World Trade Center Utah to host forum in Utah County to help companies go global

World Trade Center Utah and Nu Skin are hosting an International Business Forum in Utah County on May 15 from noon to 2 p.m. to highlight the importance of international business to Utah’s economy and educate more than 250 business, community and education leaders about the benefits of exporting. 

Derek B. Miller, president and CEO of WTC Utah, will provide keynote remarks on how to navigate an ever-changing international marketplace. The forum will include a panel of export experts and valuable networking opportunities with trade-related service providers. Val Hale, executive director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) will emcee the event and Provo City Mayor John Curtis will provide opening remarks. 

The event will also include presentation of the Champion for International Business Award and the Vanguard in International Business Award. These awards recognize companies and individuals who are strengthening Utah’s economy and creating jobs through international expansion.

When: Monday, May 15, 2017

Noon – 2 p.m.

Agenda:

11:30 a.m. – Check In and lunch

12 p.m. – Remarks from Mayor John Curtis

12:10 p.m. – Keynote Remarks by Derek Miller

12:35 p.m. – Presentation of Champion for International Business Award and Vanguard in International Business Award

12:45 – Panel 

1:40 p.m. – Networking

2 p.m. – Event concludes

Who: 

Derek B. Miller, President and CEO of WTC Utah

Mayor John Curtis

Val Hale, Executive Director of GOED

Utah County companies like Nu Skin, FiberFix and doTERRA

Where: 

Nu Skin Corporate Office

75 West Center Street

Provo, Utah 84601