Utah Business | Bracing for rough air ahead
A DOT ruling could complicate an airline partnership, tourism and Utah’s overall economic strategy.
World Trade Center Utah Awarded $525,000 SBA Grant to Boost Small Business Export Growth
SBA STEP grant will help boost the state’s export economy by empowering businesses to reach new international markets. The grant application is now open to Utah companies.
Deseret News | Opinion: Utah’s unique connection to South Korea gets a boost
Utah, home to over 35,000 Korean Americans and more than 200 companies doing business with South Korea, has forged deep personal and business ties that provide a solid foundation for long-term economic partnerships.
Delta News Hub| Delta opens a new gateway to Asia with first-ever nonstop route from Salt Lake City to Seoul
Delta Airlines is launching its first nonstop flight from Salt Lake City to Seoul, beginning June 12, 2025. This new route enhances Delta's Asia connectivity and aims to strengthen business and tourism links between the western U.S. and South Korea.
Utah Trade Delegation Travels to Republic of Korea and Japan to Forge Economic Ties
A delegation of 47 Utah businesses and organizations, led by Gov. Spencer J. Cox, travel to Seoul and Tokyo.
Deseret News | Jeff Flake brings deep experience, love of Utah to new global trade post
Jeff Flake, U.S. ambassador to Türkiye, speaks at Crossroads of the World International Trade Summit at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City on Thursday, May 23, 2024. Megan Nielsen, Deseret News
Former Ambassador Jeff Flake Elected Chair of World Trade Center Utah
Former Ambassador Jeff Flake has been elected Chair of World Trade Center Utah, and Zions Bank CEO Paul Burdiss succeeds Scott Anderson on Board of Directors.
Andina | Congress Chairman highlights solid Peru-U.S. relations
Peruvian Congress Chairman Eduardo Salhuana highlighted 200 years of strong U.S.-Peru relations at the "Strengthening Ties Between Utah and Peru" meeting in Lima. He emphasized shared democratic values, economic ties, and opportunities for further trade, especially in agriculture and mining. Utah lawmakers and Peruvian legislators attended, reinforcing the importance of bilateral cooperation.
Overcoming Market Access Barriers: A Guide for Utah Medical Device Companies in Europe
If your company is facing hurdles when introducing medical device products to the European market, you’re not alone.
TechBuzz News | Wander Raises $1 Million Extension Seed Investment
Wander, an Orem, Utah-based AI mapping platform, raised $1 million in an extension seed round led by Arieli Capital, with contributions from Rocky Woods Investments, the Joan and Tim Fenton Founders Fund, and the Triangle Tweener Fund.
Deseret News | President Zelenskyy’s visit is proof that people-to-people connections matter
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gestures to the crowd as he’s introduced during the National Governors Association’s 2024 Summer Meeting held at The Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City on Friday, July 12, 2024.
Deseret News | What is behind Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s trip to Utah?
What Utah leaders thought was a long shot became a reality.
KUTV | Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to US governors: 'Evil must always, always lose'
Zelenskyy spoke to the United State's governors at the NGA's 2024 Summer Meeting, held in Salt Lake City at the Grand America Hotel, where he was introduced by the group's outgoing chair, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox.
Deseret News | South Korean consul general visits Utah to promote trade, honor Korean War veterans
The consul general attended a luncheon with Utah businesses put on by World Trade Center Utah and met with Gov. Spencer Cox, who is leading a trade mission to South Korea and Japan in September.
Cedar City News | ‘Where ideas will literally take flight’: RCS Rocket Motor Components hosts grand opening in Cedar City
WTC Utah President and CEO Jonathan Freedman spoke at the recent grand opening of RCS Rocket Motor Components’ new facility in Cedar City.
Where business and diplomacy meet: Utah’s inaugural Crossroads of the World International Trade Summit
Held during World Trade Week, Utah’s inaugural Crossroads of the World International Trade Summit brought together over 900 participants, businesses, global leaders, and industry experts.
Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute | Utah exported $17.4 billion in goods in 2023, contributing over $8.0 billion to the state’s GDP
Utah’s international goods exports in 2023 totaled $17.4 billion, generating over $4.0 billion in earnings and 71,891 jobs, according to a report released this week by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute.
Deseret News | Opinion: How Utah is becoming the crossroads of the world
Utah, the crossroads of the world? A strong case for that title can be made.
Salt Lake Tribune | Will America have a labor shortage soon? This former Mexican president has the answer.
Former heads of state and Ambassador Jeff Flake discussed migration, a global economy and Utah’s new NHL team at the “Crossroads of the World” conference.
Utah Business | Former President George W. Bush offers keynote at Zions Bank International Trade Summit
Former President George W. Bush visited Salt Lake City today to speak at the Crossroads of the World International Trade Summit, hosted by Zions Bank and World Trade Center Utah.