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HELPER’S PROACTIVE
Scofield State Park Cit y of Helper
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Change its Economic Landscape
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he businesses and community members in Helper, Utah, are busy on many fronts creating a welcoming environment to attract both businesses and new residents. “I am amazed and proud of the community and how we have pulled together over the last three years,” notes Helper Mayor Lenise Peterman. “With determination and grit we are making significant headway in creating our sustainable community.” Helper is a community of 2,100 people in eastern Utah. This rural community is moving from an energy-based economy
where leaders are facilitating and building strategic partnerships with businesses and eliminating obstacles. Helper encourages millennials, who choose where to live first and where they’ll work second, to bring their ideas and businesses to the city. There, they can take advantage of the area’s recreational assets, including the arts and history. Popular destinations include the Book Cliffs and the Western Mining and Railroad Museum. The community is involved in initiatives such as The University of Utah’s Dark Sky Scholars program. Dark sky is an emerging field of study
