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Unlock Air Force Readiness SASPO-Hill Air Force Base Industry Day

Business Resources and Information, Economic Development, Economic News, Hill Air Force Base | Hill Air Force Base Industry Day, SASPO, Strategic Alternate Sourcing Program Office, supply chain, Tinker Air Force Base, WSU Davis

Hosted by Weber State University Davis Campus (Layton City) The Strategic Alternate Sourcing Program Office (SASPO) from Tinker Air Force Base is coming to town for a critical engagement designed to energize the local Defense Industrial Base. This isn’t just an informational briefing; it’s your direct pathway to contributing to national security. Join the exciting […]

Now is the Ideal Time for Aerospace Job Seekers

Business Resources and Information, Community Development, Economic Development, Economic News, Hill Air Force Base | 47G Careers Job Search, aerospace market, aerospace sector, Job postings, prime defense contractors, startups

This month is a strong period for job searching in the aerospace sector, due to a combination of robust industry growth, persistent talent shortages, and typical end-of-year/end-of-quarter hiring dynamics. The 47G Careers/Job Search website is here to help with the aerospace and defense experiencing sustained expansion late in the year. Commercial aviation has recovered from […]

Mark Your Calendar: Utah Aerospace and Defense Day Approaching

Business Resources and Information, Economic Development, Economic News, Hill Air Force Base | 47G, aerospace, build partnerships, cyber businesses, defense, Hill Air Force Base, networking, technology showcase, Utah Aerospace and Defense Day, Utah State Capitol

The Utah Aerospace & Defense Day on the Hill is an annual networking and technology showcase event hosted by 47G — dedicated to fostering Utah’s ecosystem for aerospace, defense, and cyber businesses. It brings together industry leaders, startups, academic institutions, and government officials to highlight innovations, facilitate policy discussions, and build partnerships in the sector. […]

Why Aerospace Contractors are locating to Layton, Utah

Business Resources and Information, Economic Development, Economic News, Hill Air Force Base | 47G, aerospace contractors, ES3, F-35 Lightning II program, Hill Air Force Base, Janicki Industries, KIHOMAC, Layton, Northrup Grumman, Rantec, Utah, Utah Aerospace Pathways program, Utah APEX Accelerator, Utah Manufacturing Modernization Grant, WesTest

Layton, Utah is directly adjacent to and has historically provided primary access to Hill Air Force Base (Hill AFB), Utah’s largest single-site employer with over 26,000 employees and a $12.76 billion annual economic impact. Hill AFB facilitates seamless partnerships on defense contracts, aircraft maintenance, including the F-35 Lightning II program, and testing at the adjacent […]

Utah’s Leading Industry Role Marked: 47G Aerospace/Defense Event

Business Resources and Information, Economic Development, Economic News, Hill Air Force Base | 47G, cybersecurity, defense innovation, Defense Tech, energy resilience, Grid Security, Jen Easterly, national security, Nikki Haley, Peyton Manning, Space Economy, Utah Aerospace and Defense, Zero Gravity Summit

The 47G convention, officially called the Zero Gravity Summit, took place on Tuesday, November 4, and Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. This exciting two-day event, hosted by 47G (Utah Aerospace and Defense), was billed as one of the nation’s premier gatherings for national security, cybersecurity, […]

Layton Small Business Leaders Master Social Media Video Strategy

Business Resources and Information, Community Development, Economic Development, Economic News | compelling videos, creating videos, First Community Bank, higher engagement, increasing website traffic, Layton City’s Community and Economic Development, lifting conversion rates, Molio, production tips, Social Media Video Strategies, Stephanie Barlow

Layton City’s Community and Economic Development department hosted its latest quarterly Small Business Seminar on November 6, 2025, drawing 32 local owners and leaders to the session titled “Boost Your Brand: Skyrocketing Sales with Social Media Videos!” Stephanie Barlow, VP of Operations and Account Services at Salt Lake City-based ad agency Molio, shared actionable insights […]