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We are pleased to introduce the B.I.G. Business Magazine, the official guide of the B.I.G. Chamber of Commerce, which serves Beaver, Iron and Garfield counties. We hope that you will find the information herein to be of value. Our aim is to provide tools, resources and pertinent information to help strengthen the business environment in the counties we represent.

In this guide, you will find information about the tri-county region, local resources and what the B.I.G.

Chamber has to offer its members. Ultimately, our objective is to help businesses thrive and grow. This is accomplished by working closely with our members and resource partners to provide B.I.G. Chamber members with relevant information they can use.

I encourage all businesses to join the B.I.G. Chamber of Commerce and experience the benefits that come from working collaboratively for the benefit of all. The B.I.G. Chamber of Commerce was made possible

through the financial commitment of the county commissions and tourism bureaus in Beaver, Iron and Garfield counties. Their time, effort and support has made this possible.

To learn more about the B.I.G. Chamber of Commerce, continue reading this magazine and/or reach out to your local tourism bureau.

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THE B.I.G. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Serving Beaver, Iron & Garfield Counties

In the past, communities in Beaver, Iron and Garfield counties have attempted to organize Chambers of Commerce to represent and act as an advocate for their local businesses. A major hurdle these small communities encountered during these efforts has been maintaining the organizational and legal structure of their organizations.

With the hope of aiding these efforts, county and tourism representatives from Beaver, Iron and Garfield counties met in early 2022 and agreed to form a tri-county Chamber of Commerce. The Cedar City Chamber of Commerce, which has a fulltime staff that can help with administrative duties and logistics, agreed to help support this effort.

As a result, the new BIG Chamber of Commerce was formed, with the letters “BIG” representing its member counties: Beaver, Iron and Garfield. The purpose of this organization is to support businesses in the tri-county area through providing tools and resources to help owners grow and strengthen their companies.

The BIG Chamber of Commerce meets monthly, with the meeting rotating between different locations in each county. Presenters at these meetings provide insight to help businesses improve and address challenges they are facing. Business owners from the three counties are encouraged to share their concerns and needs with the BIG Chamber so the Chamber can bring in presenters

to address their issues.

These meetings also provide an opportunity for business owners to network, get to know one another and share their challenges and successes.

Another large part of the BIG Chamber’s mission is connecting businesses with organizations that provide resources supporting a wide range of business needs, from starting a business and creating a business plan to obtaining training and education for employees. These resource providers include:

• The Business and Innovation Center – Education, resources, mentoring and a makerspace.

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– Business counseling, training, networking, workshops and technical assistance.

• World Trade Center Utah: Expansion into international markets.

• Joining the BIG Chamber of Commerce is easy and extremely affordable. The fee schedule for joining the BIG Chamber is as follows:

• $100 per year for businesses with a storefront

• $50 per year for home based or nonprofit organizations

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By being a part of the Chamber, you are opening your business to countless opportunities for growth, connections and increasing your credibility and following in the community through our member benefits and events.

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Iron County Care and Share is a local, private non-profit emergency shelter and food pantry dedicated to providing compassionate assistance and resources to individuals and families in need, offering them opportunities to increase their stability and self-sufficiency. In 2022, our grant funding only covered about 53% of our operation costs. We rely heavily on independent donations for unexpected repairs/maintenance and adequate staffing to serve our growing community. Help us keep our doors open by donating today.

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B.I.G. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Kaden Figgins

B.I.G. Chamber Board Chair Planning & Economic Development Director, Garfield County

Alison Webb

B.I.G. Chamber Vice Chair Beaver City Council Member

Chris McCormick

B.I.G. Chamber Interim President & CEO President/CEO, Cedar City Chamber of Commerce

Scott Symond Milford City Council Member & Small Business Owner Beaver County

Kaden McBride Business Training Manager, Southwest Technical College Iron County

Falyn Owens Tourism Office Executive Director Garfield County

Mike Bleak County Commissioner Iron County

Kaylee Pickering B.I.G. Chamber Media Coordinator Communication Specialist, Visit Cedar City/ Brian Head Tourism Bureau Iron County

BEAVER COUNTY

Beaver County is rich in natural resources. The fertile landscape here supports cultivated fields of grain and alfalfa as well as livestock, and its soil and rock have served as rich sources of metals and minerals. To the west is the great West Desert, home to excellent hunting grounds, herds of wild horses, fascinating ghost towns and rock-hounding opportunities. On the county’s eastern side, the Fishlake National Forest contains majestic mountain forests that blanket the Tushar Mountains, which rise up to over 12,000 feet. Beaver County’s 7,300 residents are never far from wild, natural beauty.

HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY

The first settlers of Beaver County came from Parowan in April 1856. They built log cabins along the Beaver River and began cultivation in the same area. The first town, Beaver City, was laid out in the spring of 1858. It and the river were named for the many beaver dams found there. Beaver County was created in 1886 by an act of the legislature of the Territory of Utah.

In 1852, lead was discovered at the Lincoln Mine in Beaver County. Recovery furnaces were built in 1858, and the town of Minersville was founded nearby in 1859. An attempt was made to produce bullets from the Lincoln Mine ore, but there was an element in the lead that made it too hard. The element turned out to be the silver that later made Beaver County famous.

An exciting chapter in United States history began with the 1875 discovery of the Horn Silver Mine in the San Francisco Mountains of western Beaver County. Mining districts had been opened as early as 1871, but it was the Horn Silver Mine that gave impetus to one of the biggest “rushes” in history.

There were numerous roaring mining camps in the San Francisco district, but Frisco (peak population of over 6,000) was the wildest in the West. Mines in the county were heavy producers of gold, silver, copper, lead, zinc and some tungsten.

Because of the mining industry, the telegraph was brought to Frisco and the railroad to Southern Utah. The first settlers in what is now Milford took up homesteads in 1880. The town’s name is derived from the crossing of the Beaver River by freighters to and from the mines to

the west. The term “mill ford” was shortened to the present name.

The history of Beaver County is filled with the names of illustrious people. Philo T. Farnsworth, who pioneered television research, was born in Beaver County. Senator Abe Murdock, a former Beaver City resident, is the only U.S. legislator ever elected from Southern Utah. Butch Cassidy was born in Beaver but moved to Circleville while still young.

Until recent times, the three main sources of income for the county have been agriculture, mining and the railroad. The county’s agriculture includes high-quality grazing land, a variety of crops that are either consumed locally or transported to other areas, and a sizable dairy industry. More recently, Circle Four Farms (Smithfield) has brought to Beaver County a modern swine-producing operation.

The mineral wealth of the county was of worldwide renown at its peak in the 1880s. Though conducted now at a more modest level, mining is experiencing a resurgence.

Trade and services are increasing in importance along with the development of tourism opportunities. The need for outdoor recreation experiences for today’s fast-paced families is readily met in Beaver County.

Abe Murdock

Butch Cassidy

Philo T. Farnsworth

The city of Milford in 1913

LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTACT INFORMATION

30 W. 300 North Beaver, UT 84713 (435) 691-0468

beaverutah.net

County Commissioners: Wade Hollingshead

Tammy Pearson Brandon Yardley

Mayor: Matt Robinson

26 S. 100 West Milford, UT 84751 (435) 691-9111

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Mayor: Nolan Davis

Mayor: Ward Dotson

RODEO CHAMPION BRINGING TOP BULL RIDERS TO BEAVER COUNTY

One of the most successful names in rodeo today has brought his love of bull riding to Beaver County in an effort to help other young riders find their own success in the sport.

In May of 2021, Stetson Wright of Beaver City organized the first Stetson Wright Invitational, an event featuring 30 of the world’s top bull riders competing for $30,000 in prize money. This first invitational attracted a standing-room-only crowd, as did the second invitational in May of 2022 despite added seating.

Held at the Beaver County Fairground arena in Minersville, the invitational will continue to be held annually, with the 2023 event scheduled on May 13.

“I try to bring the county and the state of Utah the greatest bull riding in the country,” Stetson said.

A native of Milford in Beaver County, Stetson is one of rodeo’s top talents, with career earnings of more than $2 million. In 2022, he won both his fourth consecutive Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association All-Around World Championship and his second bull riding world title. He ended the season winning $927,940, shattering the record for most money won in a season.

Stetson isn’t the only successful rodeo rider in his family; the Wright family has produced some of the best rodeo talent in the world. Father Cody Wright is a two-time PRCA World Champion Saddle Bronc Rider. Several others in the family have also competed professionally in the saddle bronc event.

Stetson competes in saddle bronc as well, but he is the only Wright family member to compete professionally in bull riding.

Currently only 23 years old, Stetson has achieved his rodeo success at an incredibly young age. Through his experience, he saw there were limited opportunities for young, talented rodeo riders in Utah to compete against professionals while significant prize money was on the line (riders have to be 18 years old to join the PRCA and compete in PRCA-sanctioned events).

This can create a mental obstacle for young riders who suddenly find themselves competing against their idols with thousands of dollars on the line.

“Even two years into my PRCA career, I was still starstruck by some of the guys that would show up,” Stetson said. “You just want to impress those kinds of guys because they’re the kind of guys you’ve tried to shape your career around.”

