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Clearing Sagebrush and Creating Opportunities
Governor Jon Huntsman Jr.'s economic development vision for Utah is based on removing impediments and fostering opportunities for the state's innovative companies and research universities.Top 10 Reasons to Build a Business in Utah
- Clusters of Impact
The Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED) is developing innovative programs that leverage the state's strengths to create critical mass and sustainable advantage.- Utah's Universities
The state's institutions of higher learning are world-class centers of innovative research and economic development.- A Growing, Industrious Workforce
In contrast with other states in the U.S., Utah's young, dynamic and entrepreneurial workforce has the state poised for significant economic growth.- A Great Place to Move Your Life and Business
Five transplanted Utah business leaders describe their experience building successful businesses in the Beehive State.- Impact Finance
Utah has a legacy of visionary economic legislation and enlightened regulation, resulting from a high level of collaboration between the state's public and private sectors.- Big Business Small Communities
Rural communities in Utah combine exceptional quality of life with compelling business opportunities.- Utah's Moving Billboard
Buttressed by the state's other-worldly landscapes and deep talent in all stages of production, Utah's film industry is a Mecca for film producers and directors.- The Exhilarating Life
The Beehive State is home to unparalleled scenic treasures and diverse, stimulating recreational experiences.- International Business
With the nation's most multi-lingual workforce and a distinctly international emphasis, Utah has developed into a global business player.- Utah's Fine Arts, Cuisine and Culture
From its renowned Sundance and the Utah Shakespearean festival to its excellent opera and symphony, fine restaurants and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Utah has a first-class cultural offering.Wasatch Front: Business at the Crossroads
Undeniably the economic center of the state, Utah's Wasatch Front houses the majority of the state's industrious population along with successful and established business. With two state universities and a broad manufacturing and industrial base, the Wasatch Front is a crossroads of economic activity.Mountainland: An Elevated Approach to Business
Boasting major ski resorts and the largest private university in the country, Utah's Mountainland region is clearly a global attraction. It is also a key center of the Beehive State's burgeoning technology sector.Southwestern: Extraordinary Natural and Business Attractions
Known as "Utah's Dixie" the economy in the Southwest region is as colorful as its landscape. Easy access, strategic location and room to grow are among this area's greatest natural advantages.Bear River: Great Quality of Life for Birds and Humans
Set in an idyllic rural atmosphere, the Bear River region is more than farms and prairie. With Utah State University's Space Dynamics Laboratory and rocket manufacturer ATK Thiokol within its boundaries, this area has its finger firmly on the pulse of the future of space exploration.Uintah Basin: Energy and Tourism Fueling Growth
Much of the growth in this region's three countries has to do with the currently booming oil industry. A new era of high production is encouraging economic developers to see how the period plays out.Southeastern: Nature's Economic Gift
Although most adventure seekers find the Southeast portion of Utah to be teeming with thrilling locations, the region's economic basis has historically rested on another geologic wonder--coal.Central: Growing Beyond Rural Expectations
Steadfastly maintaining its rural "Main Street" feel, Central Utah is an energy hub for the state: thriving energy source, thoroughfare and market.Rankings
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