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Commentary: Utah competes in a global marketplace

From watching a game at Rio Tinto Stadium to the construction of Stadler Rail’s new expansion in Salt Lake City, Utahns see evidence of “foreign” investments every day, to the extent they hardly seem “foreign” at all. Utah is home to one of the most vibrant economies in America, and part of that success stems from a recognition that global partnerships matter.

The state is home to approximately 500 international employers. Global investment currently supports more than 42,000 jobs in Utah, a 34 percent increase in the past five years alone. These jobs earn nearly 60 percent higher compensation than the state’s average.