I-70 improvement project part of Parson’s business talks in Japan

For the first time in more than 20 years, Missouri’s governor is traveling to Japan on a trade mission with the goal of boosting business connections.

With nearly half a billion dollars in goods exported to Japan last year, the country is one of Missouri’s largest trading partners.

House Majority Leader Jon Patterson, R-Lee’s Summit, made the trip with Gov. Mike Parson, along with the state’s economic development department, the Missouri Department of Agriculture and business leaders from around Missouri.

Patterson said the recent investment into the state’s infrastructure is a major talking point when meeting with Japanese businesses.

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