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Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty to Visit Chile
Trade Mission to highlight promising markets in South America
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty will lead a trade mission to Brazil and Chile in December to help Minnesota-based companies increase exports to South America, build strategic relationships and explore new business opportunities.
The mission, scheduled for December 5-12th, will include a visit to Santiago, Chile, for market and industry presentations, roundtable discussions with business leaders and government officials, networking receptions, and site visits. The delegation is expected to include approximately 35 business leaders.
“South America’s emerging markets are ripe for Minnesota businesses looking to expand their exports,” Governor Pawlenty said. “Our trade mission will help Minnesotans make connections and build relationships with new trading partners in Brazil and Chile.
Minnesota’s manufactured exports to South American countries in 2008 were $688 million. Minnesota exports to Chile ranked 30th at $92 million, but have seen an increase of 340% since the beginning of the decade.
“With a combined population exceeding that of the United States, the twelve countries of South America offer significant economic opportunities for Minnesota exporters,” said Tony Lorusso, executive director of the Minnesota Trade Office. “This trade mission will support Minnesota companies currently doing business in South America and help develop strategic relationships with key organizations that support U.S.-South America trade.”
The delegation will arrive in Santiago on December 9th, and depart on December 11th. Profiles of participating businesses can be found at http://www.exportminnesota.com/TradeMissions.htm.
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