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EMPLOYERS CHOOSE WEBER COUNTY With unsurpassed quality of life and a strong business climate, employers from around the world are locating to Weber County. While Ogden City boasts a true urban vibe, the size and nature of the county is just right, offering a true hometown feel with a strong business infrastructure. Weber County enjoys a sustainable, 5-year, 15 percent job growth rate and is predicted to be nearly 40% over the next ten years, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%. It is estimated that more than 10,000 jobs will be created in Weber County during the next five years alone. The workforce is diverse and growing with strong competencies in manufacturing, aerospace and defense, life sciences, education and finance. Hill Air Force Base continues to be a major economic driver for the county and attracts global defense and related industry contractors. Addition-
ally, Ogden is home to global distribution companies, nutrition manufacturers, high-tech specialty manufacturers, and companies like Amer Sports, the parent company to brands Salomon, Wilson, Atomic, Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Enve, Suunto and Precor. One of the unique qualities of Weber County is Ogden City’s urban core and primary business sector. In 2019, Ogden City kicked off “MAKE Ogden,” a comprehensive master plan to guide future development of the city’s downtown area through the next two decades. The plan will improve downtown walkability, preserve historic structures, increase the quality of and programming at parks and open spaces, develop strong social services and amenities in the downtown area, and strengthen the identity of Ogden through year-round cultural experiences and events.
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