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’s export performance continues to be outstanding well into 2011 For example, through May, merchandise exports increased 28% over the previous year During the 2010 export year, Utah was the only state in the U S to show positive growth in export performance — a clear demonstration of the effectiveness of Utah’s efforts to promote international trade Lew Cramer, President and CEO of World

In addition to the Signature Ser- Trade Center Utah, greets Chinese visitors at vices described below, WTCU served the Capitol Rotunda during US-China 2011 over 500 clients through international Trade, Culture, Education Conference. business development and educational sessions, and through co-sponsorship 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 by completing our online 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, the U S Commercial Service and the Salt Lake Chamber — co-hosted a wide range of educational events such as: • Latin America Markets Focus: Brazil

• E-Commerce Website Effectiveness

• Innovation Engineering Management System • Global Supply Chain Security • Utah Manufacturing Association Roundtable • Business Opportunities in the Arab World • US China 2011 Trade Conference

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 and two major international databases, WTCU can help clients link regionally, nationally and internationally with industry partners, service providers and other essential contacts

Global Utah

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

Signing of memorandum of understanding (MOU) at the US-China 2011 Trade, Culture, Education Conference.

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