{"id":2479918,"date":"2025-08-28T12:45:02","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T16:45:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kemp-others-on-economic-development-trip-in-south-america\/"},"modified":"2025-08-28T12:47:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T16:47:08","slug":"kemp-others-on-economic-development-trip-in-south-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kemp-others-on-economic-development-trip-in-south-america\/","title":{"rendered":"Kemp, others on economic development trip in South America"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fkemp-others-on-economic-development-trip-in-south-america%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2479918&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, along with Agriculture commissioner Tyler Harper, First Lady Marty Kemp, and members of the Georgia Department of Economic Progress, is currently on an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chicago-mayor-lori-lightfoot-says-economy-is-thriving-even-as-fortune-500-companies-flee\/\" title=\"Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Says Economy Is \u2018Thriving\u2019 Even As Fortune 500 ... Flee\">economic development trip<\/a> to South America, visiting Argentina and Brazil. The mission aims to promote economic development opportunities and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >strengthen international business relationships<\/a> that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-signs-esg-deal-to-accelerate-investment-in-critical-mineral-supply-chains\/\" title=\"US signs ESG deal to boost ... in vital mineral supply chains.\">support job creation<\/a> in Georgia. this delegation plans to meet with key companies, including Brazilian firm JBS, which recently announced a $400 million investment in a facility in LaFayette, Georgia, expected to create 630 jobs. Since Kemp took office,businesses operating in Brazil have generated over a thousand jobs for Georgians,notably in agriculture,georgia&#8217;s top industry.<\/p>\n<p>The trip is part of ongoing efforts to facilitate trade and investment, with Georgia exporting $748 million worth of products to Brazil in 2024. The delegation will also engage with military officials through the Department of Defense State Partnership Program, meeting with leaders from the Georgia National Guard and their Argentinian counterparts to support shared security objectives. economic development travel is supported by the state budget, with officials receiving reimbursements for their expenses, emphasizing Georgia&#8217;s commitment to fostering global economic connections and maintaining its competitive edge in key markets. <br \/> <!DOCTYPE html><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Kemp, others on economic development trip in South America<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2214745\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>(The Center Square)&nbsp;&ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/georgia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Georgia<\/a> Gov. Brian Kemp is in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/south-america\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">South America<\/a> on what he calls an &ldquo;international mission this week to promote <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/economy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">economic<\/a> development opportunities.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The trip includes Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper, First Lady Marty Kemp and members of the Georgia Department of Economic Development team, according to the governor&rsquo;s office. They will visit Argentina and Brazil.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3785802\/javier-milei-attacked-rocks-buenos-aires\/\">Milei attacked with rocks in Buenos Aires, blames former president for &#8216;barbarism&#8217;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3785684\/labor-day-weekend-2025-travel\/\">Labor Day 2025: What to know ahead of traveling this weekend<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/opinion\/beltway-confidential\/3785772\/anti-catholic-hate-ignored-media-politicians-motive-minneapolis-shooting\/\">Anti-Catholic hate ignored: Media and politicians sidestep obvious motive in Minneapolis massacre<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Economic development trips are included in the state&rsquo;s budget, Jessica Atwell, communications manager for the Georgia Department of Economic Development, told The Center Square in an email.<\/p>\n<p>Open Georgia shows that in fiscal year 2024, Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson was reimbursed $116,811.93 in travel expenses. Kemp received $29,884.69 through the Economic Development Department. Harper received $14,093.64 in travel expenses billed to his department, according to records.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;These missions facilitate Georgia&rsquo;s international connections that support thousands of jobs for Georgians through trade and investment,&rdquo; Atwell said. &ldquo;Economic development missions include a mix of meetings with companies already invested in or interested in investing in Georgia as well as relationship-building opportunities that support connectivity between Georgia and key markets for exports. Additionally, hearing directly from global companies allows Georgia to be responsive to industry trends and needs, putting us top of mind as a partner as businesses consider expansion opportunities &ndash; whether they are already established in the state or new to the state.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The delegation will meet with Brazilian company JBS, whose subsidiary, Pilgrim&rsquo;s, announced a $400 million facility in LaFayette that will employ 630 people.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Since I took office, businesses that operate in Brazil have created over a thousand jobs for Georgians, with many investments strengthening established sectors like our No. 1 industry of agriculture,&rdquo; Kemp said.<\/p>\n<p>Georgia exported $748 million of products to Brazil in 2024, according to the governor&rsquo;s office.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The success of Georgia&rsquo;s No. 1 industry depends on our farmers&rsquo; ability to get their goods to market, and leveraging Georgia&rsquo;s port system and reducing trade barriers with countries around the globe are vital components of ensuring the continued success of Georgia agriculture and our state as a whole,&rdquo; Arnold said.<\/p>\n<p>The state&rsquo;s partnership with Brazil began in 1995, according to the governor&rsquo;s office.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3783270\/mike-collins-hot-mic-trump-is-in-epstein-files-doj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">REPUBLICAN MIKE COLLINS CAUGHT ON HOT MIC SAYING TRUMP IS &lsquo;IN&rsquo; THE EPSTEIN FILES<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The team will meet with General Richard &ldquo;Dwayne&rdquo; Wilson of the Georgia National Guard and their Argentinian counterparts as part of the Department of Defense State Partnership Program.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We look forward to thanking the brave men and women of the Georgia Guard and their partners in Argentina who are supporting our shared security goals,&rdquo; Kemp said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kemp leads Georgia economic mission to South America<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2869,"featured_media":2479919,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/AP25080731661595-scaled.webp?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[62170,39962,32402,50691,38259],"class_list":["post-2479918","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-business-trip","tag-economic-development","tag-international-relations","tag-kemp-2","tag-south-america"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/AP25080731661595-scaled.webp?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2479918","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2869"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2479918"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2479918\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2479922,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2479918\/revisions\/2479922"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2479919"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2479918"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2479918"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2479918"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}