World Trade Center Utah
OVERVIEW World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah) is a licensed and certified member of the World Trade Centers Association headquartered in New York City, a network of 330 WTCs around the world. The mission of WTC Utah is to guide Utah companies into profitable global markets. Working with various partners, WTC Utah is leveraging the state’s unique cultural, educational, economic and foreign language capabilities to expand the reach of and create new opportunities for Utah’s international business community. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Utah’s 2011 merchandise exports to the world totaled over $19 billion, an increase of 38% over 2010 exports. So far in 2012, export growth continues. With strong support from the primary metals and high tech manufacturing sectors, Utah could potentially reach Governor Herbert’s 5 year goal of doubling exports to $20.6 bilGovernor Gary Herbert places the final lion by the end of 2012 (a year early.) piece of Utah’s International partners puzzle during World Trade Center at WTC Utah’s signature services include: City Creek ribbon cutting ceremony Assessment of key challenges com- May 2012.
panies face while expanding their business globally. After contacting WTC Utah directly or through our online Getting Started form, company representatives will have an in person interview providing advice, referral to educational seminars, key resources and networking opportunities.
Our weekly email newsletter, Global Utah, includes brief international news items relevant to our community as well as a calendar of international events in Utah and beyond. Scan the QR code at right to subscribe via smart phone or tablet.
Governor’s Office of Economic Development • 2012 Annual Report • www.business.utah.gov
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