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The Weir Group Anchors Business Operations in Utah

August 12, 2021

Team Utah* is pleased to announce that the Weir Group plans to expand its operations in Utah, adding up to 133 new high-paying jobs in the next 10 years. The expansion includes capital expenditures of $22.6 million.

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Biotechnology Company Perfect Day Coming to Utah

August 12, 2021

Perfect Day, Inc. is expanding its Scalable Bio Foundry, Inc. unit (SBF, Inc.), bringing up to 64 new high-paying jobs to Utah in the next five years. The expansion includes capital expenditures of $20 million.

Life Sciences

Food Processing

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EDCUtah Announces FY 20's Economic Development Successes and Award Winners

September 23, 2020

During its annual meeting held virtually September 22, EDCUtah celebrated significant successes of the past fiscal year and delineated COVID-related support it provided the state. In addition, the organization recognized community members Jay Francis, Mayor Mike Caldwell of Ogden, and the Salt Lake City International Airport for their outstanding leadership in economic development.

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EDCUtah's Mike Flynn Accepts New Position in Minnesota

August 9, 2021

While we are feeling bittersweet about the news, we would like to wholeheartedly congratulate Mike Flynn, Chief Operating Officer, on his new role as Senior Director of Economic Development with Destination Medical Center (DMC) in Rochester, Minnesota.

EDCUtah News

Utah #3 Best State for Business in CNBC Rankings

August 9, 2021

We love podium finishes!

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Ancestry Deepens Its Roots in Utah

April 11, 2019

Ancestry plans to expand the company’s operations in Utah, adding up to 506 jobs, $12.2 million in new state revenue and up to $10.5 million in capital investment over the next nine years.

Information Technology & Software

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QuickBase Bolsters Salt Lake City’s Tech Scene

May 9, 2019

QuickBase, Inc. plans to expand its operations in Utah adding 485 jobs and $6.2 million in new state revenue over the next five years.

FY 18-19 Wins

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Tyson Fresh Meats to Expand in Utah

May 9, 2019

Tyson Fresh Meats, a subsidiary of Tyson Foods, Inc., will invest almost $300 million to build a food production plant in Utah that will initially provide 800 jobs and is expected to expand to 1,200 positions within three years after opening.

FY 18-19 Wins

Manufacturing & Distribution

Food Processing

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GOEX On the Go to Iron County

June 12, 2019

GOEX will expand in Utah’s Iron County, adding up to 100 jobs, $1.8 million in state revenue and an estimated $15 million in capital investment.

Manufacturing & Distribution

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EDCUtah Announces FY 19's Economic Development Successes and Award Winners

September 10, 2019

During its annual meeting held September 10, 2019, EDCUtah celebrated significant successes of the past fiscal year. In addition, recognized community members Carlos Braceras, Dean Luikart, and Salt Lake Community College for their outstanding leadership in economic development.

Accolades

EDCUtah News

Ventum Rolls Into Wasatch County

August 6, 2019

High-performance racing bicycle company Ventum bringing 32 jobs, $1 million in capital investment

Outdoor Products & Recreation

Advanced Materials

Composites

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Castlight Health to Open Utah Operation

August 8, 2019

Castlight Health, Inc. will open a new location in Utah adding up to 235 jobs and an estimated $3.1 million in capital investment over the next five years.

Healthtech

Information Technology & Software

Health Insurance

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Price is Right for Intermountain Electronics

August 8, 2019

Intermountain Electronics, Inc. will expand in Utah adding up to 289 jobs and an estimated $12.5 million in capital investment over the next 15 years.

Manufacturing & Distribution

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Brex to Expand Utah’s FinTech Footprint

September 12, 2019

Brex, the financial technology company that helps emerging companies scale, will open its new location in the Salt Lake Valley, creating up to 1,000 new jobs over the next seven years.

Fintech

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Financial Services

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Amer Sports Expands in Ogden

October 10, 2019

To support its Arc'teryx brand, Amer Sports will expand its operations in Utah, creating 110 new jobs in the next five years.

FY 19-20 Wins

Outdoor Products & Recreation

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Brand Intelligence Tech Leader Red Points Opens Salt Lake City Office

October 8, 2019

Red Points, the Brand Intelligence platform and global leader in online IP infringement detection and removal, is opening a new office in Salt Lake City to support the company’s rapid U.S. growth.

Information Technology & Software

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Amazon Web Services to Bring Jobs to Utah

November 14, 2019

Amazon Web Services, Inc. will expand its operations in Utah, creating 300 new jobs over the next 10 years.

Information Technology & Software

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GE Healthcare Life Sciences to Expand in Cache County

December 12, 2019

GE Healthcare Life Sciences will expand its operations in Utah. GE Healthcare Life Sciences hopes to create as many as 68 new jobs in the next five years.

Life Sciences

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Jack Wolfskin Joins Utah’s Outdoor Products Industry

December 12, 2019

Jack Wolfskin North America will expand its operations in Utah, creating 50 new jobs in the next five years.

Outdoor Products & Recreation

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BlueVine Expanding Its Fintech Footprint

December 12, 2019

BlueVine Capital Inc. will expand its operations in Utah, creating 1,449 new jobs in the next nine years.

Financial Services

Fintech

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Breeze Aviation Takes Flight

December 12, 2019

Breeze Aviation will open a corporate headquarters in Utah, with plans to create 369 jobs in the next five years.

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Aviation

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An EDCUtah DEI Profile: Pacific Island Knowledge 2 Action Resources (PIK2AR)

August 4, 2021

Utah’s population has the highest percentage of Pacific Islanders of the Lower 48 states. Since 2012, August has been recognized and celebrated as Utah Pacific Island Heritage Month. We spoke with Susi Feltch-Malohifo’ou, Co-founder and Executive Director of Pacific Islander Knowledge to Action Resource (PIK2AR) to learn more.

Diversity

Weave Communications to Bring Nearly 1,000 Jobs to Utah

December 19, 2019

Weave, one of Utah’s fastest-growing tech companies, will expand its operations in Utah, creating 997 new jobs in the next 10 years.

FY 19-20 Wins

Information Technology & Software

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Utah Continues “Podium” Streak in Forbes Best States for Business Ranking

December 19, 2019

In any competitive endeavor, consistency is an important factor for success. When it comes to the annual Forbes Best States for Business rankings, Utah exemplifies this trait.

Accolades

Business Friendly

Procter & Gamble to Expand Operations in Box Elder County

January 10, 2020

Procter & Gamble (P&G) will expand its operations in Box Elder County, creating up to 221 jobs in the next 20 years. Capex for the project is estimated at $310,000,000.

Manufacturing & Distribution

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Fervo Energy breaks ground on geothermal power plant in Beaver County, Utah

Minova to open a new manufacturing facility in Tooele County

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Facebook’s Eagle Mountain Data Center Expansion

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