Community Development | Layton City Economic Development

Utah’s Statewide Virtual Job Fair Set for January 12

Community Development, Economic Development, Economic News | job-seekers, Utah Department of Workforce Services, Utah job fair, Virtual Job Fair

Meet with employers that are hiring now! Employers are from around the state and a wide variety of industries. Join the job fair from the comfort of your own home! January 12, 2023 10:00 am to 1:00 pm MST TO REGISTER: Go to jobs.utah.gov Click ‘Sign in’ on the upper right hand corner and select […]

Layton City Details CDBG Accomplishments for 2022

Community Development, Economic News | Annual Action Plan, Community Development Block Grant, Home Rehab, Home Repair, Lantern House, Layton City CDBG, Open Doors, Safe Harbor, teen resource center

Layton City’s department of Community and Economic Development is pleased to highlight some of the recent accomplishments from its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan. The CDBG program is administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It provides annual grants to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities […]

Increased Down Payment Grant Available for Local Homebuyers

Community Development, Economic News, HUD Funding and Other Local Resources | At Home in Layton, CDBG, down payment assistance, down payment grant, grant funds, HUD

Layton City is currently offering substantial home down payment assistance to low-to-moderate-income homebuyers. The city’s “At Home in Layton” program provides a sizeable $10,000 grant to assist with the required down payment, closing costs, or principal reduction. The City administers federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds that cover July 1 through June 30. The […]

Thousands of Open Positions: November Statewide Virtual Job Fair

Community Development, Economic Development, Economic News | employers, full-time jobs, part-time jobs, seasonal workers, Utah Department of Workforce Services, virtual hiring, Virtual Job Fair

The Utah Department of Workforce Services is inviting all job seekers to attend its statewide virtual job fair on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. More than 60 Utah employers, hiring for thousands of open positions across the state, are participating in the free online event. Employers are seeking seasonal workers, and hoping […]

UTOPIA Fiber’s Survey Respondents Rely on High-Speed Internet

Community Development, Economic Development, Economic News | broadband, city-wide fiber availability, dedicated fiber, high-speed Internet, Open Access fiber Internet, remote workforce, UTOPIA Fiber

Several members of Utah’s workforce continue to work remotely and depend on high-speed Internet for business and their everyday tasks. The importance of a reliable high-speed Internet connection was realized in a recent survey of broadband subscribers by UTOPIA Fiber, the nation’s largest Open Access fiber Internet network. The survey showed that today’s consumers equate […]

Utah’s Governor Announces Exciting Trails Connectivity Proposal

Community Development, Davis County Tourism, HUD Funding and Other Local Resources, Outdoor Recreation, Tourism | local trail systems, outdoor friendly, regional trails, trail biking, trail running, trail walking, Trails Connectivity, Wasatch Front Regional Council

The Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC) recently reported Utah Governor Spencer Cox’s intention to work towards establishing an integrated statewide trail network. Governor Cox’s announcement, supported by Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) Executive Director Carlos Braceras, is intended to establish regional trails and connect with existing local trail systems in the state for greater connectivity […]