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Utah OKs incentives aimed at creating more than 1,100 jobs
Utah offered $36 million in incentives Thursday to four companies that are expected to create more than 1,133 jobs over the next 20 years.
(Salt Lake Tribune) (Deseret News) (Utah Pulse)
Utah's economy remains in the lead
In a time when the entire nation is experiencing what is at best a tepid economic recovery at the hands of the federal government, it is gratifying to see Utah taking the lead in setting a solid economic foundation for the country.
(Deseret News)
Utah-led group to design new materials for the Army
U.S. soldiers are increasingly weighed down by batteries to power weapons, detection devices and communications equipment. So the Army Research Laboratory has awarded a University of Utah-led consortium almost $15 million to use computer simulations to help design materials for lighter-weight, energy efficient devices and batteries.
(Standard-Examiner)
Anadarko may win U.S. approval on Utah natural gas project
Anadarko Petroleum Corp.'s $10 billion natural-gas project in Utah's Greater Natural Buttes area is poised to win U.S. Interior Department approval, according to an environmentalist.
(Salt Lake Tribune)
Interior approves Anadarko's plan for Utah gas wells
The Interior Department on Tuesday approved Anadarko Petroleum's plan to drill 3675 new natural gas wells in Utah's Uintah basin after a 4 1 / 2 -year approval process that involved Native American tribes, state agencies and environmental groups.
(Washington Post) (Deseret News)
Salazar lauds Utah drilling deal -- one enviros and industry back
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar on Tuesday signed -- and hailed -- Utah's latest natural-gas drilling plan as an environmentally sensitive leap toward energy security.
(Salt Lake Tribune)
Ceremony marks start of construction for streetcar line in Utah
Under the warm spring sun Wednesday, a crowd gathered at 2235 Main St. in South Salt Lake to celebrate the beginning of the long anticipated return of streetcars to the Salt Lake Valley.
(Salt Lake Tribune) (Deseret News)
Space veterans announce Liberty rocket, target 2015 launch
Utah-based Alliant Techsystems, or ATK, the aerospace company that built the solid rocket boosters for NASA's space shuttle fleet announced plans Tuesday to develop its own private launch system — a spaceship and rocket — to fly astronauts to and from low-Earth orbit. The first manned flight could launch in about three years, company officials said.
(Fox News) (Ars Technica)
Salt Lake City to host third annual Neighborhood Business Conference
The city has teamed up with Local First Utah and Vest Pocket Business Coalition to sponsor the third annual Neighborhood Business Conference.
(Deseret News)
Utah universities awarded $1 Million to train next generation of nuclear energy leaders, advance university-led nuclear innovation
Secretary of Energy Steven Chu today announced that Utah universities have been awarded a total of $1 million in graduate fellowships and research grants to train and educate the next generation of leaders in America's nuclear industry.
(Utah Policy)
Utah continues to expand export relationship with Hong Kong
Utah currently has an exceptionally active trade relationship with Hong Kong, it is in fact our second largest export destination with a current $3.8 Billion in exports, representing a 300% increase over 2010.
(World Trade Center Utah)
Nuclear engineers gather for Utah conference
Scientists and engineers from 37 countries gathered Monday at a Salt Lake City conference to discuss how to extend the life of nuclear power plants worldwide.
(Standard-Examiner)
Eagle Mountain looks to bring 400 jobs to city
Eagle Mountain has its fingers crossed, hoping to woo a promotional products company, bringing 400 jobs to the city.
(Daily Herald)
Utah one of '5 friendliest states for small business'
Small businesses ranked Idaho as the friendliest state to set up shop, according to a survey released Tuesday. Other states in the top 5 were Texas, Oklahoma and Utah -- all of which scored an "A+," according to the poll by Thumbtack.com and the Kauffman Foundation.
(CNN)
ATK unveils proposal it hopes will end NASA's dependence on Russia
ATK has unveiled a new plan to NASA that the aerospace company hopes will be the next program to put America back in space.
(Deseret News)
ATK project could bring jobs for Northern Utah
News that Alliant Techsystems has developed a new space vehicle from the ground up could mean future engineering and aerospace jobs for Northern Utah.
(Herald Journal) (Deseret News) (Salt Lake Tribune)
Weber County hiring economic development director, hoping fresh eye will attract businesses
The Weber County Commission wants to change the way business is done in the county. The Board of County Commissioners announced this week that it is rethinking "the business model upon which the county's economic development efforts operate."
(Standard-Examiner)
Utah's investment in innovation paying off
In recent weeks, Utahns have celebrated the new Adobe campus with its promise of as many as 3,300 high-paying jobs over the next two decades.
(KSL)
New USTAR video highlights multidisciplinary research and commercialization opportunities at U of U
On April 19, the University of Utah (U of U) held the dedication ceremony for the James L. Sorenson Molecular Biotechnology Building
(Utah Pulse)
UVU to host second annual 'Doing Business in China' Conference
Utah Valley University's Woodbury School of Business will bring together international experts and the business community for a one-day conference
(Utah Pulse)
Business expo to offer social media education and training
In conjunction with the Great Salt Lake Business Expo, the Utah Small Business Coalition will host the SocialMedia 2.0 Conference
(Utah Pulse)
Layton bids farewell to economic specialist
The man who has had a hand in building Layton's economic base, with 50 to 100 new businesses and business relocations to his credit, has taken a job with the state.
(Standard Examiner)
SLC's hold on trade shows tied to issues beyond space
Local officials like Salt Lake City's chances of retaining the Outdoor Retailer's winter show but acknowledge the summer version has grown so large it could be up for grabs by competing cities.
(Salt Lake Tribune)
Utah Valley center already booking lots of big business
Even though it doesn't officially open until Saturday, the Utah Valley Convention Center has been a busy place.
(Salt Lake Tribune)
Outdoor Retailer adjusts show dates for Winter Market 2013
Outdoor Retailer has announced plans to adjust show dates for its Winter Market 2013 tradeshow.
(Utah Pulse)
Small business index up in April
The Zions Bank Small Business Index for Utah rose to 113.0 in March, up from a revised 112.6 in April.
(Deseret News)
Data on business licenses sheds light on state of economy
The past five years have been a frustrating and challenging economic period for corporate America. Following the evolution of business during this era has provided interesting lessons on commerce either adapting or falling by the wayside.
(Standard Examiner)
Behemoth Desert Canyons development breaks ground in St. George
In St. George, the new growth area is south.
(Desert News)
Mountain States business index down slightly
For the 30th straight month, the overall index for the Mountain States region, a leading economic indicator for the three-state area of Colorado, Utah and Wyoming, advanced above growth neutral 50.0.
(Deseret News)
Job market for Utah grads improving, but trouble persists
Ellen Stemle hopes to rewrite her love of literature into a rewarding career. Before you say "dream on," consider that the University of Utah graduate wants to be an educator and is qualified to teach English as a second language.
(Salt Lake Tribune)
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