In 2018, the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), along with the Utah Department of Workforce Services (DWS), announced designated Opportunity Zones from the U.S. Treasury Department. GOED and DWS worked to obtain the nomination of low-income census tracts to be considered for opportunity zone designations. Layton City’s census tract #49011126001 is a qualified […]
Read moreAs a long-life resident, Layton City Mayor Joy Petro is eager to show why Layton is a great place to operate a business in a business-friendly community. The Mayor recently began producing a highly informative and entertaining weekly video series highlighting Layton businesses. Dubbed “Monday with the Mayor,” the videos show why residents and visitors […]
Read moreIt is time to rethink the term Apprenticeship. Have you thought about starting an apprenticeship program at your business but don’t know where to begin? Could you benefit from an apprenticeship program? An apprenticeship is an earn-and-learn training model that combines work-based learning with related classroom instruction. There are thousands of nationally recognized apprenticeship programs […]
Read moreThe Davis Chamber of Commerce recently announced its new Shop Local Program, just in time for the holiday season. The Shop Local program promises to help promote local businesses and encourage residents to shop locally. There are two ways for businesses to participate in the Shop Local Program, help the economy thrive and receive recognition […]
Read moreThe Utah Labor Commission recently announced its Small Business Quarantined Employee Grant program. The grant is intended to help businesses forced to quarantine due to exposure to COVID-19 — a substantial financial hardship for employees and businesses alike. The $2 million grant harnesses federal CARES Act funds, intended for small businesses with less than 50 […]
Read moreThe World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah) announced its receipt of $641,000 in additional funding for the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant. The funds may be used to help accelerate the growth of international sales for Utah small businesses. WTC Utah will administer the grant to help small Utah businesses and win in global […]
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