Mississippi Code Title 57. Planning, Research and Development § 57-65-1

(a) Gather, evaluate, interpret and publish international trade data on Mississippi's foreign trade.

(b) Represent the state in responding to, and assisting, foreign officials or business representatives and domestic representatives in undertaking appropriate foreign trade development.

(c) Establish liaison with those federal and state agencies and organizations engaged in international trade to assure for Mississippi the best possible posture for expanding its international trade economy.

(d) Serve as a clearinghouse for inquiries received from foreign business persons seeking information on product distribution, sales, trade agreements, manufacturing, licensing and similar matters.

(e) Publish a directory of prominent businesses and organizations in Mississippi's foreign trade, with a product guide.

(f) Provide special assistance to Mississippi's agricultural producers and firms engaged in the marketing of agricultural products produced in Mississippi to develop overseas markets.

(g) Communicate with foreign, national, state and local agencies, and public and private persons, associations and corporations regarding international marketing of agricultural products produced in Mississippi.