Economic Development | Layton City Economic Development

Layton City Announces May 2023 Small Business Seminar

Business Resources and Information, Economic Development, Economic News | Community and Economic Development, CR Lighting and Electric, El Matador Restaurant, employee recruitment, employee retention, First Community Bank, Layton City Small Business Seminar, Spectrum Recruiting, Utah Department of Workforce Services

“How to Recruit and Retain Productive Employees” is the topic of Layton City’s upcoming Free Small Business Seminar, set for May 24, 2023 from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. The City’s Community and Economic Development department continues its popular education series featuring a panel of successful business and public sector leaders including: Chris Rydman, President, […]

Upcoming Contracting Opportunities at Teaming Alliance Roundtable

Business Resources and Information, Economic Development, Economic News, Hill Air Force Base | contracting opportunities, Government Contracting, Governors Office of Economic Opportunity, Northrop Grumman, Small Business Contracting, STAR, Strategic Teaming Alliance Roundtable, Utah APEX Accelerator

The Utah APEX Accelerator recently announced its upcoming Northrop Grumman Strategic Teaming Alliance Roundtable (STAR), set for May 11th at 8:00 am. This is an opportunity for Utah businesses to learn about opportunities with Northrop Grumman, which may include teaming opportunities, subcontracting and networking. Representatives from Hill Air Force Base will also be presenting […]

Utah Once Again Named No. 1 State for Economic Outlook

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For the 16th straight year, Utah was named the No. 1 state in the nation for economic outlook in the annual Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index. Building on a policy of lower taxes, practical regulations, minimum reliance on the federal government, a surging job market, low 2.4% statewide unemployment — Utah […]

Northfront Business Resource Center Delivers Valuable Services

Business Resources and Information, Economic Development, Economic News | business expansion, business growth, business management improvement, Business Training, entrepreneurs, innovation, NorthFront Business Resource Center, room rental

Effective entrepreneurs know from experience that it takes confidence, determination and hard work to achieve success. They also need help with trusted advice and assistance, and Davis County’s Northfront Business Resource Center offers that level of support. The staff at Northfront BRC demonstrate their dedication to economic growth by helping start-up small businesses in several […]

$31 Million Added to Utah Small Business Loan Program

Business Resources and Information, Economic Development, Economic News | increased funding, larger loans, Loan Participation Program, Small Business, Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, Utah Small Business Credit Initiative

The Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity recently announced increased funding to the Utah Small Business Credit Initiative (USBCI) Loan Participation Program (LPP) – a sizeable $59 million boost. The initiative includes lending programs to expand access to capital at lower interest rates for Utah small business borrowers. Increased funding to the LPP includes: Loans […]

Spotlight to Shine on Startups at One Utah Summit in Layton

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The One Utah Summit event is just around the corner where Utah’s best and brightest entrepreneurs highlight their startup at the Davis Conference Center in Layton. This exciting event for entrepreneurs and businesses features a Startup Pitch Networking Event on the evening of May 1, 2023, with the primary day for the summit following on […]