Shop local with our favorite global brands!
WTC Utah is proud to help Utah companies grow their brands internationally. This year, we’re bringing you some of our favorite home-grown products that are making spirits bright in markets across the world.
How the SBA STEP Grant sparked game-changing partnerships for Drift
Drift, a company that specializes in innovative snowboard products, uses the SBA STEP Grant to attend ISPO Munich 2022 and make global connections.
How Chirp is ‘doing more’ for global health and wellness
Ambitious health and wellness brand, Chirp, uses SBA STEP Grant to prepare to enter international markets.
Utah named best state overall
The U.S. News and World Report named Utah the best state overall in its latest rankings list.
Derrick Porter shares entrepreneurial insights after Beauty Industry Group wins International Business of the Year
Derrick Porter, CEO of Beauty Industry Group, joins Pete Codella on the Business Elevated Podcast to share his inspiring story of entrepreneurship.
Haven Tents showcases on a global stage at ISPO Munich
Last November, Utah-based Haven Tents showcased their innovative products at the ISPO Munich trade show. With help from WTC Utah and the SBA STEP Grant, Haven Tents was able to stand out from the crowd, and like their patented hammocks, elevate their global success.
From a Farmer's Market Find to an International Favorite: The Story of Gusto Brazil
The brainchild of two Brazilian friends who immigrated to the United States in pursuit of the American Dream, Gusto Brazil sells the most authentic Brazilian cheese bread in America to more than 30 states.
Vietnam: Your next stop for market expansion
Read how Vietnam’s robust manufacturing sector and culture positions it as an ideal location for Utah companies looking to expand their market.
Beauty Industry Group Named One Utah International Business of the Year by Governor Cox
The Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity announced its award recipients for the 2023 Spring One Utah Summit.
The Seattle Times | The next Eddie Bauer is in Utah: Can Washington do more to support the $862 billion outdoors business?
Utah and Colorado had recently established first-in-the-nation offices of outdoor recreation, signaling that a robust outdoor economy was a statewide priority. The task force wanted Washington to do the same.
Eco-minded Coalatree attends ISPO Munich with help from SBA STEP Grant
With their commitment to sustainability and ethical manufacturing, Coalatree is proving that small businesses can make a big impact on the world — and they're just getting started.
KSL | Shamrock, Inc.: Hundreds of top US companies, and some from Utah, finding success in Ireland
Hundreds of the top U.S. companies, and a slew from Utah, are finding success via Irish expansions.
KSL | Female businesses are going global! Here’s how to make it happen for your business
Liz Findlay is the owner of Albion Fit and Julia Pappas is with World Trade Center of Utah. They share how female business owners can beat the hurdles of expanding internationally.
KSL Studio 5 | Shop local for Christmas gifts for the traveler on your list
Julia Breinholt Pappas, Senior Director of Brand for World Trade Center Utah, and Derek Tillotson, founder of Haven Tents, share gifts for the traveler and adventurer on your holiday list.
Behind the scenes at ISPO Munich 2022
It was a week of excitement, adrenaline, and a whole lot of currywurst at ISPO Munich 2022. Want in on the action? Check out our behind-the-scenes look at how 14 Utah companies are making that global magic.
SBA’s State Trade Expansion Program grant to provide $1M in funding for Utah companies
Through a generous contribution from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the state of Utah will award $1M in grant funding to small businesses in the coming year. This funding will provide businesses with the resources they need to succeed in export-related activities.
Deseret News | What do vultures have to do with the Utah trade mission in the Middle East?
NATALIE GOCHNOUR, DESERET NEWS — Kaddas Enterprises manufactures thermoformed plastic parts for the transportation and aviation industries. It is also a world leader in wildlife and asset protection, specializing in raptor protection and preventing wildlife-caused power outages.
Rapid response team helped Utah small business apply for PPP loans
During the earliest days of the pandemic, the Rapid Response Team (RRT) was created to handle inquiries from Utah small businesses during the rollout of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
Utah delegation returns from the Dubai Airshow
Returning to Dubai for the second time this year, a delegation of Utah businesses—this time representing the state’s aerospace and defense industry—exhibited at the Dubai Airshow on Nov. 14–18, 2021.