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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 Growth Conversation at the Local Level

The Growth Conversation at the Local Level

July 26, 2023

Four EDUtah member communities share tips for talking about growth with their constituents and planning for the future.

Prosperity Post
Guiding Our Growth
Community Strategy
Brigham City
west-jordan
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General Atomics - CCRi Software Program Takes Flight in Utah

General Atomics - CCRi Software Program Takes Flight in Utah

June 29, 2023

The company plans to expand its Utah presence and add up to 50 new jobs.

Information Technology & Software
Aerospace & Defense
Lehi City
FY 22-23 Wins
Project Wins
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“Graduation Day” for the Center for Economic Opportunity and Belonging

“Graduation Day” for the Center for Economic Opportunity and Belonging

June 21, 2023

The Center expands its mission to address gaps in economic opportunity, education, health, and housing in Utah.

Belong in Utah
CEOB
Diversity in Utah
Prosperity Post
EDCUtah News
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Ares Strategic Mining Announces Expansion to Rural Utah

Ares Strategic Mining Announces Expansion to Rural Utah

June 22, 2023

The company plans to bring $19 million in capital investment and up to 40 new jobs to Millard County.

Energy & Natural Resources
FY 22-23 Wins
Project Wins
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EDCUtah welcomes Val Hale as Community Ambassador

EDCUtah welcomes Val Hale as Community Ambassador

June 20, 2023

In this role, Val will support EDCUtah’s community relationships and champion EDCUtah’s pivot to prosperity.

Community Strategy
EDCUtah News
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Central States Manufacturing Galvanizes Job Growth in Tooele City

Central States Manufacturing Galvanizes Job Growth in Tooele City

June 8, 2023

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. plans to bring up to 150 new jobs and $30 million in capital expenditure to Tooele, Utah, during the next five years. Up to 90 of the new jobs are eligible for Utah's economic development tax increment financing (EDTIF) program.

Manufacturing & Distribution
FY 22-23 Wins
Project Wins
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Utah Receives Area Development Silver Shovel Award

Utah Receives Area Development Silver Shovel Award

June 8, 2023

Utah has been recognized by Area Development 13 out of the last 16 years.

awards
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Blue Diamond’s Ogden Facility Lays a Path for Western Growth

Blue Diamond’s Ogden Facility Lays a Path for Western Growth

June 1, 2023

Blue Diamond plans to bring up to 92 new jobs and $30 million in capital expenditure to Ogden, Utah.

FY 22-23 Wins
Manufacturing & Distribution
ogden
Weber County
Project Wins
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Fidelity Chooses to Invest in Salt Lake City

Fidelity Chooses to Invest in Salt Lake City

June 1, 2023

The company announced plans to hire up to 300 new employees in Utah in the coming months.

FY 22-23 Wins
Financial Services
Project Wins
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Celebrating Growth on the EDCUtah Team

Celebrating Growth on the EDCUtah Team

May 30, 2023

Several employees take on new roles and responsibilities that will elevate EDCUtah's services.

EDCUtah News
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Guiding Our Growth

Guiding Our Growth

May 24, 2023

EDCUtah’s role in the statewide conversation on growth in Utah.

Economic Development
Prosperity Post
Guiding Our Growth
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Leitner-Poma Lifts Its Utah Presence

Leitner-Poma Lifts Its Utah Presence

May 15, 2023

Leitner-Poma of America plans to bring up to 236 new high-paying jobs and $35 million in capital expenditures to Tooele County during the next ten years.

FY 22-23 Wins
Manufacturing & Distribution
Tooele County
Project Wins
FDI
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Tintic Consolidated Metals Expands Utah Headquarters

Tintic Consolidated Metals Expands Utah Headquarters

May 12, 2023

Tintic Consolidated Metals LLC plans to add up to 150 new high-paying jobs to Juab County during the next five years. Capital expenditures associated with the project are $150,000,000.

