Hill Air Force Base | Layton City Economic Development

Utah Defense Industry Generates $19 billion in Economic Activity

Economic Development, Economic News, Hill Air Force Base | defense contracts, defense sector, economic activity, Hill Air Force Base, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, Utah Defense Industry

The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute revealed that Utah’s defense industry is a vital component of the state’s diverse economy — generating over $19 billion in economic activity. The state’s local defense industry currently supports around 211,000 jobs (a number that has nearly doubled since 2015). Credit for the most significant share of growth goes […]

Growth and new Local Job Opportunities Increase Housing Demand

Community Development, Economic Development, Economic News, Hill Air Force Base | down payment grant, Economic Outlook, Hill Air Force Base, multi-family units, population growth, Utah economy, Utah population, Wasatch Front

Utah’s population is projected to increase from approximately 3.34 million in 2021 to 5.8 million in 2065 according to the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. Though growth rates are projected to decelerate over the next 50 years, they are also projected to exceed national growth rates by nearly 1%. Natural increase (births minus deaths) is […]

Marketing Your Company for Successful Government Contracting

Business Resources and Information, Economic Development, Hill Air Force Base | Government Contracting, government contracts, government marketplace, Procurement Technical Assistance Center, PTAC, Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development

The state of Utah’s Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) is hosting a networking and marketing event to help businesses secure government contracts on April 28 from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon. Titled, Networking and Marketing your Company for Successful Government Contracting, the no-cost Zoom event promises to provide training and reveal helpful ways for business […]

Why Layton City is a Great Place to Operate a Business

Business Resources and Information, Davis County Tourism, Hill Air Force Base, New Layton Business Announcements | business incentives, business-friendly community, career opportunities, diverse workforce, Economic Development, Hill Air Force Base, industrial areas, Layton City, Small Business Seminars, urban renewal, UTOPIA

Layton City is well known in Utah as an ideal place to operate a business in a business-friendly community. Home to about 80,000, Layton citizens enjoy a thriving economy with consistent growth in business and career opportunities. With a vibrant culture and robust economic growth, it’s no wonder the city has achieved rankings as one […]

Hill Air Force Base Now Offering 400 Local Job Openings

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Hill Air Force Base (HAFB) is looking to fill 400 jobs, featuring a wide spectrum of exciting careers, including administration, computer science, engineering, information technology, finance, logistics and telecommunications. HAFB, along with Northrop Grumman, is implementing a new $13.3 billion Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) program, and is seeking interested applicants. […]

Northrop Grumman Unveils Hundreds of new Positions to Utah Job Seekers

Economic News, Hill Air Force Base | GBSD program, military technology provider, Northrop Grumman jobs, US Air Force, Utah job openings, weapons manufacturer

Northrop Grumman, an aerospace and defense technology company that is an industry leader in cutting-edge aircraft and next-generation spacecraft, recently announced 450 job openings in Utah, with most located in Davis County near Hill Air Force Base. This is most welcomed news during the coronavirus pandemic for those interested in working for a global security […]