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Mark Your Calendar: Utah Aerospace and Defense Day Approaching

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The Utah Aerospace & Defense Day on the Hill is an annual networking and technology showcase event hosted by 47G — dedicated to fostering Utah’s ecosystem for aerospace, defense, and cyber businesses. It brings together industry leaders, startups, academic institutions, and government officials to highlight innovations, facilitate policy discussions, and build partnerships in the sector. […]

Why Aerospace Contractors are locating to Layton, Utah

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Layton, Utah is directly adjacent to and has historically provided primary access to Hill Air Force Base (Hill AFB), Utah’s largest single-site employer with over 26,000 employees and a $12.76 billion annual economic impact. Hill AFB facilitates seamless partnerships on defense contracts, aircraft maintenance, including the F-35 Lightning II program, and testing at the adjacent […]

Utah’s Leading Industry Role Marked: 47G Aerospace/Defense Event

Business Resources and Information, Economic Development, Economic News, Hill Air Force Base | 47G, cybersecurity, defense innovation, Defense Tech, energy resilience, Grid Security, Jen Easterly, national security, Nikki Haley, Peyton Manning, Space Economy, Utah Aerospace and Defense, Zero Gravity Summit

The 47G convention, officially called the Zero Gravity Summit, took place on Tuesday, November 4, and Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. This exciting two-day event, hosted by 47G (Utah Aerospace and Defense), was billed as one of the nation’s premier gatherings for national security, cybersecurity, […]

Layton Small Business Leaders Master Social Media Video Strategy

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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 […]

Unlock 40 Percent off Employee Training – Reimbursed by the State

Business Resources and Information, Economic Development, Economic News | Custom Fit, Davis Technical College, Employee Training, hands-on certificates, Weber State University, Weber Technical College

Your people are your edge. Custom Fit turns that edge into a weapon by covering up to 40% of every training dollar you spend. Where it works: Davis and Morgan Counties: Davis Technical College Weber County: Ogden-Weber State University, Weber Technical College Who qualifies? For-profit businesses Employees on W-2/W-4 That’s it. No red tape, no […]

Elevate Your Brand: Supercharge Sales with Social Media Videos

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Layton City’s upcoming Small Business Seminar titled, “Boost Your Brand: Skyrocketing Sales with Social Media Videos!” promises to demonstrate how Social media videos can be a game-changer for small businesses, offering a dynamic way to engage audiences, showcase products, and build brand loyalty. Stephanie Barlow, VP Operations & Account Services with advertising agency Molio, will […]