The international implications of interest rate hikes — a WTC Utah report
In 2022, Inflation jumped to its highest level since 1981. Read our report on interest rate increases, their impact on global business, and what your company can do amidst a shifting economic landscape.
Federal maritime commissioner Carl Bentzel speaks with WTC Utah Board
Federal Maritime Commissioner Carl Bentzel traveled to Utah to speak with the World Trade Center Utah Board during the fourth quarter meeting. Addressing current supply chain issues, Commissioner Bentzel shared possible solutions.
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.
World Trade Center Utah receives Presidential Award for Export Service
World Trade Center Utah has been awarded he 2021 President’s “E” Award for Export Service, the highest recognition any U.S. entity can receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports.
Gov. Cox and Jazz owner Ryan Smith: Utah poised to be a global powerhouse
By Art Raymond in the Deseret News — What’s one measure of how high Utah’s business prospects have risn in the eyes of global investors? Two phone calls. That’s all it took for new Utah Jazz owner and Qualtrics co-founder Ryan Smith to round up financial partners to join him ahead of buying Utah’s beloved NBA franchise last October.
World Trade Center Utah announces new partnership office at Utah Valley University in Orem
WTC Utah and Utah Valley University are excited to announce a WTC Utah office on the UVU campus in Orem, providing Utah County companies with direct access to global business expertise and services.
Jon M. Huntsman Jr. Elected as the Chair of World Trade Center Utah
Jon M. Huntsman Jr. is the new chair of World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah).
Board Member Highlight — Val Hale, GOED
Val Hale, the outgoing executive director of the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and World Trade Center Utah board member, sat down (virtually) with our Marketing and Communications Director, Julia Breinholt-Pappas, to discuss his time at GOED.
Companies Prosper Under New Division of World Trade Center Utah
World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah) now offers a full range of products and services to help Utah companies enter and expand in global markets as well as to find capital to help finance that growth.
UIRA Finds COVID-19 Impacts on Utah Manufacturers May Last Three Years
Utah Industry Resource Alliance (UIRA), under CARES Act funding, released an in-depth economic study of the impacts of the COVID-19 induced recession on Utah’s manufacturers.
Governor Gary R. Herbert Hosts Virtual-Only 2020 Utah Economic & Energy Summit
The Utah Economic & Energy Summit is the state’s premier event for community leaders, executives and decision-makers. The Summit provides an ideal venue to gather tools for professional and personal success.
Small Business Administration Awards Utah with Record-High STEP Grant to Accelerate International Growth for Utah Businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah) will receive a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant of $641,000 on behalf of the state, a record-high STEP Grant in Utah.