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Layton City Designated as Development Ready Community

The Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCUtah) recently announced Layton City as one of seven communities to earn its Development Ready Community (DRC) Certification. EDCUtah selected the following Utah communities for this notable designation: Cache County, Layton City, Ogden City, Spanish Fork City, Tooele City, Salt Lake County, and Washington City. The DRC initiative provides […]

Nominate Your Business for the Community Favorite Business Awards

Business Resources and Information, Economic Development, Economic News | Community Favorite Business Awards, Davis County, First Community Bank, marketing package

Do you own your own business, or do you have a favorite business partner you work with? First Community Bank invites you to nominate your business or another to be recognized in the 2022 Community Favorite Business Awards. Recognition will be given to businesses that go the extra mile to build their communities in meaningful […]

Layton City Announces October Small Business Seminar

Business Resources and Information, Economic Development, Economic News | Attracting Employees, human resources, Retaining Employees, Small Business Seminar, workforce development

“Attracting and Retaining Employees” is the topic of Layton City’s October 2021 Small Business Seminar, slated for October 28 from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. The city’s Community and Economic Development department continues this popular business education series in less than two weeks, featuring Darren Rogers with the Utah Department of Workforce Services. The Wall […]

New State Apprenticeship Website Helps Employers Fill Jobs

Business Resources and Information, Community Development, Economic Development, Economic News | Apprenticeship, employee retention, employees, employers, work skills, workers

The state of Utah recently announced the launch of new apprenticeship programs found at apprenticeship.utah.gov — the state’s first all-inclusive apprenticeship website. Businesses are currently struggling to hire enough workers, and apprenticeships can help employers offer employees the opportunity to start right away and learn on the job. Apprenticeships are industry-driven, high-quality career pathways that […]

Join Utah’s Statewide Virtual Job Fair September 2, 2021

Business Resources and Information, Community Development, Economic Development, Economic News | Employer Events, Job Fairs, Utah, Utah Department of Workforce Services, Veteran Events

Utah’s Department of Workforce Services invites job-seekers to meet with employers that are hiring now. Employers are from around the state and a wide variety of industries. Join the job fair from the comfort of your own home. Going to a job fair can be a welcome change of pace. You are presented an opportunity […]

Workforce Summit: Removing Barriers and Building Skills Together

Business Resources and Information, Economic Development, Economic News | employment, skills gaps, workforce shortage, Workforce Summit 2021

Business leaders and government officials are consistently hearing concerns about the state’s workforce shortage, barriers to employment, and skills gaps. To answer this call, the Salt Lake Chamber has has put together an exciting panel of experts and will be holding a Workforce Summit 2021 on Thursday, August 12, 2021. The focus of this summit will […]