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Water Conservation Grant Available

Community Development | conserve water, drought, drought conditions, Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox, water conservation grant, water use, water-saving faucets, water-saving shower head

Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox recently issued an executive order restricting water use and said, “All indicators show this could be the worst drought year on record.” Cox said Utah state government is cutting back on water use at all state facilities. He urged that all residents, from private businesses to local governments to individuals, […]

Hands-on Learning Awaits: Talent Ready Utah Aerospace Pathways

Community Development, Economic Development | aerospace industry, CTE Coordinator, externships, hands-on learning, high school students, internships, job shadows, Talent Ready Utah Aerospace Pathways, work-based learning

The Talent Ready Utah Aerospace Pathways program gives high school students hands-on learning experience through work-based learning and class credit. Interested students may participate in internships, externships, or job shadows and gain real-world experience focused on a future career path within the aerospace industry. They can engage in a required work-based learning activity that compliments […]

Final Push for Restaurant Revitalization Fund Applications

Business Resources and Information, Community Development, Economic Development, Economic News | eating establishments, Restaurant Revitalization Fund, SBA

The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that eligible eating establishments have until Monday, May 24, 8 p.m. ET, to submit applications to the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. The $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund signed into law by President Joe Biden established an initial $5 billion set-aside established by Congress for applicants with gross receipts not more […]

Why You Should Start Your Own Business Now

Business Resources and Information, Community Development, Economic Development, Economic News | business ideas, business venture, Minky Couture, National Small Business Week, new business, small businesses, start a business

Sandi 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 […]

New Growth in Layton City: a Good Thing

Community Development, Economic Development, Economic News, New Layton Business Announcements | economic activity, growing workforce, housing growth, job creation, land development, Layton City growth, new construction

With Utah’s population growth among the highest in the nation, Layton City is expected to grow by about 32,000 new residents over the next 25 years, reaching a population of nearly 112,000 by 2045. A high birth rate in Utah accounts for about two thirds of the population increase, while a healthy economy attracts about […]

Layton City Crafts new CDBG Annual Action Plan for 2021-2022

Community Development, Economic Development | Annual Action Plan, CDBG, Community and Economic Development, Housing and Urban Development, HUD

Layton City’s department of Community and Economic Development is inviting feedback from the general public at its May 6, 2021 city council meeting to help develop the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan. The CDBG program, for the 2021-2022 Program Year, is administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It […]