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Dixon Holmes named Deputy Mayor of Provo |
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Utah Alliance board member, Dixon Holmes, has been named to the newly created position of deputy mayor of economic development by Mayor John Curtis. This new position will eliminate the position of director of economic development and will move economic development directly under the Mayor. Mayor Curtis said the move is a strong statement that the city's economic development will be one of its primary interests. Source: Deseret News, March 3, 2010 |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 04 March 2010 )
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Profile Energy, Inc. expands in Utah |
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Profire Energy, Inc. announced it has purchased a warehouse and office space as part of its expansion into U.S. markets. The facility located at 321 S. 1250 West will serve as the U.S.-based headquarters of the company. The Canadian headquarters will remain near Edmonton, Alberta. |
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Specialized Bicycle Components Grows in Utah |
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Specialized Bicycle Components' decision to keep its western distribution center in Salt Lake City is the kind of story state economic development officials love to tout. The California company opened the facility on Salt Lake City's west side in 1999, liking the location for its relatively inexpensive square footage, its proximity to two Interstate highways and an international airport, and the character of the workforce. As Specialized's 10-year lease neared its end, the company took a second look at the decision, a review affected by the economic downturn. Its conclusion was to move -- not out of Salt Lake City, but to a much larger building. |
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Richard Bradford, Economic Director from Pleasant Grove City, was elected President of the Utah Alliance during the annual meeting of the Alliance. Along with Mr. Bradford, DeLynn Fielding, Economic Director, Carbon County, was elected Vice Chair. Board members for 2010 include:  Richard Bradford, President DeLynn Field, Vice President/President Elect Marian Hein, Past President Paul Kennard, Secretary Les Prall, Treasurer Dixon Holmes Brad Markus Russ Fotheringham Alan Rindlesbacher Kent Sulser Bill Comeau Linda Gillmor Kevin Hamilton Julie Sumsion |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 28 January 2010 )
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