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The State of Utah in 2023: Notable National Rankings and Awards

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Utah Business Magazine recently compiled an impressive list of top national rankings achieved last year by the state of Utah. The publication’s editors explained that they compiled their list to offer proof that Utah is the best state in America. A vibrant business community is like a beating heart for any state. It’s not just […]

Workforce Confidence and Economic Outlook Ranking High in Utah

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The Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area recently ranked No. 6 in LinkedIn’s Workforce Confidence survey, a study that highlights the top 10 metro areas where individuals’ overall optimism is running the highest. In addition, for the 15th year in a row, Utah is the No. 1 state in the nation for its economic outlook, based […]

Growth and new Local Job Opportunities Increase Housing Demand

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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 […]