China Trade Mission - April 11-15, 2011

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Utah Governor Herbert’s China Trade Mission

Building Partnerships to Create Stronger Utah Businesses


In his State of the State address, Governor Gary R. Herbert highlighted Utah’s export growth as the strongest in the nation, but also challenged Utah’s international business leaders to “double Utah exports in the next five years.”  To help meet that challenge, the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) recently announced that the Governor will lead a trade mission to China, with trade mission events being held April 11-15, 2011. Arrival and departure dates will be coordinated with participants and the International Trade Office in GOED. The trade mission will focus on matching Utah businesses with businesses in China, promoting Utah’s tourism offerings, meeting with key Chinese government agencies, and showcasing the State’s business friendly environment.

Strong trade is nothing new to Utah.  Last year, $10.3 billion worth of goods sold worldwide supported 50,000 export-related jobs.  Within Asia, China itself is one of the fastest growing destinations for Utah exports and a key export market for Utah companies.  Exports to Greater China last year totaled over $1.8 billion, making it Utah’s second largest trading partner. 

“Over 2009-2010, Utah’s exports to China grew 27%,” said Brett Heimburger, Regional Director for Asia at the Governor’s Office of Economic Development.  “This trade mission is an important step to strengthening that relationship even further.  Creating new markets for Utah’s goods and services abroad means more high-paying jobs for Utahns here at home.”

The April trade mission will visit China’s capitol city of Beijing as well as Shanghai, China’s largest metro area. Businesses interested in joining the trade mission should contact Kit Burton at the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (KitBurton@utah.gov or 801-538-8737) for details and an application.

Dates: April 11-15, 2011

Location: Beijing and Shanghai, China

Contact: KitBurton@utah.gov

Application Deadline: CLOSED

 

Additional Resources:

China Business Challenges presentation from May 25, 2011 seminar  -  Download here

2011 Asia/Pacific Business Outlook conference  -  View presentations here

 

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