Governor Tim Walz will lead a trade mission to the Netherlands and Ireland on November 16-22, 2024. The delegation will travel to the major business centers of Amsterdam and Dublin. The mission will focus on 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 trade mission and accepting applications through August 30, 2024.
Governor Walz will lead a delegation comprised of representatives from approximately 35 businesses and organizations within Minnesota's medical technology, food and agriculture, clean technology, and higher education sectors.
The Netherlands ranks as Minnesota's 7th largest export destination with exports valued at $701 million. Although geographically small, the country occupies a highly strategic commercial location and a key center within the global business network with advanced infrastructure geared towards the transportation of goods, people, and data.
As Minnesota's 8th largest export market for goods valued at $688 million, Ireland is considered by many companies to be a natural location for distribution throughout the EU. In addition to the advantage of a common language, access to well-connected business partners is relatively easy in a pro-business and common law environment.
Please complete the Trade Mission Application Form for consideration to attend the mission.
