The Utah Small Business Loan Fund (USBLF) recently announced a $1.72 million Revolving Loan Fund from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) as part of the CARES Act Recovery Assistance. This grant may be used to lend up to $250,000 to small businesses in Davis and other counties in Utah. The EDA investment provides funding […]
Read moreThe Utah Department of Workforce Services has launched a new web portal that better helps job-seekers connect with employers offering thousands of positions that need to be immediately filled. The site features an estimated 30,000 available jobs. Job seekers may view openings posted in various industry sectors including construction, banking, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, […]
Read moreNorthrop Grumman, a leading defense and aerospace contractor, was formally selected earlier this week by the U.S. Air Force to modernize the nation’s aging intercontinental ballistic missile system under a $13.3 billion contract. Known as the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program, the work will be headquartered at Hill Air Force Base (HAFB) and involves […]
Read moreWalletHub, a personal finance website, recently released a study that says Utah ranks as the 17th highest state for hard-working people. WalletHub reports a substantial portion of that labor is volunteer work. This type of work helped Utah rank number one in the nation for volunteer hours worked. According to the researchers at WalletHub, the […]
Read moreThe state of Utah was recently ranked No. 1 in the country in terms of economic outlook by the ALEC-Laffer State Economic Outlook Rankings, 2020. In their 2020 edition of Rich States, Poor States, Utah was listed in the No. 1 and No. 3 spots, respectively, in the nation for Economic Outlook and Performance. The […]
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