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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.

2017

  • WTC Utah Awards First Round of Export Grants - World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah) awarded more than $70,000 in grants to Utah companies at Salt Lake County’s Metro Solutions event on June 8 to help offset the costs associated with global expansion. “We were thrilled to see the number of quality applicants that applied fo... more

  • Official Int'l Business Promotion Organization - SALT LAKE CITY, UT, USA - The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) has contracted with World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah) to oversee the state’s international business promotion activities. “This formal, contracted partnership will leverage WTC Utah’s public-pri... more

  • CEO of WTC Utah Honored with CEO of the Year Award - SALT LAKE CITY, UT, USA - Utah Business presented World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah) President and CEO Derek B. Miller with a CEO of the Year Award March 16 at a ceremony held at the Grand America Hotel.   “I have always been interested in international development, internati... more

2016

  • Gov. Announces Port Committee at Utah Global Forum - SALT LAKE CITY, UT, USA - This week World Trade Center Utah, in partnership with the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development and the Salt Lake Chamber, hosted the third annual Utah Global Forum. This premier international business event was attended by more than 450 mem... more

  • WTC Utah & Governor Lead Trade Mission to Toronto - SALT LAKE CITY, UT, USA - This month World Trade Center Utah, in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, organized a trade mission to Toronto, Canada led by Utah Gov. Gary Herbert. The trade mission focused on energy, technology, and innovation. Delegat... more

  • Seminar Teaches How to Take Utah Tech to the World - SALT LAKE CITY, UT, USA - This month World Trade Center Utah hosted a tech seminar at Adobe in Lehi, Utah focused on how companies can ‘Take Utah Tech to the World.’ More than 170 Utah business leaders attended the event.  The seminar kicked off with a fireside keynote by Rya... more

  • Cuba Seminar Resonates with Utah Businesses - SALT LAKE CITY, UT, USA - On July 14, 2016 the World Trade Center Utah, in partnership with the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce, hosted a seminar featuring business opportunities for doing business in Cuba. This event sparked immense interest from the Utah business community as ... more

  • WTC Utah Forum Supports Rural Exports - SALT LAKE CITY, UT, USA - On June 1, 2016, World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah) hosted its annual Central Utah International Business Forum in Richfield, Utah. This was the third forum of 2016 in a series focused on increasing international business and exports throughout the st... more

  • Contested Convention Predicted at WTC Utah Event - SALT LAKE CITY, UT, USA – At World Trade Center Utah’s second Thought Leader Symposium of 2016 Gov. Mike Leavitt spoke to Utah business and community leaders about the presidential primaries and the role a contested GOP convention may play in the upcoming election. One thing G... more

  • WTC Utah & Partners Lead Trade Mission to Mexico - SALT LAKE CITY, UT, USA - World Trade Center Utah (WTC UTAH) and the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), in cooperation with the U.S. Small Business Administration, partnered for a trade mission to Guadalajara, Mexico March 14 – 18. The mission included key ... more