With incoming tariffs scheduled to go into effect on March 4, Utah political and business leaders are looking for ways to minimize the impacts.

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. 

Wander, an Orem, Utah-based AI mapping platform, raised $1 million in an extension seed round led by Arieli Capital, with contributions from Rocky Woods Investments, the Joan and Tim Fenton Founders Fund, and the Triangle Tweener Fund.

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