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Utah #1 Economic Outlook – Rich States, Poor States
April 18 2017 - 1:38 pm- Accolades Icon
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Utah is currently ranked 1st in the United States for its economic outlook. This is a forward-looking forecast based on the state’s standing (equal-weighted average) in 15 important state policy variables. Data reflect state and local rates and revenues and any effect of federal deductibility.
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Locate.utah.gov combines with UtahSureSites.com to create full-service business resource
September 19 2017 - 1:39 pm- Press Releases Icon
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NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Contact: Kelleigh Cole Director, Utah Broadband Outreach Center Governor’s Office of Economic Development 801-538-8831 kcole@utah.gov Locate.utah.gov combines with UtahSureSites.com to create full-service business resource SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 19, 2017)— The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), Utah Broadband Outreach Center and Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCUtah) have partnered…
Pluralsight Chooses to Expand at Home
September 08 2017 - 9:27 am- Press Releases Icon
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News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Aimee Edwards GOED Communications Director 801-538-8811 edwards@utah.gov DJ Anderson Vice President, Communications 415-706-5720 dj@pluralsight.com Pluralsight Chooses to Expand at Home SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 8, 2017)—The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) today announced Utah-based Pluralsight will expand in the state, adding approximately 2,400 jobs, $86.2 million in new…
AvidXchange to Expand in Utah
September 08 2017 - 9:23 am- Business Icon
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News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Aimee Edwards GOED Communications Director 801-538-8811 edwards@utah.gov Jen Ittenbach AvidXchange Communications 704-971-8106 jittenbach@avidxchange.com AvidXchange to Expand in Utah SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 8, 2017)—The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) today announced AvidXchange, Inc. will expand its Utah operation, adding up to 218 jobs to the community, nearly $1.8…
Utah K-16 Computing Initiative Announced at 25K Jobs Tour
September 05 2017 - 12:05 pm- Press Releases Icon
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News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Kaitlin Felsted, Marketing Communications Specialist STEM Action Center 801-673-7601 kfelsted@utah.gov Utah K-16 Computing Initiative Announced at 25K Jobs Tour SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 5, 2017)—The Utah STEM Action Center today announced the Utah K-16 Computing Initiative, which addresses the need for more high-tech, high-wage opportunities in rural Utah. The…
Education and Industry Partners to Create IT Pathways
August 23 2017 - 1:04 pm- Press Releases Icon
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News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Aimee Edwards GOED Communications Director 801-538-8811 edwards@utah.gov Education and Industry Partners to Create IT Pathways SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 23, 2017)—The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and Silicon Slopes today announced the IT Pathways Program, a partnership with tech companies and education to create a career pathway to…
Utah STEM Bus Takes to the Road for the 2017-2018 School Year
August 16 2017 - 3:26 pm- Press Releases Icon
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News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Kaitlin Felsted, Marketing Communications Specialist STEM Action Center 801-673-7601 kfelsted@utah.gov Utah STEM Bus Takes to the Road for the 2017-2018 School Year SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 16, 2017)— Gov. Gary R. Herbert and STEM industry leaders unveiled the Utah STEM Bus (USB) at a ribbon-cutting ceremony today at the…
Earnest to Join Utah’s Fintech Sector
August 10 2017 - 10:22 am- Press Releases Icon
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News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Aimee Edwards GOED Communications Director 801-538-8811 edwards@utah.gov Eva Pullano Earnest, Inc. 212-564-3665 press@earnest.com Earnest to Join Utah’s Fintech Sector SALT LAKE CITY (Aug.10, 2017)—The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) today announced Earnest, Inc. will expand in Utah, adding up to 500 jobs to the community and $5.6 million…
Consider This: Utah’s Outdoor Recreation Economy is Thriving
August 01 2017 - 10:00 amWith towering red rocks and snowy mountains, Utah is known worldwide for its wondrous beauty. It’s clear that Mother Nature played favorites with our state, and it provides an 84,899-square-mile product testing lab for a thriving outdoor industry. Visitors find incredible recreation opportunities in our Mighty Five ® national parks, Greatest Snow on Earth ®…
Five New Productions Approved to Film in Utah
July 14 2017 - 9:01 am- Press Releases Icon
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News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Debra Vago 385-831- 9617 deb.vago@gmail.com Five New Productions Approved to Film in Utah Line-up includes Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone, starring Kevin Costner SALT LAKE CITY (July 13, 2017) – The Utah Film Commission today announced the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) Board approval of state film incentives for five…
Adobe to expand in Utah
July 13 2017 - 12:03 pm- Press Releases Icon
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News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Aimee Edwards GOED Communications Director 801-538-8811 edwards@utah.gov Adobe to expand in Utah SALT LAKE CITY (July 13, 2017)—The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) today announced Adobe will add up to 1,260 new high-paying jobs in Lehi and an initial estimated $90 million in capital investment to the state….
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