QUALITY OF LIFE

IN MANY WAYS, QUALITY OF LIFE is a highly personalized measure of a location’s appeal, dependent upon the criteria that are most important to each individual. But, regardless of whether it’s the economy, the weather, sports, affordable housing, safe neighborhoods, great education, skiing, mountain biking, entertainment or just commuting to work that tops your list, Utah offers a host of compelling reasons that have garnered national attention and lasting satisfaction for natives and transplants alike.

SMART GOVERNMENT, STRONG ECONOMY

The underlying fabric of a great place to live is founded on sound, forwardthinking government and an economy that is strong, stable and robust. For nearly a decade, Utah has ranked near the top on a broad range of government, economic, business and infrastructure measures that contribute to an outstanding quality of life. Prestigious national comparisons have consistently spotlighted the State for outstanding performance in these areas. Most importantly, during increasingly challenging economic times, Utah has continued to stand out as an economically stable, robust environment for current and future growth and innovation.

AMERICA’S HAPPIEST STATE

Utah consistently ranks high on a number of measures indicative of the overall social well-being of people in the State. These measures show that Utahns consistently enjoy a high standard of living in safe, vibrant, affordable

Utah has 13 world-class ski resorts, 10 within a one-hour drive from Salt Lake International Airport. HIGHLIGHTS

Utah’s cost of living is well below national levels, according to most indicators.

Utah was named as the Happiest State in the Nation in a 2009 Gallup study. Utah is home to fi ve national parks, seven national monuments, two national recreation areas and six national forests.

Utah sports fans support a variety of professional teams, including The Jazz (basketball), Real Salt Lake (soccer), The Grizzlies (ice hockey) and The Bees (baseball).

communities. In a major national Gallup survey released in March 2009, Utah ranked fi rst among all states for the happiest populace. Utah’s strong economic performance during the past several years has fueled excellent job growth—second highest in the U.S. for 2006—and attractive household income. Utah’s median household income is ranked 13th nationally at $55,109 (U.S. Census Bureau 2008), compared with a national average of $41,994. This has contributed to the relatively high level of home ownership in the State, which was at 75 percent for 2007, compared with the national average of 68 percent. At the same time, Utah communities are also affordable from an overall cost of living standpoint. According to the Ameri can Chamber of Commerce Research Association/Council for Community and Economic Research (ACCRA) second-quarter 2008 statistics, Salt Lake City’s overall cost of living (98.8 percent of the national average) is less than that of other major metropolitan areas in western states, including Denver (103.5) or Las Vegas (106.3), and dramatically less expensive than New York (214.7), San Francisco (170.9) or Seattle (123.8). Residents of appealing Utah university towns such as St. George (97.6), Logan (91.7) and Cedar City (91.5) enjoy a cost of living signifi cantly lower than the national average. Other wellness indicators emphasize the security, health, vibrancy and youthfulness of Utah’s society, including:

Low Crime – Utah has the sixth lowest rate of violent crime in the nation, according to The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Uniform Crime Reports. For 2006 the rate of violent crime in Utah was 234.8, per 100,000 people, approximately half the national average of 466.9 per 100,000 people.

Low Poverty Rate – Utah’s 2007 poverty rate was 9.7 percent, 9th-lowest in the nation.

Youthful, Growing Population – Utah’s population is vitalized by a disproportionately large segment that is young and growing. U.S. Census Bureau data for 2008 showed that Utah’s growth rate of 2.5% led the nation. At the same time, the median age of 28.5 was the nation’s youngest. Utah also has the second lowest percentage of the population age 65 and over (8.8 percent).

Leading Birth Rate – Reinforcing Utah’s youthful status is a high birth rate. Preliminary data for 2006 from the National Center for Health Statistics revealed that Utah’s fertility rate of 2.63 per female was highest in the nation, as was the birth rate of 21 births per 1,000 people, which is the highest in the nation and substantially higher than the national average of 14.1. Strong Education – In 2007, the Current Population Survey of the U.S. Census Bureau reported that 90.2 percent of Utahns had at least a high school degree, ranking Utah as the sixth highest state in the nation. Utah also ranked 18th in higher education attainment, with 27.8 percent of persons 25 years and over having obtained a bachelor’s degree or higher.

