Women in the Economy Commission
Important Notice: The Women in the Economy Commission is No Longer Active
Please be advised that after July 1, 2025 the Women in the Economy Commission will no longer be active. This webpage is provided for historical purposes and reflects the commission’s former responsibilities.
Previously, the Women in the Economy Commission increased public and government understanding of the current and future impact and needs of women and how those needs could be met.
How It Started
In May 2014, House Bill 90 was signed into law, creating the Women in the Economy Commission. The Commission promoted women’s role in Utah’s economy and sought to improve conditions for women to participate in the workforce. It also identified and recommended the implementation of specific policies, procedures, and programs to respond to women’s needs in the economy and facilitated coordination of the functions of public and private entities concerned with women in the economy.
Guiding Principles
The Women in the Economy Commission operated under the following guiding principles :
- Assisting Individual Women - We value each Utah woman as a contributor to the state’s culture and economy. We support women as they work to meet their needs and fulfill their ambitions effectively.
- Protecting Families - We respect women as caregivers and influencers in families and communities. We seek to protect the interests of women as they utilize their skillsets, paid and unpaid, to provide for their families.
- Promoting Education - We believe education empowers women, builds confidence, and opens up opportunities. We champion equal opportunities for girls and women to consider, access, and complete higher education.
- Valuing Women in the Workplace - We value women in the workplace as contributors, leaders, and visionaries. We support women in discovering and making informed career choices. We champion women’s development, recognition, and advancement in the workplace while encouraging work-life balance.
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