With his high-achieving, rodeo-centered family, Stetson had some experience being around extraordinary rodeo talent in his youth. However, he wanted to offer others the same chance.

“I created this event to kind of showcase young talent and guys that should be riding in a higher level and they just need a little boost, a little help to remind them or show them that they can hang with the PRCAand PBR (Professional Bull Riders)-level guys,” Wright said.

The Stetson Wright Invitational is specifically designed with enough prize money to attract top-tier bull riders while also inviting up-and-coming young talent and keeping entry fees affordable. Mini bulls are brought in for competitors ages 10 to 14.

This year’s invitational will feature John Crimber, the 2021 National High School Rodeo Association bull-riding champion, and Wacey Schalla, who placed first in the 2022 Cinch World Championship Junior Rodeo bull riding finals.

The Stetson Wright Invitational is run by Stetson and his mother ShaRee Wright. Its stock contractor is Broken Heart Rodeo Company. For more information, visit stetsonwrightinvitational.com.

THINGS TO SEE & DO

TOURISM HOT SPOTS

THE CREAMERY (DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA) 165 S. 500 West, Beaver

In 1952, dairy farmers in Beaver County built a plant to supply cheese to the community. Shortly afterward, the facility began selling cheese curds out of a store on the side of the plant, and the location became popular with people traveling through the area.

Approximately 60 years after the plant opened, the owners decided to turn the store into a grand experience for their customers. They envisioned creating a building that not only served as a high-quality, locally produced dairy store but also as an educational journey, a dining establishment and more.

Their vision became reality when The Creamery opened in 2018. Housed in a distinctive building designed to reflect the area’s architecture, The Creamery features an experiential space provides a cheesemaking table with touchscreen cheesemaking activities, brightly colored and illustrated walls, and a life-size cow named Lily who can be milked via a real milking machine with a digital representation of the milk.

A cafe area provides a dairy-inspired menu, while another area served handdipped ice cream. Of course, customers can still purchase cheese curds as well as other cheeses and unique food products.

EAGLE POINT RESORT

Perched high in the Tushar Mountains, Eagle Point Resort is southern Utah’s steepest and deepest ski and snowboard resort. This independently owned resort is a scenic 17-mile drive from downtown Beaver via Route 153; it averages 350 annual inches of snow across 650 skiable acres and over 1,500 vertical feet. There is also a professionally designed terrain park with man-made design features to maximize creativity.

Canyonside Lodge Bar & Grill, with its high ceilings and rustic mountain ambiance, offers casual and fine dining as well as live music on weekend evenings. In the heart of the village is plentiful ski-in/ski-out lodging. Guests of the resort often note its lack of lift lines, uncrowded slopes and friendly staff on and off the mountain.

During the summer months, Eagle Point transforms itself into a mountain getaway where alpine air provides a respite from the heat at lower altitudes. Among the stunning alpine peaks, guests enjoy mountain biking, hiking, fishing, canoeing, paintball, disc golf and access to world-class ATV trails.

MINERSVILLE LAKE PARK

Boating, year-round fishing and camping make Minersville Reservoir a popular getaway. Minersville Reservoir (aka Minersville Lake) covers more than 900 acres when full. The lake is known for its trophy-sized trout. In order to grow them big, special fishing rules apply, which include the use of flies and lures only and a restricted harvest of only one trout over 22 inches in length. The rules were established in the 1990s to correct biological problems and maintain a quality fishery — and it’s worked.

Adjacent to the lake is a campground that offers restrooms with showers as well as a walking trail with stations along the way designed for both adults and children. There is a paved boat ramp where you can rent pedal boats and life jackets. The park is located 12 miles west of Beaver off State Route 21.

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RECREATION AREAS

FISHLAKE NATIONAL FOREST

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The Fishlake National Forest in central Utah features majestic stands of aspen encircling open mountain meadows that are lush with a diverse community of forbs and grasses. The mountains of the Fishlake are a source of water for many of the neighboring communities and agricultural valleys in the region. Elk, deer, black bear, cougar and moose can be found in the Forest as well as wild turkey and mountain goats.

TUSHAR MOUNTAINS

Rising to over 12,000 feet in elevation, the Tushars are the third-highest mountain range in Utah. The Tushars offer an incredible alpine experience which rivals some of the more famous destinations in the West. There’s high peaks, alpine forests and fascinating volcanic geology. These mountains contain several loop roads with spots for camping, fishing, hiking and mountain biking. Keep your eyes open for mountain goats.

