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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 [...]
Trade Mission to Europe Creates Utah Business Opportunities and Connections with Diverse Industries
Gov. Gary R. Herbert led a delegation of 23 Utah businesses and organizations on a trade mission to Switzerland, France and Italy from June 13 to 21, 2019. Throughout the trade mission, Utah delegation members participated in 52 meetings with international companies and organizations to accelerate worldwide growth for Utah companies, forge new relationships with key European business and government leaders and promote Utah as a global hub for trade and investment.
Utah trade delegation travels to Europe for trade mission and Paris Air Show
SALT LAKE CITY – Gov. Gary R. Herbert is leading a business and diplomacy delegation of Utah companies and organizations on a trade mission to Switzerland, France and Italy to boost trade to Utah and promote the state as an attractive destination for foreign investment. With many industries represented in the delegation, specific company and event visits will focus on exploring [...]
Utah Medical Company Maxtec Receives National Recognition for International Success
SALT LAKE CITY – On May 23, 2019, the U.S. Department of Commerce awarded Utah-based medical device company Maxtec with the 2019 President’s “E” Awards in recognition of their organization’s exceptional export growth over the last year along with 48 other U.S. companies. The President’s “E” Award, created in 1961 through an Executive Order by then-President John F. Kennedy, is [...]