HEALTH AND MEDICINE

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Utah’s population has the third longest life expectancy in the nation at 78.6 years. The health of the State’s residents is further improved by the high-quality medical care available throughout Utah. Some 50 hospitals contain more than 4,800 staffed beds. Major medical facilities are concentrated in the Wasatch Front region, with 19 hospitals in Salt Lake County, four in Utah County, four in Davis County and two in Weber County. The State’s residents also enjoy unusually strong health. According to the United Health Foundation State Health rankings, Utah was the sixth healthiest State in the U.S. for 2007. According to the National Cancer Society’s 2007 rankings, Utah had the lowest rate of cancer deaths in the country. The University of Utah Health Sciences Center is nationally-known for its patient care and teaching facilities. The center includes the University Hospital, the School of Medicine and the School of Nursing. Intermountain Healthcare has consistently won national acclaim for its cost competitive high levels of care. For example, a Dartmouth Medical School study found that Medicare spending could be reduced by a third—while maintaining or improving quality—if the nation provided healthcare the way it’s provided in the greater Salt Lake City area. The study specifi cally cited Intermountain Healthcare, along with the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., as organizations that provide high quality, highly effi cient care. In addition, St. Mark’s Hospital and other Utah health care providers have garnered national and global recognition. Utah’s research facilities, such as the Huntsman Cancer Institute, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Moran Eye Institute and Primary Children’s Medical Center, are internationally recognized for innovative research and health care.

BIOTECHNOLOGY

Utah’s health care industry benefi ts from the State’s position as a leading cen ter for biotechnology research and industry. The University of Utah has identifi ed more disease-related genes than any other university in the world. Utah is home to superior research through the world’s largest family history database, along with clinical data regarding cancer and other health challenges in families. Utah’s research universities and companies such as Myriad Genetics, Merit

2007 CRIME IN UTAH

Violent Forcible Aggravated Property Larceny- Motor Population Crime Murder rape Robbery assault crime Burglary theft vehicle theft Metropolitan Statistical Area 2,351,180 Area actually reporting 99.9% 5,755 53 822 1,399 3,481 86,029 14,288 63,301 8,440 Estimated total 100.0% 5,759 53 823 1,400 3,483 86,095 14,299 63,350 8,446 Cities outside metropolitan areas 137,076 Area actually reporting 86.3% 201 0 43 11 147 3,582 542 2,861 179 Estimated total 100.0% 233 0 50 13 170 4,153 628 3,317 208 Nonmetropolitan counties 157,074 Area actually reporting 88.7% 193 4 31 6 152 2,081 545 1,396 140 Estimated total 100.0% 218 5 35 7 171 2,346 614 1,574 158 State Total 2,645,330 6,210 58 908 1,420 3,824 92,594 15,541 68,241 8,812 Rate per 100,000 inhabitants 234.8 2.2 34.3 53.7 144.6 3,500.3 587.5 2,579.7 333.1

Source: http://www.fbi.gov/ucr/cius2007/data/table_05.html

Medical, Sonic Innovations and ZARS Pharma are pioneering groundbreaking research in life sciences and medical devices. In addition, innovations in pro teomics, targeted drug therapies and drug delivery systems, and other advanced technologies will continue to keep Utah on the forefront of biotechnology. For more information on Utah’s life sciences industry, as well as the State’s other leading economic clusters, visit goed.utah.gov/initiatives/ clusters/utah.html.

