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2024/2025 Annual Report

Since 1987, EDCUtah has served as Utah’s premier nonprofit public-private partnership for catalyzing economic prosperity across Utah.

This long-standing statewide effort to attract competitive, high-value companies and spur the expansion of successful Utah businesses, has helped Utah become — and remain — one of the most desirable business destinations in the U.S.

Key Performance Indicators

EDCUtah recruits job opportunities and corporate investments that raise quality of life for Utahns. We ask each company we work with to provide an estimated project timeline, number of jobs, capital expenditure, and real estate needs. The numbers below represent the total multiyear project commitments announced during EDCUtah’s fiscal year.

86
New Projects

A total of 86 new corporate expansion and relocation projects entered EDCUtah’s pipeline in FY 2025. EDCUtah defines a new project as a company interested in Utah and able to provide three of the following: number of jobs, capital investment, square footage, project timeline, and budget approval.

20
Project Wins

This year, 20 companies announced a final decision to relocate or expand in Utah.

3,213
New or Retained Jobs

The 20 companies that chose Utah also committed to create 3,360 new jobs and retain 120 existing jobs over the life of their projects. This is perhaps EDCUtah’s most important KPI because of what it represents: job security and new employment for Utah residents.

$1.3 B
Capital Investment

Capital investment (capex) quantifies the total amount of money companies anticipate spending on Utah real estate and equipment over the life of their projects.

1.5 M
Square Footage Absorption

This metric tracks the projected real estate footprint of EDCUtah's project wins—how much physical space these newly-relocated or newly-expanded companies will ultimately absorb.

Project Wins

Awards

Every year, EDCUtah invites members, stakeholders, and the public to nominate outstanding individuals and organizations for their leadership in economic development. These awards recognize Utah people and institutions who are making an incredible, tangible impact on our state - helping to bring jobs, investment, and prosperity to Utah communities.

Paul Larsen

Public Sector Leadership in Economic Development

Paul Larsen’s leadership has helped drive northern Utah’s economic prosperity for over two decades. Paul has combined strategic vision, public policy expertise, and deep community understanding to deliver long-term, impactful outcomes that benefit both residents and businesses. His leadership has landed generational wins for the city including Nucor and Niagra Bottling, and he played a key role in helping land P&G in the region. His impact on Northern Utah and Brigham City cannot be understated.

Brad Simons

Private Sector Leadership in Economic Development

Brad Simons exemplifies the power of private sector leadership that drives meaningful economic development across Utah. Throughout his decades-long career at Questar and Dominion Energy — now Enbridge — Brad has championed collaborative infrastructure development, energy access, and regional investment strategies that strengthen both urban and rural communities. A long-time advocate for public-private partnership, Brad has been instrumental in connecting Enbridge’s operational footprint with Utah’s long-term economic priorities and local community investment initiatives.

Delta Air Lines

Institutional Cornerstone in Economic Development

Delta Air Lines has been a cornerstone of connectivity and commerce and a key player in Utah’s economic growth for nearly 40 years. As the largest carrier at Salt Lake City International Airport, Delta Air Lines operates over 230 daily departures to nearly 90 nonstop destinations. Delta currently employs more than 5,000 people in Utah, making it one of the state’s largest private employers in the transportation sector. Their decades-long operations in Utah have enhanced the state’s economic competitiveness and accessibility, helping attract global businesses and retain top-tier talent.