Utah Pulse - International Featured Stories

Trends in the Global Economy

17-Nov-2008 06:57:31

While governments debate free trade agreements and participation in the World Trade Organization's Doha Round, several significant trends have emerged in the global marketplace.

Utah Asian Chamber of Commerce After Hours Event

16-Nov-2008 09:14:19

Join the Utah Asian Chamber of Commerce (UACC) for its After Hours event Nov. 19 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the First Press Private Club inside the Sheraton Hotel, 150 West 500 South, Salt Lake City.

WTCA Trade Fair: Global Growth: Small Business & Exports- Nov. 18

16-Nov-2008 09:12:13

Learn strategies for global trade from successful small business exporters.

Is Your Company Using Export.gov's Trade Lead Database?

16-Nov-2008 09:11:01

The U.S. Commercial Service's Export.gov trade lead database offers exceptional opportunities for Utah companies to compete for business in foreign countries.

Register Now for "Unleashing Ideas: Igniting High-Growth Entrepreneurship in Utah" Conference

09-Nov-2008 09:43:15

Calling all entrepreneurs and angel investors! Time is running short to join in the celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) and the "Unleashing Ideas: Igniting High-Growth Entrepreneurship in Utah" conference, which will be held Nov. 20 at the SouthTowneExpositionCenter, 9575 S. State Street in Sandy.

U.S. Export Controls Training--Dec. 3

09-Nov-2008 09:41:50

The Utah District Export Council is holding a one-day "Complying with the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) Seminar" at the Hilton Salt Lake City Center Dec. 3 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Financing for your International Transactions

09-Nov-2008 09:39:05

Are you or your foreign buyers having problems obtaining credit? There are a number of programs available to assist U.S. companies and international buyers in locating financing.

Gender and Age Discrimination is Costing U.S. Importers Billions

02-Nov-2008 09:54:53

Data mining analysis has determined U.S. importer’s have overpaid more than $1.3 billion in discriminatory duties over the past several years and more than 40 importers have filed law suits to protect their interests. What’s your share of this potential multi-billion dollar refund?

Webinar: GDM Introduces Web-Based Classification & Data Management System--Nov. 6

02-Nov-2008 09:51:36

Global Data Mining's R&D team has developed a powerful web-based system (SaaS) to gain the oversight and control necessary to ensure global trade data is complete, accurate, timely, and available in required formats.

Utah's Tech Exports Increased by $339 Million in 2007

02-Nov-2008 09:41:06

High-tech goods exports from Utah topped $1.1 billion in 2007, an increase of $339 million from 2006.

World Trade Center Utah, the Salt Lake Chamber and Governor's Office of Economic Development Host Ugandan Ambassador

02-Nov-2008 09:38:08

On Oct. 30 key leaders in Utah's international community had the unique opportunity to greet His Excellency Perezi Kamunanwire, ambassador of Uganda to the U.S. An exceptional educator and scholar, Kamunanwire was appointed Ugandan ambassador to the U.S. in May 2006.

Former President of Colombia to Speak at U.'s 3rd Annual World Leaders Lecture Forum

26-Oct-2008 08:51:16

Mark your calendars and save the date. Former Colombian President Cesar Gaviria will be in Salt Lake City on April 2, 2009 to speak at the 3rd Annual World Leaders Lecture Forum, sponsored by the University of Utah Tanner Humanities Center.

Seminar: Immigration Compliance from an HR Perspective – Oct. 30

26-Oct-2008 08:49:39

The law office of Parsons Behle & Latimer is hosting an immigration compliance seminar from an HR perspective on Oct. 30 from 9-10:30 a.m., 201 S. Main Street, Suite 1800.

Hidden Profits: Duty Minimization Strategies for the Trade Community--Oct. 29

26-Oct-2008 08:46:20

The Salt Lake Chamber is hosting a free seminar to provide participants with duty minimization strategies so that Customs duty payments are no longer viewed as a fixed operating cost.

The Future of Korea

19-Oct-2008 08:26:32

Ambassador Charles (Jack) Pritchard has reams of experience with Korea. He spent five years in the National Security Council as a special advisor to President Clinton. He is currently the President of the Korea Economic Institute in Washington, D.C., and was a Visiting Fellow at the Brookings Institution.