About GOED

MISSION
Cultivate economic prosperity for all Utahns
VISION
Make Utah the place of unmatched opportunity and livability by leading the nation in economic performance and quality of life
Values

Collaborative partnerships
Exceptional communication
Working at the speed of business
Community stewardship
Superb customer experience
World-class research and data

We champion Gov. Cox’s commitment to providing economic opportunity for all Utahns.

  • We convene stakeholders, partners, and players to maintain alignment and move at the speed of business
  • We connect industry partners with education and workforce sectors to maximize high-paying jobs and economic opportunities to Utahns from both inside and outside of our state
  • We catalyze economic prosperity by deploying state resources as needed, including incentives and project commitments, to close deals
Building in Salt Lake City where the GOEO team offices are
Council Hall where the tourism team is officed

The Governor’s Office of Economic Development serves as the lead economic driver of the State of Utah. The office supports Utah entrepreneurs and businesses. We work to retain and recruit companies and bring more high-paying jobs to Utah. In addition, we work with industries, Utah regions, communities, and nonprofits to implement strategic economic development plans and reinforce Utah’s already diverse, prosperous economy.

We utilize federal and state resources and private-sector contracts to cultivate economic prosperity for all Utahns.

Our teams manage programs and initiatives supporting:

  • Business Incentives
  • Federal Opportunity Zones
  • International trade and diplomacy
  • Rural Utah communities
  • Tourism and film production
  • Utah entrepreneurs and businesses

Our History

Over the years, the Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development has been known by many names. Yet, it has remained committed to growing and supporting businesses in Utah's urban and rural communities and encouraging an innovative, entrepreneurial approach to work.

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Utah's Targeted Industries

Utah works to create sustainable advantages around emerging and mature sectors. The state convenes constituents and organizes strategies to support and build specific industries in its robust, diverse economy.

Utah has five strategic, targeted industries that work together to diversify and enhance the state’s economy.

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Annual Reports

The office publishes an annual report covering the previous fiscal year on October 1. You can access all annual reports — to view online or download — on the office's online publications portal.
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