Every autumn, one of the most iconic Western traditions unfolds right in Layton City’s backyard at Antelope Island State Park. The annual Bison Roundup is not just an incredible spectacle of thundering hooves and dust;...
U.S. News & World Report has named Utah the No.1 overall state in the nation for the fourth consecutive year. The publication’s annual rankings evaluate thousands of data points across eight major categories, weighted by...
Discover grants and affordable loan options to help your local business succeed and grow! Economic Assistance Grant (EAG) Provides up to $200,000 for qualifying Utah projects that support targeted industries, education, community development, or infrastructure. Wildcat MicroFund Offers grants...
Real change happens when higher education and industry sit at the same table. The Northern Utah Employer Exchange (NUEX 2026) brings together regional employers, nonprofit pioneers, and Weber State University leaders for hands-on, collaborative problem-solving. Help...
AFWERX Do you have a great idea that could support the mission of the U.S. Air Force? Have you ever wanted to integrate your business into a product or service that could benefit the Air Force and your small business? If so, AFWERX may be for you! AFWERX, a Technology Directorate of the Air Force Research […]
Read moreThe Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget (GOPB), along with a number of key stakeholders including the Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC), is currently soliciting feedback from all Utahns on how Utah should grow. Preserving Utah’s unique quality of life requires judiciously weighing the impacts of potential decisions about housing, open space, water, transportation, and more. […]
Read moreWith the current high cost of homes in the state, along with high interest mortgage rates, Layton City and its construction partners are once again seeking to provide affordable housing options to the community. Their goal is to construct affordable homes discounted substantially for low-to-moderate-income households. Layton City is looking to purchase property utilizing Community […]
Read moreUtah’s new $20,000 first-time homebuyer assistance program will become available July 1, 2023 to qualifying residents. The funding is a result of bill SB240, created by the Legislature earlier this year and sponsored by Senate President Stuart Adams, R-Layton. The program is for new construction and will provide a loan that could be used for […]
Read moreIN CONFORMANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM, LAYTON CITY INVITES ALL INTERESTED PARTIES TO COMMENT ON CITY HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS OF LOW INCOME PERSONS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND THE ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE USE OF CDBG FUNDS FOR THE 2023-2027 GRANT PERIOD […]
Read moreThe state of Utah dominates a new list of small cities that are the best in the nation for starting a business. The annual list, “2023’s Best & Worst Small Cities to Start a Business,” was recently released by personal-finance website WalletHub. The report shows that among the top small cities in the U.S. for […]
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