State of Minnesota Trade Mission to the Netherlands and Ireland
November 16 - 22, 2024
Governor Walz will lead a trade mission to the Netherlands and Ireland from November 16-22, 2024. The delegation will travel to the major business centers of Amsterdam and Dublin, with mission goals of growing the state's exports of goods and services, showcasing Minnesota as a top destination for business investment, developing new partnership opportunities, and strengthening existing ties. This will be the first Minnesota Governor-led trade mission to these two countries. The Minnesota Trade Office is organizing the mission and accepting applications through August 30, 2024.
The Netherlands and Ireland both offer ideal markets for companies seeking to expand sales and distribution of products and services in Europe.
The business delegation will include four tracks:
- MedTech and Health
- CleanTech and Environmental Technologies
- Agriculture and Food
- Higher Education
Delegates will attend joint events such as receptions, as well as track-specific events, including industry briefings, site visits and networking events with targeted companies and leaders in each city.
How to Apply:
Please complete the Trade Mission Application Form and submit to Jackie Geiger by Friday, August 30, 2024 for consideration to attend the mission.
Start Your Own Business: Import-Export Between Minnesota & Ukraine
The Minnesota Trade Office (MTO) has created a classroom course titled "Start Your Own Business: Import-Export Between Minnesota & Ukraine" for Ukrainian refugees that are new to Minnesota and would like to learn more about starting an import-export business. This course will focus on exporting products or services to the Central & Eastern European regions.
When & Where
This course has been split into three separate sessions during September of 2024. Classes will run on Wednesdays from September 4 through September 18, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00pm at the Ukrainian American Community Center in Minneapolis, MN.
**Presentations will be delivered in English and Ukrainian.**
Registration
Register here by end of business on Friday, August 30, 2024.
200 Years of Relations: Strategic Insights on Brazil for MN Exporters
Webinar: September 5, 2024, 10-11:30AM
Join the Minnesota Trade Office (MTO) for "200 Years of Relations: Strategic Insights on Brazil for MN Exporters," a special webinar celebrating the Bicentennial of US-Brazil diplomatic relations. The United States was one of the first nations to recognize Brazil's independence in 1824. Two hundred years later, Brazil remains a vital partner to the US, with a relationship that has strengthened over time, allowing our countries to become two of the most diverse and thriving democracies in the world.
Exploring the potential of the Brazilian market is a must for exporters willing to grow their international sales, and this webinar has been designed to provide insights on how to navigate the complexities of Brazil's dynamic yet protected market.
It will provide you with a unique opportunity to hear from the Minnesota Trade Office's Representative in Brazil and its associated experts who will discuss export opportunities in this sophisticated emerging market and guide you through its unique challenges and advantages.
Registration
Register for this complimentary webinar by end of business on Wednesday, September 4 to ensure the webinar information is sent to you on time.
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