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Commerce Secretary speaks about the National Export Initiative |
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Friday, 26 February 2010 09:27 |
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On Feb. 4, Commerce Secretary Gary Locke spoke to the National Press Club about the National Export Initiative (NEI). The Initiative was announced by President Obama in his State of the Union address. The goal of the National Export Initiative is to double American exports over the next five years and support two million American jobs.
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Huntsman sworn in as U.S. ambassador to China |
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Sunday, 30 August 2009 09:23 |
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Utah Governor Jon Huntsman resigned on [Aug. 11] to become new U.S. ambassador to China. Huntsman, 49, was sworn in as ambassador to China in Salt Lake City, capital of Utah, shortly after his resignation as governor. Utah Lieutenant Governor Gary Herbert immediately took control of the state although he did not take an oath of office until later [that day].
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Peking University undergraduate interns for Minnesota companies |
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Sunday, 30 August 2009 09:18 |
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By Albert Leung, Staff Writer
For many college students, summer vacation is a time to drop all the books and enjoy some fun in the sun. But for one Peking University undergrad, this summer took her across the globe from her native China to the small city of Lake Elmo, Minn.
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Minnesota exports show steady growth of 8.6 percent in the third quarter |
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Monday, 23 February 2009 21:40 |
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In the face of economic weakness, manufactured exports continue their record growth. Minnesota’s exports from manufacturing industries were valued at US$4.5 billion in the third quarter of 2008 – a record high, representing an increase of 8.6 percent (or US$356 million) since the third quarter of 2007. For the year-to-date, Minnesota exports increased 9.5 percent, while U.S. exports increased 14.8 percent.
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Selling Shoes in China |
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Monday, 26 January 2009 21:25 |
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By Greg Hugh, Staff Writer
The December meeting of U.S.-China Business Connections (UCBC) began as usual with a continental breakfast and some networking opportunities before the formal portion of the meeting started. Prior to introducing the guest speaker, Jim Smith, UCBC Director, invited the attendees to briefly introduce themselves to the group as is customary at UCBC meetings. At the conclusion of these introductions, Smith then introduced Wes Tang, Business Development Director, Pacific Rim, Red Wing Shoes, Inc., headquartered in Red Wing, Minnesota, to make his presentation on Selling Shoes in China.
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