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Your Partner for Elevating Community Prosperity

Prosperity and growth look different for every community. That’s why EDCUtah collaborates with community leaders across Utah to understand their unique needs and help them achieve their economic development goals. 

When you invest in EDCUtah, you gain a trusted partner in economic development. Learn more about the resources and services you can access as a community investor.

Community Strategy

EDCUtah is proud to house one of the most dynamic community strategy teams in the nation. Leverage our comprehensive community engagement resources or consult with our team for tailored strategic insights to drive your community's economic growth.

We offer a range of services–including support for economic development projects, virtual training sessions, and tools for identifying and promoting your community’s competitive advantages.

You need robust and responsive economic development strategies to support the evolving needs of your community. EDCUtah's flexible approach to economic develoment ensures we are ready to support your community with the resources you need to effectively navigate unique challenges as they arise.

City and county economic development teams are experts in driving impact with limited resources. We can help extend the reach and resources of your team by providing valuable data, critical resources, and strategic support. EDCUtah's Community Strategy team meets regularly investors to exchange insights, offer assistance, gather feedback, and explore additional opportunities for support.

Retaining the businesses that operate in your community today is just as important as attracting new companies.  If you've identified businesses in your community that need additional support, EDCUtah can help. Our staff can join you in business outreach meetings to discuss challenges and opportunities, make introductions to essential resources, and provide immediate crisis support.

Business Recruitment & Retention

EDCUtah's Business Development team provides businesses with the resources they need to relocate or expand their operations in Utah. Our goal is to provide a one-stop-shop for expanding companies, site selection teams, and Utah communities. We offer a wide range of business retention and expansion services to help business leaders make their next location decision.  Learn More >>

Site selectors and corporate decision makers often issue RFIs to help them identify the best site for their expansion or relocation project. RFIs gather essential business location data—including real estate, incentives, labor, education, logistics, costs, utilities, and quality of life factors.

EDCUtah's Business Development team has a robust process for gathering sites from EDCUtah investors that fit the project description and delivering a polished proposal to the site selector or corporate decision maker. If your site is shortlisted and the client is interested in a site visit, the EDCUtah Business Development team will work with you to host the company.

With more than 100 corporate expansion projects considering Utah at any given time, staying up-to-date on project activity and active inquiries can be a challenge. EDCUtah's Project Update Report (PUR) provides monthly email updates on on our project pipeline, includes the stages of each project and which communities are being considered. We also provide a quarterly summary of site visits and RFI activity, with detailed status updates.

EDCUtah investors receive real-time announcements of project wins, delivered straight to their inbox.

Connect with our Business Development team on an annual basis to highlight new developments in your community and discuss industry targets, infrastructure development, land opportunities, and other needs/opportunities.

Economic Data & Research

When it comes to economic growth in your community, we know that data drives decisions. For many communities, getting access to the right data can be time-consuming and expensive. EDCUtah’s Research team has the expertise and resources to help you gather insights and inform decision-making. Learn more >>

EDCUtah can provide designed reports in following categories: 1) Cost Related Data, 2) Demographic Data, 3) Economic Data, 4) Education Data, and 5) Industry Data. Each report includes analysis of data from a variety of sources.

Our community assessments are designed to help identify and address your community's unique needs and opportunities. We partner with you to design and implement surveys that gather data on critical areas such as community satisfaction, economic development potential, workforce readiness, infrastructure needs, and more.

EDCUtah’s custom research projects can help investors address specific economic development questions and challenges. Whether you need in-depth industry analysis, economic impact studies, or targeted demographic research, our team is equipped to deliver tailored insights that drive informed decision-making.

Grants

We know that grants can provide valuable funding for priority projects in your community. Let us help you maximize your community’s investment in key projects. EDCUtah Community Match Grants support professional development opportunities and targeted economic development initiatives that spur job growth and capital investment. Each year, we allocate $40,000 in grant funding for community investors. 
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Site Selection

EDCUtah is excited to introduce the REDI Sites Program, a strategic platform designed to elevate Utah's development-ready sites. Managed by the Site Selectors Guild and coordinated by EDCUtah for Utah properties, REDI Sites provides national site selectors and businesses with curated, high-potential locations  that are primed for investment. By participating in REDI Sites, communities, brokers and property owners gain unparalleled exposure to key decision-makers and the opportunity to attract top-tier businesses.

