland Economic Development Corporation www.ssmma.org/economic-development-6/ Booth: 832 The Chicago Southland Economic Development Corporation (CSEDC) is a 5Ol(c)(3) Corporation that develops and implements economic development programs of the SSMMA and its investors. The mission of the CSEDC is to identify, organize and mobilize public and private resources that will result in the creation and expansion of businesses, thereby providing economic growth, sustainable jobs, and development in the Southland.
Choose New Jersey www.choosenj.com/home.aspx Booth: 802 New Jersey offers a highly educated workforce, a perfect location in the heart of the U.S. Northeast and unparalleled global access. Located within a day’s drive of 130 million consumers, New Jersey offers easy world access via its extensive road and rail network, #1 East Coast seaport and daily nonstop flights to 200 cities.
CIDEP www.cidepiqc.com Booth: 118 CIDEP has over 12 years of experience in providing economic development services to investment attraction agencies and economic development organizations. We provide FDI lead generation services as well as trade and export support to worldwide Economic Development Organizations.
Iron Horse Industrial Park www.ironhorsecpn.com Booth: 429 Iron Horse is a general-use industrial park on the national rail line network in the center of the United States with unique tax advantages. The park consists of 400+ acres of Native American trust land located 35 minutes southeast of Oklahoma City. It is designated as a Magnate Site within Foreign Trade Zone #106.
Arlington, Texas - Office of Economic Development www.arlington-tx.gov/business Booth: 509 The City of Arlington, Texas is located at the center of the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area, 8-miles from the country's third largest airport. It's home to three professional sports teams, the largest business park in North Texas, and one of the fastest growing tier-one research institutions in the United States, the University of Texas at Arlington.
City of Sacramento - China Office www.cityofsacramento.org Booth: 432 The City of Sacramento - China Office focus on economic development activities for the California State Capital in Greater China. The Office responsibilities include: Attracting Foreign Direct Investment to the region; fostering bilateral trade partnership and setting up institutional education programs. Working closely with various public and private partners, the Office is project-oriented and results driven.
Clayco www.claycorp.com Booth: 116 Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate, architecture, engineering, design-build and construction firm that delivers clients around the world the highest quality solutions on time, on budget and above and beyond expectations.
Clayton & McKervey PC www.claytonmckervey.com Booth: 125 Clayton & McKervey is a full-service public accounting firm specializing in tax, accounting and consulting services for internationally-minded growth-driven businesses. We’re headquartered in Michigan and belong to PrimeGlobal, one of the top 5 largest associations of independent accounting firms in world. Our FDI practice provides solutions-based support in the planning, start-up and growth phase for foreign-owned subsidiaries in the US.
CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) www.claconnect.com Booth: 128 CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, outsourcing, audit, tax, and consulting services. A member firm of the Nexia International network, CLA acts as a one-stop-shop, providing Global Concierge Services for our clients. With more than 6,100 people and 120 U.S. locations, we promise to know you and help you.
Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade www.choosecolorado.com Booth: 108 The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) works to create a positive business climate that encourages dynamic economic development and sustainable job growth. Under the leadership of Governor John Hickenlooper, we strive to advance the state’s economy through financial and technical assistance in support of local and regional economic development activities throughout Colorado.
State of Connecticut www.choosect.gov Booths: 900, 902 The Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is the state's lead agency responsible for strengthening Connecticut’s competitive position in the high-tech, knowledge-based global economy. DECD achieves its mission of increasing the global competitiveness of Connecticut businesses by developing two-way trade and investment opportunities; by aggressively pursuing foreign direct investment opportunities; and by building public/private strategic partnerships.
Consumers Energy www.consumersenergy.com/econdev Booth: 125 If you’re considering relocating, consider Michigan and Consumers Energy. Let’s work together to accelerate your business. We’ll assign a business energy professional to work with your team every step of the way. Together with our state and local allies, we’re ready to deliver an exceptional customer experience to help your business grow and thrive in Michigan.
Crowe LLP www.crowe.com Booth: 600 Crowe LLP is a public accounting, consulting, and technology firm with offices around the world. Connecting deep industry and specialized knowledge with innovative technology, our dedicated professionals create value for our clients with integrity and objectivity. We forge each relationship with the intention of delivering exceptional client service while upholding our core values and strong professional standards.
Delaware Prosperity Partnership www.choosedelaware.com Booth: 843 Created in 2017, Delaware Prosperity Partnership (DPP) is the nonprofit that leads the state of Delaware’s economic development efforts to attract, grow and retain businesses; to build a stronger entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem; and to support private employers in identifying, recruiting and developing talent in Delaware. Whether you represent a large or small enterprise, we’re available and ready to assist.
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation www.degc.org Booth: 125 The Detroit Economic Growth Corporation is the City of Detroit's economic development catalyst. If you’re a business looking to expand in the city or make Detroit your home, DEGC is the first step on your path to success. DEGC is committed to helping all businesses find sustainable growth — from homegrown startups and long-time business owners to global corporations.
Detroit Regional Partnership www.detroitregionalpartnership.com Booth: 125 The Detroit Regional Partnership is a regional economic development nonprofit serving Southeast Michigan’s 11-county region. Founded in 2019 by a group of business and philanthropic CEOs, the organization is laser-focused on marketing the region to out-of-state and international companies to attract investments and jobs. The Partnership offers no-cost site location assistance and other services to domestic and foreign companies.
