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Upcoming July 18 Webinar to Help With Defense Contracting

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Is your business looking to build partnerships in aerospace, defense, or government contracting? You now can learn how and connect with organizations that help. The Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO) and the Utah Small Business Administration has announced its upcoming Utah Business Bridge: a virtual networking event on July 18, 2023. This is […]

The 10 Best Cities to Ride out a Recession

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Layton City was recently ranked No. 10 in “The 10 Best Cities to Ride out a Recession” by MoneyTalksNews. The publication cited financial website SmartAsset and its analysis of 429 cities across four data categories: employment, housing, social assistance, and economic stability, to see where residents will do best in a recession. According to […]

Utah Shows no Signs of Economic Decline: Jobless Rate at 2.3%

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In spite of financial data indicating a slowing economy, Utah’s unemployment rate held at a low 2.3 percent during the month of May. Meanwhile, the national rate for unemployment rose to 3.7 percent from April. The May number indicates about 42,000 Utahns are currently jobless, according to a new report by the Utah Department of […]

Hiring Event: Utah’s Statewide Virtual Job Fair by Department of Workforce Service

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Date: July 13 Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm Event Type: Apprenticeships, Employer Events, Job Fairs, Onsite Recruitments For Employers: Register for a free booth at the virtual job fair by contacting a Workforce Development Specialist. For Job Seekers: Meet with employers that are hiring now! Employers are from around the state of Utah and from […]

Spotlight on Local Entrepreneurs at Wildcat Microfund Pitch Event

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Entrepreneurs are invited to attend the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Weber state Wildcat Microfund’s upcoming event to network with and observe local startups pitch their businesses. The Wildcat Microfund Pitch Event is an excellent opportunity for attendees to learn more about Weber State’s grant for startups, and an ideal setting for participants […]

Layton Residents offered Opportunity to Help Guide Utah’s Growth

Community Development, Economic Development | GOPB, Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget, Guiding Our Growth Survey, housing, open space, transportation, Wasatch Front Regional Council, water, WFRC

The Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget (GOPB), along with a number of key stakeholders including the Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC), is currently soliciting feedback from all Utahns on how Utah should grow. Preserving Utah’s unique quality of life requires judiciously weighing the impacts of potential decisions about housing, open space, water, transportation, and more. […]