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Utah Innovation Fund: Elevating Utah’s Economy

Utah Innovation Fund supports Utah’s innovation and entrepreneurship by funding startups in their early stages…
April 30, 2024
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Weber State To Develop Degrees and Certificates Taught in Spanish to Foster Strong Bilingual Workforce

With the help of GOEO, WSU is developing a program that will offer certificates and degrees through classes taught entirely in Spanish.…
April 16, 2024
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Utah Valley University Produces the Most Graduates Launching Local Businesses

Utah Valley University has the most graduates who founded businesses in the same state.…
April 16, 2024
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Utah Business Celebrates CEOs of the Year

Utah Business released its list of CEOs of the Year.…
April 16, 2024
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Utah Awarded Pepperidge Farm Inc. a Post-Performance Tax Reduction for its Bakery Expansion

GOEO awarded Pepperidge Farm a post-performance tax reduction for its bakery expansion in Cache County.…
April 15, 2024
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OxEon Energy Awarded Hydrogen Funding from the U.S. Department of Energy

DOE awarded $36 million to OxEon Energy to propel its Solid Oxide Electrolysis (SOEC) manufacturing capabilities.…
April 15, 2024
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Chris Walters Named President/CEO of Pluralsight

Chris Walters as president and CEO of Pluralsight…
April 15, 2024
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Business Leaders Have Big Plans for the Future of Utah’s Economy

The Salt Lake Chamber’s new initiative, Utah Rising: A Free Enterprise Vision for Utah’s Economy, seeks to align the private sector behind solutions to housing affordability, transportation, and growth.…
April 15, 2024
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APEX Accelerator: Elevating Utah’s Tech Innovation Landscape

APEX Accelerator identifies and facilitates the entry of diverse businesses into the defense supply chain.…
April 15, 2024
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UDOT Awarded Federal Grant to Connect Communities and Neighborhoods in St. George

UDOT awarded federal grant to connect neighborhoods in St. George.…
March 26, 2024