Almost two years ago, the U.S. lost more than 22 million jobs in March and April of 2020. At the end of 2021, there were still 3.6 million fewer positions than in February 2020, before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. On the flip side, as of November, 2021, the latest available state-level data, Utah had 61,000 […]
Read moreIf you’re currently seeking a talented workforce, the upcoming Davis Community Job Fair has you covered! This live and in-person event is slated for February 22, 2022. The fair offers interested businesses the chance to talk to several hundred active job seekers from Davis, Weber, and Salt Lake Counties. Here are the details: Location: Warehouse […]
Read moreLayton City currently has funds available to help prevent and respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Grant monies are administered by the City’s Community & Economic Development department, thanks to federal Community Development Blog Grant (CDBG) funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Funds are offered to small businesses through Layton […]
Read moreLayton City’s Economic Development department is pleased to announce the first Small Business Seminar event for 2022. “What’s Working/Not Working in Social Media Marketing” will be presented by Trish Thomason from Social Buzzerfly. Thomason started her Layton marketing firm in May, 2016 and has since created and managed dozens of social media pages. She has […]
Read moreMore than 100 programs can help you on your new career path. Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity and its Talent Ready Utah Team, in partnership with Utah System of Higher Education, has launched the Learn and Work in Utah education initiative. This is a state-wide program that provides tuition assistance for short-term programs at […]
Read moreThe Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCUtah) recently announced Layton City as one of seven communities to earn its Development Ready Community (DRC) Certification. EDCUtah selected the following Utah communities for this notable designation: Cache County, Layton City, Ogden City, Spanish Fork City, Tooele City, Salt Lake County, and Washington City. The DRC initiative provides […]
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