Utah Governor Spencer Cox recently declared May 2024 as General Aviation Month in the state, recognizing its rich history, significant contributions, and promising future. This declaration – indeed exciting news for the aviation community --...
Nearly two years ago Layton City was designated as a Healthy Utah Community by Get Healthy Utah. This was a significant achievement for the community because Layton leaders and staff implemented and planned several strategies...
The upcoming Virtual Job Fair by the Utah Department of Workforce Services promises wider reach and efficiency for job-seekers. Scheduled for Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, participants can seamlessly connect...
The 2024 Utah Aeronautics Conference, held from May 20th to the 22nd at the Davis Conference Center in Layton, Utah, is a premier annual event designed for professionals in Utah's aviation sector. This conference offers...
Utah’s economy remains strong, despite low consumer confidence, according to the latest economic report by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. The monthly report provides recent data on the state’s economic outlook and actionable framework for business and government decision-makers. Unemployment in Utah currently ranks third in the nation. Utah’s 2 percent unemployment rate is […]
Read moreBe sure to join the upcoming “How to do Business with the VA & BLM” webinar, hosted by PTAC — the state’s Procurement Technical Assistance Center. PTAC helps Utah businesses find, bid, and win procurement opportunities with Department of Defense (DOD) and other federal, state, and local government entities. This exciting event will feature forecasted […]
Read moreMortgage rates in Utah recently increased from 3.76% in February to 5.87% in June, one of the most drastic increases on record in such a short timeframe. According to the University of Utah’s Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute consumers typically see prices moderate or even stall with such rapidly rising rates. However, Utah’s housing prices […]
Read moreThe recent release of the voting records of state lawmakers reveals Utah’s legitimate claim to be the most pro-small-business state in the nation. At the end of every two-year legislative session, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small-business association, publicizes its voting record. This year’s record measured every lawmaker’s vote on […]
Read moreThe Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity recently announced an exciting new $10 million grant for Utah businesses. Dubbed the Utah Manufacturing Modernization Grant, the fund incentivizes Utah businesses to modernize, establish, relocate, retain, or develop manufacturing in the Beehive State. Its goal is to modernize Utah companies’ manufacturing, increase supply chain resistance, and lessen American […]
Read moreWith the current rising cost of homes in the state, along with a substantial lack of inventory, Layton City and the Have a Heart Home Foundation have partnered once again to provide affordable housing options to the community. The goal is to construct affordable homes discounted substantially for low-to-moderate-income families with special needs. The City, […]
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