Duke Energy www.duke-energy.com Booth: 520 Duke Energy, the largest electric power holding company in the United States, supplies and delivers electricity to approximately 7.3 million electric retail customers located in six states in the Southeast and Midwest. Our business recruitment team helps end users, site consultants and real estate firms identify sites and buildings during the site selection process within our six-state service territory.
ENRICH in the USA www.usa.enrichcentres.eu Booth: 808 Started in 2017, ENRICH is the European Network of Research and Innovation Centers and Hubs. Promoted by the European Commission through Horizon2020, ENRICH offers services to connect European research, technology, and business organizations with Brazil, China, and the USA. ENRICH in the USA is supporting the European and Associated Countries’ startups to pitch their innovations at SelectUSA Summit.
Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina www.edpnc.com Booth: 525 The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) is a public-private nonprofit organization responsible for business recruitment functions previously conducted by the North Carolina Department of Commerce. On behalf of the state, the EDPNC also supports existing employers, helps to increase North Carolina exports, assists in the formation of new business start-ups, and markets the state for travel and tourism.
New York State of Opportunity www.esd.ny.gov Booth: 530 New York State is committed to helping your business thrive and grow. With world-class infrastructure, creative incentives, the lowest taxes in decades and a diverse and talented workforce, New York State is attracting the companies of the future. To find out more about how New York State can help your business grow, go to esd.ny.gov.
Enterprise Florida, Inc. www.enterpriseflorida.com Booth: 328 Florida is an ideal location for foreign direct investment. No other site in the Western Hemisphere can match the state’s unique geographic position, expansive infrastructure, diverse workforce, and concentration of corporate and financial resources. From Florida, companies can effortlessly conduct business around the corner or around the world.
EY www.ey.com Booth: 816 EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The industry-based insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. It’s part of building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities.
Fairfax County Economic Development Authority www.fairfaxcountyeda.org Booth: 202 The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority promotes Fairfax County as a business and technology center. The FCEDA offers site location and business development assistance to help companies locate and expand in Fairfax County. In addition to its headquarters in Tysons, Fairfax County’s largest business district, the FCEDA maintains offices in Bangalore, Berlin, London, Los Angeles, Mumbai, Seoul, and Tel Aviv.
fDi Intelligence www.fdiIntelligence.com Booth: 608 fDi Intelligence, a service from the Financial Times, is the largest FDI centre of excellence globally. Specializing in all areas relating to foreign direct investment and economic development, the suite of services includes location advertising to generate brand awareness; industry-leading intelligence tools to develop FDI strategies and identify potential investors; and tailored FDI events to generate business leads.
FirstEnergy Corporation www.firstenergycorp.com Booth: 427 FirstEnergy is a leading US-based utility which provides assistance to companies considering locating or expanding their business in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, and Maryland. We offer locally-based staff who know the area and businesses. Our specialized foreign investment team offers a full suite of location advisory services including a European support office based in the Netherlands.
Flagler County Department of Economic Opportunity www.flaglercountyedc.com Booth: 328 The Flagler County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is focused on recruiting new companies and expanding our existing business community. Our team is trained to assist company executives and site consultants in every aspect of the site selection process. We understand the intricacies of relocating international businesses, as such, our level of assistance and attention to detail is unparalleled.
Foster LLP www.fosterglobal.com Booth: 845 Foster LLP is a leading immigration law firm delivering the full spectrum of the United States and global immigration solutions. With 45 years experience, Foster has worked closely with investors and entrepreneurs, providing mission-critical advice, consultation and immigration support for companies with interests in expanding into new international markets and investors seeking to enter the U.S. market.
Fresno County Economic Development Corporation www.fresnoedc.com Booth: 432 Founded in 1981, the Fresno County Economic Development Corporation is a public-private nonprofit organization established to market Fresno County as the premier location for business prosperity. We strive to not only facilitate site selection for new businesses within Fresno County, but we also assist in the retention and expansion of businesses through our alliance with collaborative partners and resources.
Fulton County Center for Regional Growth www.fccrg.org Booth: 528 The Mission of the Fulton County Center for Regional Growth is to strengthen our economic base, facilitate sustainable growth, enhance the competitive position of our region, its counties, towns and cities and facilitate investments that build capacity, create jobs, improve quality of life and increase the standard of living for all of its residents.
Global Location Strategies www.globallocationstrategies.com Booth: 728 Global Location Strategies is a leading location strategy, site selection and incentive negotiations provider for manufacturing and industrial companies worldwide. We lead clients through the decision process to select a balanced location of low cost, high quality, and mitigated risk. We leverage meticulous research, proven methodology, and 40 years of project experience to reduce your managerial burden.
Global Tampa Bay www.globaltampabay.com Booth: 328 Global Tampa Bay is a regional collaboration between the Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation, Pinellas County Economic Development and the Pasco Economic Development Council to increase international business opportunities for companies within the region and to market the region globally as a top business destination.
GlobalSF www.globalsf.biz Booth: 432 GlobalSF is a not-for-profit economic development agency created in partnership with the City and County of San Francisco through the Mayor’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development. As part of its portfolio, GlobalSF operates the ChinaSF, LatinSF, and SFAsia initiatives. Through its programs and initiatives, GlobalSF supports international firms to land in San Francisco and local firms to expand globally.
