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Governor Riley Finds Alabama Made Carpets on China Trip

Governor Bob Riley, in China to promote exports of Alabama products, visited a prestigious Shanghai hotel where he saw an Alabama-made export being used. The Governor and Alabama First Lady Patsy Riley toured the Xiaojiao Guest House, which uses carpet and rugs that were made in Saraland with yarn from Roanoke.
Outcomes: 
Governor Riley returned from his business and trade mission to China seeking more business opportunities with China in the future.
Source: 

http://www.wsfa.com/story/8143126/governor-riley-finds-alabama-made-carp...

Government?: 
Yes
Type of Exchange: 
business
diplomatic
Partners: 
Alabama State Government
Chinese local Government
Participants (Types): 
government officials
Exchange Date: 
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Continuing: 
No
Image: 
Level of Government: 
state/provincial
Location: 
Shanghai, China
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