Capsource Chairman Meets Mexico's President

CapSource Financial, Inc. Chairman, Randolph Pentel (above left), greets Mexican President Vicente Fox (above right) during a private reception for the Mexican President on June 18,2004, hosted at the Governor's Mansion by Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty. President Fox came to Minnesota to discuss trade relations between the state and Mexico, and to advocate for greater protections for the approximate 85,000 Mexican immigrants living in Minnesota.

Mexico is one of Minnesota's most important trading partners. According to Governor Pawlenty, "Our exports to our southern neighbors have increased 80 percent in just seven years. Mexico, in turn, sells everything from manufactured goods and oil to agricultural commodities."

At a dinner honoring President Fox, Governor Pawlenty stated, "As we move into the second decade of NAFTA, we'll do even more to cultivate business relationships that are of mutual benefit. President Fox, we applaud your efforts to strengthen Mexico's economy and create new markets around the world. You are giving hope to many who are seeking a better life in the 21st century. Mr. President, Minnesota admires your compassion, your vision and your leadership. We wish your nation prosperity-and we wish you strength and wisdom as you guide it down that path."