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Utah Tops 10 Best States to Live in During 2024

Economic Development, Economic News, Outdoor Recreation | affordable life cost, Best States to Live In, job market, MSN.com News, safe neighborhoods, Utah, Utah economy, Utah outdoors

The MSN.com News Travel section recently placed Utah at the top of its “10 Of the Best States to Live In During 2024” report. The news organization’s editors said: “Utah offers a high quality of life with a strong job market, low crime rates, and stunning natural beauty. It’s a great place for outdoor activities […]

Business Networking Event: Utah Business Bridge Access to Capital

Business Resources and Information, Economic Development, Economic News | Access to Capital Event, entrepreneurs, Governors Office of Economic Opportunity, grant opportunities, small business owners, Utah Business Bridge, Utah Small Business Administration, Virtual Business Networking

Are you looking for funding options to start or grow your business? The U.S. Small Business Administration Utah District Office can show you how to access capital and make connections with lenders during its upcoming online event. The Utah Business Bridge, set for Tuesday, November 14, 2023 from 10:00 – 11:30 am, is a free […]

Wildcat Microfund Live Pitch Event Features Cash Grants

Business Resources and Information, Economic Development, Economic News | Business Grants, Davis Tech Business Resource center, Live Pitch Event, Wildcat MicroFund

Local business leaders are invited to attend the upcoming Wildcat Microfund Live Pitch Event at the Davis Tech Business Resource center. Three local entrepreneurs are slated to pitch their businesses to judges who award the grants. Local businesses can also learn more about the Wildcat Microfund, how to apply, and enjoy a free lunch. The […]

Davis County, Layton City Combine Home Down Payment Assistance

Community Development, Economic News | Davis County, home down payment assistance, home ownership assistance loan, Layton City

Home prices in the past few years have markedly increased throughout the state. Davis County leaders recognized this unprecedented challenge to home ownership and recently created a helpful program to assist low-to-moderate-income households purchase a home they otherwise would never be able to afford. Income qualified individuals and households looking to purchase a home in […]

DOD Business Resources on Layton City Economic Development Site

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Layton City’s Community & Economic Development department is pleased to announce the recent addition of the Economic & Other Business Resources section of its Economic Development web page. This is a helpful resource if you are an entrepreneur, or if your small business is interested in securing a contract with the Department of Defense (DOD), […]

Optimize and Conquer: SEO, AI and Content Strategies

Business Resources and Information, Economic Development, Economic News | AI strategies, business website, Google, Layton City Community and Economic Development, SEO, Small Business Seminar, website content

Google is the most popular search engine in the world, with over 90% global market share. If a business website is not properly optimized, it is less likely to be seen by potential customers. With this challenge in mind, interested business leaders are invited to learn how to enable their website to rank higher with […]