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...
The Utah Small Business Loan Fund (USBLF) recently announced a $1.72 million Revolving Loan Fund from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) as part of the CARES Act Recovery Assistance. This grant may be used to lend up to $250,000 to small businesses in Davis and other counties in Utah. The EDA investment provides funding […]
Read moreThe Utah Department of Workforce Services has launched a new web portal that better helps job-seekers connect with employers offering thousands of positions that need to be immediately filled. The site features an estimated 30,000 available jobs. Job seekers may view openings posted in various industry sectors including construction, banking, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, […]
Read moreUtah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) recently published a website to assist small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The website offers several useful resources, including a tool that helps businesses determine the best federal, state, and local resources that meet their specific needs. The state also offers its COVID-19 Commercial Rental Assistance Program. As […]
Read moreAccording to a recent news release from the US Department of Defense, $5 million was rewarded to the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED). The grant will help the state undertake a $11,005,000 project to enhance the capabilities of the regional defense industrial ecosystem, with a focus on carbon composites and advanced materials. The […]
Read moreLayton City ranks in the top 500 out of 25,000 cities researched nationwide, and ranked 6 out of 24 listed cities in Utah, as one of the fastest growing and affordable places to live. LendEDU, a company that provides information products on various lending options such as student loans, personal loans, mortgages, home equity loans, […]
Read moreThe Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) has launched Round 2 of its “Shop In Utah” Grant Program. This valuable program awards grants to businesses and nonprofits to offset COVID-related losses, with 50% of the award offered to customers or members through discounts. The COVID-19 Impacted Businesses Grant Program, known as Shop In Utah, […]
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