Jim nez led a trade mission here April 27 to May 1, where businesses from Jalisco and the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States met to explore business opportunities, politicians met to exchange ideas and information, and where Jalisco was able to present its history and culture. More than 100 businessmen and women attended the April 27 kick-off event for the Semana de Jalisco, where Gov. C rdenas introduced his state to the region's business leaders. The governor emphasized the important role of international commerce in the economic, social and political development of Mexico. International commerce does not have to be a zero-sum game.
International commerce can be, and in fact is, mutually beneficial.
He outlined his state's efforts to attract foreign direct investment and the sectors where Jalisco has been most successful creating economic growth, including electronics, telecommunications and information systems, agribusiness and food processing, textiles and fabrics, and infrastructure and environment-related industries. He also noted the state's tequila production and popular traditional arts and crafts. And he emphasized the important political transition continuing in Mexico. Throughout the week, the state delegation met with Washington-based government officials and business leaders. Please use the Hispanic Caucus as that vehicle.