Governor's Office of Economic Development

Zions Bank Consumer Attitude Index is Tale of Two Stories: Utah versus Fed Economy

Bob Nelson — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 01:26:48 +0000

The latest Zions Bank Consumer Attitude Index numbers revealed today highlight the difference between Utah’s economy and the rest of the country. The Cicero Group does the survey for Zions Bank. Cicero’s Randy Shumway says the small increase of 1.1 points in Utahns’ confidence shows the contrasts between the two stories.

Computer Maker Xi3 Promises 500 Jobs

Andrea Smardon — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 23:50:11 +0000

The maker of a small, energy efficient computer is promising to hire 500 people in Utah over the next 5 years in exchange for $2 million worth of state tax rebate incentives. Xi3 (X-I-3) Corporation has offices around the world, but is headquartered in Salt Lake City… and Utah’s government leaders want to keep it that way.