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October 2020 Newsletter
President's Message Record-High ($641,000) SBA STEP Grant Awarded to Utah to Accelerate International Growth for Utah Businesses Just last week, 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 to [...]
Small Business Administration Awards Utah with Record-High STEP Grant to Accelerate International Growth for Utah Businesses
September 30, 2020 SALT LAKE CITY – 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, to accelerate the growth of international sales for Utah small businesses. Thanks to the success of Utah [...]
September 2020 Newsletter
President's Message Screenshot from a recent WTC Utah Board Meeting in which members joined online and in-person adhering to health guidelines. This month, we are excited to welcome the newest member of our team, Aaron Starks, who will be joining World Trade Center Utah as the Vice President of Growth [...]
Meet the World Trade Center Utah Team: Jim Porter, Trade Services Manager
Jim Porter, the Trade Services Manager at World Trade Center Utah, says companies looking to expand their business through exporting will see many benefits such as positive economic growth in their communities and greater resiliency. When companies are ready to learn more, start the process, or expand in their current markets, they will find a strong network ready [...]
World Trade Center Utah Announces Vice President of Growth Services
September 1, 2020 Aaron Starks will be joining the World Trade Center Utah team as the Vice President of Growth Services. WTC Utah leads Utah’s international business development and elevates Utah’s global status to promote prosperity and build economic resilience. As the VP of Growth Services, Starks will work to accelerate the growth of Utah companies by refining, marketing and [...]
August 2020 Newsletter
President's Message Connecting Utah companies to opportunities abroad has been crucial in supporting Utah’s business community in 2020. Although traveling abroad is currently not an option, our Virtual Trade Missions allow Utah businesses to connect directly with international government and business leaders without leaving their homes – a no-cost [...]
Interview With Nicole Sherwood
Meet the World Trade Center Utah Team: Nicole Sherwood, Director of Grants and Operations/ STEP Project Director While you’d usually see our team out-and-about during our educational seminars and diplomatic events, we’ve decided to bring them directly to your inbox while we continue to practice social distancing. This month, we are highlighting Nicole Sherwood, Director of Grants and [...]
July 2020 Newsletter
President's Message Take the Stay Safe to Stay Open Pledge WTC Utah invites you to join us in taking the Stay Safe to Stay Open pledge. We applaud Utah's business community for their resilience in these challenging times and encourage all businesses to take part in this campaign to [...]
Utah Companies Find Success at ISPO Munich, January 2020
Eight local outdoor product companies represented the state of Utah at ISPO Munich 2020 last January. Their hard work resulted in 350 meetings, 50 prospects, and approximately $3.4m in new trade opportunities. Each of the companies has been able to create international connections and partnerships, and those connections have helped them withstand COVID-19 headwinds. Coalatree, Dark Energy, Pivot RnD, UltrAspire, Gnarwalls.com/Buzz [...]
New Utah Industry Resource Alliance (UIRA) Provides Critical Support and Resources to Help Utah Manufacturers Thrive
Salt Lake City – The Utah Industry Resource Alliance (UIRA) announces its offcial launch. UIRA provides all Utah manufacturers with a single, expert resource to help them improve their bottom line. UIRA delivers service and outreach to the manufacturing industry in the form of industry-specific training, mentoring and coaching, and becomes a trusted business advisor to its clients. The manufacturing [...]