How Utah Companies Go Global: Lessons from Wally Harkness
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Join us on Wednesday, March 4, for a special networking event featuring keynote speaker Wallace (Wally) Harkness, an expert in global trade
The UVU International Trade Center invites you to our Monthly Networking Event featuring Wallace “Wally” Harkness, a seasoned leader with decades of experience helping businesses expand into global markets.
Earlier in his career, Wally played a key role in assisting a Utah‑based company that originated in Canada to successfully relocate operations to Lindon, Utah, and grow their global footprint. Under his leadership, the company expanded its international sales footprint into Australia and explored new opportunities in other Middle Eastern markets. His firsthand experience offers valuable guidance for businesses preparing for global growth.
Wally has extensive expertise using U.S. domestic export resources such as the U.S. Commercial Service’s Gold Key Service, a powerful tool that connects U.S. companies with vetted international partners and customers. His success demonstrates how public export programs can dramatically reduce risk and accelerate global expansion.
Today, Wally serves as a Financial Advisor at UCCU, helping organizations strengthen their long‑term financial strategy, navigate foreign transactions, and prepare for new market entry.
## What You’ll Learn
- The most important domestic resources for U.S. companies entering international markets
- How export assistance programs accelerate global sales
- Real‑world lessons from helping grow a Utah business into a global enterprise
- Practical steps any Utah company can take to expand into foreign markets
Whether you’re actively pursuing international sales or just exploring opportunities abroad, this event offers actionable insights you can immediately apply.