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...
Local small business owners and leaders are invited to spend their lunch break on May 26 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, learning how to make their business more successful with accounting strategies. The class, taught by Ron Valentine, president of Valentine CPA, will educate attendees on critical tax strategies, QuickBooks, bookkeeping, payroll, and small […]
Read moreDid you know Weber State University offers free grants for entrepreneurs in our community? The Wildcat MicroFund helps cultivate business ideas, launch new businesses and creates an effective partnership with entrepreneurial/innovative communities such as Layton City. The grant supports the creation of successful businesses in Northern Utah by providing the next generation of entrepreneurs with […]
Read moreLayton City was recently ranked number 23 in WalletHub’s “2021’s Best & Worst Small Cities for Starting a Business” report. The staff at WalletHub believe that when entrepreneurs choose a city in which to launch a startup, bigger is not always better. A city with a smaller population offers a greater chance of success, depending […]
Read moreGovernor Cox recently approved free mobile vaccine events now available for businesses, community groups, churches, and other organizations. Free mobile vaccination events are now available to increase convenience and access. These events can be held at your preferred location. “We encourage you to request a vaccine event and help Utah end the pandemic.” – Governor […]
Read moreSandi Hendry, founder of Minky Couture in Layton City, started her business 12 years ago when her daughter was hospitalized for several months. She was thinking of a way to comfort her daughter while in recovery, when she was asked to make a “big baby blanket” to snuggle up with. Fortunately, blanket making was well […]
Read moreThe 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 […]
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