Mississippi business leaders will travel to South America to explore growth opportunities

The state government entity Mississippi Development Authority is financing a South America tour for state business leaders in June.
A group of business leaders will travel to Chile, Peru and Ecuador, meeting with business official counterparts to discuss opportunities for business growth.
Export opportunities between Mississippi and the three Pacific countries prompted the trip, according to Gray Swoope, MDA executive director.
The group will tour the countries during June 16-25.

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