News: December 2017

1990-91 Statewide Employment Increases by Four Percent (4 of 30)

To celebrate EDCUtah's 30th anniversary, the 30 Years, 30 Highlights series details major milestones in Utah's economic development. Statewide employment rose by 28,700 jobs as work continued on Target '94. (1 min. read)

1989 - Target ‘94 Created (3 of 30)

To celebrate EDCUtah's 30th anniversary, the 30 Years, 30 Highlights series details major milestones in Utah's economic development.  A new job creation initiative called Target '94 is created.​

Fox File #37 "Best Practices"

The Fox Files is a weekly message from EDCUtah President & CEO Theresa Foxley. Takeaways from a best practices exchange with Kenny McDonald, President and CEO of Columbus 2020. (2 min. read)

EDCUtah’s Public Development Department: Helping More Utah Communities Get Short Listed

A detailed look at the mission and early successes of EDCUtah's recently formed Public Development Department. (4 min. read)

Project Tuxedo - Symantec Expands in Utah

Team Utah celebrates Symantec Corporation's decision to expand in Draper with 180 new jobs. (3 min. read)

Fox File #36 "Unlocking More Potential from Within"

The Fox Files is a weekly message from EDCUtah President & CEO Theresa Foxley.  How we measure the current state and future of Utah's economy. (2 min. read)

1987 - Utah Economic Development Corporation Launched (2 of 30)

To celebrate EDCUtah's 30th anniversary, the 30 Years, 30 Highlights series details major milestones in Utah's economic development. The Committee of 100 creates the Utah Economic Development Corporation (UEDC)

Nellson Nutraceutical Expands with Salt Lake City Operation

Nellson Nutraceutical, a leading North American formulator and manufacturer of branded and private-label nutritional bar and functional powder products, expanded its operations and production with the acquisition of Genysis Brand Solutions Inc. in Salt Lake City, Utah. (2 min. read)

Fox File #35 "Rural Job Tour Completion"

The Fox Files is a weekly message from EDCUtah President & CEO Theresa Foxley. Key takeaways from the recently completed 25k Rural Job Tour. (2 min. read)

1984 - Committee of One Hundred Formed (1 of 30)

The Committee of One Hundred was formed in Oct. 1984 as key community and business leaders recognized the need for a more aggressive effort to market the Salt Lake metropolitan area as an attractive place to do business. (1 min. read)