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Media inquiries: Please contact the office's Public Information Officer, Ashley Okawa, at ashleyokawa@utah.gov or 801-518-3765.

Entrepreneurship, Collaboration and Sustainability: A Conversation with June Chen

Here is the latest in the series of conversations with inspirational Utah women in business. GOED’s Jessica Jerome is our…
March 30, 2017
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Utah State Legislature Passes USF Reform Bill

During the 2017 General Session, the Utah State Legislature passed Senate Bill 130, Universal Service Fund Amendments.…
March 29, 2017

Utah Companies Join Trade Mission to Korea and Taiwan

The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) led a delegation representing 20 Utah businesses on a trade mission to Seoul,…
March 27, 2017

Ginger Chinn Named GOED Managing Director

Val Hale, executive director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), has appointed Ginger Chinn as managing director for…
March 27, 2017
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FCC Seeks Comment on Mobility Fund CAF Reforms

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking comment on the parameters for the process in determining whether areas are eligible for…
March 17, 2017

GOED Board Approves Five Rural Fast Track Grants in Four Counties

At their March 9 board meeting, the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) Board of Directors approved five rural Utah businesses…
March 15, 2017
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Senator Hatch Introduces Broadband Highway Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C.—This week, Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT), along with Senators Steve Daines (R-MT) and Deb Fischer (R-NE), introduced the Highway…
March 14, 2017
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March 2017 Map of the Month: Utah’s Local, Special Service, and Redevelopment Districts

Local and special service districts are an important user constituency for broadband services. In addition to broadband use at district…
March 14, 2017

Biomerics to Build Corporate HQ in Utah

Biomerics and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) today announced the medical device plastics manufacturer will build its corporate…
March 9, 2017
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US Ignite Launches Corporate Partner Program for Multi-City IoT Projects

Today, US Ignite announced the official launch of the Smart City Corporate Partners Program, US Ignite’s effort to pursue sustaining…
March 8, 2017

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