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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Utah’s Advantages: People, Place and Purpose
January 7, 2020
By Elizabeth Johnson, EDCUtah
Utah has long been a destination for companies looking for a new home, and that’s with good reason. The state ranks among the best states for business, has an affordable cost of living, excellent higher education, and world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Utah has demographic advantages, geographic advantages, and intentionality in how its state and local government, business sector, and universities work together to support high-growth industries.
Let’s talk about Utah’s demographics, the “Peopl...
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