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Missouri’s Sutherland Appointed as GlobalScot by Scotland’s First Minister
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Missouri Partnership’s VP of Market Strategies Mark Sutherland has been appointed as a GlobalScot by the Rt. Hon. Nicola Sturgeon MSP, First Minister of Scotland. In her letter of appointment, the First Minister commented that “As a GlobalScot, you will have the opportunity to directly support the growth of our most ambitious companies and…
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The Expanding British Invasion
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50 years ago, four lads from Liverpool stood in the heart of the US, and performed groundbreaking British creativity to thousands. It was August 1966. The Vietnam War was taking place. The first U.S. lunar orbiter was circling the moon. And the musical foursome with the trend-setting hair, known as the Beatles, performed 11…
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Missouri’s Aerospace and Defense Leadership On Display in UK
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As a quick follow up to my earlier post about Missouri’s visibility at the Farnborough International Airshow, here’s my second video from my quick trip back across the Pond. Missouri has a rich history in aerospace, from Charles Lindbergh, to the Mercury Space Program, to the latest in aerospace innovation. Today, that cutting edge innovation…
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Missouri Takes Off At The Farnborough International Airshow
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Right outside London, every two years, the latest in military aviation takes to the skies. And in 2016, Missouri was front and center. The Farnborough International Airshow is known for showing off world-class military aviation, and Boeing, during their 100th anniversary, chose the F/A-18 Super Hornet to show off Missouri’s advanced manufacturing excellence. And…
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EDIMO Solidifies Business Connections Between Edinburgh and Missouri
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CIC St. Louis, St. Louis’ largest innovation community offering co- working, offices and labs, and StartEDIN, a community inclusive to Edinburgh which is focused on promoting the city’s dynamic tech ecosystem, announced today the creation of EDIMO, an innovative arrangement to reduce barriers for Edinburgh companies to enter the US market via St. Louis,…
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Scotland’s Year of Food and Drink Comes to a Close
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2015 is Scotland’s Year of Food and Drink. The main focus has been food tourism, as Scotland has undergone a food revolution in recent years and is now becoming known for some amazingly creative dishes. However, here in the US, those people who could not get across the Pond were not forgotten. I had…
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How to Make Real Scottish Fish and Chips
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Throughout 2015, my favorite St. Louis chef (and fellow Scottish expat) Ally Nisbet has been the face of Scottish food in the US and Canada. Each month, his culinary creations have been featured on Scotland.org and thousands of Americans and Canadians have viewed his videos and tried to bring a wee bit of Scotland…
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The Brits Invade Missouri
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Last month, a British invasion of sorts took place in Missouri, with James Bond, Prince William and even Her Majesty the Queen “popping up” to help out. It all came about because the UK consulate in Chicago has started visiting other places in the States for a week at a time. It hosts events…
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Scotland’s First Minister Invades the US
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Last week, I had the privilege of making a brief visit to DC. The occasion, a visit to the US by Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Her first visit since being chosen as Scotland’s highest elected official last year. Her visit included stops in New York and Washington DC, including one meeting that the FM had…
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Taking Down Mike Myers On Behalf Of Scottish Food
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Mike Myers has a lot to answer for. As a Scot adopted by America, I am reminded of this every time the conversation turns to food. “Scottish food? Isn’t that haggis? Gross!” is a typical exclamation from those Yanks who engage in said conversations with me. I’ve come to discover that their perception of…