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Utah – A Port in the Storm

February 1, 2021

By Elizabeth Johnson, EDCUtah Utah has long been a destination for companies looking for a new home and the events of 2020 have not changed that. Despite the economic impacts of COVID-19, Utah continues to be among the best states for business, with an affordable cost of living, an exceptional higher education system and world-class recreation opportunities. Utah’s demographics, geography, and intentionality in how its state and local governments, business sector, and universities work together to ensure economic stability makes Utah a port in ...

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