The U.S. is rich in the critical minerals needed to power clean energy and advanced technologies, yet mining them on American soil remains a political and regulatory battle. Learn why, despite growing demand and national security concerns, Washington continues to stall domestic mining efforts.

As economic headwinds shift with evolving tariffs and the global trade dynamics, businesses must adapt to stay competitive. Intertwined in our state’s economic fabric, World Trade Center Utah and the Salt Lake Chamber are actively seeking solutions to bolster its economy and support the businesses that drive its growth. 

Jeff Flake, U.S. ambassador to Türkiye, speaks at Crossroads of the World International Trade Summit at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City on Thursday, May 23, 2024. Megan Nielsen, Deseret News

Former Ambassador Jeff Flake has been elected Chair of World Trade Center Utah, and Zions Bank CEO Paul Burdiss succeeds Scott Anderson on Board of Directors.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gestures to the crowd as he’s introduced during the National Governors Association’s 2024 Summer Meeting held at The Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City on Friday, July 12, 2024.

What Utah leaders thought was a long shot became a reality.

Zelenskyy spoke to the United State's governors at the NGA's 2024 Summer Meeting, held in Salt Lake City at the Grand America Hotel, where he was introduced by the group's outgoing chair, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox.

The consul general attended a luncheon with Utah businesses put on by World Trade Center Utah and met with Gov. Spencer Cox, who is leading a trade mission to South Korea and Japan in September.

WTC Utah President and CEO Jonathan Freedman spoke at the recent grand opening of RCS Rocket Motor Components’ new facility in Cedar City.

Held during World Trade Week, Utah’s inaugural Crossroads of the World International Trade Summit brought together over 900 participants, businesses, global leaders, and industry experts.

In Utah Business' recent feature, Jonathan explains how entrepreneurship prepared him to take the reins here at WTC Utah.

In this episode of the Business Elevated podcast, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Jonathan Freedman, president and CEO of World Trade Center Utah.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy honored Jonathan Freedman, President & CEO of World Trade Center Utah, on Thursday, Sept. 21, in Washington D.C. with the Ukrainian Order of Merit award.

We sat down with WTC Utah’s new CEO Jonathan Freedman to talk about his first impressions, entrepreneurial background, and more.

Downeast Founder and Utah businessman Jonathan Freedman will take over as president and CEO at the end of July.

World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah) is excited to announce Jonathan Freedman as the new president and CEO. Freedman will succeed Miles Hansen and begin on July 31.