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About GOED
The GOED executive staff: Ryan Starks, Kori Ann Edwards, Lynne Mayer, Val Hale, Vicki Varela, Pete Codella, Ben Hart (Dec. 2019)
Introduction The Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) prepares an Annual Report for the Utah Legislature and the public that provides an accounting of the programs, initiatives, and events for which the office is responsible. This report is published on Oct. 1 each year and covers the previous fiscal year. The 2020 Annual Report represents the period from July 2019 to June 2020 (FY 2020). After the global COVID-19 pandemic hit Utah in March 2020, GOED was called upon to manage numerous programs and initiatives as part of the state’s pandemic response in addition to the office’s other established work. The agency’s coronavirus activities are included in this report’s COVID-19 Response section.
About GOED Under the direction of Gov. Gary R. Herbert, the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) provides resources and support for business creation, growth and recruitment. It helps drive increased tourism, film production and outdoor recreation in the state. Utilizing state resources and private sector contracts, GOED administers programs in economic areas that demonstrate the highest potential for development.
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