DeSantis, Florida Delegation Arrive In Israel For Trade Mission

May 27, 2019

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and delegation of nearly 100 people arrived Sunday in Israel for week of meetings, including a Cabinet meeting and time with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to talk about job creation, business opportunities and education.

The delegation includes top legislative policy makers, business brokers, lobbyist and academic leaders.

The governor’s business development mission will provide Florida with a unique opportunity to strengthen the economic bonds between Florida and Israel, according to the governor’s office.  During the mission. DeSantis and Enterprise Florida, Inc. President and CEO Jamal Sowell will meet with Israeli companies to recruit new high-wage jobs and make Florida the destination for Israeli business investment. Florida businesses attending the mission will meet with Israeli businesses in an effort to build relationships and create trade opportunities.

“I am excited to be here in Israel with such a diverse group of Florida leaders who will proudly represent Florida and our great nation on this historic business development mission,” said DeSantis. “This mission will affirm our deep and ongoing partnership with Israel.”

Cabinet members in Israel are Attorney General Ashley Moody, Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis and Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried.

Comments

2 Responses to “DeSantis, Florida Delegation Arrive In Israel For Trade Mission”

  1. nod on May 27th, 2019 4:22 pm

    Could this have been done on the computer and or video phone. Would still have been face to face with a lot less t money spent. Just sayin.

  2. misstrish on May 27th, 2019 7:49 am

    :-) Genesis 12:3

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