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Recent Wins

Every day we get to work with some of the top companies and site selectors in the world. Here are a few who recently said “Yes” to a Utah expansion.

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Recent News

Here’s a recap of economic news from Utah, including original-content interviews with EDCUtah investors, clients, and partners.

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The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Journey at Domo, Inc.

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Journey at Domo, Inc.

January 14, 2021

Domo is a leader in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) best practices among the newest generation of homegrown Utah employers. We spoke with Nikki Walker, Director of Brand Experience and Community Engagement, and Cameron Williams, Director of Partners Solutions and Diversity, at Domo to learn more.

Diversity
Diversity in Utah
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Inclusion for Everyone: DEI at Goldman Sachs

Inclusion for Everyone: DEI at Goldman Sachs

February 20, 2021

We recently caught up with two Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) experts at Goldman Sachs.

Diversity
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DEI and the Chevron Way

DEI and the Chevron Way

February 24, 2021

Energy company Chevron (NYSE: CVX) is ensuring Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are a part of their daily operations in Utah and beyond. We spoke with Blair Blackwell, Corporate Affairs Manager, and Kristina Brown, Corporate Affairs Representative, at the company’s Utah refinery to learn more. 

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Qualtrics: DEI, Data, and TACOS

Qualtrics: DEI, Data, and TACOS

March 19, 2021

Diversity
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Fox File: EDCUtah and DEI

Fox File: EDCUtah and DEI

March 29, 2021

You’ve heard us talking a lot more about “DEI” or “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” lately.

Diversity
Fox File
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A Conversation with Nubia Peña, Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs - Part I

A Conversation with Nubia Peña, Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs - Part I

March 26, 2021

Nubia Peña was appointed as the Director of the Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs in June 2019 and was recently named Senior Advisor of Equity and Opportunity for Governor Cox’s administration. We recently marked a year of the COVID-19 pandemic and we caught up with her to find out more about efforts to support multicultural communities during the public health crisis and beyond. Here's Part I.

Diversity
Industry Interviews
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A Conversation with Nubia Peña, Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs - Part II

A Conversation with Nubia Peña, Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs - Part II

April 1, 2021

We continue our conversation with Nubia Peña, Director of the Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs. You can read Part I here.

Diversity
Industry Interviews
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CaptiveAire Finds Warm Reception in St. George

CaptiveAire Finds Warm Reception in St. George

April 8, 2021

CaptiveAire Systems, Inc. will open an office in Utah, adding up to 50 new high-paying jobs in the state in the next seven years. The expansion includes capital expenditures of $2.6 million.

FY 20-21 Wins
Business Friendly
Project Wins
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R-Zero Brings New Wave of Biosafety Innovation to Utah

R-Zero Brings New Wave of Biosafety Innovation to Utah

April 21, 2021

R-Zero, a biosafety start-up modernizing infection prevention via a holistic, tech-native disinfection platform, has selected Utah for its corporate headquarters. 

FY 20-21 Wins
Project Wins
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A Conversation with Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg

A Conversation with Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg

June 18, 2021

A video conversation with one of Tech's leading executives

Industry Interviews
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Golf for Grants Tournament a Success

Golf for Grants Tournament a Success

June 18, 2021

The annual Golf for Grants tournament supports the Community Match Grant program.

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Annual Economic Development Awards - Nominations Open

Annual Economic Development Awards - Nominations Open

June 20, 2021

Every year we celebrate the people and organizations that have made an impact on the economic landscape of Utah with the EDCUtah Economic Development Awards.

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Utah and Its Cities Lead Nation in Young Population

Utah and Its Cities Lead Nation in Young Population

June 21, 2021

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Knitting Diversity into the Corporate Fabric: A Conversation with Weave CEO Roy Banks

Knitting Diversity into the Corporate Fabric: A Conversation with Weave CEO Roy Banks

June 24, 2021

A conversation on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) with CEO Roy Banks of tech unicorn Weave

Diversity
Information Technology & Software
Diversity in Utah
Industry Interviews
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Armscor Opts for Iron County

Armscor Opts for Iron County

May 13, 2021

Team Utah* is pleased to announce that Armscor Precision International will open an office in Iron County, Utah, adding up to 88 new high-paying jobs in the next six years.The expansion includes capital expenditures of $40 million.

