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Economic Development
Establishment
The Daggett County Economic Development Office was established in the summer of 2005 by the Daggett County Commission. It was established to give a greater emphasis and better coordination of efforts of the many groups trying to build the area’s economy. The International Economic Development Council defines Economic Development as “a program, group of programs, or activity that seeks to improve the economic wellbeing and quality of life for a community by creating and/or retaining jobs that facilitate growth and provide a stable tax base.”
Economic Development Efforts
The County Economic Development Board has been around for many years. The Board was re-established in 2003 and has worked hard to develop an Action Plan to guide the County’s economic development efforts. Some of the many groups and organizations involved in the County’s economic development efforts include:
Goals
Goals established in the County’s Economic Development Action Plan include:
- Working to educate, inform and promote the advantages and opportunities of life in Daggett County.
- Enhancing the infrastructure and environment to enable businesses to develop and succeed.
- Capitalizing on our area’s uniqueness to develop growth and diversification of business opportunities and facilities.
- Developing strong, cohesive relationships between governmental entities, local businesses and local and neighboring communities.
- While maintaining the County’s rural character, culture and lifestyle.
More Information
For more information on how the many groups and agencies are working to meet these goals please refer to the links on the left.
This website has been produced with funding and cooperation from The Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCUtah) |