Quinn to travel to Japan for conference
DECATUR — Gov. Pat Quinn is set to travel to Japan next month for a conference
It’s the 2013 Midwest U.S.-Japan Association Conference. Nine states, including Illinois, are members of the association. Governors, lieutenant governors and business officials usually attend.
Quinn told reporters Tuesday in Decatur that Japan is a top customer for Illinois’ soybeans. He says attending the conference is an opportunity to grow exports.
According to the conference schedule, the Chicago Democrat will give a speech at the conference that runs Sept. 7-10.
Quinn traveled to Japan on a trade mission in 2011.
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