World Trade Center Utah

OVERVIEW

The mission of the World Trade Center Utah (WTCU) is to guide Utah companies into profitable international markets. Together with our key international partners -we have expanded the valuable worldwide network based on Utah’s unique cultural, educational, economic, and foreign language capabilities.

World Trade Center Utah is an ideal catalyst for increased—and profitable—international trade.

Utah had an outstanding 2010 export year—the only state in the U.S. that showed positive growth in export performance—a clear demonstration of the effectiveness of Utah’s efforts to promote international trade!

In 2009/2010, WTCU had a very pro- Lew Cramer, President & CEO, WTCU ductive year with over 500 clients served and Ro Khanna, Deputy Asst. Secretary for through a variety of international busi- Domestic Operations, U.S. Commercial ness development sessions and co-spon- Service. sorship of international diplomacy events involving ambassadors and senior ranking economic development officials from all continents.

WTCU offers a three-step Signature Service that streamlines assistance to Utah companies:

Assess

WTCU offers in-depth assessment services to Utah companies in over seven industry clusters. Interested company representatives can begin by contacting the WTCU directly or completing our on-line form. After the assessment interview, WTCU offers advice, educational seminars, and networking opportunities to assist the client with their international expansion.

Educate

WTCU, along with our strategic partners, GOED, U.S. Commercial Service, and the Salt Lake Chamber—co-hosted a wide range of educational events such as:

• International Networking

Seminar

• China Supply Management • Thailand and UK Board of

Investments

• Automated Export System • International Mediation &

Arbitration

• IT & Life Science Opportunities in Canada

Connect

In addition to facilitating connections through educational events, WTCU assists our clients by linking them with credible, relevant resources for conducting their international business. With well over 5,000 contacts, WTCU can help clients link regionally, nationally and internationally with industry partners, service providers and essential contacts.

Global Utah

Our weekly email newsletter includes the essential International Calendar and key articles on international business. To subscribe to Global Utah, visit our website at www.wtcut.com.

For additional information about the World Trade Center Utah visit www.business.utah.gov or contact Lew Cramer, President and Chief Executive Officer, at lcramer@wtcut.com or 801-532-8080.