Economic Development | Layton City Economic Development

New Growth in Layton City: a Good Thing

Community Development, Economic Development, Economic News, New Layton Business Announcements | economic activity, growing workforce, housing growth, job creation, land development, Layton City growth, new construction

With Utah’s population growth among the highest in the nation, Layton City is expected to grow by about 32,000 new residents over the next 25 years, reaching a population of nearly 112,000 by 2045. A high birth rate in Utah accounts for about two thirds of the population increase, while a healthy economy attracts about […]

Layton City Crafts new CDBG Annual Action Plan for 2021-2022

Community Development, Economic Development | Annual Action Plan, CDBG, Community and Economic Development, Housing and Urban Development, HUD

Layton City’s department of Community and Economic Development is inviting feedback from the general public at its May 6, 2021 city council meeting to help develop the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan. The CDBG program, for the 2021-2022 Program Year, is administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It […]

Restaurant Revitalization Fund Coming Soon

Business Resources and Information, Economic Development, Economic News | American Rescue Plan, bar, caterer, COVID-19 pandemic, DUNS number, food cart, food stand, food truck, lounge, PPP, restaurant, Restaurant Revitalization Fund, saloon, SAM.gov, SBA, tavern

Did your restaurant take a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic? Then Layton City’s Community and Economic Development department wants your business to know about the upcoming Restaurant Revitalization Fund. Created through the American Rescue Plan, this new fund is designed to help local businesses that may not have been able to access the PPP during […]

Local SBDC Offers a Wealth of Services for Small Business Owners

Business Resources and Information, Economic Development, Economic News | business consultants, business plans, Davis County, marketing plans, SBDC, Small Business Development Center, start-up assistance

The Utah Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Davis County offers help to Davis and Morgan county residents who have an entrepreneurial spirit, seeking to start, to grow, or sell a business. The SBDC has training, tools, and resources to help local small business owners succeed. Assisting business owners at every stage of their business, […]

Layton City Announces Business Fraud Protection Forum

Business Resources and Information, Economic Development, Economic News | business fraud, business protection, business scams, cyber security, First Community Bank, Layton City

Every day local businesses are hacked and end up losing thousands of dollars due to fraud. Join with us as we review the trends and latest scams and discover some best practices to protect your business. This is a webinar you won’t want to miss! Space is limited. To register for this free webinar, contact […]

Layton Included in Latest Ranking of Best Performing Metro Areas

Economic Development, Economic News | Best Performing Metro Areas, Best-Performing Cities index, Milken Institute, northern Utah metro, Ogden-Clearfield metropolitan area, Ogden-Clearfield MSA, top performing economies

The Ogden-Clearfield metropolitan area, including Layton City, leapt 13 slots, improving its 2020 No. 22 placement to this year’s No. 9 position, according to a new study — the Best-Performing Cities 2021: Foundations for Growth and Recovery report by the Milken Institute. The Milken Institute’s Best-Performing Cities index tracks the economic performance of about 400 […]