A discussion on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), growing America's economy, and strengthening U.S. communities. Moderated by Oakland University Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations Irene Spanos and featuring Global Business Alliance President and CEO Nancy McLernon.

Nancy McLernon is President & CEO of Global Business Alliance, the only organization focused exclusively on supporting the international business community in Washington. With a strong background in economics, her advocacy efforts focus on educating legislators on the important role U.S. subsidiaries play in the American economy and policy issues that would make the U.S. a more competitive place for foreign direct investment and job creation.

McLernon's expertise on cross border investment trends and related legislative initiatives are often sought and cited by the media including NBC News, CNBC, ABC News, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, and Washington Post. In addition, she has written a variety of articles on policies impacting global business that have been published in numerous national newspapers. McLernon was recognized by The Hill newspaper as one  of Washington's top lobbyists among associations.

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