Develop high paying private sector jobs through economic development
Weber County embarked on a new economic development direction focusing on more high-paying jobs, a better trained workforce, support for existing businesses, and providing resources to all our cities.
- We facilitated a resolution to upgrade and improve the power supply enabling a local business to pursue their expansion goals, allowing for 135 jobs and $7-$10M in investment. This will open the way for future business growth, industrial growth and development, which meets a long time strategic development goal of Weber County to have a western Weber industrial park.
- Weber County is participating in a certified work ready pilot program with the state of Utah to ensure a well-educated workforce and to attract higher wage businesses.
- Another important focus is to create a balance between seeking new businesses and looking after our existing businesses who provide stability to our economy.