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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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Kentuckiana Curb Company Raises the Roof in Tooele

Kentuckiana Curb Company Raises the Roof in Tooele

December 9, 2021

Kentuckiana Curb Company, Inc. (KCC) will expand in Tooele, Utah, bringing up to 120 new high-paying jobs in the next 12 years. Capital expenditures associated with the project are $42 million.

Manufacturing & Distribution
FY 21-22 Wins
Economic Development
Project Wins
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21 Square Grant Program for Community Development Nonprofits

21 Square Grant Program for Community Development Nonprofits

December 6, 2021

Square Financial Services, in partnership with the Community Foundation of Utah, has launched the 21 Squared Grant program supporting community development nonprofits in the state. Twenty-one 501(c)(3) nonprofits will be awarded microgrants of $2,100.

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We’ve Moved! But Not Too Far...

We’ve Moved! But Not Too Far...

December 6, 2021

We are excited to let you know that we’ll be fully moved into our new space on Thursday, December 9, 2021.

EDCUtah News
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Ski Utah Seeks Donations for Diversity Outreach Program

Ski Utah Seeks Donations for Diversity Outreach Program

December 3, 2021

Through a grant from the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, Ski Utah has designed a program that will introduce skiing/snowboarding to upwards of 200 individuals of diverse backgrounds. Donations are being sought.

Diversity
Outdoor Products & Recreation
Diversity in Utah
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Affordability, Reliability, and Sustainability: Five Questions for Rocky Mountain Power

Affordability, Reliability, and Sustainability: Five Questions for Rocky Mountain Power

November 29, 2021

"We like to say that the cleanest power you will ever use is the power you never use." We sat down with Jon Cox, Vice President of Government Affairs at Rocky Mountain Power to learn more about power and the company’s long-term plans. Rocky Mountain Power is a Founder investor in EDCUtah.

Sustainability
Energy & Natural Resources
Industry Interviews
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Celebrating Diversity: EDCUtah “We Are Utah” Videos Now Available

Celebrating Diversity: EDCUtah “We Are Utah” Videos Now Available

November 18, 2021

With the support of Comcast, the Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCUtah) and its Center for Economic Opportunity & Belonging (CEOB) have published three short videos to highlight opportunities that the Utah business community offers to diverse talent.

Diversity
Diversity in Utah
EDCUtah News
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An EDCUtah DEI Profile: Utah Division of Indian Affairs

An EDCUtah DEI Profile: Utah Division of Indian Affairs

November 16, 2021

EDCUtah is highlighting a Utah community organization or multicultural resource group each month. This is part of an effort to inform our investors about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) best practices and resources in Utah. To celebrate Native American Heritage month in November, we spoke to Dustin Jansen, division director, and James Toledo, program manager, for the Utah Division of Indian Affairs.

Diversity
Indian Affairs
Industry Interviews
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Distribution Company Revman To Grow in Utah

Distribution Company Revman To Grow in Utah

November 10, 2021

Revman International, Inc. is bringing up to 70 new high-paying jobs to Grantsville, UT in the next 10 years. Capital expenditures associated with the project are $4 million.

FY 21-22 Wins
Manufacturing & Distribution
Economic Development
Project Wins
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Vobev Brings Beverage Operations to Salt Lake City

Vobev Brings Beverage Operations to Salt Lake City

November 9, 2021

Beverage industry leader Vobev is bringing manufacturing and distribution operations and up to 400 jobs to Utah.

FY 21-22 Wins
Manufacturing & Distribution
Food & Beverage
Economic Development
Project Wins
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Fox File: Site Selectors Come to Utah

Fox File: Site Selectors Come to Utah

November 8, 2021

Last week, EDCUtah, NUEA, and the City of Ogden co-sponsored the Area Development Consultants Forum at the St. Regis. We had in-depth conversations over three days with two dozen top site selectors. Here are some of the key lessons from those conversations.

Fox File
Site Selection
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ecoBellus to Bloom in Utah

ecoBellus to Bloom in Utah

November 5, 2021

ecoBellus has opened a sales and operations center in West Haven, UT. The company has plans to bring up to 25 jobs to the state in the next two years. Capital expenditures associated with the project are $30 million.