MINERAL MOUNTAINS

The Mineral Mountains offer 28 miles of spectacular outdoor adventure. They may look unassuming from the east, but the western side’s cracked and jagged granite forms what looks like the ruins of an ancient city of giants. From rockhounding to rock climbing, bouldering and mountain biking, it’s worth the extra effort to discover these hidden gems.

BEAVER BENCH TRAIL SYSTEM

This mountain biking trail system is located close to Beaver City and offers fun trails for beginning to intermediate riders.

HISTORICAL ATTRACTIONS

BEAVER COURTHOUSE MUSEUM & DAUGHTERS OF UTAH PIONEERS MUSEUM

Built in the Late Victorian architectural style, the Territorial Courthouse, located at 90 E. Center in Beaver City, was completed in June 1882. The building is on the National Register of Historic Places and is one of the town’s most beautiful structures, boasting red brick and whitewashed sandstone foundations. Inside, the courthouse features a second-story courtroom where the flag from the USS Utah, which sank during the attack on Pearl Harbor, is on display. Also displayed are re-created judges’ chambers, court recorder’s and sheriff’s offices, and several 19th-century items. Be sure to check out the new jail off the back of the courthouse as well as the original jail in the basement which was in use through 1976.

Also inside the courthouse is the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers Museum. Here, you can see pioneer relics and catch up on Beaver’s history. The museum is open all summer; appointments are required after Labor Day.

Those visiting the courthouse can also see the house where Philo T. Farnsworth, inventor of the first all-electronic television system, was born. The house is located next to the courthouse.

FRISCO GHOST TOWN

Drive west from Milford about 25 miles and you will find the Frisco town ruins. Located at the base of the San Francisco Mountains, Frisco is the remains of an old mining town. After the discovery of silver in 1875, Frisco was created in just a few weeks, and it quickly earned the reputation as one of the West’s toughest mining camps. Legend has it that murders occurred daily — which might explain why the Frisco cemetery became the biggest in the state at the time.

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WATER RECREATION

TUSHAR LAKE (AKA LOWER KENTS LAKE)

Fishing, hiking, canoeing and wildlife viewing. Adjacent to a county-run campground with canoes, life jackets and picnic area.

UPPER KENTS LAKE

Located just past Tushar Lake, has a campground and is a popular fishing spot for locals.

THREE CREEKS RESERVOIR

Perfect for swimming, fishing and rock climbing. ATV access here onto the famous Paiute Trail.

PUFFER LAKE

Stocked with rainbow and brook trout, one of the most scenic fishing destinations in the region. Paddle boarding in summer, snowshoeing and cross country skiing in winter.

LEBARON RESERVOIR

Non-motorized lake, excellent fishing and scenery. Great for wildlife viewing, camping, picnicking and hunting. Campground with 12 sites. ATV trailhead with ATV parking.

ANDERSON MEADOW RESERVOIR

Stocked with rainbow trout and is wake-free, making it great for paddle boarding. Nearby campground.

BLUE LAKE

Accessible by hiking or horseback riding. Fed by melting snow, which creates its azure blue color.

SCENIC DRIVES

BEAVER CANYON SCENIC BYWAY (HIGHWAY 153)

KIMBERLY/BIG JOHN BACKWAY

The Beaver Canyon Scenic Byway runs up and into the Tushar Mountains and offers abundant pull-offs for enjoying the grand views. The state-designated Kimberly/Big John Backway is a turnoff from Highway 153; this gravel road provides views of the highest peaks in the county.

THE PASS ROAD

The Pass Road was originally created to transport cattle raised on the verdant meadows of the Beaver Valley across the Mineral Range to Milford to be sold and shipped off by train. Today, this Scenic Backway provides spectacular scenery of the Granite Peaks in the Mineral Mountains. At the top cattle guard crossing, there’s a pull-off for a short hike to Granite Peak Reservoir.

SNOWMOBILE & ATV TRAILS, ROCK CLIMBING AND MORE

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TOURISM RESOURCES

THINGS TO SEE & DO

BEAVER COUNTY ANNUAL EVENTS

SUMMER SMASH SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

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Softball teams from all over the western states gather to participate in this two-day tournament.

JULY

BEAVER COUNTY TRAILS ATV JAMBOREE

Bring the family and enjoy a week of OHV/ATV fun on the fantastic trails of Beaver County. There will be drawings and prizes, ice cream and a delicious BBQ at the end.

STETSON WRIGHT BULL RIDING INVITATIONAL

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Held in May at the Beaver County Fairground in Minersville, the Stetson Wright Bull Riding Invitational features 30 of the world’s top bull riders competing for tens of thousands of dollars in prize money.

JUNE

BEAVER BASH BASEBALL TOURNAMENT

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Baseball tournament hosting more than 55 baseball teams.

