Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development

08/06/2026

From 3 team members to a $40M valuation — scaling innovation right here in Utah, starting at the One Utah Summit.

Utah is built for entrepreneurs who want to make an impact. Local biotech startup 3Helix started as a 3-person team developing targeted research tools to understand damaged collagen. At the time of their pitch at 2024’s One Utah Summit, they had just closed a seed round. Today, they’ve expanded into a full-scale biotech company valued at around $40 million.

Ideated and built in Utah, 3Helix is committed to growing locally and serving as a pillar of the community. In addition to developing transformative health solutions, they are also generating well-paid, purpose-driven employment opportunities for Utahns.

Watch how founder passion and Utah’s supportive startup ecosystem come together to build a world-class enterprise, with opportunities at the One Utah Summit and now with The Nucleus Institute and Nucleus Fund.

08/05/2026

Congratulations to Intermountain Electronics, Inc. (IE) on being named Business of the Year at the One Utah Summit.

Homegrown in Price, Utah, IE is instrumental in scaling massive power and other infrastructure across North America — but ask Chairman John Houston or CEO Bobby Houston, and they’ll tell you their real powerhouse is their people and the industrious history and culture of Carbon County.

Beyond bringing hundreds of high-paying technical roles to rural Utah, IE is reinvesting directly into its workforce and community — building employee housing and partnering with local colleges and secondary schools to train the workforce they and other businesses need.

Huge win for this team, Price, Carbon County, and the future of Utah! 👏

07/31/2026

ICYMI — Utah is leading the nation in economic strength and fiscal stability. This week, the U.S. News & World Report named us the top state in America for the fourth consecutive year, based on performance in eight categories.

Looking deeper, Utah ranked second for economy — a reflection of our pro-business, pro-founder environment and our long-term commitment to innovation.

That commitment is reflected in our strategic plan, which outlines our belief that economic development is about more than numbers. It's about expanding opportunity while preserving the quality of life that makes Utah unique.

By leveraging and strengthening our social, human, and physical capital, we're building an economy rooted in trust and collaboration, powered by Utah's talented workforce, and supported by the infrastructure and resources communities need to thrive.

Doing this right also requires stability. While most states excelled in either long-term or short-term fiscal stability, Utah broke the pattern by placing at fifth across the board — showcasing the reliable systems that make our state the best place to build in.



Learn more about the ranking here: https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/utah

07/30/2026

When state and local partners move in the same direction, incredible things happen for Utah.

Today, at the annual Association of Governments retreat, stakeholders from GOED’s housing, tourism, and rural outreach teams were given the opportunity to detail our strategic plan to leadership from Utah’s seven AOGs.

This framework, built through months of deliberation and collaboration, aims to enhance and coordinate state economic development — helping to position Utah as a united, innovative, and opportunity-rich place where future generations can thrive.

Acting as a proactive coordinator, convenor, and catalyzer for statewide economic development, GOED aims to quarterback opportunities, both for our skilled and resilient Utahns, and outside players considering bringing their businesses here.

Want to learn more? Read the full plan here: https://business.utah.gov/utahelevated/



Wasatch Front Regional Council

07/29/2026

ATTENTION ‼️Today is the last day to apply for the Startup State’s free AI Intensive — held next Tuesday at the One Utah Summit in Cedar City.

This is a great opportunity for small businesses in rural to learn how to automate your most tedious tasks.

As an added bonus, participants can attend the rest of the summit for free!

👉 Apply here to be considered: https://luma.com/doe80eq3



Colette Cox, Jeff Raisor, BIG Chamber of Commerce, Parowan, Utah, Kanab Area Chamber of Commerce, Moab Chamber of Commerce, Marysvale Utah, UZONA Chamber Of Commerce, Tooele County Chamber of Commerce Richfield Area Chamber of Commerce | Richfield, Utah, Carbon County Chamber of Commerce, Greater Nephi Chamber of Commerce

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07/24/2026

As we celebrate Pioneer Day, it’s worth remembering that Utah’s earliest builders weren’t just settling a valley; they were creating an innovation ecosystem that has never ceased evolving.

From irrigation, transportation, and communications infrastructure to establishing higher education and a robust financial ecosystem, generations of Utahns have found innovative means to build communities and create prosperity.

Not every idea succeeded, but the early Utahns' willingness to experiment, take risks, and collaborate still benefits us nearly 180 years later.

Progress has not come from getting everything right; rather, it has been driven by people willing to solve the problems in front of them, learn from what didn’t work, embrace new ideas, and create opportunity for future generations.

Happy Utah 🎉

07/23/2026

Coming off the heels of the Farnborough International Airshow, KSL.com has shared that the Salt Lake City and Ogden areas have been ranked among the nation's top-performing locations for aerospace and defense manufacturing.

Global Location Strategies, a site-selection advisor for firms around the world, stated in their recent report that our strong performance demonstrates how competitive advantage is being shaped by factors beyond historical aerospace specialization.

Be it our commanding presence at events such as the Farnborough Airshow, our supportive ecosystem that fosters innovation, our robust and collaborative workforce, or our stunning landscape, offers the perfect foundation for the aerospace and defense industry.

Read more: https://www.ksl.com/article/51600439/new-report-ranks-ogden-salt-lake-city-aerospace-industries-as-among-the-nations-best

A new report singles out the aerospace and defense manufacturing sectors in the Ogden and Salt Lake City areas as among the nation's best.

07/20/2026

If you are a small business in rural that wants to learn to automate your most tedious business tasks AND attend the Summit for free, then the AI Intensive at the One Utah Summit is for you.

👉 Apply now for the FREE event to secure your spot - less than 30 seats available: https://luma.com/doe80eq3

When: Tuesday, August 4, at Southern Utah University, starting at 10:00 a.m.

What: A hands-on workshop designed specifically for small-business owners and entrepreneurs in rural Utah.

Who: Utah’s Startup State Initiative and several of Utah’s leading small business AI thinkers and trainers.

Why: Two-thirds of small-business leaders recognize that AI is important for growing their businesses. But finding time to learn and build is challenging. We’re bringing the opportunity to you at the One Utah Summit.



BIG Chamber of Commerce, Parowan, Utah, Kanab Area Chamber of Commerce, Moab Chamber of Commerce, Marysvale Utah, UZONA Chamber Of Commerce, Tooele County Chamber of Commerce, Richfield Area Chamber of Commerce | Richfield, Utah, Carbon County Chamber of Commerce, Greater Nephi Chamber of Commerce

07/20/2026

Concerns about AI are real. So are 's solutions. We're embracing innovation while also driving development and usage that are expressly pro-human.

1️⃣ Read more in the Deseret News Sunday edition: https://www.deseret.com/opinion/2026/07/19/ai-anxiety-are-reals-and-so-are-solutions/

2️⃣ Learn about Utah's initiative: https://prohumanai.utah.gov/

Utah Department of Commerce

Utah is working to navigate AI in ways that operate within data-driven guardrails while advancing innovation and human well-being and prosperity.

07/13/2026

What’s different about the Utah Elevated economic development plan?

For starters, it doubles down on one of our greatest strengths: our cultural inclination to collaborate. In the plan, GOED acts as a guide for the entrepreneurs, businesses, and industries that drive our state’s economy forward.

Rather than owning every piece of economic development, we focus on quarterbacking opportunities — bringing together the people, organizations, programs, and investments that help create lasting impact.

Here are some of the key pieces of

Learn more by reading our full plan: https://business.utah.gov/utahelevated/