The results speak for themselves. Here's a sample of what MILA has delivered.
Sigma Alimentos in Oklahoma
MILA supported Oklahoma’s recruitment of Sigma Alimentos’ first U.S. manufacturing plant. A US$58 million greenfield project grew into US$800 million+ in total investment, and helped make Sigma the largest Mexican employer in the state.
US$58M
Initial greenfield plant
US$800M+
Total investment to date
US$234.6 million
Oklahoma exports
Trackable exports assisted over MILA’s 20-year tenure as Latin America Trade Representative for Oklahoma.
209 meetings
Green Expo matchmaking
MILA coordinated 209 qualified individual meetings for 20 exhibitors at Mexico’s leading environmental technologies trade show.
2 qualified FDI leads
San Antonio 2025 roadshow
Investment promotion breakfasts and one-on-one meetings in Querétaro and Monterrey produced two qualified foreign direct investment leads.
9 official missions
Government relations
Three Governor-led, two Mayor-led and four Secretary-led missions to Mexico and Latin America — opening two direct flights and generating US$80M+ in exports and US$56M in investment.
15+ schools, 250+ students
Hudson Global Scholars dual diploma
MILA assessed the Mexican education market and coordinated an exploratory mission with 10 bilingual schools in Mexico City and Toluca; two joined the dual-diploma program from that first visit. Four years later more than 15 schools and 250+ students participate, with MILA providing ongoing in-country business development.
17 of 20 buyers converted
Iowa protein buyer missions
MILA coordinated two buyer missions, recruiting 20 pre-qualified international buyers to meet Iowa producers and exporters on the ground. Within 12 months of the last mission, 13 were purchasing directly and 4 more through brokers — 85% conversion.
Two decades of engagements spanning U.S. state trade offices, foreign embassies, multinational corporations, trade associations, and economic development agencies.