MILFORD INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

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This celebration includes a parade, games, a car show, a golf tournament and a dance.

BEAVER CITY PIONEER DAYS

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A celebration of the area’s heritage held July 24. Includes a 5K race, parade, car show, activities in the park, horse races, a rodeo and fireworks. Experience a true hometown celebration you won’t forget.

SOUTHERN UTAH AMATEUR GOLF TOURNAMENT

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This two-day stroke play event is held at Canyon Breeze Golf Course in Beaver.

CRUSHER IN THE TUSHAR BIKE RACE

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This uniquely-formatted race held each July begins in historic downtown Beaver and finishes at Utah’s newest ski and summer resort, Eagle Point. Featuring a 60/40 split of gravel to tarmac gravel sectors, it affords riders the opportunity to explore the stunning backcountry of Utah’s little-known Tushar Mountains and Fishlake National Forest.

TUSHARS MOUNTAIN RUNS

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This is one of the toughest, most spectacular mountain races in all of North America. The Tushars Mountain Runs, which feature 100K, 70K, marathon and half-marathon distances, are staged out of Eagle Point Resort at an elevation of over 10,000 feet. All race distances climb to the highest point in the Tushar range, Delano Peak at 12,174 feet.

AUGUST BEAVER CANYON

MARATHON

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This marathon race held each August start runners at 10,000 feet above sea level. Participants then run downhill past pristine scenery that includes lakes, forest, wildlife and Eagle Point Ski Resort. The marathon ends at 6,000 feet in the welcoming Beaver Valley.

BEAVER COUNTY FAIR

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Held each August at the Beaver County Fairground in Minersville, this multi-day event brings the community together to enjoy exhibits, rodeos, a carnival, a demolition derby and other family-friendly events.

IRON COUNTY

More people are discovering Iron County. The county experienced the fastest population growth of any county in Utah (4.3%) from July 1, 2021 to July 1, 2022, with the majority of that growth driven by people moving in from outside the county. Despite this growth, which is good news for Iron County’s growing economic base, the area continues to offer a rural lifestyle well-suited for those who enjoy the great outdoors. Valley dwellers are minutes from exploring stunning red rock and forest landscapes or skiing down high-elevation mountain slopes.

HISTORY OF IRON COUNTY

Throughout their history, the people and businesses of Iron County have employed hard work and inventive decisions for the benefit of their community. With a long-standing tradition of hard work and the spirit of “community above self,” they have established a strong and prosperous county built upon roots of iron.

Iron County is home to Parowan, the “Mother Town of Southern Utah,” which serves as the county seat. This picture-perfect small town was founded on Jan. 13, 1851, by Mormon apostle George A. Smith and holds strong to its pioneer heritage and charm to this day.

Devoid of stoplights, Parowan is the gateway to Utah’s Patchwork Parkway (Scenic Byway 143) and home to some of the best cinnamon rolls in the West. It’s a time capsule display of pioneer spirit. The Old Rock Church standing in the center of town is just one of many adobe buildings that have been preserved here and are open to the public.

Responding to a call for iron from Mormon leader Brigham Young, a group of 35 men from Parowan would travel to an area about 20 miles south to establish an iron works in November of 1851. Ten months later, the colony completed a blast furnace and

began to operate the first iron foundry in the area. This area would later become the largest city in the county: Cedar City.

While the iron mines would come and go over time, the area held strong to its industrial roots.

Many early residents of the area found life in the southern Utah desert challenging, and, with no nearby trade communities, reliance on home-produced goods and local agriculture was essential. Sheep became an important commodity and

staple of the community, paving the way for one of Cedar City’s favorite events, the annual Livestock and Heritage Festival.

As the community continued to grow, new industries and attractions followed, and the community we see today began to take shape. With the arrival of the railroad, tourism to nearby national parks and natural wonders began to flourish.

The completion of the Branch Normal School (now Southern Utah University) brought education to the forefront. The founding of the Utah Shakespeare Festival allowed the arts to take root in and thrive within the community, paving the way for the Southern Utah Museum of Art.

To this day, Iron County enjoys a wide variety of industries and unique local businesses that call the area home.

