Calley Leads Delegation to Netherlands to Strengthen Michigan’s Business Ties

Lt. Gov. Brian Calley will lead a delegation of state and local officials, business leaders and economic developers on a six-day investment mission to the Netherlands, leaving April 13 and returning April 19.

“Michigan’s long-standing ties with Dutch companies have resulted in good jobs here and we look forward to further strengthening these highly productive relationships,” Calley said. “We will be delivering the message that Michigan is more business-friendly than ever and the best state in the North American market to compete and grow.”

Calley and the delegation will travel to The Hague, Amsterdam and Zeeland to meet with key government officials and business executives. While in the country, he will meet with executives of financial institutions, advanced agricultural production and technology companies and host a meeting with its automotive suppliers. He also will participate in the Holland America Friendship Foundation’s annual Night of the Stars Gala in The Hague to demonstrate Michigan’s desire to strengthen ties with the Netherlands. Calley will also meet with Dutch companies that have industrial, financial and agriculture facilities around the state.

Joining Calley on the mission are Speaker of the House Jase Bolger, state Sen. Arlan Meekhof and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Jamie Clover Adams.