Friday, June 14, 2019

Parson begins first European trade mission

(From Gov. Mike Parson)

Today, Governor Mike Parson embarked on his first Trade Mission to Europe to engage with leaders and attract new business to Missouri. The Governor will make several stops in France, Germany, and Switzerland over the course of the trip.

Building on Governor Parson’s workforce and economic development priorities, the goals of the Trade Mission are to communicate to an international audience all that Missouri has to offer and encourage new investment in the state.

“International trade and investment play a critical role in our state’s economy,” Governor Mike Parsonsaid. “We must continue to build upon our foreign relationships and promote Missouri as an ideal location for business in order to sustain economic growth and success.”

Governor Parson to visit Normandy American Cemetery


Governor Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson will visit the Normandy American Cemetery and honor Missouri’s fallen through a flag exchange and wreath-placing ceremony with Superintendent Scott Desjardins.

Governor Parson to meet with French employers, promote Missouri’s economy

Governor Parson will participate in a roundtable with French CEOs to discuss concerns related to workforce development, promote Missouri’s strong business climate, and provide a glimpse into the state’s economic future. Topics of discussion will include workforce development and infrastructure improvements, geopolitical concerns, the important role Missouri plays in the U.S. economy, and future trends.








Governor Parson will have the opportunity to meet with the Canadian and U.S. Ambassadors to France, key executives of the U.S. and Canadian Industry Associations, fellow U.S. Governors, and other national and military officials.

Governor Parson to Attend Le Bourget Paris Airshow, meet with Missouri businesses


Governor Parson will attend the Paris Airshow to meet with Missouri companies that are helping grow the state’s aerospace exports including Boeing, Leonardo DRS, and GNK Aerospace.

Governor Parson will also hold several other meetings with companies throughout the trip with existing relationships in Missouri to thank them for their investment in the state and encourage them to consider Missouri as an ideal location for future investment plans.

The trip is funded by the Hawthorn Foundation, a Missouri nonprofit organization.

Details on the second half of the Trade Mission will be released next week. For more updates, follow@GovMikeParson on Facebook and @GovParsonMO on Twitter.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

There are a lot of Missouri beans to sell.

Since your president Dolt 45 started that trade war and the Chinese turned off the bean buying.

Let me know how that goes?

Not the trade war, selling all those left over soybeans.

Can the French can feed more beans to their frogs?



Anonymous said...

Back at you.

Commander Bonespurs and his klan of ne'er-do-well swells wouldn't be occupying the White House without the votes of millions ifiots like you and yours!

Anonymous said...

I thought it was because of the Russians. Can you sore loser, fit throwing, crybabies please make up your minds why the Democrats didn't win the election? You guys are like monkeys throwing poo at a wall. Just trying to see if anything sticks.