Utah economy

I really enjoyed a recent letter from Steven Jones, "Utah must stop prioritizing economic growth over its own people." For years, our heads of state have encouraged new businesses to locate in our…

Utah has more than $1 billion set aside in several bad weather funds. (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah lawmakers are concerned about the impact of rising inflation and a possible recession on the state's economy. They have…

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(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Senator Mitt Romney, right, joins Utah water managers and state leaders after a tour of a Central Utah Water Completion Act construction site (CUPCA) in Southern Utah County on Friday, November…

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As inflation soars across the country, life is becoming more and more expensive for all Americans. Unfortunately, Utah is not immune to this trend, and in many cases the challenges we already face are…

In 2007, the University of Florida beat Ohio State in the NCAA football championship, the latest "Harry Potter" book was published, and Apple released the first-ever iPhone. 2007 was also the first…

Based on the repercussions other states have seen as a result of passing legislation targeting transgender residents, Utah may be looking at short- and long-term economic fallout from the expected…

Unprecedented international economic sanctions targeting Russia following the country's invasion of Ukraine have triggered a record devaluation of the ruble and caused Russian citizens to line up at…

We will miss the Great Salt Lake much more than even the biggest trade show.(Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Outdoor Retailer Summer Market show for manufacturers and buyers in the outdoor industry, August 3, 2016, at the Salt…

Tim Vandenack, Standard ExaminerThirty new townhouses and a building housing two or three restaurants are coming to the Riverbend area north…

At the annual Utah Economic Outlook and Policy Summit on Thursday, Utah Governor Spencer Cox celebrated the state's current economic strength heading into the 2022 legislative session, one of them hitting a continued economic high and…

A shrinking lake threatens Utah's economy and our public health.(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) A bird rots along the shores of the Great Salt Lake near Saltair on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2021, as persistent drought conditions…

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This year, Utah was featured in the national spotlight as the No.1 economy and one of the best states in the country for infrastructure and financial stability, according to US News & World Report. As we look to 2022, we are…

UTAH (ABC4) - As the pandemic has caused unemployment to drop dramatically across the country, the state of Utah has seen growth despite the struggles. A new report released by the Department of Workforce Services tracks the…

The College of Engineering is proud to announce a major donation of $ 15 million from philanthropists and benefactors John and Marcia Price to build a New Home for Computing. Pending approval from the University of Utah Board of Trustees,…

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A Colorado-based conservative organization that promotes the West says political “law” must own environmental problems, identify solutions, and better promote how real change transforms the energy…

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) - Economic experts tell ABC 4 that the state's economy has almost fully recovered from what it was before the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, however, it still remains thousands of jobs open with no one to fill…

A growing number of economic red flags are appearing amid growing concerns that resurgent COVID-19 infection rates could lead to a secondary economic plunge in the United States. Falling consumer confidence, a freshly unleashed…

Utah tops another national list for its booming economy. Forbes this week, the Beehive State ranked the Beehive State No.1 on a list of 10 states with the highest growths in GDP, or gross domestic product, a standard measure of the…

Utah's unemployment rate is 2.7%, compared to the national average of 5.9%. Photo: Jaxon LottPARK CITY, Utah - The economy of Utah has created 51,300 jobs since June 2019. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which contrasts sharply with the…

Utah's business community strives to make the state a world-class place for entrepreneurs to nurture new ideas and launch successful businesses.Under the rubric of 'innovation' - the notion of combining invention and business know-how -…

SALT LAKE CITY - The Salt Lake Chamber and the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute have released data that shows a positive trend for Utah's economy as the state continues to recover from the pandemic.A year ago, the chamber helped create an…

Despite a record number of Utahns claiming unemployment benefits every week, some companies are struggling to find workers to fill vacancies. Vernon Hanssen, CEO and co-owner of Gourmandise, a gourmet bakery and café based…

SALT LAKE CITY — New analysis from the Utah Department of Workforce Services reveals that working from home has helped keep the state's economy afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.The agency recently published an analysis of "The Great…

This month, the US News & World Report ranked Utah's economy No. 1 among the 50 states in its Best ranking of states report. Utah also ranked among the best in education and is the third best state overall. State economic rankings…

While regular attention is paid to Utah's cityscapes, including the recent recognition of three of the country's top 10 economic metropolitan areas, the state has a lot to offer with its rural opportunities and talents. This talent is…

