Governor Kehoe to Lead Economic Development Trade Mission to Italy

Governor Kehoe to Lead Economic Development Trade Mission to Italy Gabrielle.Picard Tue, 09/15/2026 - 15:44 September 15, 2026 Jefferson City Governor Mike Kehoe will lead a Missouri delegation on an economic development trade mission to Italy, with the purpose of promoting Missouri as the prime destination for global business investment and expansion. The Governor will depart Missouri for Italy on September 17 and conclude meetings on September 23. During his third international trade mission, Governor Kehoe and the Missouri delegation will meet with various business leaders, government officials, and diplomats to strengthen existing relationships with international partners and strategically recruit future investment. “We are looking forward to this important opportunity to strengthen relationships with Italian businesses and highlight the many advantages Missouri offers companies looking to invest and expand," said Governor Kehoe . "This trade mission is just one of the many ways our team is aggressively working to help Missouri businesses reach new markets and grow jobs and opportunity for Missourians back home. We look forward to building new partnerships, expanding economic o