SelectUSA 2026
Global Focus, Local Results: Meet Gray at the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit
Gray is proud to attend SelectUSA 2026, the highest profile event in the United States dedicated to promoting foreign direct investment (FDI). As international companies gather at the SelectUSA Investment Summit in National Harbor, Maryland, our team will be there to help transform global investment opportunities into state-of-the-art U.S. operations.
Gray has executed hundreds of projects with global manufacturers and industry leaders, supporting growth for businesses worldwide and facilitating record-breaking investments across the U.S. Over the last five years, more than 60% of Gray’s manufacturing projects have been delivered for international companies establishing or expanding operations in the United States. Our team has extensive experience partnering with North American, South American, European, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese companies seeking to enter the world’s largest consumer market.
GIVEAWAY
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Committed to Promoting Foreign Direct Investment
Gray’s FDI expertise spans the full lifecycle of business investment. We support companies from early-stage market entry strategy and site selection through real estate development and land acquisition. With a strong network of regional and local trade partners and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), we help our customers navigate the complexities of the industrial regulatory landscape as well as variances across federal, state, and local laws.. From there, our integrated teams develop fully integrated design, engineering, construction, and automation solutions to bring facilities online efficiently and strategically.
At every stage, we work to help investment deals proceed smoothly and with our customers’ full confidence—positioning international companies for long-term growth and success in the U.S. market.
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT
Gray is honored to have Marcus Taylor, Senior Vice President of Business Development, chosen by SelectUSA to hold a panel discussion on industrial design and construction at this year’s summit.
The session, titled Industry Spotlight: Design and Construction, will take place on Sunday May 3, 3:30–4:30 p.m., with a one-hour networking opportunity immediately following the session. Read below for the session description from SelectUSA:
This session will provide a comprehensive introduction to the intricacies and opportunities within the United States’ robust Design & Construction (D&C) industry. By exploring structure, key trends, and regulatory framework, the audience will learn about the diverse segments within the U.S. D&C market, including commercial, residential, infrastructure, industrial, and institutional projects. Explore the roles of various stakeholders, from architects and engineers to general contractors and specialized trades.
Don’t miss this opportunity to receive expert insights from Gray’s leadership and other key industry stakeholders!
Hosted by the United States Department of Commerce, the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit draws thousands of attendees from across the United States and around the world:
- Investors and companies exploring U.S. expansion
- Economic development organizations (EDOs)
- Federal agencies, officials, and partners
- Policy and industry experts offering actionable information
- Service providers supporting site selection, legal processes, and workforce development
At Gray, we specialize in helping international companies navigate every phase of U.S. market entry—from understanding incentives and regulatory requirements to design, engineering, construction, and automation.
If you’re attending SelectUSA 2026, let’s connect in the exhibition hall or schedule a private meeting.
Frequently Asked Questions
SelectUSA 2026 is the annual investment summit hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce. It is the highest profile event in the United States dedicated to promoting foreign direct investment.
The summit takes place at National Harbor, Maryland, just minutes away from D.C. bringing together thousands of investors, companies, EDOs, and service providers from across the United States and around the world.
Attendees include international companies, economic developers, federal and state government officials, industry experts, international tech startups, and service providers supporting business investment.
Gray supports foreign direct investment with an integrated service offering encompassing in-house capabilities for design, engineering, construction, automation, and real estate. We help companies carry investments from the exploratory phase to fully operational U.S. facilities.
Contact our team in advance to secure a meeting time during the exhibition hall hours or throughout the summit.
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