May 25 - Friday is Deadline to Apply For Trade Mission to China, Japan

ST. PAUL – Representatives from business, education and cultural institutions interested in joining the trade mission to China and Japan September 9-18 must have their application in to the Minnesota Trade Office by Friday, May 28.

Gov. Tim Pawlenty will lead the trade mission to China and Japan to help Minnesota-based companies increase their exports and strengthen the state's ties to these two countries that are home to the world's second and third largest economies.  

The trade mission will include visits to Shanghai, China and Tokyo, Japan for meetings with business leaders and government officials, presentations by market and industry leaders, networking receptions and site visits.  

Representatives should contact Li King Feng, 651 259-7484 or li.king.feng@state.mn.us, or Jennifer Kocs, 651 259-7488 or jennifer.kocs@state.mn.us.

MTO, an office within the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), is focused on increasing state export sales in foreign markets. The MTO promotes international trade by providing export information, export education and training, and one-on-one counseling to Minnesota companies that wish to sell manufactured goods and services in the international marketplace. 

DEED is the state's principal economic development agency, promoting business recruitment, expansion and retention, workforce development, international trade and community development. For more details about the agency and our services, visit us at www.PositivelyMinnesota.com. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/PositivelyMN. 

Upon request, the information in this news release is available in an alternative format such as Braille, large print, audiotape or computer disk.

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Communications Office
Phone 651/259-7161 or 1-800-657-3858 ∙ TTY 1-800-657-3973
www.PositivelyMinnesota.com