This document provides an overview of opportunities for doing business in the United States. It highlights key facts about the large US economy and consumer market. It also discusses the US strengths in innovation and entrepreneurship due to research and development spending and top universities. The document further outlines the productive workforce, abundant energy resources, access to capital markets, and competitive business climate and rankings. It provides information on environmental technology opportunities and conferences, as well as membership organizations, clusters, government agencies, and investment opportunities through SelectUSA to engage with the US market.

1. Doing business in the USA
Rick A. de Lambert
Counselor for Commercial Affairs
Embassy of the United States of America
Helsinki, Finland

2. U.S. Economy Quick Facts
 Population: 325 million (2017 est.)
 GDP: $18.6 trillion (2016 est.)
 GDP per Capita: $57,300 (2016 est.)
 GDP Growth: 2.6 % (2015)
 Unemployment: 4.9 % (2016)

3. Sources: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative; CIA World Fact book; National Science Foundation; U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; The Times Higher Education
World University Rankings 2014-2015; OECD Labor Productivity Statistics
Access to Markets
U.S. & 20 FTAs create a consumer market population of 759 m
Total household consumption expenditure 5x Japan level
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Produces 30 % of all patents worldwide; >1/2 of patents granted 2014 originated from foreign country
U.S. home to 15 of the top 20 universities in the World (Europe has 4)
U.S. responsible for 30 % of global R&D expenditures (Europe accounted for 24 %)
Productive Workforce
Highly skilled U.S. workforce 2x as productive as Korean counterparts
Complemented by network of community colleges & training programs
Abundant Energy/Natural Resources
#1 producer of natural gas; #3 producer of oil
Low energy costs are about 1/3 of cost in Asia
Access to Capital
NYSE world’s largest stock exchange by market cap
U.S. is the #1 market for VC and Private Equity
U.S. Business Climate
U.S. Rankings
#1 – Foreign Direct Investment Confidence, A.T. Kearney
#1 – Venture Capital and Private Equity, IESE Business School
#3 – Global Competitiveness Index, World Economic Forum
#5 – Global Innovation Index, WIPO
#7 – Ease of Doing Business, World Bank

4. Finland’s Trading Partners
Source: Tulli 2017

5. • In 2015, Global market for environmental technologies
goods and services reached USD 1.05 trillion
• U.S. accounted for USD 303.0 billion of the global
market.
• In 2014 –
U.S. Environmental Technologies Stats
Source: 2016 ITA Environmental Technologies Top Markets Report
• U.S. industry revenues in the water and wastewater treatment subsector = USD
154.6 billion.
• U.S. industry revenues for air pollution control = USD 19.6 billion (including
equipment, instruments and attendance services)
• Revenues for the U.S. solid waste and recycling industry = USD 96.1 billion

6. U.S. Industry Revenues by Segment

7. “ … our need for energy must go hand-in-
hand with responsible stewardship of the
environment. Protecting clean air and clean
water, conserving our natural habitats, and
preserving our natural reserves and resources
will remain a high priority. President Trump
will refocus the EPA on its essential mission of
protecting our air and water.”
Priorities of the Trump Administration

8. Conferences
Sept 30 - Oct 4, 2017
Chicago, IL
WEFTEC® is recognized as the world’s largest annual water
quality technical conference and exhibition, providing
extensive educational opportunities and unparalleled access
to the field’s most cutting-edge technologies and services.
Cleantech Forum San Francisco
Jan 22-24, 2018
San Francisco, CA
June 14-15, 2017
San Diego, CA
Smart buildings, portfolios, campuses and cities that strive for
energy reduction, operational efficiency, sustainability,
enhanced occupant experiences and financial optimization are
at the center of the discussion.
Date: TBD, 2018

9. Membership Organizations
Water Environment Federation (WEF)
• 45 Member Associations (MAs) located in North America and 30
internationally
• Provides exciting and informative activities and services to WEF members
around the world.
National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA)
• International Affiliates Membership
• “Member Buy from Member” program & Member Savings Program
American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE)
• Over 500 US and international organizational members
• Serves as a forum through which parties can work together on common interests

10. Cleantech Clusters
Global Cleantech Cluster Association (GCCA)
• Aims to drive sustainable regional economic development, on a
global scale.
• 52 Global Cleantech Clusters
• 19 located in the U.S.
Los Angeles Cleantech Cluster
• Dedicated to building a cleantech economy for Los Angeles
• Utilizes state-of-the-art programs, proven tools and connections
to partners, mentors and advisors
Cleantech San Diego
• Promotes advocacy efforts to promote cleantech priorities and
encourages investment in San Diego
• More than 100 local businesses, universities, governments, and
nonprofits
WaterStart
• Cluster based in Las Vegas, Nevada
• Combines academic, public, and private sector to spur
development in water innovation
• Network of water management agencies, technology
companies, and policy makers.

11. Government Agencies
• United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• Works with other federal agencies, environmental technologies trade associations, and global stakeholders
to weave its analyses of critical environmental issues into U.S. export promotion infrastructure
• Member of the Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee (TPCC)
• Office of Energy and Environmental Industries (OEEI), Dept. of Commerce
• Advances the competitiveness of U.S. industries by leveraging in-depth sector expertise
• Identifies pressing trade challenges and top opportunities and coordinating public-private sector responses
• Conducts industry analysis
• California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA)
• Offers funding opportunities to public and private entities for environmental protection
• California Centers for International Trade Development (CITD)
• Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)
• Central Valley California Cleantech Mission to Finland
• 17-22 September 2017

12. In-Bound Investment: SelectUSA
SelectUSA’s mission is to promote and facilitate business investment in
the United States. Services to International Investors include:
• Information, Research & Counseling: Subject-matter expertise
including industry information, cluster mapping and analysis.
• Ombudsman Assistance: Help navigating U.S. federal rules and
regulations.
• Connections: Introductions to U.S. cities and states (EDOs) and
industry associations, etc.
Finland is ranked as one of the fastest
growing sources of FDI in the U.S.!

13. Finland’s Investment in the U.S.

14. SelectUSA Summit, Washington, D.C.
June 18-20, 2017
www.selectusa.gov/selectusa-summit
• 2,000+ business executives and investors from 70+
countries
• 500 EDO participants from 50 states + territories
• Presentations by USG Officials, CEOs and other senior
business leaders, subject-matter experts and state and
Federal officials
• Hundreds of matchmaking sessions and networking on
the tradeshow floor. Investors meet EDOs face-to-face
using online B2B matchmaking tool.
SelectUSA.gov
2017 SelectUSA Investment Summit

15. Kiitos!!
Rick de Lambert
Counselor for Commercial Affairs
+358-9-6162-5217
rick.delambert@trade.gov