AUSTIN-The upcoming trade mission by Texas officials to western Canada is a first. Although Canada is Texas’ second biggest foreign trade partner, behind Mexico, this week’s trip is the first to the north, according to the Texas Department of Economic Development.

State officials and business people from several Texas cities including Austin and San Antonio are headed to Winnipeg, Manitoba and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Thursday through Tuesday. The group is targeting agri-food products, biotechnology, building products, energy and wireless technology and nano-technology, according to a contact with the Texas Department of Economic Development.

The trips provide an opportunity for companies and communities to establish ties with counterparts, a contact at the Department of Economic Development tells GlobeSt.com. Communities are interested in attracting foreign companies to set up operations in their towns.

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