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PRESENTATION CONCERNING INVEST BARRIE - GERMANY DELEGATION
Stephannie Schlichter, Director of Economic and Creative Development provided a presentation concerning the Invest Barrie-Germany Trade Delegation and the German State of Baden-Württemberg.
Ms. Schlichter discussed slides concerning the following topics:
• The background of the German state of Baden-Württemberg, the proposed composition of the delegation and dates of travel;
• The Invest-Barrie Germany Trade delegation itinerary between November 4 and November 8, 2024;
• A summary of the travel times between the cities in Germany;.
• The role of the participating companies in the German Trade delegation; and
• The role of the Committee and German Trade Delegation, and supporting the twinning relationship with Zweibrücken, Germany.
Members of Committee asked a number of questions of Ms. Schlichter and received responses.
Jean Maurice Pigeon commented on the City’s long-standing twinning relationship with Zweibrucken, Germany. The Committee discussed adding a visit to Zweibrucken while the delegation is already in Baden-Württemberg, Germany during November 2024. Jean Maurice Pigeon will draft the itinerary for Zweibrücken, Germany.
The Committee supports sending five members of the Committee to Germany as part of Invest Barrie German Trade delegation between November 4 to November 8, 2024, and that travel costs will be paid out of the International Relations Committee budget.