Utah's exceptional business growth has been no accident. The governing bodies of Utah's cities, as well as the State government, embrace a pro-business mentality and a determination to continue to draw strong businesses and the brightest minds to the state.
Kudos for Utah Gov
No. 1 for Economic Competitiveness In 2009, Utah ranked number one for economic competitiveness in a new report from the American Legislative Exchange Council.
Utah.gov Awarded Best of StateThe Utah Government Official State Web site wins best Web-based Community Resource by NIC.
Best-Managed StateUtah was named the Best Managed State in the Nation in the Pew Enter on States Government Performance Project for 2008.
Because technology companies form the backbone of a vibrant and economically growing business community, Utah's government has focused, in particular, on bringing in a variety of high-tech players. With that in mind, the state has passed legislation that makes Utah an attractive place to start or relocate a business. For example, in 2002 the Utah Fund of Funds created a series of incentives to draw funding into Utah’s economy to provide needed growth capital for promising companies. Another program, the Utah Science Technology and Research economic development initiative, enhances collaboration between Utah’s tech companies and universities, with special emphasis on areas where Utah already enjoys competitive advantage.
The Governor's office is committed to building Utah's strengths and developing an economy for the future, and it is doing so while running the state smoothly and with an élan that is capturing nationwide attention.
