Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Mat-Su Borough Attending China Trade Trip

Mat-Su | Patty Sullivan | Monday, April 23, 2018

Representatives from the Matanuska-Susitna Borough will be attending the China trade trip in May with Alaska Gov. Bill Walker and some 20+ other entities. 

Mat-Su Borough Manager John Moosey said they are attending to explore and develop trade opportunities with China for the Borough. 

Photo caption: In 2010 a test shipment of coal was exported from Port MacKenzie to Japan. 

The following is a press release from the Alaska Gov.'s office. 

ALASKA BUSINESSES SELECTED FOR OPPORTUNITY ALASKA: CHINA TRADE MISSION

No. 18-045

JUNEAU – Governor Bill Walker today announced the delegation for Opportunity Alaska: China Trade Mission, which will include fisheries, tourism, and investment businesses, as well as a baby food maker, an architecture firm, and a university.

The group, which departs in May, will represent some of the best Alaska has to offer, and highlights the wide scope of our shared interests with our largest trade partner. From fresh crab air-lifted to Shanghai, to international shipping routes, to Beijing tourists traveling to see the northern lights in Fairbanks, Alaska’s economic powerhouses have ties that span the Pacific. The delegation will travel with a mission to empower Alaska businesses at home and abroad by reinforcing Alaska’s reputation for unique products and incredible experiences in the world’s largest consumer market.

Opportunity Alaska: China Trade Mission Delegation

A2A Railway Development Corporation

Alaska Pacific University

Alaska Skylar Travel

Alyeska Resort & Hotel Alyeska

Anchorage Economic Development Corporation

Bambino’s Baby Food

Bering Straits Native Corporation

Borealis Basecamp
Chena Hot Springs Resort and Holdings

Copper River Seafoods

Denali Visions 3000 (49th State Brewing Co.)

Explore Fairbanks

Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation

 Golden Harvest Alaska Seafood

Icicle Seafoods

Kachemak Bay Seafoods
Matson

Mat-Su Borough

Mat-Su Economic Development Corporation

Nana Regional Corporation

PT Capital, LLC

RIM Architects & Design, LLC

Sealaska Corporation

Trident Seafoods

Trilogy Metals US Inc.

Visit Anchorage

The delegation, including Governor Bill Walker, will travel to China May 19 through May 30, 2018, to meet economic partners, engage with key decision makers, expand Alaska markets, and meet potential customers, industry, and government officials.

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