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Join Utah’s Statewide Virtual Job Fair: Get Hired Online!

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Are you looking for your next job opportunity without driving down to Salt Lake? The Utah Department of Workforce Services is hosting a Statewide Virtual Job Fair, connecting Davis County job seekers directly with hiring employers across the region. How to Register Head to jobs.utah.gov and log in (or create a free account). Click on […]

Utah’s Aerospace Sector and Economy Standing Strong

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Utah continues to dominate the best national state lists, reinforcing its economic development reputation. U.S. News & World Report Best States 2026: Utah was ranked No. 1 overall for the fourth consecutive year, the longest streak since the rankings began. Utah’s strong showings included Economy (No. 2), Fiscal Stability (No. 2), Infrastructure (No. 4), Education […]

Strong Economic Growth Continues in Davis County

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Davis County, Utah is seeing strong economic momentum driven by defense industry growth, regional infrastructure projects, and dedicated support programs for small businesses and local entrepreneurs. Key economic highlights include: Defense and Aerospace Expansion Northrop Grumman Campus Expansion: Northrop Grumman continues its major presence near Hill Air Force Base with the expansion of a sixth […]

47G’s Hard Tech Week and Zero Gravity Summit

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Join us in Salt Lake City this fall along with hundreds from around the world in the Aerospace and Defense Industry for 47G’s Hard Tech Week and Zero Gravity Summit. 47G. 47G is Utah’s Aerospace and Defense Association which is strengthening the aerospace and defense industry by building the premier hard tech & dual-use ecosystem […]

Layton City Named a Top-Tier Utah Destination in 2026

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WorldAtlas recently recognized Layton City as one of the “8 Best Places to Live in Utah in 2026.” This accolade comes at a time when Utah continues to dominate national rankings for economic success and livability, with the state’s population now surpassing 3.5 million residents. While the “Silicon Slopes” tech corridor fuels much of the […]

A Closer Look at Layton City’s Benefits for Businesses

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Recent reports and economic studies highlight Layton, Utah, as a top-tier destination for business operations. The city’s value proposition is built on a unique cooperation between high-tech defense industries, a young workforce, and a lower-than-average tax burden. Top Rankings for Small Business Friendliness As of August 2025, Layton was ranked as the second-most small business-friendly […]