CLIMATE AND WEATHER

Like the State’s topography, Utah’s four-season climate is invigorating and diverse. The State’s elevation ranges from a low of 2,200 feet in southwestern Washington County to more than 13,500 feet in the Uinta Mountains in the northeastern corner of the State. The average maximum daytime temperature in Utah’s leading met ropolitan areas ranges from an average of about 37 degrees (36 degrees in Salt Lake City; 32 in Park City; 53 in St. George) in January to 93 degrees in July (92 degrees in Salt Lake City; 82 in Park City; 102 in St. George). Utah’s climate features low humidity and plentiful sunshine. In Salt Lake County and many other areas in the State, the summer daytime relative humidity averages less than 30 percent, and sunny skies prevail for an average of 237 days per year. The air quality in the vicinity of Capitol Reef National Park is the best among the lower 48 states. Annual precipitation varies from less than fi ve inches in Utah’s arid Great Salt Lake Desert to more than 60 inches in the northern mountain ranges. In the State’s most densely populated counties—Davis, Salt Lake, Utah and Weber—precipitation averages six inches per year. Snow accumulates to depths of 10 feet or more at some Wasatch Mountain ski resorts; at some locations, the season-long snow total may exceed 50 feet.

WINTER RECREATION

Utah’s 13 downhill and six cross-country ski resorts provide some of the world’s fi nest skiing and snowboarding. In the October 2008 issue of Ski Magazine, more than 7,000 voters and readers selected Utah’s Deer Valley resort the country’s best ski resort. Additionally, seven of Utah’s 12 other ski resorts made the top 30 list, including Park City Mountain (#5), Canyons (#13), Solitude (#22), Snowbird (#25), Alta (#28) and Snowbasin (#30). Low humidity and low mountain temperatures result in the dry powder snow for which Utah has become famous, earning the moniker, “The Greatest Snow on Earth™.” The State’s heavy snowfall (up to 500 inches at some resorts) often extends the Utah ski season from mid-November through early May. For more information, visit www.skiutah.com. Winter sports enthusiasts will also appreciate the ongoing Olympic legacy left as a result of Salt Lake City playing host to the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. Eleven venues were selected to house the Olympics’ athletic events, includ ing a newly-built, state-of-the-art skating rink and the world´s fastest luge track. All of the Olympic venues are open to the public, allowing visitors to experience the sites fi rsthand and share in history. Visit www.utah.com/ olympics for more information. There are also plentiful opportunities for snowshoeing, ice climbing and snowmobiling on 850 miles of groomed trails running through fascinating and spectacular topography that ranges from rugged mountains to redrock.

SUMMER RECREATION

Utah’s outdoors offer enough activities to fi ll many lifetimes of summer recreation opportunities, including camping, hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, fi shing, hunting and countless other activities in some of the most varied and spectacular scenery anywhere. The State is also a global destination for water sports enthusiasts seeking adventure in whitewater rafting, kayaking, boating, jet skiing and scuba diving.

CYCLING

Utah’s mountains and redrock deserts are a mecca for mountain bikers and touring cyclists of all ages and abilities. Moab is one of the leading U.S. cycling hubs, and most of Utah’s ski resorts offer bike rentals as well as numerous mountain trails. For more information, contact Bicycle Utah at 801-649-5806 or visit bicycleutah.com.

TRAILWAYS

Seven of Utah’s most popular trail systems are being expanded and united to form the Utah Trailways, totaling more than 938 miles. Most trails are located close to the State’s primary population centers, providing quick access to walking, biking, hiking, horseback riding and off-roading in the midst of varied

SKI RESORT COMPARISON CHART

Alta Beaver Mtn Brian Head Brighton City Alta Logan Brian Head Brighton Adult All Day Pass $52 $33 $40 $47 Child All Day Pass $23 $27 $27 $42 Annual Snowfall 500” 400” 425” 500” Skiable Acres 2,200 464 500 850 Runs 40+ 22 53+ 64 Vertical Drop 2,020’ 1,600’ 1,707’ 1,745’ Base Elevation 8,530’ 7,200’ 9,600’ 8,755’ Top Elevation 10,550’ 8,800’ 11,307’ 10,500’ % Beg. Terrain 25% 35% 30% 21% % Int. Terrain 40% 40% 40% 40% % Adv. Terrain 35% 25% 30% 39% Child Care Yes No Yes No Night Skiing No Yes Yes Yes Snowboarding No Yes Yes Yes Terrain Park No Yes 3-4 Yes Half-pipe No No Yes Yes Acres of Snowmaking 50 None 180 200 Lift Served Snow Tubing No Yes Yes No Miles to airport 33 SLC 112 SLC 195 LV 35 SLC

