The Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity manages various programs and initiatives that are robust, diverse, and provide Utah entrepreneurs and businesses with distinct advantages.

Examples include the office’s Business Services and Corporate Retention and Recruitment teams that help Utah businesses grow. The office’s International Trade and Diplomacy team supports the expansion of Utah businesses into foreign markets and manages the hosting of foreign dignitaries for the governor. And our Office of Regulatory Relief works to create a framework for analyzing risk levels to Utah consumers related to health, safety, and financial well-being.

The Office of Economic Opportunity includes the Utah Office of Tourism and the Utah Film Commission. The tourism office promotes Utah as a world-class destination for domestic and international visitors. And the Film Commission supports Utah’s robust film industry and manages Utah motion picture incentives that keep the state on the screen and business and recreation in Utah top of mind.

Other initiatives include the Center for Rural Development, APEX Accelerator, Utah Broadband Center, Utah Immigration Assistance Center, and Utah Innovation Center.

The office’s programs and initiatives are defined by the state Legislature, in consultation with Utah's executive branch, and administered by the office’s capable public servants.