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Utah Business Bridge Announces Launching a Business Webinar

Business Resources and Information, Economic Development, Economic News | business counseling, business licensing, Business Registration, chambers of commerce, GOEO, minority resources, startup funding, Utah Business Bridge, Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, Utah Small Business Administration, virtual networking event, webinar

The Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO) and the Utah Small Business Administration recently announced its upcoming Utah Business Bridge: a virtual networking event on January 19, 2023. This is a quarterly series where attendees learn about small business resources available throughout the state. You may sign up for free here … https://www.eventbrite.com/e/utah-business-bridge-launching-a-business-tickets-454169271517?aff=erelexpmlt If […]

Utah’s Strong Economy is Showing no Signs of a Recession

Economic News | employment expansion, low unemployment rate, Utah Department of Workforce Services, Utah employment, Utah unemployment rate

The Utah Department of Workforce Services released its latest employment summary, and the Beehive State doesn’t show any signs of an impending recession. Utah’s employment for November 2022 increased an estimated 2.6% across the past 12 months, with the state’s economy adding a cumulative 43,100 jobs since November 2021. The current job count stands at […]

Grants for Manufacturers – Hybrid Event In-Person & Webinar

Business Resources and Information, Economic Development, Economic News | Business Grants, Grants for Manufacturers, UAMMI

Grants for Manufacturer’s hybrid event in-person and webinar details: Friday, December 16th, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm David Beckerman, Director Grant Programs Grant Programs for Manufacturing Manufacturing Modernization Grant Program Automation Grants STEP SBA Loans SSBCI Strategic Innovation ENTIF Rural Employment Development Incentive (REDI) STTR SBIR Economic Assistance Grants Utah Technology Innovation Funding Regulatory Sandbox […]

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 […]

Small Business Leaders Get Valuable Capital and Cash Flow Advice

Business Resources and Information, Economic Development, Economic News | Abbington Senior Living, Capital, cash flow, First Community Bank, small business finances, Small Business Seminar

Layton City’s Community and Economic Development department recently completed the latest installment of its Small Business Seminar entitled, “Capital and Cash Flow for Small Businesses.” Held on November 21, 2022 at the Layton City Center offices, the class shared helpful tips and ideas with local business owners and leaders about effectively managing cash flow and […]

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 […]