FY 20-21 Wins
Outdoor Products & Recreation
Project Wins
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Denali Therapeutics Joins Salt Lake City’s Life Sciences Hub

Denali Therapeutics Joins Salt Lake City’s Life Sciences Hub

April 8, 2021

The Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCUtah), the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), and Salt Lake City are pleased to announce that Denali Therapeutics, Inc. plans to open an office in Utah, potentially adding up to 100 new high-paying jobs in the state in the next 10 years. The expansion includes capital expenditures of $40 million.

Life Sciences
FY 20-21 Wins
Project Wins
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Plastic Ingenuity Chooses Tooele City

Plastic Ingenuity Chooses Tooele City

April 8, 2021

The Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCUtah), the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), and Tooele City are pleased to announce that Plastic Ingenuity, Inc. will open an office in Utah, adding up to 96 new high-paying jobs in the state in the next 15 years. The expansion includes capital expenditures of $70 million.

FY 20-21 Wins
Manufacturing & Distribution
Project Wins
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Scorpion to Open Utah Office

Scorpion to Open Utah Office

March 11, 2021

The Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCUtah) and the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) are pleased to announce that Scorpion will open an office in Utah, adding up to 1,007 new high-paying jobs in the state in the next five years. The company projects capital expenditures of $18.9 million associated with the expansion.

FY 20-21 Wins
Project Wins
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Northrop Grumman to Expand in Northern Utah

Northrop Grumman to Expand in Northern Utah

January 10, 2020

The Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and the Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCUtah) are pleased to announce that Northrop Grumman Corporation will expand its operations in Northern Utah, creating some 3,000 jobs (2,250 incented and 750 non-incented) in the next 20 years. Capex for the project is estimated at $380,000,000.

Aerospace & Defense
FY 19-20 Wins
northrop grumman
Project Wins
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Novva Bringing Major Data Center Campus to West Jordan

Novva Bringing Major Data Center Campus to West Jordan

August 31, 2020

The Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and the Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCUtah) are pleased to announce that Novva, Inc. is building a 380,000 square-foot (sf) multi-tenant data center in West Jordan, creating up to 50 new high-paying jobs and an initial capital expenditure of $100 million.

FY 20-21 Wins
Information Technology & Software
Data Center
Project Wins
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Williams International to Expand its Ogden Location

Williams International to Expand its Ogden Location

September 9, 2020

The Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCUtah) and the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) are pleased to announce that Williams International will expand its operations in Ogden, Utah, creating up to 300 new high-paying jobs in the next seven years. The company projects capital expenditures of $60 million associated with the expansion.

Aerospace & Defense
FY 20-21 Wins
Project Wins
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Carvana Parks Itself in Utah

Carvana Parks Itself in Utah

February 11, 2021

Carvana plans to open an Inspection and reconditioning center in Tooele City, and to add 173 new high-paying jobs in the state in the next seven years. The company projects capital expenditures of $42.5 million associated with the expansion, and hundreds of additional jobs are anticipated as the company ramps up.

FY 20-21 Wins
Corporate Expansion
Project Wins
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Sunwest Bank to Expand in Sandy

Sunwest Bank to Expand in Sandy

April 8, 2021

The Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCUtah), the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), and Sandy city are pleased to announce that Sunwest Bank will be expanding its office in Utah, adding up to 63 new high-paying jobs in the state in the next five years. The expansion includes capital expenditures of $250,000.

Project Wins
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Weekly Commercial Update

Weekly Commercial Update

April 20, 2021

One of our favorite adaptations to pandemic has been the Weekly Commercial Report from David Stahl of EDCUtah investor Hillcrest Bank. It’s a quick read of important national, state, and local economic news delivered to your email address.

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Hexcel Lifts Off in West Valley City

Hexcel Lifts Off in West Valley City

May 13, 2021

‘Team Utah‘ is pleased to announce that Hexcel Corporation will build a flagship Center of Excellence for Research & Technology (R&T) to support next-generation developments in advanced composites technologies in Utah, adding up to 150 new high-paying jobs in the next 12 years. The expansion includes capital expenditures of $25 million.

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