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Gov. Herbert Joins Taiwan and South Korea Trade Mission to Boost International Trade and Investment
Taiwan and South Korea are Utah’s 6th and 11th largest export destinations, respectively, and offer opportunities for companies interested in expanding their business in Asia. The governor will attend foreign direct investment meetings and visit with government officials.
Utah Receives $300,000 STEP Grant to Increase Small Business Exports
Salt Lake City – World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah) has been awarded $300,000 through the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) which is funded in part through a Grant with the U.S. Small Business Administration to provide grants to local small businesses. The purpose of the STEP Grant is to increase the number of small businesses that are exporting and help [...]
WTC Utah Commemorates Sept. 11 with Day of Service and Remembrance
World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah) participated in the Sept. 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance by volunteering at the Utah Food Bank.
Commentary: From soybeans to supply chains — here’s how the trade dispute affects all of Utah
By Miles Hansen | For The Tribune Published September 2, 2018 As one of Utah’s newest residents, I am energized by the hive of activity here in the Beehive State. Thanks to Gov. Gary Herbert’s leadership and the ingenuity of Utah’s business leaders and workforce, Utah’s economy is prospering with record low unemployment, rapidly rising wages and one of [...]
Newsletter – September 7, 2018
After spending many years surrounded by Beltway partisanship in Washington, D.C., it is refreshing to work in a state with such strong economic fundamentals, innovative capital investments and wise stewardship from stakeholders. I wrote about Utah’s exciting environment in a recent op-ed in the Salt Lake Tribune.
Success Story: The OutDoor Show in Friedrichshafen
This past June, six relatively new local companies that are eager to make their mark had the opportunity to exhibit their products to the world and represent the great outdoor products being produced in the state.
Local Experts Discuss the Current Trade War at Symposium Hosted by World Trade Center Utah and the Salt Lake Chamber
World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah) and the Salt Lake Chamber hosted a Thought Leader Symposium last Friday to discuss the global trade war. Senator Orrin Hatch was the featured presenter and shared his support of free markets and free trade.
Newsletter – August 6
President's Message Greetings my friends, and welcome to another edition of the World Trade Center Utah newsletter. I won't actually join the WTC Utah team until later this month, but I am excited to get involved now and share my thoughts as I formulate a vision for WTC Utah going [...]
JEC World Trade Show Provides Utah Companies with New Business Opportunities and Global Recognition
The JEC World Trade Show in Paris is the premier event that unites the global composites industry each year. As the leading international composites show, +40,000 professionals from 113 countries are in attendance and find a full spectrum of processes, new materials, and composite solutions. In March, four Utah companies had the opportunity to exhibit at the JEC World Trade [...]
Newsletter – July 5, 2018
President's Message The World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah) team is thrilled to welcome Miles Hansen as the organization’s new president and CEO. Hansen replaces Derek B. Miller, who is now the president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber and Downtown Alliance. “As a native of Utah, with a [...]