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Retail Promotion & Analysis

Retail is one of the primary drivers of revenue for a community. We’ve partnered with unique service providers to help your community identify and attract the right tenants to your area. Take advantage of discounts on AlphaMap software, join the EDCUtah booth at the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) annual trade show in Las Vegas, and more.

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EDCUtah has partnered with NextSite to provide AlphaMap’s retail data platform at preferential pricing to EDCUtah community investors. With AlphaMap, Utah communities gain access to a comprehensive suite of tools and services that are designed to unlock valuable insights and inform decision-making.

Showcase your community's retail potential at the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) event in Las Vegas! EDCUtah's booth is designed to increase visibility for Utah communities while reducing the cost of exhibiting. By joining the ICSC booth, communities can enhance their recruitment efforts, foster valuable connections, and attract retail investments that drive economic growth and development.

When you join EDCUtah's booth at ICSC Las Vegas, your community is eligible to receive a Community Retail Profile. This customized half-sheet includes an overview of your community’s retail landscape, economic strengths, and market potential, as well as links to view demographic data. Designed and printed by EDCUtah, with input and direction from the community, each Retail Profile is crafted to attract retailers, developers, and investors by presenting a clear and compelling picture of the community’s retail potential.

Marketing Support

Let us help you highlight the unique advantages of your community. EDCUtah’s marketing team is dedicated to showcasing Utah's vibrant economic landscape to site selectors and corporate decision-makers. Leverage EDCUtah’s high-quality marketing templates, participate in our industry and networking events, and engage with our team for customized promotional strategies.

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Presenting a well-rounded and data-driven picture of your community can help attract businesses and investors, foster economic development, and support strategic planning efforts. EDCUtah will work with you to develop a high-quality marketing asset that highlights your community’s competitive advantages and potential for growth.

Logo placement on EDCUtah's website showcases your commitment to economic development. Our investor listing positions your community as an active participant in Utah's economic prosperity and provides additional exposure. The logo also includes a link to the community's official website.

EDCUtah's investor newsletter provides exclusive updates on upcoming events, recent news, and executive insights on current economic development trends.

A polished and professional RFI response can have a lasting impact on site selectors and corporate decision makers. Creating new RFI responses can also be a tedious and time-consuming process. EDCUtah can help you reduce the time you spend on RFI responses while also elevating the quality of your response. Our team can work with you to create templates that represent your community with top notch in design and data.

Event sponsorships offer businesses and organizations the opportunity to support and participate in special EDCUtah events that bring together industry leaders, community representatives, and economic development professionals. Sponsorship packages can be tailored to meet the specific goals and budget of the sponsor, providing various levels of visibility and engagement opportunities.

Training

Communities that are prepared with the right knowledge and skills are more likely to compete and be chosen for quality economic development projects. Led by industry experts and tailored to meet the unique needs of Utah’s diverse regions, EDCUtah's training programs provide communities with actionable insights and practical tools to enhance their economic strategies.

EDCUtah's virtual DRC trainings are designed to empower communities with the knowledge and skills needed to drive economic growth and development. Topics include "Insights from a National Site Selection Consultant"; "Demystifying RFIs"; "Leveraging State and Local Incentive Programs"; and more.

EDCUtah's ICSC tradeshow training prepares communities to maximize their presence at ICSC Las Vegas. Participants will learn effective networking techniques, gain insights into industry trends and market dynamics, and develop a comprehensive understanding of the tools and resources available to attract investment and spur economic growth.

Events & Networking

When you invest with EDCUtah, you get access to more than 200 local experts in real estate, construction, finance, law, talent recruitment, utilities, and more. Explore our investor events calendar for opportunities to network with Utah’s industry experts and foster community connections.
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Benefits & Pricing

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