Trade Mission to Rugao, China, Leads to Economic Development, Academic Opportunities for Tallahassee

Posted in: Press Releases- Nov 09, 2011 No Comments

Tallahassee, Fla.- A recent trade mission to Rugao, China, led by Mayor John Marks, the Economic Development Council of Tallahassee/Leon County and representatives of Tallahassee’s business community, Florida State University and Florida A&M University, yielded a host of education and economic development opportunities for Tallahassee and a formal Sister City relationship between the cities. In [...]

Mayor Marks and Business/University Leaders to Visit Rugao, China

Posted in: Press Releases- Oct 24, 2011 No Comments

TALLAHASSEE, FL – Today the City of Tallahassee, in partnership with the Economic Development Council (EDC) of Tallahassee/Leon County, announced a trade mission of Tallahassee business, academic and government leaders to Rugao, China. The delegation, led by Mayor John Marks and consisting of representatives from the Tallahassee business community, Florida State University and Florida A&M [...]

High-Level Chinese Delegation Visits Tallahassee to Pursue Energy and Technology Trading Partners, Establish Sister City Relationship

Posted in: Press Releases- May 13, 2011 No Comments

Tallahassee, Fla. – A high-level trade delegation from Rugao, China, (list is attached) will visit Tallahassee on Friday to meet with Governor Rick Scott and potential energy and technology trading partners and to seek to establish a Sister City relationship with Tallahassee. The visit is being hosted by Bing Energy, Inc. (BEI), a new Florida [...]