Utah once again heads Forbes’ list of the Best States for Business. Utah has been on the top of the list for three of the past four years. Utah’s business friendly governmental and tax environment, combined with its dedicated and highly skilled workforce continue to deliver superior value to businesses
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Oracle to add 351 High Tech Jobs to Utah
The Salt Lake Tribune reports on Oracle’s plans to bring more high-technology employment to the state. Oracle to Bring 351 High-Tec Jobs to Utah
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How Utah Became the New Silicon Valley
Utah has become a great economic home for many high technology companies. The Brookings Institute as reported in the New Yorker has recently published an article on how this came about. How Utah became the New Silicon Valley
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Utah’s Economic Outlook
Since 2008, Utah has been Ranked #1 for Economic Outlook: 2014 Does NOT Disappoint The American Legislative Exchange Council’s (ALEC) annual report, titled, “Rich States, Poor States” illustrates, in their 7th edition, just how Utah matches up compared to the other 50 states. The article points out, “The 2014 economic outlook ranking is a
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Utah is the 2nd fastest “urban sprawl” in the nation
The next time you drive around the Wasatch Front, look around and you will notice there are more apartments than there were 12 months ago. Not only will you see new apartments, but new homes, new businesses, new retailers and new offices; all of which, gobbling up rural land. Utah
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The “American Dream” has changed!
The idea of a home, with white picket fence, four kids and a golden retriever has lost its luster to the late model car, latest cell phone, gym membership and a “teacup golden-doodle” (insert any hybrid dog here). Home ownership in Utah is ranked amongst the highest in the nation;
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Construction is booming in Utah
Construction is booming in Utah! Tractors are moving earth, concrete is curing in forms and “stick build” framers are harder to find than a dozen donuts at a Crossfit gym. The question is, what are they building and why? “By 2050, Utah will be home to 2.5 million more residents
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Morgan Stanley is a name synonymous with investing
Morgan Stanley is a name synonymous with investing. Started in 1935, the broker dealer has handled hundreds of trillions of dollars in transactions and managed more than $695 Billion in assets, in 2013. In February, of this year, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management’s Investor Pulse Poll showed, “seventy-seven percent of
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Utah Real Estate “Buzzing” on Completion of 2013
Below are 10 bullet points I thought of interest: Economic Accolades: Forbes Magazine ranked Utah #3, “Best State for Business and Careers” CNBC Ranked Utah #5 for “the Best State for Doing Business in 2013” Forbes Magazine ranked SLC #10 in “Best Cities for Business” Unemployment Rate in the State
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Utah sees first concrete apartments
A New, Sustainable Method Makes Its Way to Tooele December 23rd, 2013 – Tooele, Utah – Tom Stuart Construction crews will build an entire apartment building in less time than it takes for you to receive an order you placed online. The contractor is tilting up concrete walls on December
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