Melissa is an exceptional partner in regional economic development. Her ability to coordinate seamlessly with Alliant Energy ensures that Winnebago and Worth counties are always positioned for growth. She is proactive, deeply knowledgeable, and highly collaborative- bringing her into a project early is a guarantee that things will move forward efficiently and successfully.
— Chad Hansen , Alliant Energy
Gov. Reynolds signs Partner State Agreement with Maharashtra, India
12 Sep 2025
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In a formal ceremony held in Mumbai, India, Governor Kim Reynolds and the Honorable Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of the State of Maharashtra, officially signed a Partner State memorandum of understanding, marking a new era of collaboration between the two entities.
The agreement was signed during Governor Reynolds’ trade and investment mission to India, which includes a 20-member delegation representing Iowa’s agriculture, education, and government sectors. This partnership was celebrated with business leaders, trade representatives, and academic institutions committed to fostering bilateral growth.
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