Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity

Utah’s aerospace, defense, and cyber ecosystem reached a pivotal moment by unveiling 47G, representing a call to push the limits of innovation and human achievement. 47G is set to drive unprecedented growth and welcomes diverse partnerships for building the next generation of technology companies. Read more in the Business In Utah magazine. https://lnkd.in/gADVzGdx

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GOEO, in partnership with World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah), recently hosted Korean Consul General Lim Jung-taek and his team for meetings with industry experts, government officials, and university representatives. Korea is Utah's 9th largest export destination and home to the University of Utah's Asia Campus. In September, Gov. Cox will visit Korea to explore more trade opportunities for Utah companies.

Listen to the latest podcast episode with Vance Checketts, CEO of auticon. Checketts discusses the company's unique mission to integrate neurodivergent individuals, especially those with autism, into the tech workforce. He encourages companies interested in becoming more inclusive to start by learning more about neurodiversity and considering partnerships with auticon to enhance their teams’ productivity and inclusivity. https://lnkd.in/gBh-cDKn

The Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) is spearheading transformative initiatives in Iron County, exemplifying the effectiveness of state, local, and private collaboration. UIPA is committed to enhancing global connectivity for businesses through streamlined supply chains and cost-effective infrastructure. Learn more in the Business In Utah magazine. https://lnkd.in/gte67TPK

Listen to the latest Business Elevated podcast episode with Trena Anderson, president of Deseret First Charitable Foundation. She discusses her career spanning over three decades at Deseret First Credit Union, volunteerism in Utah, and more. https://lnkd.in/ggkhB4R7 Deseret First Credit Union

Dr. Susan R. Madsen, driven by a sense of urgency to enhance the status of women and girls in Utah, launched the initiative “A Bolder Way Forward”. Focused on creating impactful change by 2030, with a checkpoint in 2026, the initiative addresses Utah’s persistent challenges to women’s equality. Read more in the Business In Utah magazine. https://lnkd.in/gGxyA8HP

Mori Paulsen, president of Bank of America Utah, joined the latest episode of the Business Elevated podcast. Paulsen discussed his extensive career, his deep-rooted connection to the state, and delves into Bank of America’s robust community engagement and philanthropic efforts in Utah. https://lnkd.in/gNNn8Kcm

Today, GOEO awarded Doppelmayr USA a post-performance tax reduction for its expansion in Salt Lake County as part of the state’s EDTIF program. Doppelmayr USA projects adding 130 new, high-paying jobs in Utah during the next 10 years. https://lnkd.in/gbH-z3RM

Today, GOEO awarded Bridor North America a post-performance tax reduction for its expansion in Box Elder County as part of the REDTIF program. Bridor projects adding 87 new, high-paying jobs in rural Utah during the next 13 years. https://lnkd.in/gcbwzUY6