Economic Development Corporation Of Utah

201 S. Main St., Suite 2010
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
(801) 328-UTAH (328-8824) 
Web site: www.edcutah.org

The Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCU) is a private, statewide, non-profit organization which serves as a catalyst for increased capital investment and quality job growth in Utah. The EDCU issues several publications, including: 1) Utah Major Employers Guide; and 2) Industrial and Office Space Profile.

Governor’s Office Of Planning And Budget

Demographic and Economic Analysis
116 State Capitol Building
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114
(801) 538-1027
Web site: governor.utah.gov/dea/

The Demographic and Economic Analysis (DEA) section provides economic and demographic data and analysis for the governor's office, state and local governments, state agencies, businesses, and the public. The DEA is also the lead agency in Utah for the Census Bureau’s State Data Center and Business and Industry Data Center programs. The DEA issues the annual Economic Report to the Governor and the quarterly newsletter, Utah Data Guide: A Newsletter for Data Users.

Bureau Of Economic And Business Research

David Eccles School of Business, University of Utah
1645 E. Campus Center Drive, Room 401
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112-9302
(801) 581-6333  Web site: www.business.utah.edu/BEBR/

The Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) is located in the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah. BEBR provides research services to business and government, specializing in the Utah economy and the Rocky Mountain region. The BEBR issues several series of publications: 1) the Statistical Abstract of Utah; 2) the quarterly Utah Construction Report; 3) the bimonthly Utah Economic and Business Review; and 4) Utah’s High Technology Directory. The BEBR maintains a comprehensive information depository and collects and compiles a variety of data at the state, regional, county, and city level.

Salt Lake Area Chamber Of Commerce

175 East 400 South, Suite 600
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
(801) 364-3631
Web site: www.saltlakechamber.com

The Chamber of Commerce gathers and compiles business and other commercial information pertinent to the Salt Lake metropolitan area. They publish market analyses, business statistics, a monthly review of general economic activity affecting the state of Utah (with an annual summary), and the semimonthly Doing Business in Salt Lake City.

Utah Department Of Workforce Services

Economic Data Analysis and Collection Unit
140 East 300 South
Salt Lake City, Utah 84145-0249
(801) 526-9340
Web site: jobs.utah.gov/wi

Labor market information provided by the Economic Data Analysis and Collection Unit describes the Utah labor market, including wages, employment projections by industry/occupation/area, cost of living, employment and unemployment, labor force charactertistics, career trends, and industry trends.

Utah Foundation

5242 College Drive, Suite 390
Salt Lake City, Utah 84123
(801) 288-1838
Web site: www.utahfoundation.org

The Utah Foundation is a private, non-profit public service agency established to study state and local government in Utah, including the relationship between taxes and public expenditures in the Utah economy. The Foundation issues three series of documents: 1) a monthly Research Report, which focuses on a single topic in detail; 2) Research Briefs (10 to 20 annually which summarize, often with illustrative graphics, one subject); and 3) Statistical Review of Government in Utah, an annual report to the public detailing taxes and the cost of government in relation to the Utah economy.

Utah Department Of Community And Economic Development

Business Information and Research
324 S. State St., Suite 500
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
(801) 538-8700
Web site: dced.utah.gov/business/birs.html

Business Information and Research offers useful economic and demographic data on Utah and its regions to businesses, other organizations, and individuals. Their website links to economic, demographic, and other business related resources.

Wasatch Front Regional Council

295 N. Jimmy Doolittle Rd.
Salt Lake City, Utah 84116
(801) 363-4250
Web site: www.wfrc.org

The Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC) is the regional transportation planning agency for the planning district, comprised of Davis, Morgan, Salt Lake, Tooele, and Weber Counties. WFRC issues several series of publications, including Technical Memoranda, Technical Reports, Surveillance Reports, Annual Reports, the quarterly Communique newsletter, and the Air Quality newsletter.

Divisions of Community Development

Salt Lake City Arts Council

The Salt Lake Arts Council serves thousands of Salt Lake City residents of all ages and backgrounds, providing high quality art experiences in a range of settings and venues. They sponsor many of the City's most popular events including the Living Traditions Festival, Twilight Concert Series and Brown Bag Concert Series. Through the City Arts Grants Program, they support the work of dozens of local arts organizations that also produce and present arts to the community.

Building Services

Most building, demolition and home improvement projects require a building permit. It is the responsibility of the homeowner or contractor to ensure that permits are received before beginning the work. The cost of the permit varies based on the type of work being completed. The Building Services division serves the community by providing a wide range of services including building and site plan reviews, zoning information, zoning maps, access to the City's Zoning Ordinance as well as building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits.

Business Licenses

The Business License division grants and renews business licenses for large and small businesses located in the incorporated Salt Lake City area. New business licenses must be applied for in person, but business license renewals are now available online.

Housing and Neighborhood Development

Housing and Neighborhood Development offers housing programs including low interest housing rehabilitation loans, first time homebuyer programs, housing development gap financing for affordable and special needs projects, free property inspections, federal grants programs, neighborhood matching grants, a small business revolving loan fund and the City's Weed and Seed strategy.

Planning and Zoning Enforcement

The Planning and Zoning Enforcement division evaluates zoning and zoning map amendment requests; prepares the City's master plans and small area plans and updates; enforces the zoning ordinances; recommends action on requests for conditional use permits; participates in the review of site plans; and administers the subdivision and zoning ordinances. It is also charged with preserving and enhancing the City's natural, historic and architectural resources.

Transportation

The Salt Lake City Transportation division plans, operates and maintains the City's electronic transportation communications system and works to provide safe and convenient transportation corridors for vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians within the City. They oversee the planning and design of the city streets, the Transportation Master Plan, city permit parking, street lighting and public parking lots.