Grant Thornton LLP www.grantthornton.com Booth: 101 Grant Thornton LLP (Grant Thornton) is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the world’s leading organizations of independent audit, tax and advisory firms. Grant Thornton has revenues in excess of $1.7 billion and operates 59 offices. We’ve never been a typical professional services firm. We put people first, and that is what sets us apart.
Gray Construction www.gray.com Booth: 141 Gray Construction is a nationally ranked, design-build EPCM firm with nearly 60 years of experience with customers from around the world. Gray provides engineering, architecture and construction management services throughout the U.S. and Canada to the following markets: manufacturing, automotive, distribution, food and beverage, hospitality and retail facility construction.
Great Falls Montana Development Authority www.gfdevelopment.org Booth: 734 Public/private economic development organization serving the Great Falls north-central Montana region. Our economy excels in food and agricultural processing, steel fabrication, energy production and support, aerospace, health claims processing, and back office/call center operations. New BNSF-certified rail industrial park. Home to successful Canadian, French, and Japanese owned manufacturing operations. Interstate 15 corridor between Calgary and Salt Lake City.
Greater Green Bay Chamber Economic Development www.greatergbc.org Booth: 308 The economic development arm of the Greater Green Bay Chamber, is committed to improving and diversifying the local economy by assisting businesses. We serve as the single source of information for locating a business in the Greater Green Bay area.
Greater Phoenix Economic Council www.gpec.org Booth: 142 Established in 1989, GPEC actively works to attract and grow quality businesses and advocate for the competitiveness of Greater Phoenix. As the regional economic development organization, GPEC works with 22-member communities, Maricopa County and more than 160 private investors to accomplish its mission, and serve as a strategic partner to companies across the world as they expand or relocate.
SelectChicago www.selectchicago.org Booth: 822 SelectChicago® puts cities, counties and EDOs directly in contact with investors around the world. SelectChicago® acts as an intermediary to help connect Chicago-area governments, EDOs and public-private partnerships with investors, manufacturers and others looking to invest in the US. The SelectChicago® Conference takes place annually in conjunction with the SelectUSA Summit. SelectChicago® is a program of the GWDC, a 501c3.
Grow Southeast Alabama www.growsealabama.com Booth: 855 SOUTHEAST ALABAMA – A PERFECT CLIMATE FOR BUSINESS! Grow Southeast Alabama represents 8 counties working together as a team to promote and advance industrial growth in their region. Local industries have grown to depend on the Grow SEA team as a critical factor in their success. Explore Southeast, Alabama, and learn why it is the next great location for your business.
Haskell www.haskell.com Booth: 328 Haskell pioneered the design-build model more than 50 years ago and brought it to its rightful place within the AEC industry. We embraced our core strength and built upon it to serve as a trusted advisor to our clients in a manner that generates the greatest return on investment. Our breadth of expertise generates the certainty of outcome and minimization of risk demanded in today’s complex economy.
Idaho Department of Commerce www.commerce.idaho.gov Booth: 420 The lead economic development agency for the State of Idaho, the mission of the Idaho Department of Commerce is to foster a business friendly environment to aid in job creation, support existing companies, strengthen communities, attract new businesses, and market Idaho to grow and expand the economy.
Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation www.ivedc.com Booth: 432 IVEDC is a partnership of private enterprise and local government united by the common vision of expanding and diversifying the economy. As Imperial County’s official economic development organization, IVEDC promotes a robust economy with collaboration and strategic alliances with the border community, stimulation of target industries such as Agriculture, Data Centers, Aerospace, Renewable Energy and facilitation of regional development.
INBLF (International Network of Boutique and Independent Law Firms) www.inblf.com Booth: 806 INBLF is a distinguished network of boutique law firms across the United States and Canada and independent full-service firms internationally. INBLF offers businesses, investors and entrepreneurs seamless access to high-quality, reasonably-priced legal services in their home countries and the U.S. INBLF’s carefully selected and experienced lawyers practice in virtually every area of interest for doing business in U.S. markets.
Indiana Economic Development Corporation www.astatethatworks.com Booth: 502 Indiana is taking its economy to the next level with a focus on high-priority industries and high-demand jobs driving Indiana’s economy forward. Creating the opportunity for all Hoosiers to earn a good living and prosper in a diverse economic environment that encourages growth, creates and retains the jobs of today and attracts and invests in the jobs of tomorrow.
Inland Empire Economic Partnership www.ieep.com Booth: 432 Regional economic development organization of Riverside and San Bernardino counties in Southern California (Inland Empire). Our mission is to help create the region's voice for business and quality of life. Through our membership, a collection of important organizations in both the private and public sector, we support efforts in job creation, leadership infrastructure, & advocacy for our 4.6 million residents.
Intersect Illinois www.intersectillinois.org Booth: 618 Intersect Illinois is a resource for doing business in Illinois. We connect companies with our network of partners and provide information and guidance to make location and expansion decisions. Intersect Illinois provides data, site selection assistance, and connections to companies looking to grow in Illinois, serving as a single point of contact to help navigate and simplify the process.
Invest Puerto Rico www.investpr.org Booth: 718 Invest Puerto Rico is a non-profit organization with the mission of promoting Puerto Rico as a competitive investment jurisdiction to attract new business and capital investment to the island. Our vision is to be a transformational and results-oriented accelerator of economic development in Puerto Rico.
