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NEWS ITEMS
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May U.S. Factory Orders Rise Significantly
Military Bases As Economic Development MagnetsMany of the military bases that have survived the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) have become hotbeds of development. More |
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Clean Energy, Green EconomyRenewable energy stands poised to create opportunities across the country. More |
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Utah Attracts Investment, Educated Work Force With Science Initiatives, Outdoor Sports NicheThe Utah Science, Technology and Research Initiative (USTAR) is “recruiting great minds to develop and commercialize technologies to Utah. More |
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2008 Gold & Silver Shovel AwardsArea Development’s annual Gold and Silver Shovel awards honor states that have generated top job-creation and investment projects across the nation. These states are highly active in business development, from conducting foreign trade missions to crafting innovative incentive packages and work-force development programs — all of which attract new companies, stimulate investment, create jobs, and strengthen tax bases. More |
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NEWS ITEMS
AROUND THE WEB
NEWS ITEMS
AROUND THE WEB
May U.S. Factory Orders Rise Significantly
07/02/2009 |
LABOR FORCE: 1,346,802 (2007)
RIGHT TO WORK: YesTRADITIONAL INDUSTRIES: Manufacturing, mining, government, agriculture
EXPANDING INDUSTRIES: Healthcare, aerospace, outdoor products, construction, tradeCOLLEGE GRADUATES (Age 25 and over) 27.2%
BASIC BUSINESS TAXES:Sales and Use Tax: 5.75-7.25 percent
Property Tax: Statewide property tax per capita of 2.4 percent