Gov. Eric Holcomb will take another privately funded economic development trip in the coming weeks — this time to Brazil and Mexico.
A release from the governor’s office states that the trip aims to cultivate “innovation and growth of the agbioscience and agricultural economy.” It will be his first official trip to both countries and is covered by private donations to the Indiana Economic Development Foundation.
“Indiana agriculture and agbiosciences continues to be a catalyst for economic and community growth, contributing $58.1 billion annually to the state’s economy,” said Holcomb in a release. “Brazil and Mexico both represent opportunities to collaborate and mutually advance trade, innovation and investment across the sector, spurring developments across food safety, security and sustainability that are critical to the global economy of the future.”
According to the release, Indiana trade with Brazil and Mexico exceeded $1.7 billion and $13.4 billion in 2023, respectively. The state is home to 14 Brazil-based and 13 Mexico-based business establishments.
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