The American Chamber of Commerce Coral Sea (AmCham Coral Sea) is linking the United States Department of Commerce with businesses in Papua New Guinea (PNG). At a September 14th business event hosted by AmCham at the Grand Papua Hotel, U.S. Department of Commerce visiting representatives spoke with businesses about promoting commercial engagement and exploring new opportunities in the region. Visiting Regional Senior Commercial Officer, Mr. Steve Knode said the ultimate goal of the U.S. Commercial Service is fostering commercial partnerships that boost economic growth and engagement between the United States and PNG. The entity offers services such as the Advocacy Center, which helps identify commercial partnerships within the U.S. market and the SelectUSA program, which supports the attendance of delegations of businesspeople interested in entering or investing in the U.S. market at trade shows. The annual SelectUSA Investment Summit promotes foreign direct investment in the United States for those interested in entering the U.S. market. The U.S. Commercial Service has one representative in Port Moresby, with additional staff around the region.