Manufacturing & Distribution
Sustainability
FY 21-22 Wins
Project Wins
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Utah #2 State for Manufacturing

Utah #2 State for Manufacturing

October 21, 2021

Accolades
Manufacturing & Distribution
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Study Ranks Utah #3 Nationwide in Entrepreneurial Capacity

Study Ranks Utah #3 Nationwide in Entrepreneurial Capacity

October 29, 2021

The Heartland Forward think tank has issued a report that ranks Utah #3 nationwide in entrepreneurial capacity.

Accolades
Entrepreneurship
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DMOS Collective Finds Utah “Shovel-Ready”

DMOS Collective Finds Utah “Shovel-Ready”

October 29, 2021

Outdoor products leader DMOS Collective is moving its operations to Salt Lake City, bringing up to 15 jobs to the state in the next several years.

Outdoor Products & Recreation
Headquarters
FY 21-22 Wins
Economic Development
Project Wins
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An IEDC Opportunity to Share Marketing Best Practices

An IEDC Opportunity to Share Marketing Best Practices

October 28, 2021

Fresh from an IEDC webinar, EDCUtah's Elizabeth Johnson shares some marketing best practices of interest to our public sector investors.

IEDC
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Tovala Crafts Future Growth in Utah

Tovala Crafts Future Growth in Utah

October 26, 2021

Tovala, a food tech company reinventing home cooking, plans to expand operations in Utah, bringing up to 200 well-paying jobs to the state in the next five years. Capital expenditures associated with the project are $10 million.

FY 21-22 Wins
Manufacturing & Distribution
Food & Beverage
Food Processing
Project Wins
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Crisis and Opportunity in Rural Utah – Five Questions for FIND’s Nicholina Womack

Crisis and Opportunity in Rural Utah – Five Questions for FIND’s Nicholina Womack

April 29, 2020

Future In Design (FIND) is a non-profit micro-factory and technical training center focused on workforce development and growing a manufacturing economy in Price, Utah and surrounding counties.

Manufacturing & Distribution
Workforce
Industry Interviews
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Leading by Listening – Vivint on DEI

Leading by Listening – Vivint on DEI

October 21, 2021

Learn how Vivint is creating a safe and supportive environment for their employees through a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

Diversity
Information Technology & Software
Industry Interviews
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An EDCUtah DEI Profile: Department of Veterans and Military Affairs

An EDCUtah DEI Profile: Department of Veterans and Military Affairs

October 13, 2021

“There are distinct advantages for veterans in Utah, including our outdoor lifestyle, an awesome healthcare system, transition resources for veterans, great educational and economic opportunities, and a state-supported communication system focused on veterans.” - Gary Harter

Diversity
Veterans
Industry Interviews
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Leitner-Poma on the Rise in Utah

Leitner-Poma on the Rise in Utah

October 6, 2021

Leitner-Poma of America (LPOA) and its affiliates plan to expand operations in Utah, bringing up to 118 high-paying jobs to the state in the next 10 years.

FY 21-22 Wins
Outdoor Products & Recreation
Economic Development
Project Wins
FDI
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Udo Frames Its Future in Farmington 

Udo Frames Its Future in Farmington 

October 6, 2021

Udo, LLC plans to expand its Farmington, Utah headquarters, adding up to 300 new high-paying Utah jobs in the next five years.

FY 20-21 Wins
Healthtech
Information Technology & Software
Project Wins
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Brandless to Boost Utah’s Consumer Tech Space

Brandless to Boost Utah’s Consumer Tech Space

October 6, 2021

Brandless, Inc. will expand in Lindon, Utah, bringing up to 1,033 new high-paying jobs in the next 10 years.

FY 21-22 Wins
Information Technology & Software
Project Wins
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The BioHive is Buzzing!

The BioHive is Buzzing!

October 4, 2021

A new executive director and new magazine for the BioHive!

BioHive
Life Sciences
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Salt Lake City is an “Americas Cities of the Future”

Salt Lake City is an “Americas Cities of the Future”

October 4, 2021

Salt Lake City is #5 overall in FDi’s list of mid-sized cities in their “Americas Cities of the Future” ranking.

Accolades
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Community Match Grant Awardees 2021

Community Match Grant Awardees 2021

September 30, 2021

EDCUtah has awarded this year’s Community Match Grants, representing a total of more than $30,000 in matching funds. The awards include seven Special Project Match Grants and six Professional Development Match Grants.

Community Impact
Match Grant
Community Strategy
EDCUtah News
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