Memorandum of Understanding extension signed by Sir John Peace, Midlands Engine and Maryland, US.

Date posted: January 15, 2021
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On Wednesday 13 January 2021, Sir John Peace and representatives from the Midlands Engine joined Kelly M. Schulz, Secretary of Commerce and the Maryland Department of Commerce to sign an extension to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two countries.


Sir John Peace, Chairman of the Midlands Engine, said:

The relationship we have reaffirmed today marks a fantastic opportunity for our businesses to interact and plan to collaborate, amplify trade and accelerate the sharing of knowledge both ways across the Atlantic. In addition to the statement of friendship we make today, I am delighted to welcome the action plan which accompanies this MoU, including the important opportunities for trade missions both to Maryland and to the Midlands as we build ever stronger business-to-business links between our nations.

The full press release for this story is available on the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership website.

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