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The Power of In-Person as We Emerge from a Pandemic
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As the world emerges from lockdown and international travel begins to ramp up, one key question arising in the minds of many is: Do we really need to meet in person again? I contend: We absolutely do. In September of last year, I took advantage of some newly opened travel options to the U.K.…
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Sitting Down with The European to Discuss Missouri’s Business Strengths
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Mark Sutherland recently sat down for a one-on-one interview with The European to discuss Missouri’s business strengths, and how companies can make their entry into the U.S. market successful. Q: First, before we get into it, what is so great about Missouri A: I love it. It is my home; I have been there for 33…
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An Expat’s Advice on Relationship-Building for Business Success
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Mark Sutherland, recently wrote an article for Forbes titled “From London to Missouri: An Expat’s Advice on Relationship-Building for Business Success.” Check out the full article here. The most potent innovation occurs when diverse groups of people come together to pursue shared goals. It sounds like a cliché, but I know this to be true…
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Connecting Agtech in the UK and Missouri
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The virtual REAP Conference 2021, held on November 10, 2021, was an excellent opportunity to take stock of the latest innovations in agriculture and what the future holds for the sector. In Missouri, agtech is big business. Agriculture is a $94 billion industry, providing employment for more than 456,000 people. REAP 2021 was an…
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NPR Visits Missouri Northeast
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Missouri Northeast is a great place for companies that are looking to grow, make, move, or connect. But don’t just take our word for it, Tom Wilmer host of the six-time award winning NPR podcast Journeys of Discovery visited the region in November 2021, and saw for himself what the region has to offer. In…
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London Tech Week: How Missouri Powers the Mars Mission
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Missouri Partnership CMO, Mark Sutherland, recently spoke with Ron Nowlin, SVP of Aerospace and Military Aviation at EaglePicher about all things SpaceTech on London Tech Week’s Elevating Founders podcast. During the session, Mark and Ron discussed the level of innovation it takes to power the Mars missions, why it’s imperative to surround yourself with…
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How to Invest and Expand in the USA
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A successful expansion or relocation is all about risk reduction and customized solutions. There are many factors and considerations in play, and aligning everything to avoid setbacks and roadblocks is important. In June, I moderated a virtual panel session entitled ‘Innovation and Opportunity in the Heart of the USA’ as part of the build-up to…
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Five Challenges Facing the Global Agtech Industry in 2021
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The global agriculture industry is facing arguably its greatest challenge since farming was first recorded in history more than 12,000 years ago. As the world population is rapidly ever-growing, and with 10% of people remain undernourished, there is a severe urgency for our farmers to increase production of food, fuel and fiber. I recall having…
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Missouri is the Heartbeat of North American Business
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At the center of the U.S. is a state as rich in commercial infrastructure as it is in lifestyle opportunities. That state is Missouri. The European, a quarterly business publication published by Chase-Publishing in London, recently highlighted Missouri and the many reasons it is a prime business location. Missouri sits at the heart of…
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The UK/US Free Trade Agreement – An Essential Deliverable in 2021
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Throughout 2020, the UK and the US engaged in a series of intense meetings to discuss what our friendship looks like going forward. Now that the UK has exited the European Union, while still staying connected and involved with the European continent, we have the opportunity in front of us to craft an economic…