Community Development | Layton City Economic Development

Utah’s Upcoming Statewide Virtual Job Fair Targets Job Seekers

Community Development, Economic Development, Economic News, Hill Air Force Base | employers, job fair, job-seekers, Utah jobs, Virtual Job Fair

While virtual job fairs lack some in-person energy, the efficiency and reach of Utah’s upcoming Statewide Virtual Job Fair on January 8, 2026, definitely makes the time invested worthwhile. If you’re actively job hunting (or even exploring), the potential for direct employer interactions promises to outweigh your time spent. Many past participants report meaningful connections […]

Utah Earns Nation’s Top Social Capital Index Score

Community Development, Economic Development, Economic News | community life, economic stability, effective governance, family health, public health, social capital, Social Capital Index score, social trust, Utah, Utah Foundation’s Social Capital Index

In 2025, Utah once again claimed the nation’s highest Social Capital Index score and has remained among the top-performing states for the past 12 years. The Utah Foundation’s Social Capital Index measures how well a state fosters “social capital”—the networks of relationships and trust that allow individuals and communities to thrive together. Utah excels largely […]

Layton Small Business Leaders Master Social Media Video Strategy

Business Resources and Information, Community Development, Economic Development, Economic News | compelling videos, creating videos, First Community Bank, higher engagement, increasing website traffic, Layton City’s Community and Economic Development, lifting conversion rates, Molio, production tips, Social Media Video Strategies, Stephanie Barlow

Layton City’s Community and Economic Development department hosted its latest quarterly Small Business Seminar on November 6, 2025, drawing 32 local owners and leaders to the session titled “Boost Your Brand: Skyrocketing Sales with Social Media Videos!” Stephanie Barlow, VP of Operations and Account Services at Salt Lake City-based ad agency Molio, shared actionable insights […]

MyHometown Layton City Initiative helps Neighborhoods, Residents

Community Development, Major Projects | educational opportunities, improving housing, MyHometown Layton City, resilient communities, revitalizing neighborhoods

The newly implemented MyHometown Layton City initiative is a community-driven program aimed at revitalizing neighborhoods by fostering collaboration among residents, local governments, faith-based organizations, nonprofits, businesses, and volunteers. The core philosophy is “neighbors helping neighbors” through improving housing, building social connections, and providing educational opportunities, creating resilient communities where people want to invest their time, […]

Layton Re-Designated as a Healthy Utah Community

Community Development, Outdoor Recreation | Active Transportation, Employee Wellness, food security, Get Healthy Utah Board of Directors, Healthy Foods, Healthy Utah Community, Healthy Utah Community crystal award, Layton City, Mental Health Support, Utah, Utah League of Cities and Towns 2025 Annual Convention

Layton City, Utah, has been officially re-designated a Healthy Utah Community. The city’s application was recently approved by the Get Healthy Utah Board of Directors, and the award was formally presented at the Utah League of Cities and Towns 2025 Annual Convention awards ceremony in Salt Lake City on October 2, 2025. Recognition and Community […]

Optimize Your Resume at Upcoming Virtual Resume Critique Workshop

Community Development, Economic Development | career building insight, Resume Critique Workshop, Rural Online Initiative, Utah Department of Workforce Services, Utah State University, virtual critique

The Rural Online Initiative, Utah State University, and the Utah Department of Workforce Services recently announced a valuable upcoming Virtual Resume Critique and Insight workshop. Job-seekers can now participate in a live resume critique featuring beneficial career building insights. Watch a resume critique in real time as well as gain in-depth resume writing skills from […]