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and spectacular scenery. For more information about Utah’s trailways, visit www.utahtrails.com or www.utah.gov/visiting/stateparks.htm

NATIONAL PARKS, MONUMENTS AND RECREATION AREAS

Southern Utah contains the greatest concentration of national parks in the U.S. The State’s fi ve national parks—Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef and Zion—are regularly recognized as among the most beloved national parks by visitors in the United States and from around the globe. In addition, Utah’s seven national monuments, two national recreation areas, one national historic site and many state parks and recreation areas provide outdoor en thusiasts with unique and varied opportunities. The State’s national parks system unit wel comed 8.8 million visitors in 2008 – up approximately 6 percent from the previous year – including 2.7 million visitors to Zion, the country’s eighth-most-visited national park. Utah’s state park system attracted approximately 4.5 million visitors. For more information, contact the Utah Offi ce of Tourism (801) 538-1900 or visit travel.utah.gov.

ARTS AND CULTURE

Utah boasts rich artistic and cultural resources. The Utah Arts Council, founded in 1899, represents almost 200 theatres, more than 100 dance and approximately 500 music organizations, including The Utah Symphony, Ballet West and the Utah Opera Company. Utah is also home to a number of distinguished festivals and other cultural organizations and events throughout the State, including the internationally renowned Sundance Film Festival, the Tony Award-winning Utah Shakespearean Festival and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. For more information on Utah’s cul tural offering, visit arts.utah.gov or www.utah.com/arts.

A GROWING TOURIST MECCA

Word of Utah’s incomparable attractions and experiences is reaching an increasing number of people throughout the world. From 2004 to 2008, the number of visitors to the Beehive State increased from 17.5 million to 20.4 million, and tourism revenue increased from $5.648 billion to $7.190 billion. Utah Olympic Oval 5662 South 4800 West (Cougar Lane) Kearns, Utah (801) 968-OVAL (6825) Speed Skating

Salt Lake Ice Center/ EnergySolutions Arena 301 W. South Temple Salt Lake City, Utah Figure Skating, Short Track Skating

E Center 3200 S. Decker Lake Dr. West Valley City, Utah Ice Hockey

The Peaks Ice Arena 100 No. Seven Peaks Blvd. Provo, Utah Ice Hockey

Ice Sheet at Ogden 4390 Harrison Blvd. Ogden, Utah Curling

Park City Mountain Resort 1310 Lowell Avenue Park City, Utah Giant Slalom, Snowboarding Parallel and Halfpipe Deer Valley Mountain Resort 2250 Deer Valley Drive Park City, Utah Slalom, Freestyle Aerials and Freestyle Moguls

Utah Olympic Park Olympic Parkway and Highway 224 at Kimball Junction Park City (435) 658-4200 Bobsleigh, Luge, Skeleton, Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined

Soldier Hollow (Wasatch State Park) 2002 Soldier Hollow Drive near Midway (435) 654-2002 Biathlon, Cross-Country Skiing

Snowbasin Ski Resort Highway 167 (Trapper’s Loop) (801) 399-0304 Downhill, Super G, Combined Downhill/Slalom

Rice Eccles Olympic Stadium University of Utah Campus Salt Lake City Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Home of Olympic Cauldron

