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Fox File #89: It’s All About the Basics

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

Tyson Fresh Meats to Expand in Utah

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

Infab to Bring Manufacturing Jobs to Rural Washington County

The Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and the Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCUtah) today announced Infab Corporation plans to expand its operations in Utah adding 90 jobs and $789,753 in new state revenue and $5 million in capital investment over the next five ye

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.