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – A new report outlines the massive economic impact visitors to Zion National Park had on southern Utah's economy in 2019, as well as major projects that could amplify that impact over the next…

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - A new report has showcased the massive economic impact of visitors to Zion National Park on southern Utah's economy in 2019, along with major projects that could strengthen that impact over the…

HILL AIR BASE - In a year marked by intermittent travel restrictions, shutdowns of a multitude of on-facility facilities, Airmen being required to quarantine for two weeks after deployment, and more - it goes without saying…

SALT LAKE CITY - Utah's film industry has suffered serious economic setbacks in recent years. The productions left the state and COVID-19 shut down the industry. Like all businesses across the country, Utah's film community is…

Senator Mitt Romney has unveiled a surprisingly bold approach to helping low-income families, offering a monthly payment of up to $ 350 per child.It is a reasonable alternative to annual lump sum tax payments and social assistance…

SALT LAKE CITY - Despite low unemployment statewide, thousands of Utahns are still seeking financial help to get by. This leads a Utah economist to conclude that the state still has some work to do to recover from the COVID-19…

KUTV - Despite the coronavirus pandemic, entrepreneurs and businesses keep coming to Utah. Some make the state economy smile. “Congratulations, Neeraj, for his efforts here in this new and exciting endeavor,…

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4) - Utah was recently ranked the nation's best economy. The first ranking comes from 24/7 Wall Street, a financial analysis publication. 24/7 Wall Street has ranked!-->…

Governor Gary Herbert's Economic Response Task Force has recommended a bond program of up to $2 billion to help Utah's economy rebound and position the state for long-term growth and prosperity .The…

SALT LAKE CITY - More than 100 people have announced they will attend the “Salt Lake City Safe Business Rally / Revival” event in downtown Salt Lake City on Saturday night.The rally is organized by Eric…

PROVO — The state and nation are experiencing record growth, and that trend is expected to continue despite recent global health concerns, a Utah economics expert said. Orn Bodvarsson, Professor of…

SALT LAKE CITY — New research from the University of Utah indicates that the state's energy industry is among the most robust in the nation.The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute recently released a study…

SALT LAKE CITY - Utah's economic strength is fueling a booming commercial real estate market. For this expansion to continue, local businesses and city leaders will need to be determined in how they…

Utah became the New England Patriots of economic development victories. The gratitude heaped up on the state is almost an embarrassment of wealth, almost. From the depths of the Great Recession to the top of the economic mountain,…

(Christopher Cherrington | The Salt Lake Tribune)By Sui Lang L. Panoke, Sara Jones, Shawn Newell and James Jackson III | Special at La Tribune | 24 May 2019, 12:43 | Updated: May 23, 2019 at 4:43 p.m.In the wake of the Utah…

Vivint Solar raises nearly $ 150,000 to fight trafficking Vivint Solaire Inc., a Lehi-based residential solar energy supplier, announced that it has raised nearly $ 150,000 in employee donations for Engage Now Africa, an…

The BYU University Career Services Office surveyed students who graduated in April, August, and December 2016 and found that 56.3% of them remained in Utah after graduating. (Rachel Andrews)More than half of BYU graduates stay in Utah to…

A comprehensive new report On the Utah economy, business is doing well at the start of 2015, and that bodes well for workers as well.Job growth in Utah was 3 percent last year. And the unemployment…

Salt Lake City International Airport is presented on Friday, July 18, 2014, in Salt Lake City. Construction began on a $ 1.8 billion Salt Lake City International Airport is presented on Friday, July 18, 2014, in Salt…

Samantha Wells of Australia competes in the women's Freestyle World Cup aerials in Park City. (Photo courtesy of Associated Press)The legacy of the 2002 Olympic torch still shines through The Beehive State as the economic impacts of the…

Steve Griffin | Salt Lake Tribune Geoff Stevens, of Cottonwood Heights, crosses the middle of the Provo River as he fishes near Al Hartmann | Tribune file photo Ken Mahal, left, a fishing guide for Park City…

SALT LAKE CITY - The landslide that swept the terraced steps of a mining pit nearly a mile deep left only the tip of a giant electric shovel sticking out of the earth. The rubble buried three of them, along with 14 huge transport…