Olympic Village University of Utah Campus Salt Lake City Athlete Village

The Canyons Deer Valley Elk Meadows Nordic Valley Park City Powder Mtn Snowbasin Snowbird Solitude Sundance Park City Park City Beaver Eden Park City Eden Huntsville Salt Lake City Solitude Sundance Variable $77 $35 $20 $45 $50 $60 $64 $53 Variable Variable $45 $20 $10 $25 $30 $37 $10 with adult $32 Variable 355” 300” 400” 300” 350” 500” 400” 500” 450” 320” 3,500 1,750 420 100 3,300 2,500 1,800 2,500 1,200 450 125 87 36 19 100 81 39 89 63 41 3,190’ 3,000’ 1,400’ 1,000’ 3,100’ 2,005’ 2,400’ 3,240’ 2,047’ 2,150’ 6,800’ 6,570’ 9,100’ 5,400’ 6,900’ 6,895’ 6,400’ 7,760’ 7,988’ 6,100’ 9,990’ 9,570’ 10,400’ 6,400’ 10,000’ 8,900’ 8,800’ 11,000’ 10,035’ 8,250’ 14% 15% 20% 30% 18% 10% 20% 25% 20% 20% 44% 50% 50% 50% 44% 50% 50% 30% 50% 40% 47% 35% 30% 20% 38% 40% 30% 45% 30% 40% Yes Yes *Yes No No No No Yes No *Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No No No No No No *Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes No No No *Yes 150 500+ None 50 475+ None None 100 90 None Yes No Yes Yes No Yes No Yes No *Yes 33 SLC 39 SLC 227 LV 50 SLC 37 SLC 55 SLC 53 SLC 29 SLC 33 SLC 55 SLC

ORGANIZATION ADDRESS PHONE WEBSITE

Beaver County Economic Development 330 S. Main, P.O. Box 511 Beaver, UT 84713 (435) 438-6482 www.beavercountyutah.com/ Box Elder County Economic Development 1 S. Main Street 3rd fl oor Brigham City, UT 84302 (435) 734-3397 www.boxelder.org Cache Valley Chamber of Commerce 160 N. Main Street Logan, UT 84321 (435) 752-2161 www.cachechamber.com Carbon County Future 120 E. Main Street Price, UT 84501 (435) 636-3295 www.carbon-county.com Daggett County Economic Development P.O. Box 219 Manila, UT 84046 (435) 784-3218 www.daggettcounty.org Davis County Economic Development P.O. Box 618 Farmington, UT 84025 (801) 451-3278 www.daviscountyutah.gov Duchesne County Economic Development 50 E. 200 South P.O. Box 1417 Roosevelt, UT 84066 (435) 722-4598 www.duchesne.net Emery County Economic Development 95 E. Main St. #107 P.O. Box 297 Castledale, UT 84513 (435) 381-5576 www.emerycounty.com Garfi eld County Economic Development 55 South Main Street, P.O. Box 77 Panguich, UT 84759 (435) 676-1157 www.garfi eld.utah.gov Grand County Economic Development 125 E. Center Street Moab, UT 84532 (435) 259-1347 www.grandcountyutah.net Iron County Economic Development 10 N. Main Street Cedar City, UT 84720 (435) 586-2770 www.cedarcity.org Juab County Economic Development Agency 160 N. Main Street, Rm. 102 Nephi, UT 84648 (435) 623-3400 www.co.juab.ut.us Kane County Economic Development 76 N Main Kanab Ut 84741 (435) 644 4901 www.kane.utah.gov Millard County Economic Development Assoc. 71 S. 200 W. Delta, UT 84624 (435) 864-1407 www.millardcounty-ecdev.com Morgan County Economic Development 48 W. Young St. P.O. Box 886 Morgan, UT 84050 (801) 845-4008 www.morgan-county.net Piute County Economic Development 550 N. Main Street P.O. Box 99 Junction, UT 84740 (435) 577-2949 www.piute.org Rich County- Bear Lake Regional Commission 69 N. Paradise Pkwy Garden City, UT 84028 (435) 946-2198 www.richcountyut.org Salt Lake County- Economic Development 2001 S. State Street, Ste. S2100 SLC, UT 84190 (801) 468-2221 www.co.slc.ut.us San Juan County Economic Development 117 S. Main Street P.O. 490 Monticello, UT 84535 (435) 587-3235 www.utahscanyoncountry.com Sanpete County Economic Development Assoc. 191 N. Main Street P.O. Box 148 Manti, UT 84642 (435) 835-4321 www.sanpete.com Sevier County Economic Development 250 N. Main Street Richfi eld, UT 84701 (435) 893-0454 www.sevierutah.net Summit County Economic Development P.O. Box 1630 Park City, UT 84060 (435) 649-6100 www.parkcityinfo.com Tooele County Economic Development 47 S. Main Street Tooele, UT 84074 (435) 843-3160 www.co.tooele.ut.us Uintah County Economic Development 134 West Main Street Vernal, UT 84078 (435) 789-1352 www.co.uintah.ut.us Utah County Business Development 34 E. 1700 S. OSTC Bldg. Provo, UT 84601 (801) 420-9109 www.edcutah.org/uc/ Wasatch County Economic Development 475 N. Main Street Heber City, Utah 84032 (435) 654-3666 www.hebervalleycc.org Washington County Economic Development Council 225 S. 700 E. St. George, Utah 84770 (435) 652-7750 www.dixiebusinessalliance.com Wayne County Economic Development 18 South Main, P.O. Box 189 Loa, UT 84747 (435) 836-1315 www.waynecountyutah.org Weber County Economic Development Corp. 2484 Washington Blvd., Ste. 400 Ogden, UT 84401 (801) 621-8300 www.echamber.cc

