EDCUtah’s Business and Economics in Utah profile provides comprehensive information about Utah’s economy including: Geographic information, Demographics, Wages, Education, Industry, Taxes, Utilities, Incentives, and Transportation.
Getting the right data is just the first hurdle. Presenting it clearly runs a close second. EDCUtah has produced concise, digestible profiles for every major industry in Utah. View and download any of the profiles below.
Advanced Materials
Alloys, carbon fibers. What’s being developed in Utah and by whom?
Financial Services
Utah had its own currency. Now it has some of the country’s largest financial firms.
Aerospace
Aerospace is big in Utah. Learn about the players and sectors within the state.
Data Centers
Alloys, carbon fibers. What’s being developed in Utah and by whom?
Financial Tech
The field of financial tech is growing faster than your chip card at the grocery store.
Headquarters & Shared Services
Many companies call Utah home. Lifestyle, education, skiing, did we say skiing?
Information Technology
Silicon Slopes is real, and it’s really big. Adobe, Xactware and everyone in between.
Manufacturing & Distributions
Utah is, surprisingly, a western shipping hub. Plus the Pacific isn’t very far away.
Life Sciences
Utah didn’t stop with the Jarvik 7. Medicine is very healthy here. See the prognosis.
Outdoor Products
The great outdoors is home to some great outdoor companies. Great state for gear.
How does Utah compare to other states across costs and labor factors? What do national site selectors think about Utah? What do Salt Lake City businesses say is the best thing about operating in the City? Our research team has compiled briefs answering all these questions and more. We can also provide you with custom research briefs. Click on one of the covers below to download or request a copy.
50x50
Measuring 50 metrics across all 50 states, the 50x50 compares and ranks Utah against the rest of the nation and the 12 state region.
Site Selector Perception Study
How do they feel about Utah, what they know about Utah, and how they perceive Utah as a destination for their projects?
Salt Lake Business Retention Study
A study of existing businesses in Salt Lake City. The study analyzes responses to determine the most significant factors in a company's decision to expand in Salt Lake City.
Talent Stack Labor Analysis
A step-by-step research process that empowers better labor analysis as companies look to solve their number one issue, labor.
EDCUtah’s research team provides custom research to answer your business questions. If you are working on an economic development project or are a member at EDCUtah, please reach out to us for research support. Example research products include: Operating Cost Comparisons, Economic Impact Analyses, Regional Economic Overviews, Major Employers Lists, Occupation Reports, Education Reports, and more. Call us toll-free at 1-800-574-UTAH or email us at mhilburn@edcutah.org for more information.
