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UMA Policy Summit 2025
Welcome to 2025 and the focus is already turning to the upcoming State of Utah Legislative Session, and the Utah Manufacturers Association (UMA) is working diligently to prepare manufacturers for what lies ahead. To kickstart this process, UMA hosted its annual...
Utah businesses explore Mexico, prepare for impact of potential Trump tariffs
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Utah manufacturers and businesses are bracing and preparing for significant economic impacts as President-elect Donald Trump reiterates plans to impose steep tariffs on imports from China, Mexico and Canada. The proposed tariffs aim to...
12 Days of Utah Gifts 2024
It has been a very busy December and I think we are all excited to celebrate with our friends and families. With the lack of snow, working with these companies to bring a spotlight to 12 amazing gifts from Utah companies definitely helped us get into the spirit! Thank...
The UMA Foundation announces its first(s) …
The UMA Foundation is proud to announce that we are the recipients of the Scaling that Works grant from the National MEP Network in collaboration with the Blue Forge Alliance Foundation. This grant was awarded to programs with proven success to build a...
2024 Holiday gift guide
This holiday season, we’ve done the legwork for you! Our carefully curated guide showcases a wide array of locally crafted treasures that are sure to delight. Whether you’re looking for the perfect stocking stuffer, a unique gift for a coworker, essential travel...
UMA Gala Round-up
The sun has set on another successful Utah Manufacturers Association Annual Awards Gala! This cowboy themed night on the town was a sold out event celebrating and recognizing the hard work of manufacturers across the State of Utah. This wild west soiree kicked off...
Torus Nova Spin Named to TIME’s Best Inventions of 2024
Torus, a leader in advanced energy storage solutions, is proud to announce that its Torus Nova Spin™ has been named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2024. This prestigious recognition highlights Torus Nova Spin's breakthrough in Flywheel Energy Storage Systems (FESS)...
SMITH MFG Earns 2024 Women in Manufacturing Awards
SMITH – global market leader in snow goggles and helmets and industry innovator across bike helmets, sport, lifestyle, and prescription eyewear – is pleased to share two of its employees have earned the 2024 Women in Manufacturing Award from the Utah Manufacturers...
UMA Recognized as One of the 100 Utah Companies Championing Women
The Utah Manufacturers Association was recently recognized as one of the 100 Companies Championing Women by Inspire in Utah. This initiative was created to recognize and highlight the stories of 100 Utah companies and organizations that offer family-friendly policies...
UMA Launches New Consortium to Elevate the Flexible Product Fabrication Industry
New emerging industry The Flexible Product Fabrication (FPF) industry, also known as Cut & Sew, in Utah has doubled in the number of companies over the past 20 years, with the most rapid growth within the last five years. The emerging Flexible Product...
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New Tax Credit to Fully Offset the Cost for Small Businesses Who Provide Paid Leave for Employees to Get Vaccinated
The White House is making a special request to the MEP National Network because of our unique relationship and access to the nation’s small and medium-sized manufacturers. The Network can make a difference in helping to get the country vaccinated and ending this...
RECOGNIZING THE WOMEN LEADING UTAH’S ADVANCED MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
UAMMI is pleased to recognize the women at the forefront of Utah’s advanced manufacturing industry. Each is contributing to the vitality of this important industry and providing role models for other women and girls to enter Utah’s advanced manufacturing industry.
Press Release: 2021 Utah-MEP Economic Impact Report
According to a new report, manufacturing, the single largest private sector component of Utah's Economy, saw robust growth in 2021. The Manufacturing Extension Partnership (Utah-MEP) supply chain disruption, Utah's small and mid-size manufacturers have continued to...
Utah-MEP Economic Impact Report 2021
The Utah-MEP is the premier source for assessing needs and providing solutions available through public and private resources. We live and work in communities across the state. Our primary focus is to help Utah’s industry thrive.
Federal Maritime Commissioner Carl Bentzel Speaks with WTC Utah Board
Federal Maritime Commissioner Carl Bentzel traveled to Utah to speak with the World Trade Center Utah Board during the fourth quarter meeting. Addressing current supply chain issues, Commissioner Bentzel shared possible solutions.
Utah Delegation Returns from the Dubai Airshow
Returning to Dubai for the second time this year, a delegation of Utah businesses—this time representing the state’s aerospace and defense industry—exhibited at the Dubai Airshow on Nov. 14–18, 2021. After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, excitement filled...
Utah Receives Record-High STEP Grant of Over $1 Million to Accelerate Global Growth for Utah Businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah) will receive a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant of $1,050,000, a record-high amount. This grant will be administered to small Utah businesses ready to accelerate...