Are you looking for your next job opportunity without driving down to Salt Lake? The Utah Department of Workforce Services is hosting a Statewide Virtual Job Fair, connecting Davis County job seekers directly with hiring...
Utah continues to dominate the best national state lists, reinforcing its economic development reputation. U.S. News & World Report Best States 2026: Utah was ranked No. 1 overall for the fourth consecutive year, the longest...
On Saturday, August 15, 2026, dozens of local volunteers gathered along Layton’s Rio Grande Rail Trail for the latest myHometown Day of Service. The multigenerational team tackled a major trail cleanup, removing overgrown weeds, clearing...
Davis County, Utah is seeing strong economic momentum driven by defense industry growth, regional infrastructure projects, and dedicated support programs for small businesses and local entrepreneurs. Key economic highlights include: Defense and Aerospace Expansion Northrop Grumman...
All University of Utah alumni interested in entrepreneurship are welcome to participate in the Lassonde for Life program. It offers alumni with lifelong support for their entrepreneurial pursuits and dreams by providing resources and support from the top-10 ranked Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, an interdisciplinary division of the David Eccles School of Business. Alumni can participate […]
Read moreDid you know Layton City is a designated HUD EntitlementCommunity? The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) specifies that metropolitan cities with populations of at least 50,000 are eligible to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds directly from HUD. Layton is eligible and approved by HUD to directly receive funds and the […]
Read more“Effective Business Networking Tips and Techniques” is the next topic in Layton City’s upcoming Small Business Seminar, set for August 24, 2022 from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. The city’s Community and Economic Development department continues its popular, free business education series by featuring Tim Roper with the Davis Chamber of Commerce. Roper is the […]
Read moreUtah’s economy remains strong, despite low consumer confidence, according to the latest economic report by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. The monthly report provides recent data on the state’s economic outlook and actionable framework for business and government decision-makers. Unemployment in Utah currently ranks third in the nation. Utah’s 2 percent unemployment rate is […]
Read moreBe sure to join the upcoming “How to do Business with the VA & BLM” webinar, hosted by PTAC — the state’s Procurement Technical Assistance Center. PTAC helps Utah businesses find, bid, and win procurement opportunities with Department of Defense (DOD) and other federal, state, and local government entities. This exciting event will feature forecasted […]
Read moreMortgage rates in Utah recently increased from 3.76% in February to 5.87% in June, one of the most drastic increases on record in such a short timeframe. According to the University of Utah’s Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute consumers typically see prices moderate or even stall with such rapidly rising rates. However, Utah’s housing prices […]
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