NATALIE GOCHNOUR, DESERET NEWS — “The normalization of relationships between Israel and the UAE through the Abraham Accords signals even more openness, collaboration and innovation in the future. Keep an eye on these two countries.”

A Utah trade delegation of 64 people, including Gov. Cox, visited Israel to discuss drought solutions and innovations

BY NATALIE GOCHNOUR, DESERET NEWS — A Utah trade delegation of 64 people, including Gov. Cox, visited Israel and the United Arab Emirates to explore economic partnerships and innovations

Gov. Spencer J. Cox is leading a trade mission to Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from Sept. 8 to 17, 2022, to help Utah businesses capitalize on emerging opportunities and build economic bridges.

BY ART RAYMOND, DESERET NEWS — Saudi Arabian Ambassador to the United States and Saudi royal family member Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud made her first visit to Utah in early March 2020, just a year or so after her appointment to the post when she became the first woman diplomat for her country.

It was a big week for Utah’s aerospace industry at the Farnborough International Airshow in London. From July 18–22, 11 Utah companies — led by Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson, the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, and World Trade Center Utah — exhibited their products and innovations as part of the state’s official delegation.

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.

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).

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.

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.

This November, Utah Business hosted an exclusive summit for business with dozens of panels hosted by some of our favorite experts. This panel, hosted by Aaron Starks of WTC Utah, focuses on how businesses have shifted and succeeded in some of the world’s most challenging times.

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.

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.

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.

Last month, World Trade Center Utah’s Executive Committee voted unanimously to elect Ambassador Jon Huntsman as the Chair of World Trade Center Utah. It was an easy decision, and one that brings WTC Utah and Ambassador Huntsman full circle.