Energy & Natural Resources
FY 22-23 Wins
Project Wins
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Schreiber Foods Bulks Up Utah Presence

Schreiber Foods Bulks Up Utah Presence

May 11, 2023

Schreiber Foods plans to bring at least 52 new high-paying jobs and invest $135 million in Utah during the next eight years.

Food & Beverage
Food Processing
FY 22-23 Wins
Project Wins
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Human Interest Finds Utah A-O-(401)K

Human Interest Finds Utah A-O-(401)K

May 15, 2023

Human Interest plans to bring at least 356 new jobs to Utah during the next five years. Capital expenditures and square footage associated with the project are $3 million and 30,000 sf.

FY 22-23 Wins
Information Technology & Software
Financial Services
Project Wins
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Prosperity: What is it and why does it matter?

Prosperity: What is it and why does it matter?

April 26, 2023

Utah ranks no. 1 in the nation for economic outlook. What role does prosperity play in ensuring Utah’s resilient economic future and high quality of life?

Prosperity Post
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Belonging: Good for Business, Good for Growth, and Good for Utahns

Belonging: Good for Business, Good for Growth, and Good for Utahns

April 12, 2023

Two new resources for Utah employers who want to spark conversations about belonging in the workplace.

Belong in Utah
CEOB
Diversity in Utah
Workforce development
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An EDCUtah DEI Profile: Utah Division of Human Resource Management

An EDCUtah DEI Profile: Utah Division of Human Resource Management

April 5, 2023

We spoke with the Utah Division of Human Resource Management about the state's role in advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and access (EDIA) within Utah.

CEOB
Diversity in Utah
Diversity
Workforce
Industry Interviews
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EDCUtah Selected as One of Utah’s 100 Companies Championing Women

EDCUtah Selected as One of Utah’s 100 Companies Championing Women

April 3, 2023

EDCUtah was recognized as one of 100 Utah companies that offer family-friendly policies and practices to advance women who serve at the employee and board levels.

Diversity in Utah
Workforce
EDCUtah News
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CONNEX™: A National Tool with Utah Origins Solves Supply Chain Challenges

CONNEX™: A National Tool with Utah Origins Solves Supply Chain Challenges

February 27, 2023

Connecting Utah Manufacturers together to shorten and reduce supply chain costs.

Manufacturing & Distribution
Industry Interviews
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Texas Instruments to build new chip factory in Lehi, bringing hundreds of jobs to Utah

Texas Instruments to build new chip factory in Lehi, bringing hundreds of jobs to Utah

February 15, 2023

The $11 billion investment from Texas Instruments will create 800 direct jobs and thousands of indirect jobs.

Utah County
Lehi City
Manufacturing & Distribution
FY 22-23 Wins
Project Wins
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Dental Manufacturing Company Dandy Bringing Jobs to Utah

Dental Manufacturing Company Dandy Bringing Jobs to Utah

February 9, 2023

Dandy plans to bring up to 200 new high-paying jobs and $10,948,000 in capital expenditure to Utah during the next eight years.

Life Sciences
Utah County
FY 22-23 Wins
Project Wins
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Top Economic Development Stories from 2022

Top Economic Development Stories from 2022

January 31, 2023

These were the top economic development stories in Utah in 2022.

Economic Development
EDCUtah News
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CEOB welcomes Robert Roake as Director of Operations

CEOB welcomes Robert Roake as Director of Operations

January 30, 2023

Robert Roake joins the Center for Economic Opportunity and Belonging as director of operations, effective January 23, 2023.

CEOB
Diversity in Utah
EDCUtah News
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Welcoming and Belonging: Brigham City’s Holiday Help Program

Welcoming and Belonging: Brigham City’s Holiday Help Program

January 17, 2023

We spoke to JeuneElle Jeffries, the chief executive officer of the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Utah, about the welcoming efforts in Brigham City.

Diversity in Utah
Belong in Utah
Brigham City
Industry Interviews
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