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Entrance sign, Cedar Breaks National Monument, circa 1934-1935

LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTACT INFORMATION

IRON COUNTY

Multiple office locations, visit ironcounty.net

County Commissioners:

Mike Bleak

Paul Cozzens

Marilyn Wood

Economic Development: (435) 586-2770

Building & Zoning: (435) 865-4519

Tourism: (435) 586-5124, visitcedarcity.com

CITIES & TOWNS

BRIAN HEAD TOWN

56 UT-143

Brian Head, UT 84719 (435) 586-0346

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Mayor: Clayton Calloway

CEDAR CITY

10 N. Main

Cedar City, UT (435) 586-2953

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Mayor: Garth O. Green

ENOCH CITY

900 E. Midvalley Road Enoch, UT 84721

cityofenoch.org

Mayor: Geoffrey Chesnut

KANARRAVILLE TOWN

40 S. Main

Kanarraville, UT 84742

(435) 867-1852

kanarraville.org

Mayor: Betty Gould

NEW HARMONY TOWN

133 Center St. New Harmony, UT 84757 newharmonyutah.org

Mayor: Lowell D. Prince

PAROWAN CITY

35 E. 100 North Parowan, UT 84761 (435) 477-3331

parowan.org

Mayor: Mollie Halterman

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MINING CENTRAL TO IRON COUNTY SINCE COUNTY’S SETTLEMENT

Iron ore, mining and metal have been central to Iron County since its beginning, even providing the county with its name, and its residents continue building on that legacy today.

In the 1840s, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints exploring Southern Utah discovered the Little Salt Lake (Parowan Lake) area contained immense quantities of iron ore as well as thousands of acres of juniper trees that could provide fuel.

In January 1850, the General Assembly of Deseret, a proposed state at the time, created six counties, one of which was named Little Salt Lake County. Before the end of that year, the county was renamed Iron County to reflect its reserves of iron ore.

A call went out from the LDS Church for volunteers to move to the area to be part of the “Iron Mission.” The volunteers were asked to build a settlement and establish an iron foundry as soon as possible.

Two companies of wagons left Provo on Dec. 16, 1850, to travel to the Iron Mission. The first settlement was created where Parowan is now located.

In November of 1851, a group of these pioneers left Parowan and traveled 20 miles south to establish Cedar City, which was named after the many juniper trees in the area that were mistakenly called cedars.

The plan was to center iron manufacturing in this new area, and work commenced in building the community and the infrastructure for manufacturing iron, including a blast furnace. In late September of 1952, the first iron was produced.

The iron industry suffered setbacks in the coming years. The years 1855, 1856 and 1857 were disastrous, with grasshoppers and other pests destroying crops and the winters being cold and long as opposed to the prior milder winters. Some iron was produced and some items made.

Also, the arrival of Johnston’s Army in the Utah Territory in 1858 brought great stores of goods to the territory, including iron tools, wagon wheels and other implements, which ended the pressing need for iron production. In October 1858, Brigham Young issued orders for the iron works to be closed down. The Iron Mission was ended without producing iron of a quantity and quality needed for the pioneer effort, not because of lack of commitment from those sent there to produce it, but from outside circumstances beyond their control.

Around 1868, several men established a private iron production enterprise on a site about 20 miles west of Cedar City. This iron works produced pig iron for stoves, Dutch ovens and other household items as well as for machinery used in Nevada mines. This effort lasted into the 1880s.

Various efforts were made to mine and produce iron as the turn of the century came and went. These efforts were aided as the railroad came to Cedar City and production facilities were created elsewhere in Utah. By April of 1924, coal and iron were being shipped to a blast furnace created by Columbia Steel in Provo.

Millions of tons of iron ore were mined in the county and shipped to other locations during the next few decades. The number of mine workers increased even more when the Geneva Steel mill was constructed in Utah County and Iron County began supplying it with ore.

OLD IRON TOWN

Those interested in learning more about Iron County’s mining history can visit Old Iron Town, the home of a former iron factory. Visitors can view ruins of structures used to produce iron in the late 1800s, including a preserved beehive-shaped charcoal oven. The area also features a nature trail and informational plaques. Old Irontown is located nearly 24 miles southwest of Cedar City via Highway 56.

The Iron County mining industry took a major hit when Geneva Steel closed in 2002. However, interest in mining has been increasing again in recent years.

Iron County’s economy has diversified, but some local companies continue finding success in the metal industry. One of these is BZI Steel, a

leading innovator in steel fabrication and erection as well as insulated metal panel wall installation. Specializing in large warehousing construction projects, BZI works in partnership with major retail, distribution and industrial clients across the United States and internationally.

Headquartered in Kanarraville, Building Zone Industries was established in 2016 with a mission to revolutionize the steel construction industry through innovation, team performance and accelerated project delivery while setting new standards in safety and efficiency. Its fabrication facility can produce approximately 2,500 tons per month of finished steel product.

The company has seen significant growth since its founding, with its patented and proprietary construction equipment, exclusive innovations and processes in steel erection and fabrication, wall panelization and roofing systems resulting in the company growing its revenue more than tenfold

and employee base to more than 450 in only five years.

