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Utah to Honor Companies Driving Human-Centric AI Solutions

The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and the Utah Department of Commerce today announced the launch of the Utah…
September 1, 2026
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USBCI Joins Partners to Strengthen Utah’s Small Business Credit Continuum

On Thursday, July 16, financial institutions, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), and non-profit economic development leaders gathered at the Miller…
August 26, 2026
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Utah Delegation Returns from Argentina Mission Focused on Critical Minerals, Innovation

A Utah delegation led by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) completed…
August 24, 2026
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USBCI Technical Assistance Partner SBC Consulting Expands Post-Program Financial Support for Utah Small Businesses

Small business owners navigating Utah’s capital landscape now have a dedicated pathway to maintain long-term financial health. SBC Consulting, an…
August 18, 2026
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USBCI Releases Q2 2026 Results, Highlighting Strong Capital Deployment and Upcoming Tranche 3 Funding

The Utah Small Business Credit Initiative (USBCI) has released its Q2 2026 performance results for the U.S. Treasury, demonstrating sustained…
August 14, 2026
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Gov. Cox Launches Utah Quantum Initiative

Governor Spencer J. Cox has signed an executive order establishing the Utah Quantum Initiative, a new statewide strategy aimed at…
August 10, 2026
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Annual One Utah Summit Brings Statewide Leaders to SUU to Build Long-Term Prosperity

Statewide leaders, industry innovators, small businesses, and changemakers gathered at Southern Utah University (SUU) this week for the annual One…
August 6, 2026
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Rincon Research Corporation Deepens Defense Tech Talent Pipeline with Salt Lake County Expansion

Company expansion expected to bring more than 100 new jobs…
July 9, 2026
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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
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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
Media inquiries: Please contact the office's public information & communications manager, Patrick Fitzgibbon, at [email protected] or call 801-839-4229.