During each trade mission and meeting with business leaders, Governor Michael Parson advanced Missouri’s standing by highlighting its central location, low taxes, thriving economy, a well-trained and dedicated workforce, and the state’s strong and improving infrastructure.
Governor Parson always made it a point to include Missouri business leaders, bipartisan elected officials, and cabinet leaders as members of his delegations to provide their direct knowledge and experience in all Missouri has to offer to prospective investors.
Governor Parson said: “From the very beginning, our administration’s top priorities have been infrastructure and workforce development. Together, these initiatives grow our state’s economy and create opportunities for Missourians to live their American Dream.
“Whether it was here at home or in Germany, Israel, Australia, or anywhere in between, we never stopped advocating for our state on behalf of Missourians, and we are extremely proud that our trade delegations have helped bring over $3 billion in business investment and more than 1,500 new job opportunities to hardworking Missourians, their families, and our communities.”
“It has been an honor to join Governor Parson during Trade Missions that showcase Missouri as a prime business destination,” Director of the Department of Economic Development Michelle Hataway said.
“Through these impactful trips, we have promoted our state to leading international companies that either already have a presence in Missouri or are considering future investment. Our efforts have resulted in stronger relationships, greater capacity for trade, and new opportunities for Missourians to prosper.”
“I’ve had the pleasure of joining Governor Parson on several trade missions to promote Missouri agriculture abroad,” director of agriculture Chris Chinn said.
“Missouri is an opportune location to build agriculture businesses and the MDA team is proud to foster industry relationships both domestically and internationally. With agriculture being Missouri’s top economic driver, participating in trade missions truly showcases the importance of international trade to Missouri’s economic success.”
Becky Willard, executive director of the Hawthorn Foundation, said: “Supporting the Governor’s Trade Missions is a key component of Hawthorn Foundation’s strategic framework.
“On behalf of our more than 150 investors from across Missouri, it has been our pleasure to support Governor Parson on ten international missions as he works to strengthen business relationships and promote our state as an ideal location for new growth.”
Samples of success
After Governor Parson’s Trade Mission to Germany, in January 2024, Frogfish Corp, a German security company specializing in surveillance cameras and other safety products, announced plans to open an office in St Louis.
This will be the company’s first location in North America. Missouri’s central location and the partnership and support given by the state of Missouri made St. Louis a top choice for the company.
After Governor Parson’s Trade Mission to France, in April 2022, Leonardo DRS, a leading provider of defense products and technologies, announced that it would expand its manufacturing campus in West Plains.
The expansion was secured after a public-private partnership was established to construct a new overpass to address concerns affecting logistics and efficiency.
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