Increased efficiencies resulting from BZI innovations are allowing the company to consistently raise more than 2.5 million square feet of steel each month. Since 2017, BZI has installed more than 105.7 million square feet in building space.

BZI’s one-of-a-kind building equipment, innovative practices and exclusive SteelTech Academy — a safety, training and certification program for all its team members and other industry companies — are attracting the world’s most renowned businesses and retailers and biggest general contractors as customers, improving

TOURISM RESOURCES

VISIT CEDAR CITY-BRIAN HEAD, IRON COUNTY TOURISM BUREAU 581 N. Main Street, Cedar City (435) 586-5124

visitcedarcity.com

(Lodging, Dining, Events, and Outdoor Recreation/Attractions)

CEDAR CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

510 West 800 South, Cedar City (435) 586-4484

cedarcitychamber.org

CEDAR CITY REGIONAL AIRPORT

2560 Aviation Way, Cedar City (435) 867-9408

cedarcity.org/airport/

PAROWAN VISITOR CENTER 5 S. Main Street, Parowan (435) 477-8190

parowan.org

PAROWAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (435) 590-7417

parowanchamberofcommerce.com

BRIAN HEAD TOWN HALL & VISITOR CENTER 56 N. Hwy. 143, Brian Head (435) 677-2029

visitbrianhead.org

safety methods for construction workers and bringing higher efficiencies for project completion timelines.

“Iron County fosters a rich environment for local businesses to thrive and makes it easy to build a strong collaborative business culture and network,” said BZI CEO James Barlow. “It’s rewarding to be based among a close-knit community of innovative and dynamic businesses, and know our advancements in technology and processes are impacting our ability to help save lives and attract leading companies across the globe.”

Historical information: “A History of Iron County: Community Above Self” by Janet Burton Seegmiller

CEDAR BREAKS NATIONAL MONUMEN (435) 986-7120

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KOLOB CANYONS, NORTH ZION NATIONAL PARK (435) 586-9548

nps.gov/zion/kolob-canyons

KANARRAVILLE FALLS TRAIL 40 S. Main Street, Kanarraville (435) 590-7490

kanarrafalls.com

TOURISM HOT SPOTS

CEDAR BREAKS NATIONAL MONUMENT

Home to curious wildlife and bristlecone pines that have been hanging around since the last millennium, Cedar Breaks is a place where time seems to stand still — and that’s really not a bad thing. Situated about 2 miles south of the town of Brian Head, this giant amphitheater sits high atop the Markagunt Plateau and measures over 2,500 feet deep and more than 3 miles across.

The spectacular colors of Cedar Breaks are breathtaking to behold in any season, and the views only get better at night! Cedar Breaks National Monument is a designated International Dark Sky Park. This recognizes Cedar Breaks as a night sky sanctuary, the first of its kind in southwest Utah.

While the road through Cedar Breaks (Hwy. 148) is closed during winter, this doesn’t mean the monument is inaccessible. Snowmobile tours, cross-country skiing and snowshoe hikes lead visitors to a spectacular view. With a dusting of snow, the crimson formations of Cedar Breaks come alive!

UTAH SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

As you walk the tree-lined courtyard of the Utah Shakespeare Festival, lively music beckons like the Pied Piper. After taking your seat in the grand outdoor Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre, Elizabethan-costumed actors enter the stage and, beneath the stars, you’re whisked away into a world and time outside your own.

Founded in 1961 by a young theater professor named Fred Adams, the Utah Shakespeare Festival is one of North America’s oldest and largest Shakespeare festivals. Each year, the festival presents eight plays in three theaters along with all the extra “festival experiences” — the traditions and activities that guests love.

Enjoy the free Greenshow, backstage tours, repertory magic, play orientations, seminars and more before sitting down for a stunning performance. The festival season runs from mid-June to early October.

BRIAN HEAD RESORT & TOWN

The best snow on Earth, a family environment and stunning views make Brian Head Resort ideal for everyone. Covering over 650 acres, the resort has two connected mountains, Giant Steps and Navajo, which offer 71 runs and eight chair lifts, two of which are high-speed quads.

Outside the resort, rent snowshoes at Georg’s Ski Shop and explore the surrounding Dixie National Forest or take a guided snowmobile tour through the forest to unique views of Cedar Breaks National Monument from the High Mountain Overlook before traversing the meadows into the monument itself.

During the summer months, entertain your inner adrenaline junkie with a zipline, scenic chairlift rides, disc golf or alpine tubing. The summer season is short but sweet, and the mountain biking in Brian Head is not to be missed. Fly down gravity-fed flow trails in the lift-serviced mountain bike park or enjoy scenic backcountry trails with the help of a local shuttle service.

