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Middle East Working Group
Profound political, economic and social developments are taking place in the Middle East. These developments offer considerable opportunities for greater economic and cultural benefits. It is desirable for leaders of our business and cultural communities in the state of Utah to deepen their understanding of Middle East. The key objectives of the Middle East Working Group (MEWG) are the following:
-Provide a forum for Utah business leaders interested in the Middle East.
-To hold seminars and roundtables on trade and economy in the Middle East.
-Inform our business leaders about investment opportunities and business collaboration in the Middle East.
Co-chairs:
Franz Kolb, Director – Middle East
State of Utah | Governor's Office of Economic Development
Bahman Baktiari, Director
Middle East Center, University of Utah
Members
Keith Martin, Director, Martin Doors
Tarek Mango, International Director, Nutraceutical Inc.
Jennifer Andelin, U.S. Congressman Chaffetz Office
Jonathan Wright, Director – International, AquaMagic
Bill Bruno, Director, Intelisum
Dave Fiscus, Director, US Dept of Commerce
Yasmen Simonian, Dean, Weber State University
Fred Lange, Director, Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development, PTAC
J. Collette Merrill, Utah Department of Community and Culture
Elizabeth Goryunova, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer World Trade Center Utah
Yara Anabtawi, Managing Partner and chief operating officer, BMG Financial Group
Taylor Randall, Dean, David Eccles School of Business, University of Utah