Whitmer, on 1st trade trip, signs startup memo in Israel

LANSING, Mich. — (AP) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who is in Israel for her first international trade trip, has signed a memorandum of understanding to identify Israeli-based companies that could expand their operations into Michigan.

Whitmer signed the agreement on Tuesday with Start Up-Nation Central, a nonprofit in Israel. She says it can offer a blueprint on using technology to improve people's transportation options, and further strengthens Michigan's relationship with the nonprofit.

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Whitmer left for Israel Sunday and will return Saturday.

She has visited General Motors' Advanced Technological Center in the country, met with Israel's energy minister and spoken at a conference related to water technology. She also will visit Ford's Regional Research Center.

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