Investing in the United States

The United States’ vast domestic market, transparent legal system, and innovative culture have made it the world’s #1 destination for foreign direct investment.

Getting Started

If you are considering investing in the United States, below are a few steps you can take to learn more.

• Visit the SelectUSA website to learn why the U.S. is the world’s top location for business and investment, discover programs and incentives to help your business succeed, and read industry snapshots on more than a dozen sectors.
• Contact the U.S. Embassy Commercial Team to discuss your interests and needs.
• Use the Cluster Mapping Tool to learn more about regional business strengths.  You can also read case studies and find tool kits for formulating business development strategies.
• Read more on business law and regulations for a variety of sectors.

Visas

All Bahraini citizens must apply for a visa prior to traveling to the United States.  You can find more information regarding business visas at the U.S. Embassy Bahrain Website.

U.S.-based trade shows can provide Bahraini firms with an opportunity to increase brand awareness, identify investment opportunities, and locate trade partners, importers and distributors.

 

U.S. Trade Shows

A searchable list of sample trade shows in the United States is available at https://10times.com/usa/tradeshows.

Sample exhibitions in the United States include:

Energy

1. Intersolar North America – TBD (July 9-11, 2019)
   • https://www.intersolar.us
2. Offshore Technology Conference – Houston (May 6-9, 2019)
   • http://2019.otcnet.org/welcome
3. The Oil and Gas Conference – Denver (August 11-14, 2019)
   • http://www.theoilandgasconference.com/
4. Sunshine EXPO – West Palm Beach (July 23-24, 2019)
5. Permian Basin International Oil Show – Odessa
   • http://www.pboilshow.org/
6. Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Expo – Atlanta (Jan. 14-16, 2019)
   • https://ahrexpo.com/

Food and Beverage

1. Sunshine EXPO – West Palm Beach (July 23-24, 2019)
2. Food and Beverage Show of the Americas – Miami Beach
   • https://www.americasfoodandbeverage.com/
3. Summer Fancy Food Show – New York City (June 30 – Jul. 2, 2019)
   • https://www.specialtyfood.com/shows-events/

Consumer Products

1. Consumer Electronics Show – Las Vegas (Jan. 8-11, 2019)
   • https://www.ces.tech/
2. International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) – Chicago (Sept. 14-19, 2020)
   • https://www.imts.com/
3. Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) – Las Vegas (November 5–7, 2019)
4. Miami International Boat Show – Miami (Feb. 14-18, 2019)
   • http://www.miamiboatshow.com/

Electronics and Technology

1. DistribuTech Conference – New Orleans (Jan. 5-7, 2019)
   • http://www.distributech.com/index.html
2. IPC Apex Expo – San Diego (Jan 26-31, 2019)
3. OFC Conference – San Diego (March 3-7, 2019)
   • https://www.ofcconference.org/en-us/home/
4. International Wireless Communications Expo – Las Vegas (March 4-8, 2019)
5. Tech Advantage Expo – Orlando (March 10-13, 2019)
   • https://www.absoluteexhibits.com/trade-show/tech-advantage/
6. Aviation Week MRO Americas – Atlanta (April 9-11, 2019)
   • https://mroamericas.aviationweek.com/en/home.html

Raw Materials and Textiles

1. Aluminium USA – Nashville (Sept. 12-13, 2019)
2. The International Surface Event – Las Vegas (Jan. 22-25, 2019)
3. IDEA International Engineered Fabrics Conference Expo – Miami Beach (March 25-28, 2019)
4. NPE 2021: The Plastics Show – Orlando (May 17-21, 2021)
   • http://www.npe.org/
5. NAHB International Builders’ Show – Las Vegas (Feb. 19-21, 2019)
   • https://www.buildersshow.com/Home/