JAXUSA Partnership www.jaxusa.org Booth: 328 JAXUSA Partnership, a division of JAX Chamber, is Northeast Florida’s regional economic development initiative. Using strategic research and targeted marketing, JAXUSA focuses on recruiting new companies, increasing private capital investment and expanding the existing business community. Economic development partners in Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, Putnam and St. Johns counties comprise the strong partnership that drives the business development process.
JobsOhio www.jobs-ohio.com Booth: 410 JobsOhio is the state’s lead economic development organization charged with driving job creation and capital investment in Ohio through business attraction, retention and expansion efforts. The JobsOhio team of industry experts understands the needs of growing businesses and supports them with the guidance, contacts and resources necessary to succeed in Ohio. Visit our website to learn more.
Kansas Department of Commerce www.kansascommerce.gov Booth: 730 The Kansas Department of Commerce provides comprehensive site location assistance to firms interested in expanding in the United States. We can provide information related to a company's site search such as buildings and land and prepare a state incentive offer, including no personal property tax on machinery and equipment, sales tax exemptions, income tax credits, workforce training and financial assistance.
Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development www.thinkkentucky.com Booth: 612 From single-employee startups to century-old brands, the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development helps businesses of all sizes select, grow, and succeed in Kentucky. With experts in Asia, Europe and throughout Kentucky, the Cabinet responds quickly to businesses around the world. We build long-term relationships, arrange workforce recruiting and training and assure access to the individualized resources companies need for success.
Lansing Economic Area Partnership www.purelansing.com Booth: 125 LEAP is the economic development organization representing the Lansing tri-county region of mid-Michigan - Ingham, Eaton and Clinton counties - in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. We are a public-private partnership governed by over 75 business, government and community leaders from across the region. Encouraged by recent successes, facilitating foreign direct investment continues to be a top priority.
World Trade Center Los Angeles wtcla.org Booth: 432 The World Trade Center Los Angeles provides business assistance to international companies seeking to locate or expand operations in Los Angeles, and to local companies seeking to expand internationally. As the leading international trade service and promotion organization in the Los Angeles region, WTCLA supports the development of international trade through our business assistance, educational, and matchmaking programs.
Loudoun County Economic Development https://biz.loudoun.gov/about-us/ Booth: 500 At the Loudoun County Department of Economic Development, we’re here to help build your business. Dedicated to recruiting new business, growing our existing industries and improving our county’s business climate, we’re ready and waiting to provide a wide range of services for your company, whether you’re a start-up or well-established player. Loudoun's key industries include: ICT, Health Care, Cybersecurity and Aviation.
Louisiana Economic Development www.opportunitylouisiana.com Booth: 117 Louisiana Economic Development (LED) is responsible for strengthening the state's business environment and creating a more vibrant Louisiana economy. *Vision: Louisiana consistently outperforms the South and U.S. for job creation and economic opportunity. *Mission: Cultivate jobs and economic opportunity for the people of Louisiana. LED strives to help businesses find the resources they need.
Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance www.yeslynchburgregion.org Booth: 204 We lead regional economic development through enhancing the business climate, cultivating talent, generating jobs and investment, promoting our brand and image globally. The Alliance focuses on promoting entrepreneurial start-ups, business expansion, and retention, and new job creation; advocacy; workforce development; connecting people and businesses; community, minority, and small business development; and the cultivation of local and regional leadership.
Macomb County Economic Development https://ped.macombgov.org/PED-Home Booth: 125 Macomb County is a leader in U.S. automotive, defense, aerospace and advanced manufacturing industries with more than 87,000 engineers, 70,000 R&D professionals, 75,000 skilled jobs and 40,000 highly skilled workers across the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. We are confident we can meet your workforce and manufacturing needs. Michigan has more engineers than any other state
Madera County Economic Development Commision www.maderacountyedc.com Booth: 432 Madera County is located in the world’s most productive agricultural region making it a natural choice for food processing and ag-related manufactures. Situated in the exact center of California also makes Madera County the perfect location for logistics.
Madison Region Economic Partnership www.madisonregion.org Booth: 308 MadREP serves the Madson Region inside the State of Wisconsin. The Madison region is the most diverse economy of any region in the USA. Our strengths are Biotech/Medical Device/Life Science, Advanced Manufacturing, Information Communication Technology, Agriculture Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Health Care. We are home to University of Wisconsin, a to top 25 research university in the world.
Maryland Department of Commerce https://open.maryland.gov/international/ Booth: 124 Welcome to Maryland. An industry leader in cybersecurity, aerospace, biohealth, and manufacturing, strategically located in the prime commercial corridor between New York and Washington, D.C., Maryland has a world-class multi-modal transportation infrastructure, 350 federal, academic and private research labs and a highly skilled and diverse workforce that includes the #1 in concentration of PhD scientists and engineers in the U.S.
Port of Baltimore www.mpa.maryland.gov Booths: 133, 135 Among the nation’s ports, the Port of Baltimore, the fourth-fastest growing port in North America, ranks first for autos and light trucks, roll on/roll off heavy farm and construction machinery, and imported sugar. The Port ranks second in exported coal.
Massachusetts Office of International Trade and Investment www.mass.gov/moiti Booth: 131 The Massachusetts Office of International Trade & Investment (MOITI) is the Commonwealth's international business development agency charged with promoting trade and investment with global partners in Massachusetts and around the world.
