Brickwork India, the Bangalore-based representative of Fairfax County, Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) in India, recently participated in an interactive “SelectUSA” investment program. It was organized by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) and the Bangalore Chamber of Industry & Commerce (BCIC) in partnership with the US Commercial Service, an agency of the US Department of Commerce.
The goal of this event was to provide an opportunity to the Indian business fraternity to interact with US state representatives and officials and get to know various measures and support initiatives extended to start and expand business in the United States. The sessions also focused on providing firsthand information on the countless number of business opportunities for Indian companies across various US states.
Fairfax County was the only US County represented at the eve
nt. Eight states were represented by their economic development organizations: Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, Illinois, South Carolina, Missouri and
Washington. Indian firms from IT, biotechnology and renewable energy sectors attended. As part of the conference, Fairfax County and the US states exhibited. Brickwork India managed the Fairfax County stall.(see photo)
Sangeeta Kulkarni, CEO, Brickwork India, addressed the delegates. “Fairfax County offers access to federal decision makers, government projects, skilled human resources, premier research and develoment centres as well as enviable quality of life,” she said. “Indian companies on the verge of global expansion will do well to explore Fairfax County for their investment plans.”
Sangeeta’s address generated a lot of curiosity and enthusiasm for the business opportunities in Fairfax County.
SelectUSA Executive Director
Vinai K Thummalapally, said, "Ten years ago, among countries investing in the US, India's investments were the 11th fastest-growing. Now they are the fourth fastest-growing, after investments from China, Luxembourg and Hungary."
FairFax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA)
The award-winning Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) promotes Fairfax County as one of the world's best business locations. Thousands of companies have chosen Fairfax County, located minutes from Washington, D.C., as the best place to establish and build their business. A U.S. Department of Labor study called Fairfax County the private-sector job leader in the Washington area. A Time magazine columnist described Fairfax County as "one of the great economic success stories of our time." Entrepreneur.com touted Fairfax County as “one of the best places to start a business.”
About SelectUSA SelectUSA, is a federal government agency formed during the Obama Administration to promote the United States as the premier place to do business globally, address federal-level investment barriers and help attract business operations to the U.S., in order to spur economic growth and job creation.
About Brickwork India Brickwork India pioneered the concept of Remote Executive Assistant (REA
TM) in early 2005. The idea was to make the benefits of outsourcing available to individuals and small to mid-sized companies, by providing simple to complex business assistance, at an affordable price. Brickwork has three business verticals to address the wide range of business demands – Remote Executive Assistance (REA
TM), Research & Consulting and IT services. The company has partnered with more than 7,500 clients in 88 countries, to help them build the foundation to their success, by providing on-demand and end-to-end business support solutions regardless of its size or the complexity of the assignment. Its clientele ranges from Fortune 500-companies to start-ups and professionals, spread across the world and across industries.
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