Texan delegation is impressed by Downs
TSBE recently hosted 16 business leaders from Weatherford, Parker County, Texas, USA, who were eager to form partnerships, while using the Toowoomba and Surat Basin region as an example of economic development they can model back home.
They Western Downs visit included the Dalby sale yards and the Mort & Co feedlot while looking at other agriculture ventures.
While in the Western Downs, the delegation attended a Dalby Chamber of Commerce event and were impressed with the connections they made.
The Texan business leaders included a judge, bankers, CEOs, lawyers, a construction company owner, a city councillor and a business development officer.
“We really came to look at the different ways that you all do the ag business and ag technology,” Texan delegate Jim Eggleston said.
“Our goal is to meet people, develop relationships and learn a lot. We came looking for opportunities and we’re leaving with a lot of new friends!”
The Downs region can also learn a lot from the Weatherford region, with their economy based around similar agricultural values, and their desire to continue to improve ag-business and ag-technologies.
The delegation also took visited Wellcamp Airport and the University of Southern Queensland. These business leaders used their time to create strong connections in the region, ensuring Weatherford continue to develop their economy and providing opportunities for local businesses to set up in Texas.