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The mission of World Trade Center Utah is to promote prosperity across the state by attracting investment and increasing exports. WTC Utah accomplishes this mission through three key objectives. First is to help Utah companies add customers, increase revenue and create jobs by selling internationally. Second is to promote Utah as a premier destination for foreign investment to fuel economic growth and to create jobs. Third is to expand Utah’s global position by hosting foreign dignitaries and leading Utah delegations abroad.

2019

  • Trade mission to Asia creates 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 meet... more

  • Utah Trade Delegation Travels to Asia - 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 ... more

  • U.S. Ambassador to China Praises Utah’s Efforts - 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 Thu... more

  • Utah Trade Mission to Europe Creates Opportunities - SALT LAKE CITY — 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 com... more

  • Qatari Trade and Investment Delegation Visits Utah - A Qatari delegation, led by His Excellency Sheikh Meshal Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Ambassador Anne Patterson and Ambassador Khalid Bin Yousef Al-Sada, visited Utah on March 21 and 22 and was hosted by World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah). As part of their inbound trade mission to the ... more

  • WTC Utah Helps Women Achieve Int. Economic Success - World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah) co-hosted an International Women’s Day Celebration on March 8 in cooperation with the Women’s Business Center of Utah (WBCUtah) and the Salt Lake Chamber. The celebration, moderated by EDCUtah president and WTC Utah board member Theresa Foxle... more

2018

  • UAE Diplomats Explore Opportunities in Utah - World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah) and the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) hosted Mr. Saud Al Nowais, commercial counselor for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to the United States of America, and Jonathan Garon, director of commercial affairs for the Trade... more

2017

  • WTC Utah Awards 38 STEP Grants to Utah Companies - World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah) recently awarded funding to 38 Utah companies as part of the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP). STEP is managed by WTC Utah and funded in part through a grant with the U.S. Small Business Administration. “The STEP Grant received a record... more

  • WTC Utah Presents 4th Annual Utah Global Forum - More than 400 Utah business leaders gathered at the Grand America Hotel on Oct. 17 for the fourth annual Utah Global Forum. The theme of the event was “Prosperity Through Diversity.” “When it comes to international relationships, Utah’s compassionate and welcoming culture set... more

  • WTC Utah Launches 25k Jobs Tour with Lt. Gov. - Utah is consistently recognized as one of the top economies in the nation, but not all of the state’s communities are full participants in this economic success. Counties located off the Wasatch Front are experiencing some challenges. Governor Gary R. Herbert recognized the ... more