The Unified Economic Opportunity Commission develops, directs, and coordinates Utah’s statewide and regional economic development strategies. The commission informs policy decisions and builds consensus.

Gov. Spencer J. Cox chairs the commission. It includes senior leaders from Utah’s legislative and executive branches, education, local government, and subject matter experts.

The commission has several subcommittees and working groups specializing in various components of Utah’s economic development strategy. They are:

• Talent, Education, and Industry Alignment Board
• Subcommittee on Housing Affordability
• Subcommittee on Women in the Economy
• Working Group on Growth & Transportation
• Working Group on Water, Energy, & Natural Resources
• Working Group on Technology, Innovation, & Investment
• Working Group on Government Efficiency

The following are essential requirements and objectives of the commission:

• Develop a 10-year statewide economic opportunity strategy
• Develop solutions and policies for the significant challenges facing the state
• Identify solutions for economic, infrastructure, and transportation growth
• Identify solutions for education, training, and workforce development
• Ensure the commission’s efforts are data-driven and evidence-based