For More Information: The Utah Governor’s Offi ce of Economic Development 324 South State Street, Suite 500 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 (801) 538-8700 www.business.utah.gov

UTAH’S RÉSUMÉ IS SECOND TO NONE

Utah #1 “MOST DYNAMIC ECONOMY”

– Kauffman 2008 State New Economy Index

■ #1 “Inventor Patents” ■ #2 “Online Population” ■ #3 “Fastest Growing Firms” ■ #6 “Venture Capital”

Utah #1 “THE BEST MANAGED STATE IN THE NATION”

– The Pew Center on the States

The Center ranked the states based on how well they manage their budgets, staffs, infrastructure and information. States were graded on their recruitment and retention of qualified employees, their use of information and technology, management of budgets and purchasing systems, and planning for improvements to roads, bridges and other core infrastructure.

BEST-PERFORMING CITIES 2008

Where America’s Jobs Are Created and Sustained – Milken Institute Top 25 Large Metros

■ #1 – Provo-Orem, Utah ■ #3 – Salt Lake City, Utah ■ #18 – Ogden-Clearfield, Utah

Utah #1 ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

– Rich States Poor States ALEC – Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index

Based on 16 important state policy variables, Utah ranked number one in the nation for overall future economic outlook.

Utah #1 TECHNOLOGY CONCENTRATION AND DYNAMISM

– Milken Institute

The Milken Institute is a nonprofit, independent economic think tank whose mission is to improve the lives and economic conditions of diverse populations helping business and public policy leaders identify and implement innovative ideas for creating broad-based prosperity.

UTAH TOP 10 STATES WITH STABLE REVENUES FOR 2009

– National Conference of Sate Legislatures

Utah’s situation, thanks to conservative budgetary forecasts and not spending one-time money on ongoing needs, is much sunnier by comparison to other states. “Utah is in a relatively healthier fiscal situation than most states, and in fact, one of only 10 states to project a stable outlook for revenues” for the 2009 fiscal year.

(801) 538-8700 www.business.utah.gov

GREAT CHOICE

The State of Utah thanks the many fine companies who have selected Utah as the location to build or expand major new projects in our State.

Utah “Most Dynamic Economy”

All of these companies will be able to provide their employees with an unparalleled quality of life and in the process enjoy “the Most Dynamic Economy” in the country. Utah “Best State for Business” Rural or urban, the Utah lifestyle and productivity of the workforce is among the best in the world. Your company can make the right choice and join these and other great companies in Utah. Enjoy the many benefits you will find by moving your company to Utah, widely praised as a “Best State for Business.” For help with your move, call or email us at 801-538-8828 or ahamblin@utah.gov.

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