Location
Jalisco, Mexico
Dates
March 17–21, 2025 (includes travel days)
Application Deadline
January 21, 2025
Cost
$2,500 (does not include travel or lodging)
Jalisco: Where your business meets new horizons!
Join World Trade Center Utah in Jalisco, Mexico, this March. As the heart of Mexico’s manufacturing, technology, and agri-business sectors, Jalisco offers Utah businesses access to a skilled workforce, competitive costs, and an active trade network.
Whether you’re looking to bring operations close to home through nearshoring or navigate shifts in tariffs, Jalisco’s strategic location also offers prime access to Latin American markets. So come along as we return to Jalisco to deepen Utah-Mexico relations!
Please reach out to Clay Smith at csmith@wtcutah.com with any questions.
Industry focus area: Manufacturing
This business trip is open to Utah companies across the manufacturing ecosystem, particularly in the life science, medical devices, critical minerals, and advanced manufacturing industries. From innovation and production to supply chain and environmental solutions, companies involved in any aspect of manufacturing are encouraged to apply.
Why Mexico?
Tap into a large, growing market with significant opportunities for trade and investment. Mexico’s skilled labor force, lower operating costs, and proximity to Utah make it an ideal location for manufacturing and distribution. Thanks to the Joint Utah Mexico Partnership initiative, Utah and Mexico continue to strengthen their longstanding economic and diplomatic ties. Trade from Mexico supports approximately 51,000 Utah jobs and Mexico is Utah’s largest import partner and third-largest export partner. Trade from Mexico supports approximately 51,000 Utah jobs and Mexico is Utah’s largest import partner and third-largest export partner.
Connect with key government officials, trade associations, and business leaders to help your company capitalize on emerging opportunities in Mexico — fostering meaningful, mutually beneficial relationships.
Returning for the second year in a row, Governor Spencer Cox led a trade mission delegation of 34 Utahns to Mexico to strengthen ties with one of our most important trade partners.