Economic News | Layton City Economic Development

How the Community can benefit from Layton City’s Opportunity Zone

Business Resources and Information, Community Development, Economic News, HUD Funding and Other Local Resources | capital gains, economically-distressed areas, GOED, Layton City, Opportunity Zone, real estate projects, tax cuts, urban renewal

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 […]

Family in First Home Thanks to Layton City Land Grant and Have a Heart

Community Development, Economic News | CDBG, Community Development Block Grant, first-time homeowners, Have a Heart Foundation, housing funds, Layton City Land Grant, Mainline Construction, Northern Wasatch Home Builders Association

Julio and Ashley Pimentel had almost given up on becoming first-time homeowners. The family of seven had made countless offers on homes in northern Utah for the past two years, only to receive bad news, once again, that they had been outbid. Owning a new home at an affordable price almost seemed out of the […]

Davis County Tourism Announces Rebrand as Discover Davis

Economic News | Davis County Tourism, Discover Davis, Discover Davis campaign, Find Your Haven, rebrand, Utah’s Amusement Capital

DAVIS COUNTY, Utah (November 23, 2020) — Excited to announce a rebrand, Davis County Tourism and Events — rebranded to Discover Davis — launched the campaign “Find Your Haven” and tagline “Utah’s Amusement Capital.” Accompanied by a newly designed logo, this campaign highlights the well-known Lagoon amusement park along with a myriad of entertaining ways […]

Davis County Seeks Survey Feedback

Community Development | CDBG, Community Development Block Grant, community development needs, Consolidated Plan, Consolidated Planning, Davis County Survey, HUD

Davis County is conducting a survey of community members soliciting feedback as part of the Consolidated Planning Process for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) process for Program Year 2021-2025. The Consolidated Plan is completed every five-years and is the plan by which the County will allocate the funding received from the U.S. Dept. of […]

Utah Issues Mask Mandate to Slow Spread of COVID-19

Economic News | COVID-19, Davis County Health Department, State of Emergency, State of Utah, statewide mask mandate, Utah businesses open, Utah Governor Gary Herbert

Utah Governor Gary Herbert recently addressed the State of Utah proclaiming a State of Emergency. The announcement included a statewide mask mandate due to the spread of COVID-19 with limited resources to combat the virus and provide critical care. Businesses, including restaurants and retailers, are still open in Layton City. Local business leaders are encouraged […]

Main Street to Receive a Facelift Thanks to Façade Grants Program

Economic News | Davis County Economic Development Department, Davis County Main Street Façade Grant, Davis Fund, First Community Bank, Great Harvest Bread, Historic Downtown, Jed’s Tire Pros, Layton City Redevelopment Agency, Main Street façade improvement

Layton City’s Main Street is about to get a facelift of sorts, thanks to recently awarded grant funds from the Davis Fund, through the Davis County Economic Development Department. Main Street façade improvement dollars were recently made available to Layton City businesses located in the Historic Downtown district along Main Street. The Davis County […]