Vision, Mission and Strategic Plan

Vision

Utah will be the nation’s best-performing economy. It will be a premier global business environment and tourist destination.

Mission

The Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development enhances the state’s quality of life by increasing and diversifying Utah’s revenue base and improving employment opportunities.

Strategic Plan

Grow and support Utah businesses in urban and rural communities, and encourage an innovative entrepreneurial spirit. Engage with industry to build strategies that maintain a diversified economy and strengthen the business supply chain. Expand the tourist experience of Utah’s natural and cultural wonders.

Advance Utah’s unprecedented partnerships in industry, education and workforce development. Provide benefits for Utah residents including: • Improved availability and quality of jobs • Increased community quality of life • New training and educational opportunities for underemployed and unemployed workforce • Decreased tax burden