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QuickBase Bolsters Salt Lake City’s Tech Scene

The Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and the Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCUtah) today announced 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.

Five Questions for Jay Francis

Last week, Jay Francis received an honorary doctorate from Salt Lake Community College. He has long championed the college and its mission, and has been instrumental in turning its annual golf tournament into a significant funding source for scholarships.

Fox File #88: The Golden Spike is One Example

The Fox Files are regular messages from EDCUtah President & CEO Theresa Foxley.  

Innovating the Innovation Economy and Technology-based Economic Development

Economies and businesses change and evolve over time. Those that fail to innovate often struggle to achieve sustainability and growth.

A Blockbuster Jobs Report

The US labor market added 263,000 jobs this past month building on the strong growth of March. April's unemployement rate was the lowest in nearly 50 years and is indicative of a strong economy. 

Fox File #87: Many Mega Sites

The Fox Files is a regular message from EDCUtah President & CEO Theresa Foxley.

Economic Development is Vital to the Future of Utah County

Mayor Westmoreland of Eagle Mountain City offers his thoughts on the importance of economic development for the future of Utah County.

The Food and Beverage Industry is Internet-proof: Report

Total global food-service spending is projected to grow by 13 percent over the next five years, resulting in some $359 billion in incremental value, according to JLL’s Food-Service Trends 2019 report, featured at ICSC’s Food for Thought Conference, in New Orleans.

Deseret UAS to Showcase Technologies at AUVSI Xponential

Deseret UAS will be exhibiting at AUVSI Xponential, offering commercial unmanned aerial systems (UAS)/urban air mobility (UAM) flight test facilities.

WeWork Prepares to Open Its Utah Location

WeWork - an EDCUtah project win - prepares to open its first location in Utah.