MEET http://meetroi.com/ Booth: 224 MEET (meetroi.com) helps international B2B growth companies soft land and scale in the U.S. through trade shows and in-person events. MEET’s processes help its clients ramp-up sales quickly and maintain a steady stream of high-quality prospects going forward. Contact Bill Kenney for a free, no-obligation consultation bill@meetroi.com or +1 (860) 573-4821.
MetroHartford Alliance https://www.metrohartford.com/ Booths: 900, 902 The MetroHartford Alliance creates opportunities for foreign direct investment in the Greater Hartford region, supports companies seeking export opportunities, builds a community for global businesses located in the region, and retains and attracts organizations that seek business relationships on a global scale by promoting Greater Hartford as a dynamic place to live, work and do business.
Michigan Economic Development Corporation www.michiganbusiness.org/why-michigan Booth: 125 The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is the state’s marketing arm and lead advocate for business development, job awareness and community development with the focus on growing Michigan’s economy. MEDC promotes the state’s assets and opportunities that support business investment and community vitality. MEDC’s business assistance programs and services connect companies with people, resources, partners, and access to capital.
Michigan-China Innovation Center michiganchina.org Booth: 125 The Michigan-China Innovation Center (MCIC) is a Detroit-based non-profit organization working on behalf of the State of Michigan to manage Michigan’s Greater China business development and relationships. MCIC’s mission is to promote business ties between Michigan and Greater China. MCIC provides free services directly to Chinese and Taiwanese and companies considering business in Michigan.
Missouri Partnership www.missouripartnership.com Booth: 316 Founded in 2007, Missouri Partnership is a public-private economic development organization focused on attracting new jobs and investment to the state and promoting Missouri’s business strengths. We work in partnership with the Hawthorn Foundation, the Missouri Department of Economic Development, the State of Missouri, and economic development agencies across the state.
Montana World Trade Center www.mwtc.org Booth: 535 “It’s a wonderful place to live and work and has a wonderful workforce…” John Peelbes, CEO of Administrate. In addition to our hard working people, Montana offers low operating costs, numerous vertical integration opportunities and breathtaking scenery. Established firms excel in agriculture processing, biosciences, photonics and optics production, information and communication technologies and cloud computing.
Nebraska Department of Economic Development www.opportunity.nebraska.gov Booth: 423 The lead economic development agency for the State of Nebraska. Focused on helping local companies grow their exports while providing every possible assistance to new international investors. Nebraska has a diverse and growing economic base with many successful international projects and investments. Come grow with us.
North Eastern Strategic Alliance www.nesasc.org Booth: 616 The North Eastern Strategic Alliance (NESA) is a regional economic development organization comprised of nine counties in South Carolina's northeastern corner. NESA aids companies through a variety of services including regional site selection and building/site tours, demographic/socioeconomic data and information, coordinating with state and local permitting entities and utilities, as well as coordinating incentive and workforce development with necessary entities.
New Hampshire Division of Economic Development www.nheconomy.com Booth: 836 With its favorable tax climate, exceptional quality of life, educated workforce and geographic location in the heart of the Northeast Boston/Metro market, the state of New Hampshire appeals to businesses looking for a place to invest, thrive, and prosper. New Hampshire’s economic development office assists businesses with site selection, permitting, financing, workforce development, government contracting, exporting, and more.
NJEDA www.njeda.com Booth: 802 The NJEDA serves as the State’s principal agency for driving economic growth. The NJEDA is committed to making New Jersey a national model for inclusive and sustainable economic development by focusing on key strategies to help build strong and dynamic communities, create good jobs for New Jersey residents, and provide pathways to a stronger and fairer economy.
NM Partnership www.nmpartnership.com Booth: 812 The New Mexico Partnership provides confidential, site selection assistance for companies interested in finding workforce talent, aggressive incentive programs and a business climate designed for long-term success. The Partnership serves as a one-stop-shop offering complementary data and services in coordination with its community partners statewide.
North Carolina East www.nceast.org Booth: 145 NCEast Alliance is the lead economic development organization serving eastern NC. A private, not-for-profit economic development agency serving more than 1 million residents within several small metropolitan and micropolitan areas, NCEast works with state, local and national economic development organizations to help our existing industries expand; actively market to and assist in the recruitment of new businesses into the region.
North Carolina's Southeast www.ncse.org Booth: 144 Located midway on the U.S. east coast, the North Carolina's Southeast region is home to an international port, six universities, and more than 75 international firms across diverse business sectors. Our organization assists and supports globally oriented businesses interested in expanding or relocating operations to a highly cost-competitive location in southeastern North Carolina.
North Dakota Department of Commerce www.business.nd.gov Booth: 314 The North Dakota Department of Commerce Economic Development & Finance Division is charged with coordinating the state's economic development resources to attract, retain and expand wealth. Business incentives, government accessibility, and workforce performance, combined with North Dakota's favorable position as one of the lowest cost states for operating a business, are driving top companies to establish operations in North Dakota.
Oakland County, Michigan Economic Development www.advantageoakland.com Booth: 125 We provide leading-edge services and programs that help Oakland County, Michigan continue to make the transition from a manufacturing-based economy to a knowledge-based economy by providing a wide range of services that include site selection, workforce development, community introductions, problem solving and financial incentives to firms considering locating or expanding in Oakland County.
