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AUBURN — Auburn Mayor Jason Levesque will visit China in September and keep city residents up to date with social media postings. Levesque will leave for China Sept. 12 Auburn Economic and Community Development Director Michael Chammings to promote tourism, education and economic development.
They will return home on Sept. 24. The visit, which is sponsored by the owner of Prospect Hill Golf Course, will include meetings on tourism, factory tours, conversations to explore educational exchanges and the investment of Asian capital in Auburn’s economy.
“Considering the current national dialogue on trade, embargoes and tariffs, we are reminded that all economic development is local,” said Levesque. “Auburn can’t wait for politicians in Washington to determine our future. We need to seek creative solutions and build new, mutually beneficial relationships with potential investors to ensure that when the opportunity arises, we are at the top of their list.”
The trip will highlight educational opportunities, large-scale, commercial agricultural projects and manufacturing, while building and enhancing new and current relationships. He said the goal “is to project Auburn as the bridge between Maine and Asia, connecting Maine-made products to world-wide consumers via Auburn’s first-class logistic infrastructure and workforce.”
“What’s good for Auburn is good for Maine,” said Levesque. “We are part of a world economy,” said Chammings. “Auburn has the potential to be a real player on the world stage. This is a great opportunity for Auburn and for Maine.”
Connectivity permitting, the the two will update residents regularly, with posts and photos on the city’s website – www.auburnmaine.gov – and social media pages.
