Our Mission
The Utah Alliance for Economic Development is a statewide organization of economic development professionals. Our membership includes representatives from state and local government, utility companies, real estate firms, large and small scale development firms, staffing companies, law firms, and private economic development firms. We host training events to learn more about our trade, to discuss common issues and to celebrate victories throughout the state.
Support Economic Development Professionals
The Utah Alliance for Economic Development is made up of economic and business development professionals from across the state. As a collaborative network, we believe in sharing ideas and best practices that move the State of Utah forward. We also connect our members to appropriate economic development resources. See the RESOURCES tab for a list of our partners.
Professional Development
The Alliance hosts quarterly state-wide meetings in different cities around the state. This gives professionals a chance to learn about the local economy in the host city/county, engage in idea sharing with peers, and lean from the pros. More information about upcoming meetings can be found on the EVENTS tab.
Advocate for Policies that Strengthen Utah's Economies and Communities
As a convener of economic and business development professionals from across the state, the Alliance supports policies that will strengthen Utah's communities, cities and counties. Strong economies allow communities to flourish and we're committed to policies that allow local economies to flourish.
Alliance Board Members
Get to know our Board Members
Danny Stewart
Chair
Lori Haglund
Vice-Chair
Dixon Holmes
Past-Chair
Eden Johnson
Secretary
Heather Upshaw
Treasurer
Don Willie
Communications Director
Jeff Palmer
Programs Director
Brent Boswell
Membership Director
Marian Hein
Website Coordinator
Darlene Batatian
Strategic Planning
Julee Attig
Alliance Events