DC Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic Development www.dmped.dc.gov Booth: 114 The DC Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) assists the Mayor in the coordination, planning, supervision, and execution of economic development efforts in the District of Columbia with the goal of creating and preserving affordable housing, creating jobs, and increasing tax revenue.
Oklahoma Department of Commerce https://stateofsuccess.com Booth: 428 The Oklahoma Department of Commerce is the primary economic development entity in the state. We offer a variety of business services including site location assistance, state and local partnerships, trade support, workforce development, supply chain analyses, and customized incentive packages. Oklahoma’s low cost of doing business makes it the perfect location for your investment.
Virginia's New River Valley www.TheNRV.org Booth: 501 Virginia's New River Valley provides both an eclectic small town atmosphere and an innovative, collaborative business community with a loyal, highly skilled, and educated workforce. Offering the best of all worlds - magnificent mountains, cutting-edge research, arts, entertainment, and education - it's a natural fit for new and expanding businesses.
Osceola County Economic Development www.greaterosceola.com Booth: 235 Osceola is an emerging business friendly county anchoring the southern half of Orlando. Osceola serves as a gateway to Walt Disney World, is an emerging tech and startup hub, also an ideal place for manufacturing. Osceola is the home of NEOCITY, a 500-acre research park that includes BRIDG, an advanced manufacturing research facility focused on advanced sensors, photonics, nanoscale systems.
Pennsylvania Community & Economic Development www.dced.pa.gov/fdi Booth: 611 A leader in cross-border projects, Pennsylvania is committed to breaking down barriers for international businesses. Nearly 6,500 international companies have already invested here and found success - why not join them? From agribusiness and life sciences to energy and advanced manufacturing, we offer the most strategic, market-central location in the heart of the Northeast U.S.
Plante Moran Cresa www.pmcresa.com Booth: 125 Plante Moran Cresa (PMC) is an independent commercial real estate consulting firm representing buyers/tenants in the delivery of fully integrated real estate services, including tenant representation, project management and real estate consulting. PMC is affiliated with Plante Moran, one of the nation's largest public accounting and business advisory firms and Cresa, a global network of corporate real estate service providers.
Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation www.pgcedc.com Booth: 841 Prince George's County, Maryland's strategic location next-door to Washington, D.C. means we're at the hub of international activity and commerce. Federal agencies, international institutions, non-profits and foreign embassies are all within a short distance of the County; to bolster export and attract Foreign Direct Investments. We are proud to be the melting pot for business from around the world.
Quest Site Solutions www.questsitesolutions.com Booth: 226 Quest Site Solutions provides site selection services for companies that are seeking a new location, a competitive expansion, or a consolidation. Quest takes clients through our proven process starting with feasibility analysis all the way to incentive capture. Quest’s staff has performed location consulting services for manufacturing, distribution, and corporate headquarters projects across the U.S.
RACER Trust www.racertrust.org Booth: 834 RACER (Revitalizing Auto Communities Environmental Response) Trust is a seller of commercial and industrial properties. It was created to clean up and position for redevelopment certain properties owned by the former General Motors Corp. before its 2009 bankruptcy. Since its inception in 2011, RACER has completed more than 70 property transactions, resulting in pledges for more than 16,300 new jobs.
Rhode Island Commerce Corporation www.commerceri.com Booth: 634 The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation is the full-service, official, economic development organization for the state of Rhode Island. The Commerce Corporation works with public, private and non-profit partners to create the conditions for businesses in all sectors to thrive and to improve the quality of life for our citizens by promoting the state's long-term economic health and prosperity.
Roanoke Regional Partnership www.roanoke.org Booth: 401 Companies from all over the world have chosen the Roanoke Region of Virginia as a place to do business in the United States of America. Strong industry clusters in transportation, food and beverage, life sciences, and technology boast skilled workers and take advantage of excellent training providers, and a low cost of doing business.
ROI Research on Investment www.researchoninvestment.com Booth: 208 ROI Research on Investment is a global authority on investment attraction and lead generation for economic development organizations. We are a team of highly skilled data scientists, economists, researchers and economic development practitioners with an exceptional understanding of global investment activities, a highly targeted lead generation process, and sustainable economic development strategies.
RSM US LLP www.rsmus.com Booth: 121 RSM is a powerful network of audit, tax, and consulting professionals with offices all over the world. As an integrated team, we share skills, insight, and resources, as well as a client-centric approach that’s based on a deep understanding of your business. This is how we empower you to move forward with confidence and realize your full potential.
County of San Bernardino www.selectSBcounty.com Booth: 432 Located in the heart of Southern California, San Bernardino County is a hub for global commerce. The County features an extensive transportation infrastructure, a skilled workforce of over 950,000, a labor shed of 6.5 million and a market access of 23 million people. Manufacturing growth in the region continues to outpace both the state and nation.
San Joaquin Partnership www.greatersiliconvalley.com Booth: 432 Private - public non-profit corporation that offer confidential central information resource for expanding companies interested in marketing to 15.5 million consumers in Northern California Mega-Region. A suburban of Silicon Valley with 45% of all the venture capital in the world within a 70 miles or less to San Jose and San Francisco. Ample labor and spec industrial building are available.
Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation www.scvedc.org Booth: 432 Just north of Los Angeles, the Santa Clarita Valley is the fastest growing and most business-friendly location in LA County, with significant new development projects underway. It is home to an educated workforce and companies in many industries including aerospace, manufacturing, technology, medical devices, and film & digital media. SCVEDC serves as your one-stop resource for all FDI interests!
Site Selection Magazine/Conway Inc. https://siteselection.com Booths: 908, 906 Site Selection Magazine is the leading U.S.-based magazine covering the corporate real estate and economic development industries. For over 65 years, Site Selection has delivered strategic location intelligence to corporate executives charged with managing their organizations’ property assets and choosing locations around the world in which to build new facilities or expand existing ones. Conway provides the world’s most comprehensive offering
Smith Gambrell & Russell, LLP www.sgrlaw.com Booth: 830 SGR is a national law firm with a focus on advising German, Italian, Japanese and Korean clients in the areas of contract, corporate, real estate, business, and immigration law. We have 220 lawyers in 10 office and advise our foreign clients in the native language.
State of South Carolina www.sccommerce.com Booth: 626 From its low tax and low regulatory business environment to its highly-skilled workforce and tremendous global connectivity, South Carolina offers businesses many competitive advantages. As a state, we encourage companies to come and discover for themselves what industry heavyweights Boeing, BMW, Bridgestone, Continental, Giti Tire, Google, Mercedes-Benz and Michelin already know – the Palmetto State is ‘Just right’ for business.
South Metro Denver Chamber www.bestchamber.com Booth: 517 The South Metro Denver Chamber brings together business leaders working toward one goal: the prosperity of the business community in South Metro Denver. Today, with over 92 years under our belt, the South Metro Denver Chamber is one of the most influential forces in the region with three key areas of focus: public policy, economic development, and business engagement.
Southern Economic Development Council www.sedc.org Booth: 853 The Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC) is a professional association of approximately 900 economic development practitioners in the 17 state region of the American South. We provide professional development services and networking opportunities to help our members best position their communities new job growth and business investments.
St. Johns County, Florida www.sjcfl.us/economicdevelopment Booth: 328 St. Johns County Office of Economic Development is the designated County’s official economic development organization with Enterprise Florida for overall economic development efforts in St. Johns County. The program provides assistance to businesses interested in locating and expanding into the County including site selection, incentive negotiation, and other due-diligence requests, and manages the local economic development incentive program.
StageXchange www.stagexchange.com Booth: 518 StageXchange’s mission is to reduce barriers to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) by streamlining the due diligence process through standardization, information management, and integrated financial modeling. StageXchange aims to amplify the efforts of economic development offices (EDOs) seeking to connect foreign capital to local enterprises, real estate developments, and infrastructure projects.
State of Georgia www.georgia.org Booth: 724 As a global leader in the marketplace, companies, site selectors, and visitors say that Georgia has a totality of assets to offer. The Georgia Department of Economic Development and local economic development partners across the state work to attract new business investments, encourage expansion of existing industries and locate new markets for Georgia products.
State of Iowa www.iowaeconomicdevelopment.com Booth: 223 The Iowa Economic Development Authority seeks to grow Iowa's economy by helping existing companies expand and attracting new businesses to Iowa. With representatives in all world regions, Iowa is well-positioned to assist global companies establish or expand their presence in North America. Iowa's business-friendly government and low cost of doing business make it a great place for your business location.
Minnesota Trade Office www.mn.gov/deed/invest Booth: 414 The Minnesota Trade Office (MTO) provides assistance to foreign-owned enterprises considering Minnesota or the more than 700 foreign-owned businesses already operating in Minnesota. In cooperation with other state, regional, federal, and corporate partners, we provide solutions and opportunities for foreign-owned enterprises. Minnesota is particularly strong in medical technology, biotech, agribusiness, manufacturing, transportation, ICT/IT, and logistics.
State of Mississippi www.mississippi.org Booth: 514 Global industry leaders are calling Mississippi home in growing numbers. Compelling business advantages, like the state’s low operating costs, minimal tax burden, easy access to U.S. and international markets, have attracted numerous companies to the state. Discover why Rolls Royce, Toyota, Nissan, Airbus Helicopters and GE Aviation, to name a few, call Mississippi home.
State of Oregon www.oregon4biz.com Booth: 215 “Oregon is the picture of economic health . . . the most improved in the U.S. in the last year.” – BloombergView, February 2016. Oregon firms lead in technology, food processing, metals and machinery, renewable energy and clean technology, medical devices and athletic gear and apparel. Other distinguishing characteristics include global transportation networks, Pacific Rim access and a superior workforce.
State of Vermont Department of Economic Development www.thinkvermont.com Booth: 102 Vermont actively seeks foreign investment and works closely with international businesses to meet their relocation needs. Many businesses choose Vermont for the affordable real estate, proximity to the port of Montreal as well as its access to 80 million people within a half days drive. Vermont has broadband extending to 99 percent of households, and the lowest energy rates.
Sun Corridor Inc. www.suncorridorinc.com Booth: 142 Sun Corridor Inc. puts a critical business focus on one of the fastest-growing mega regions in the U.S. spanning from Mexico through Southern Arizona. Sun Corridor Inc. has been providing economic development support for the region for several years and provides a path to combine expertise in the attraction and expansion of business, thereby increasing its global competitiveness.
