Governor Eric Holcomb of Indiana, along with a delegation from the state, recently concluded an eight-day economic development trip to Brazil and Mexico. The trip aimed to cultivate innovation and growth in the agbioscience and agricultural economy. Indiana's trade with Brazil and Mexico exceeded $1.7 billion and $13.4 billion in 2023, respectively. During the trip, Governor Holcomb and the delegation met with industry leaders, including Solinftec, Corteva, and Elanco, and participated in roundtables and meetings with officials in both countries. The trip highlighted Indiana's commitment to driving economic growth and fostering strategic partnerships in the agbioscience sector [064e93a0].
Meanwhile, the Brazos Valley Economic Development Corporation led a delegation from Brazos County, Texas, to Japan to explore economic opportunities in Aggieland. The delegation included leaders from Bryan, College Station, Brazos County, and Texas A&M. The group met with major companies in Tokyo and Kyoto, discussed the reasons for companies' interest in Texas, and made plans for potential economic expansions. The trip also included a visit to the headquarters of Japanese railroad companies to learn about high-speed train operations. The leaders highlighted the advantages of the Bryan-College Station area, such as available land, a highly educated workforce from Texas A&M and Blinn, and a welcoming community. The delegation aims to diversify the local economy and attract major companies to the Brazos Valley [4bf89ee8].