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.
Deseret News | Utah flexes international bona fides with ‘Crossroads of the World’ conference
A trio of former North American leaders, including President George W. Bush, in Salt Lake City to discuss trade issues.
Deseret News | Flights from Utah to Mexico at risk after fed decision to nix Delta-Aeromexico partnership. State leaders push back
Long-running agreement facilitated tens of millions of journeys, stronger relationships between U.S. and Mexico, advocates say.
The Best State in the U.S. is Utah, Says 2024 Best States Rankings
Utah ranked as the best state in the U.S. in the 2024 Best States rankings by U.S. News & World Report, which evaluated states based on health care, education, economy, infrastructure, opportunity, fiscal stability, crime & corrections, and natural environment.
KSL TV | Highest ranking Muslim in the U.S. visits Utah to help small businesses
WTC Utah partnered with the SBA and the International Foundation for Civil Society to host Dilawar Syed, deputy administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration. During his time in Utah, Syed meet with STEP grant recipients who have claimed the results to be catalytic in scaling their businesses.
KSL | Ambassador of Ukraine to US meets with Utah state and church leaders
WTC Utah hosted Ukrainian Ambassador Oksana Markarova during her time in Utah. The Ambassador met wtih Utah busiesses and spoke at the One Utah Summit.
Utah Business | How Jonathan Freedman co-founded Downeast Outfitters
In Utah Business' recent feature, Jonathan explains how entrepreneurship prepared him to take the reins here at WTC Utah.
Global horizons – Jonathan Freedman from entrepreneur to leading WTC Utah
In this episode of the Business Elevated podcast, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Jonathan Freedman, president and CEO of World Trade Center Utah.
World Trade Center Utah Appoints J.P. Morgan Private Bank Director to Board of Directors
World Trade Center Utah Appoints J.P. Morgan Private Bank Director to Board of Directors.
Guruprasad Sowle Appointed International Advisor for India at World Trade Center Utah
World Trade Center Utah appointed Mr. Guruprasad Sowle as an esteemed international advisor for India.
Advantage Capital Invests $1.75 Million in Farmstead Manufacturing to Grow Production
Investment will allow Utah-based Farmstead Manufacturing to grow its facility from 1,000-square-feet to 5,000-square-feet, adding 25-30 jobs in the local community.
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.
Deseret News | There and back again: Why Utah is targeting Mexico for export growth and nearshoring opportunities
Traeger’s Jeremy Andrus and WTC Utah’s Jonathan Freedman share why Utah is targeting Mexico for export growth and nearshoring opportunities.
Governor Cox Leads Utah Delegation to Strengthen Trade Relations with Mexico
A delegation of 34 Utahns, led by Gov. Spencer J. Cox, is returning to Mexico City and Monterrey, Mexico.
Deseret News | Zelenskyy honors World Trade Center Utah president in ceremony in Washington, D.C.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy honored Jonathan Freedman, President & CEO of World Trade Center Utah, on Thursday, Sept. 21, in Washington D.C. with the Ukrainian Order of Merit award.
$500,000 in SBA Grants Available to Small Utah Companies Ready to Pursue Global Opportunities
World Trade Center Utah will administer grant funding on behalf of the state