Governor Herbert’s is leading a trade mission to the People’s Republic of China from April 11-15, 2011. This trade mission will help Utah businesses increase their competitiveness and grow their exports in China’s dynamic and growing market. The trade mission will focus on matching Utah businesses with businesses in China, promoting Utah’s tourism offerings, and showcasing our state’s business friendly environment.
“Finding new markets for Utah’s goods and services means more high-paying jobs for Utah. China is a key trading partner for Utah businesses and represents one of the fastest growing destinations for Utah exports,” said Brett Heimburger, Regional Director for Asia at the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. “In 2009, Utah exported over $10.3 billion of goods supporting over 50,000 export-related jobs here at home. We expect those numbers to increase dramatically for 2010.”
The trade mission will visit China’s capital city of Beijing as well as Shanghai, China’s largest city. Participating businesses will benefit by making connections with individual businesses, trade and industry groups, and by meeting with key Chinese government officials and agencies.
Greater China is currently Utah’s second largest trading partner with exports increasing over 2009-2010, reaching a total of over $1.8 million in exported goods.
China is the world’s second largest economy and the United States’ third largest trading partner.
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.
“Finding new markets for Utah’s goods and services means more high-paying jobs for Utah. China is a key trading partner for Utah businesses and represents one of the fastest growing destinations for Utah exports,” said Brett Heimburger, Regional Director for Asia at the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. “In 2009, Utah exported over $10.3 billion of goods supporting over 50,000 export-related jobs here at home. We expect those numbers to increase dramatically for 2010.”
The trade mission will visit China’s capital city of Beijing as well as Shanghai, China’s largest city. Participating businesses will benefit by making connections with individual businesses, trade and industry groups, and by meeting with key Chinese government officials and agencies.
Greater China is currently Utah’s second largest trading partner with exports increasing over 2009-2010, reaching a total of over $1.8 million in exported goods.
China is the world’s second largest economy and the United States’ third largest trading partner.
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.
