Blog | Layton City Economic Development

$31 Million Added to Utah Small Business Loan Program

Business Resources and Information, Economic Development, Economic News | increased funding, larger loans, Loan Participation Program, Small Business, Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, Utah Small Business Credit Initiative

The Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity recently announced increased funding to the Utah Small Business Credit Initiative (USBCI) Loan Participation Program (LPP) – a sizeable $59 million boost. The initiative includes lending programs to expand access to capital at lower interest rates for Utah small business borrowers. Increased funding to the LPP includes: Loans […]

Spotlight to Shine on Startups at One Utah Summit in Layton

Business Resources and Information, Economic Development, Economic News | Custom Fit, Davis Conference Center, Davis Tech, entrepreneurs, Networking Event, One Utah Summit, startup, Startup Pitch

The One Utah Summit event is just around the corner where Utah’s best and brightest entrepreneurs highlight their startup at the Davis Conference Center in Layton. This exciting event for entrepreneurs and businesses features a Startup Pitch Networking Event on the evening of May 1, 2023, with the primary day for the summit following on […]

Discover Benefits for Veterans at Upcoming Lunch and Learn

Business Resources and Information, Economic Development, Economic News, Hill Air Force Base | free business consulting, Kaysville Business Resource Center, Kaysville SBDC, NorthFront Business Resource Center, Utah SBDC, Veteran Events, veteran-owned business

The Kaysville Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Business Resource Center recently announced its March Lunch and Learn event — supporting veteran-owned businesses, and those veteran’s who’d like to start their own business. Local veterans are invited to join as local business professionals, educators and experts share resources available to present and future business owners. […]

Business Training Offered for Mass Casualty Impact and Recovery

Business Resources and Information | Business Training, Mass Casualty Impact, mass casualty recovery, Private Sector Preparedness Response and Recovery, PSPR2

Private Sector Preparedness Response and Recovery (PSPR2) is holding a free monthly seminar series titled, “Mass Casualty Impact and Recovery,” which examines how businesses can better prepare, respond and recover from active shooter and other mass casualty events. Each 90-minute seminar will include subject matter experts from business and the government sharing critical infrastructure best […]

Business Leaders Learn Winning Social Media Marketing Strategies

Business Resources and Information, Economic Development, Economic News, HUD Funding and Other Local Resources | Elite Media, First Community Bank, Jared Smart, Layton City Community and Economic Development, Small Business Seminar, Social Media Marketing

Last week, Layton City’s Community and Economic Development wrapped up another successful Small Business Seminar with attendees learning valuable social media marketing tips and training. Titled “What’s Working Today with Social Media Marketing,” the class, held on February, 22, 2023 instructed local business managers, high-level executives, and owners how to effectively attract targeted clients and […]

Planned Utah Trail Network to Connect Communities

Community Development, Davis County Tourism, Economic Development, Major Projects, Outdoor Recreation, Tourism | Active Transportation Plan, paved trails, trail network, transportation challenges, Utah Trail Network

The Utah State Legislature and Governor Spencer J. Cox recently unveiled an advanced plan to provide critical connections and additional transportation options to Utahans. Utah leaders intend to invest in a network of paved trails that link residents of all ages and abilities to their destinations and communities throughout the state. Dubbed the Utah Trail […]