International Trade and Diplomacy
OVERVIEW The mission of the International Trade and Diplomacy Office (ITDO) is to increase exports, foreign direct investment and international trade related jobs in Utah.
Business Mentoring and Training ITDO help’s Utah companies do business internationally and expand existing markets.This assistance is provided in one-on-one mentoring, region-specific training seminars and trade missions. Additionally, ITDO holds numerous networking events. In FY2013, ITDO assisted approximately 700 companies through individual meetings and trained over 1,500 individuals on international trade issues through more than 50 training events. ITDO led eight trade missions in FY2013 to various countries such as Mexico, Thailand and Indonesia. ITDO also coordinated a Governor-led Trade Mission to Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Ramallah in April 2013. While there Governor Herbert pitched venture capitalists, politicians and technology leaders on how Utah is a wise place for foreign investment. ITDO also helped sponsor the first ever International Summit in September. Nearly 300 individuals attended the conference to learn more about international business.Ascheduleofupcomingeventscanbefoundathttp://business.utah.gov/ international-trade/International/.
ITDO director Harvey Scott (second from left, back) with Franz Kolb and Utah’s seven foreign trade representatives at last year’s first annual International Summit. Governor’s Office of Economic Development • 2013 Annual Report • www.business.utah.gov
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