LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Governor Gretchen Whitmer kicked off a three-day funding mission in Spain Monday, hoping to encourage Spanish companies to proceed commerce within the state.
Whereas in Spain, Whitmer, Michigan Financial Growth Company CEO Quentin L. Messer Jr., and extra representatives from the state will meet with private and non-private sector leaders in a bid to increase enterprise partnerships and safe investments that might doubtlessly generate new jobs.
“This investment mission to Spain is an opportunity to expand Michigan’s global footprint and attract new economic opportunities to our state,” mentioned Governor Whitmer. “Engaging directly with international business and policy leaders allows us to showcase Michigan’s strengths and competitive advantages.”
The group can be anticipated to satisfy with Gestamp, who just lately expanded their enterprise in Mason, Lapeer, and Chelsea, in addition to Maria Jesus Fernandez, a Spanish commerce commissioner who operates in Chicago.
Michigan is Spain’s fifth-largest buying and selling companion in america, and within the final ten years alone, eight Spanish initiatives created 926 jobs in Michigan and generated greater than $283.90 million. In flip, Spain is Michigan’s eleventh largest export market, exporting greater than $770 million price of products to Spain final 12 months.
Earlier this 12 months Michigan Lieutenant Governor Gavin Gilchrist led the same effort in the UK and Netherlands. Whitmer additionally made visits to South Korea and Taiwan within the spring of this 12 months—opening Michigan’s first Taiwan workplace.
