Nestled in the mountains and valleys of Utah you'll find one of the most vibrant business climates in the country. It is a stable and predictable place to conduct business. In addition to its extraordinary scenery, recreation and culture, Utah is safe, clean and affordable, creating exceptional quality of life for those who live there. As a business owner you will find the most productive, energetic and well educated workforce and a fiscally conservative, well managed and progressive government to help you succeed.
Salt Lake City, West Valley City, Provo, West Jordan, Orem
State Tree
Quaking Aspen
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Bee Hive State
The Great Salt Lake is 3 to 5 times saltier than the ocean. There are no fish, the lake's largest aquatic critters are brine shrimp.
Of the 50 states, Utah has the youngest population; one of the highest birth rates; the second lowest death rate; the healthiest population; the highest literacy rate; the highest percentage of high school graduates; and the highest number of people with a college education.
Forbes magazine once again ranked Utah as the No. 1 Best State for Business for 2015. This marks five out of the last six years in the top spot.
Salt Lake’s public transportation system is No. 1 in the nation for connecting people to jobs, according to the Brookings Institution.
Utah took top marks in all six measured categories, including business climate and high-tech performance. The state won the No. 1 spot for innovation and entrepreneurship, garnering the label of “most fundamentally sound state” from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s latest research titled “Enterprising States: States Innovate.”