Uintah County Economic Development

02/06/2026

What's your big idea? Uintah County Economic Development and the Vernal Innovation Hub are excited to announce applications are open for the 2026 Business Speed Pitch Competition.

Visit, Vernalinnovationhub.com to learn more or to enter for a chance to win over $35,000 in cash and prizes.

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06/04/2025

Whether you're saving for something big or just want some spending cash, the KIDS MARKET, is back and will be open-for-business on Thursday's during Vernal Excitement. Come set up a booth and sell your stuff.

Booth space is free and first-come, first-serve.

Don't forget to visit the information booth to get your Passport to Summer Stamp.

05/30/2025

Uintah County Economic Development is a proud supporter of the Vernal Downtown Alliance. Join the Vernal Downtown Alliance for the 2nd Annual Downtown Arts Walk, tonight, May 30th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. The Arts Walk is a way to support local artist AND local businesses. The work of local musicians and visual artists will be showcased in downtown businesses . Enjoy complimentary light refreshments as you stroll between each location.
BONUS: Stop by the Alliance Booth at Cobble Rock Park to learn how to be entered into a giveaway!

04/17/2025

04/09/2025

The Vernal Regional airport is a key piece of Uintah County's Economy. The Economic Development Office is excited to join private-sector partners, Contour Airlines and Allsave Car Rental to support the continued growth at the airport. Uintah County Economic Development will continue to look for ways to support smart, sustainable growth and ensure we are at the forefront of meeting the needs of that growth.

Upgrades continue at the Vernal Regional Airport and the latest is thanks to collaboration between stakeholders involved. Airport Manager Ken Campbell explains that improving the entrance at the terminal began about 2 years ago when a rock island was removed out front and the driving area was raised...

03/31/2025

CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of the 2025 Rise & Thrive Business Speed Pitch Competition, hosted by Uintah County Economic Development and the Vernal Innovation Hub.

1st PLACE - Seth Taylor, Whack-A-Sign
2nd PLACE - Dalton Reynolds, KD Sanitation
3rd PLACE (and People's Choice winner), Amber Toler, Dyno Outfitters.

We look forward to seeing your new businesses grow.

Thank you to all who competed, watched, and supported our local entrepreneurs!

02/27/2025

If you have a new business or business idea and want to learn ways to help grow, visit Uintahspeedpitch.com to apply for this year's Rise & Thrive Business Speed Pitch Competition. Applications are open through Friday, February 28th.

https://www.basinnow.com/get-signed-up-for-2025-rise-thrive-business-speed-pitch-competition/

01/31/2025

What's Your Big Idea?

Uintah County Economic Development and the Vernal Innovation Hub is excited to announce applications are open for the 2025 Rise & Thrive Business Speed Pitch Competition.

The Pitch Competition provides entrepreneurs and business start-ups with funding opportunities and local support to help start and grow new business in Uintah County.

Visit Uintahspeedpitch.com to learn more or apply.

The Rise & Thrive Business Pitch Competition is an annual event organized by Uintah County Economic Development and the Vernal Innovation Hub to provide entr...

01/16/2025

Uintah County Economic Development is here to help local businesses. The Small Business Micro-Grant program is designed to help existing businesses looking to grow. Visit business.uintah.gov to learn more.

https://www.basinnow.com/applications-being-accepted-for-uintah-county-small-business-microgrant/

The Uintah County Economic Development Office has a fairly new program aimed at helping grow local businesses. The Small Business Microgrant program started last fall with the intention of making grant funding within reach of small businesses and through a simple process. The requirements are straig...

01/03/2025

SAVE THE DATE!
Save the date for the 5th annual Rise and Thrive Speed Pitch competition. Applications open February 1st.
Visit uintahspeedpitch.com for rules, resources, and all the details.

11/15/2024

Uintah County is open for business. Visit the Uintah County Economic Development website to learn more about Business Resources, Doing Business, and Living in Uintah County.

https://business.uintah.gov/

08/29/2024

Uintah County is pleased to again host the annual Uintah Basin Energy Summit. This 2-day event brings together the oil & gas industry, policy makers, and the public.

Come to hear from over 30 speakers on the current state of the industry, advancements in technology, and outlooks on the future.

Registration is open.

https://www.basinenergysummit.com/