Team Texas www.goteamtexas.com Booth: 506 Founded in 1986, Team Texas is the state business attraction program through Texas Economic Development Council. Our mission is to create opportunities for job creation, increased investment, and economic diversification as a team of future-focused and collaborative Texas communities and partners. We work to promote Texas for a myriad of industries, which are available at goteamtexas.com/key-industries.
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development www.tnecd.com Booth: 105 The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development’s mission is to develop strategies which help make Tennessee the number one location in the Southeast for high-quality jobs. To grow and strengthen Team Tennessee, the department seeks to attract new corporate investment in Tennessee and works with Tennessee companies to facilitate expansion and economic growth.
The Austin Company www.theaustin.com Booth: 810 The Austin Company offers complete in-house services, including planning, location consulting, site certification, and facility design and construction for industrial and commercial companies around the world. Austin was founded in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1878 and its headquarters remain in Cleveland, with regional offices throughout North America. Austin became part of Kajima USA in 2005.
The Miami-Dade Beacon Council Booth: 328 The Miami-Dade Beacon Council is the official economic development partnership for Miami-Dade County. From attracting Fortune 500 multinationals to assisting small local businesses, The Miami-Dade Beacon Council offers economic and business development services that support a strong and sustainable future for Miami-Dade County. All of our services are provided at no cost and on a confidential basis.
The Right Place, Inc. www.rightplace.org Booth: 125 The Right Place is a private, non-profit economic development organization that has led West Michigan's economic growth for over 30 years. We provide business growth assistance to both local and international companies including site location services, connections to regional supply chain and service providers, regional business tours, consultation on state and local business incentives and more.
Transatlantic Business & Investment Council (TBIC), LP www.tbic-fdi.com Booth: 123 The Transatlantic Business & Investment Council (TBIC) provides an effective platform and a unique opportunity for companies interested in expanding towards the United States. The TBIC is the official European representative of selected U.S. cities, counties, chambers of commerce and service providers. It is our mission to promote transatlantic trade and investment.
U.S. Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority www.usvieda.org Booth: 904 Together with our partners across government and the private sector, we ensure that you have all the relevant information needed to make the right decision in selecting the U.S. Virgin Islands for your business. We offer a 90 percent federal tax exemption for qualified companies as well as world-class infrastructure and an incredible lifestyle. We are America’s Business Paradise!
Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development www.business.utah.gov Booth: 604 Utah has consistently won “Best U.S. State for Business” rankings from Forbes, CNBC, and other thought leaders. With a stable and predictable business-friendly climate, we offer low operating costs, transportation infrastructure, excellent governance and people who work hard. The Governor’s Office of Economic Development stands ready to help investors identify productive opportunities. Contact us today at businessutah@utah.gov.
UVI Research and Technology Park www.uvirtpark.net Booth: 904 The University of the Virgin Islands Research and Technology Park (RTPark) is an economic development program specializing in technology and knowledge-based business attraction in the United States Virgin Islands. The RTPark is proud to be an instrumental part of diversifying the regional economy and growing the tech ecosystem in an area advantageously located between the mainland US and Latin America.
Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority/Virginia's e-Region www.vaceda.org Booth: 400 Southwest Virginia's e-Region in southwestern Virginia is strategically located in the East Coast of the United States and offers sites up to 800 acres and available buildings for businesses looking for new locations or expansions for their United States operations. Unique incentives, responsive training programs, and a ready workforce are a few of the reasons to consider investing.
Virginia Economic Development Partnership www.vedp.org Booth: 402 The Commonwealth of Virginia is a premier business location, with competitive operating costs, a pro-business environment, access to global markets, and a skilled and diverse workforce. With dedicated and knowledgeable professionals committed to Virginia's economic success, the Virginia Economic Development Partnership helps businesses find the resources they need to make relocation and expansion successful endeavors. Visit us at www.VEDP.org.
Washington State Department of Commerce www.choosewashingtonstate.com Booth: 209 The birthplace of such business legends as Amazon, Boeing, Expedia, Microsoft and Starbucks, Washington State has built a reputation as a place where legendary businesses take root and flourish. The Department of Commerce makes it easy for you to do business in Washington State, expand strategically and hire the most talented workers.
West Virgninia Department of Commerce www.westvirginia.gov Booth: 714 The West Virginia Department of Commerce provides assistance to companies seeking a great East Coast central location with close proximity to major cities. We can provide training specific programs, assist identifying appropriate building sites and provide other meaningful incentives. We seek honorable companies who compensate and fairly treat their employees. We know you will come to love West Virginia. We do.
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation invest.inwisconsin.com/en/ Booth: 308 Wisconsin is at the center of America. Our work ethic made us industry leaders but it’s our curiosity that fuels our growing leadership in today’s cutting-edge industries. -Aerospace -Advanced Manufacturing -Energy, Power & Control -Food & Beverage -Medical Devices & Life Sciences -Water Technology
World Trade Center San Diego www.sandiegobusiness.org/wtcsd Booth: 432 WTC San Diego seeks to maximize San Diego's economic competitiveness and prosperity through increased global engagement. We achieve this by increasing exports, supporting FDI and building San Diego's global brand.
Wyoming Business Council www.whywyoming.org Booth: 210 Wyoming offers one of the most business-friendly environments in the United States. With no personal or corporate income tax, low property tax, low sales tax, a great central U.S. location, and incentive programs designed to help a company hit the ground running, Wyoming can make an ideal location for your expansion to the U.S.