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GOED Welcomes Division of Housing & Community Development
Utah has officially launched the Division of Housing and Community Development (HCD) within the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED).…
July 1, 2026
Nate Walkingshaw Appointed to the Utah Economic Development Board
The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) is pleased to announce the appointment of Nate Walkingshaw to the Economic Development…
June 18, 2026
Lunar Resources to Build HELIX-1 Factory in Salt Lake County
The company’s $85 million investment is expected to create more than 400 jobs…
June 11, 2026
Gov. Cox Launches “Utah Elevated” Strategic Economic Plan
The new plan positions the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) as a proactive convener, connector and catalyst for Utah’s…
May 21, 2026
Gov. Cox Concludes Strategic Trade Mission to Switzerland and Germany
Gov. Spencer J. Cox recently led a delegation of Utah’s government, academic, and private-sector leaders on a trade mission to…
April 28, 2026
Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity Announces Approval of Transformative Kimball Junction Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone
The Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO) has announced approval of a Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone (HTRZ) in…
April 15, 2026
Utah’s Leading Economic Development Organizations Announce New Collaborative Structure
The GOEO and the EDCUtah have agreed to a memorandum that outlines their working relationshi…
March 10, 2026
Utah Facilitates Standing-Room-Only Discussion on Entrepreneurship and Healthcare
In early February, as numerous tech events took place across the state, well-known entrepreneur Mark Cuban and Director of Medicare…
February 26, 2026
Utah Announces Pro-Human AI Task Force Members
Comprehensive strategy convenes expertise to ensure Utah leads the nation in responsible, pro-human AI development. The Utah Department of Commerce…
February 25, 2026
February is a Month of Tech in Utah
Gov. Spencer Cox has officially declared February 2026 as Tech Month in Utah, in recognition of the State’s technology sector…
February 5, 2026
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