Economic News | Layton City Economic Development

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 […]

Small Business Capital and Cash Flow is Focus of Upcoming Seminar

Business Resources and Information, Economic Development | Abbington Senior Living, Capital, cash flow, cash on hand, First Community Bank, Layton City Small Business Seminar, manage money, Small Business

Layton City’s Community and Economic Development is pleased to announce its next Small Business Seminar: “Capital and Cash Flow for Small Businesses.” Set for November 21, 2022 from noon to 1:00 pm, the class will help train local business owners and leaders on how to effectively manage cash flow and prepare for dry months. Studies […]

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 […]

Meet the Money: Funding Options Available for Small Businesses

Business Resources and Information, Economic Development, Economic News | business funding, Business Resource Center, Davis Tech, EIDL Loans, Governors Office of Economic Opportunity, Layton City businesses, microloans, revolving loan funds, SBA, small businesses, USDA, Utah Small Business Credit Initiative

Layton City business leaders are invited to attend an informative small business funding opportunity October 18, 2022, titled “Meet the Money.” The Business Resource Center and SBA at Davis Tech plan to introduce a myriad of business funding options including: microloans, revolving loan funds, SBA and USDA lending programs, EIDL loans, the Governors Office of […]

Utah Schools Rank High: U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges

Community Development, Economic News | Best Colleges, Brigham Young University, Nationally Ranked Universities, U.S. News & World Report, University of Utah, Weber State University

Layton City is virtually the center of education in Utah, with access to six major public and private universities and nineteen colleges and technical schools within a convenient one-hour radius, and home to Weber State University, Davis Campus. Two local universities received impressive rankings, including the University of Utah, just 30 minutes away from Layton, […]