Economic News | Layton City Economic Development

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, […]

Layton Showcases East Gate-West Layton Business Parks at NAIOPOLY

Community Development, Economic Development, Economic News, Hill Air Force Base | East Gate Business Park, NAIOP Utah, NAIOPOLY, National Association for Industrial and Office Parks, West Layton Business Park

NAIOPOLY, a new and highly creative business trade show in Utah, is becoming one of the must-see networking events in the state. Just three years ago, NAIOP Utah (National Association for Industrial and Office Parks) created NAIOPOLY, a trade show branded with the popular Monopoly economics-themed board game. The association recently successfully completed its annual […]

Davis Loan Fund Available for New and Expanding Local Businesses

Business Resources and Information, Economic Development, Economic News | business loan, Davis County Council of Governments Inc., Davis County economy, Davis Fund for Economic Development

The Davis Fund for Economic Development recently unveiled its new business loan program designed to create jobs and help grow the Davis County economy by providing financing options to viable businesses. Who Can Apply? The Davis Fund is open to businesses located within Davis County. The Davis Business Loan Fund originally started in the 1980’s […]

Find Untapped Employees at Better Your Business Employer Seminar

Business Resources and Information, Community Development, Economic Development

The Utah Department of Workforce Services recently announced its Virtual Better Your Business Employer Seminar, set for Tuesday, September 20, 2022 from 8:30 am – 10:00 am. The theme is Finding Untapped Employees – Part 1. Attendees will learn about the benefits, resources and tax incentives for hiring veterans and formerly incarcerated individuals. Presenters include […]