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SBA awards Utah $500,000 State Trade Expansion Program Grant
DENVER – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that the World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah) will receive a $500,000 grant to support export growth among small businesses through SBA’s competitive State Trade Expansion Program (STEP). This year’s award to WTC Utah is a $200,000 increase over the amount awarded to it in 2018, which is the largest increase [...]
Trade mission to Asia creates international trade opportunities
SALT LAKE CITY – Last week, Gov. Gary R. Herbert led a delegation of 22 Utah businesses and organizations on a trade mission to Japan. Throughout the trade mission, in partnership with World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah), the delegation members participated in more than 60 meetings with business and government leaders. Before joining Gov. Herbert in Japan, Justin Harding, [...]
SBA awards Utah $500,000 State Trade Expansion Program Grant
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that the World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah) will receive a $500,000 grant to support export growth among small businesses through SBA’s competitive State Trade Expansion Program (STEP). This year’s award to WTC Utah is a $200,000 increase over the amount awarded to it in 2018, which is the largest increase among all [...]
Administrative Internship
Spring 2020 Applications Due Friday, October 11, 2019 by 5:00PM World Trade Center Utah Overview: WTC Utah is at the heart of Utah’s international business community. Our mission is to promote prosperity across the state by attracting investment and increasing exports. WTC Utah accomplishes this mission through three key objectives: help Utah companies add customers, increase revenue and create jobs [...]
MarComm Internship
Spring 2020 Applications Due Friday, October 11, 2019 by 5:00PM World Trade Center Utah Overview: WTC Utah is at the heart of Utah’s international business community. Our mission is to promote prosperity across the state by attracting investment and increasing exports. WTC Utah accomplishes this mission through three key objectives: help Utah companies add customers, increase revenue and create jobs [...]
Utah Trade Delegation Travels to Asia to Expand Trade and Investment
SALT LAKE CITY – Gov. Gary R. Herbert is leading a trade mission to Japan later this week. Representatives from 22 of Utah’s leading companies and organizations will join him. Japan was selected for its vast trade opportunities and stable economy. Organized by World Trade Center Utah and the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development, international trade missions offer Utah [...]
September Newsletter
President's Message dōTERRA, a Utah success story and a valuable member of the WTC Utah Board, is also a positive force world-wide. As we gear up for the Governor-led trade mission to Asia next week, we thought it timely to speak with Missy Larsen, vice president of philanthropy and community [...]
August Newsletter
President's Message WTC Utah Team members along with Utah business and legislative leaders join U.S. Ambassador to China Terry Branstad at a luncheon hosted by WTC Utah on July 25, 2019. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA). The WTCA was [...]
U.S. Ambassador to China Praises Utah’s Efforts to Enhance International Trade Relations
Salt Lake City – While participating in the National Governors Association Summer Meeting held in Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. Ambassador to China Terry Branstad met with WTC Utah as well as local business leaders and legislators with strong ties to China. The luncheon, held Thursday, July 25, provided a forum for the group to discuss the importance of engaging [...]
July Newsletter
President's Message Pictured: WTC Utah President & CEO Miles Hansen addressing attendees at the Governor's Networking Reception in conjunction with the 2019 Paris Air Show. In June, WTC Utah joined Governor Gary R. Herbert, the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, and the Salt Lake Chamber to lead a delegation of [...]