Price: A Town of Endless Opportunities

Price

A Town of Endless Opportunities

By: Mike Kourianos, Mayor of Price

Situated on Highway 6 between Spanish Fork (I-15) and Green River (I-70), Price, Utah is at the heart of Utah’s scenic adventure and recreational landscapes. The county seat of Carbon County, Price was settled by Greek, Italian, Eastern European, Mexican, Japanese, and many other ethnic and religious groups who came to the area to mine. It is a culturally diverse community like no other in rural Utah.

Fremont Indian petroglyph in Nine Mile Canyon (near Price, Utah) But that’s just the elevator speech. There is so much more to Price. Indeed, Price is the right place for many things!

Education

The people of Price know the value of education in all its forms. College students in the area receive a world-class education at Utah State University Eastern. USU Eastern is part of Utah State University’s regional campus system, which fulfills USU’s larger “land grant” mission. Whether individuals are looking for short-term technical training or need an associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree, USU Eastern has the right pathway to help people pursue their educational and career goals.

An Emerging Workforce

Price has a superior broadband infrastructure that keeps it connected to regional, national, and international markets. Because of this extraordinary asset, Price has a growing remote workforce and is doing more to help local people secure remote jobs. These are good, high-paying positions with some of the state’s — and the nation’s — top businesses and technology companies. With COVID-19 driving change in how and where people work, there is a substantial opportunity for Price to participate in this new remote workforce economy.

Recreation

Price is a diamond in the crown of Utah’s great outdoors and provides residents and visitors with endless recreational opportunities that add tremendous value to the quality of life. Price is within striking distance of Nine Mile Canyon, Cleveland Dinosaur Quarry, Scofield and Huntington Reservoirs, the San Rafael Swell, and many other little known hide-a-ways that residents are more than willing to share. Price is always ready to accommodate the explorer and adventure seeker.

Destination Opportunities

Price is routinely recognized as a prime location for retirement. Its low tax burden, access to highquality medical care, recreation opportunities, education, and culture and arts community all make Price the second most attractive community in the state for retirement—behind Park City.

Last but not least, Price has an indomitable spirit of resilience and optimism and continues to overcome every obstacle thrown in its way. The town and its residents are committed to innovation in technology, excellence in higher education, and “high-touch” hospitality. Most importantly, Price is eager to welcome and work collaboratively with residents, visitors, and businesses that share its passion for growth, innovation, and progress.