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...
Recently, U.S. News and World Report issued its economic rankings, measuring each state’s economic stability and potential. Utah secured the top spot overall with a population of about 3,206,000 people and a GDP of $193 Billion. The U.S. experienced around 11 years of economic expansion before the coronavirus hit. National unemployment dropped to a record […]
Read moreCommunities grow and thrive thanks in large part to small businesses. This is why America First is proud to partner with the Utah Jazz to present the Utah Jazz Small Business Spotlight. This even goes a long way towards to recognizing the contributions of small businesses throughout Utah. The winner of the Utah Jazz Small […]
Read moreA new sushi restaurant already becoming a favorite among sushi enthusiasts, Blue Fin Sushi, recently opened just north of the Layton Hills Mall at 802 West 1425 North in Layton City. Originally constructed for Iggy Sports Grill, the building has been completely repurposed and is now the beautiful new home to Blue Fin Sushi. Blue […]
Read moreAlmost two years ago, the U.S. lost more than 22 million jobs in March and April of 2020. At the end of 2021, there were still 3.6 million fewer positions than in February 2020, before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. On the flip side, as of November, 2021, the latest available state-level data, Utah had 61,000 […]
Read moreIf you’re currently seeking a talented workforce, the upcoming Davis Community Job Fair has you covered! This live and in-person event is slated for February 22, 2022. The fair offers interested businesses the chance to talk to several hundred active job seekers from Davis, Weber, and Salt Lake Counties. Here are the details: Location: Warehouse […]
Read moreWe are proud and appreciative to announce Young Automotive Group broke ground this morning for a new 152,000 square foot headquarters and parts warehouse building in Layton. There were several hundred in attendance as Mayor Petro and Mr. Spencer Young Sr. spoke to the audience, proudly announcing, “this is 97 years in the making.” The […]
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