Chicago Business Leaders Pursuing Ties with Russia
Updated: Sunday, 15 Apr 2012, 8:52 AM CDT
Published : Sunday, 15 Apr 2012, 8:52 AM CDT
Published : Sunday, 15 Apr 2012, 8:52 AM CDT
Associated Press
Chicago - Business and cultural leaders from Chicago are visiting Moscow to strengthen the city's ties with Russian companies and cultural institutions.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel's office says the April 14-19 trip is also timed to coincide with performances by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at the Moscow Conservatory.
The delegation from the city includes members of its economic development arm, World Business Chicago, and Chicago's sister cities program.
A central aim is to promote Chicago as a place for Russian firms to do business.
Chicago has had sister city ties with Moscow since 1997.
About 50 Chicago-area companies have a presence in Russia, and a number of Russian steel companies have operations in and around Chicago.
Trade between Chicago and Russia totaled $373 million last year.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel's office says the April 14-19 trip is also timed to coincide with performances by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at the Moscow Conservatory.
The delegation from the city includes members of its economic development arm, World Business Chicago, and Chicago's sister cities program.
A central aim is to promote Chicago as a place for Russian firms to do business.
Chicago has had sister city ties with Moscow since 1997.
About 50 Chicago-area companies have a presence in Russia, and a number of Russian steel companies have operations in and around Chicago.
Trade between Chicago and Russia totaled $373 million last year.
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