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IRON COUNTY RECREATION AREAS

DIXIE NATIONAL FOREST

Scenery here ranges from desert canyon gorges of amber, rose and sienna to high mountain forests, plateaus and alpine lakes. Nationally recognized highways and trails travel through the forest and provide ready access to the distinctive natural highlights of the forest landscape.

THREE PEAKS RECREATION AREA

This area is host to many outdoor activities, including mountain biking, hiking, disc golf, OHV and ATV riding, RC car driving, model plane flying, camping and horseback riding. With more then 6,000 acres of land to explore, there is sure to be something for everyone.

WOODS RANCH & KIDS POND

Woods Ranch is located about 12 miles up Cedar Canyon on State Route 14, one of Utah’s Scenic Byways. The area is great for outdoor activities and sports, and pavilions are available. A short hike takes visitors to Kids Pond, which is stocked with rainbow trout and kids under 12 fish free when accompanied by a licensed adult.

YANKEE MEADOWS

This area, with its campground and lake, offers fantastic scenery with the towering volcanic cliffs of Sydney Peaks rising in the distance. Trout fishing and boating are the most popular activities. There are several ATV routes in the area as well as hiking, biking and horseback riding trails.

AREA ATTRACTIONS

BRIAN HEAD RESORT

329 Utah Hwy. 143, Brian Head (435) 677-2035 brianhead.com

CEDAR BREAKS

NATIONAL MONUMENT (435) 986-7120

nps.gov/cebr/

UTAH SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

195 W. Center Street, Cedar City (435) 752-9849 bard.org

SOUTHERN UTAH MUSEUM OF ART

13 S. 300 West, Cedar City (435) 586-5432 suu.edu/suma/

FRONTIER HOMESTEAD STATE PARK

635 N. Main Street, Cedar City (435) 586-9290 stateparks.utah.gov/frontier-homestead

SIMON FESTIVAL THEATER CO.

105 N. 100 East, Cedar City (435) 357-4666 simonfest.org

KANARRAVILLE FALLS

(435) 590-7490

kanarrafalls.com

SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY

351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City (435) 586-7700 suu.edu

I/G WINERY

59 W. Center Street, Cedar City (435) 867-9463 igwinery.com

POLICY KINGS BREWERY policykingsbrewery.com 223 N. 100 West, Cedar City

OUTDOOR RECREATION

MOUNTAIN BIKING

Iron County is home to a variety of mountain bike trail systems and opportunities. In Cedar City, visitors can experience single-track flow trails on three trail systems: the Iron Hills Trail System, the Three Peaks Mountain Bike Trail System and the Thunderbird Canyons Trail System. During the summer months, the slopes of Brian Head Resort transform into an unrivaled gravity-fed mountain bike park.

HIKING

Hiking in Southern Utah is a great way to explore the region and experience the beautiful scenery. You can find everything from arches and waterfalls to ancient forests, narrow canyons and majestic overlooks.

WINTER ACTIVITIES

Beyond the slopes and champagne powder of Brian Head Resort, the town of Brian Head is a great hub for winter recreation. Enjoy a snowshoe hike through Dixie National Forest, cross-country ski into Cedar Breaks National Monument or take a guided snowmobile tour. Tours and rentals are available from local businesses.

NIGHT SKIES & STARGAZING SPOTS

• Cedar Breaks National Monument

• Three Peaks Recreation Area

• Parowan Gap Petroglyphs & Historic Site

• Brian Head Peak

• Kolob Canyons, North Zion National Park

DISC GOLF

In Iron County, there are five disc golf courses accessible year-round in Cedar City, Enoch and Parowan and one summer course in Brian Head.

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ART & CULTURE

GALLERIES & MUSEUMS

Iron County is home to an unexpected art scene. From the state-ofthe-art exhibit space at the Southern Utah Museum of Art to local galleries and pop-up art walls, our communities love the arts! Find local scenes and prints at Your Story Utah in Parowan, fine art and handcrafted pieces at Artisans Gallery in Cedar City and rotating exhibits at the Frontier Homestead State Park, Kolob Gallery and Art Wall Gallery at Groovacious Records.

THEATER & PERFORMING ARTS

• Utah Shakespeare Festival

• Simon Fest Theatre Co.

• Parowan Concert Series

• Iron Springs Resort Concert Series

DINING & DRINKS

Full list (updated frequently) available at visitcedarcity.com/food-drink/.

IRON COUNTY ANNUAL EVENTS

JUNE

LARRY H. MILLER UTAH SUMMER GAMES

utahsummergames.org

Every year, the Utah Summer Games brings athletes, stunning fireworks, live music and thousands of people to Cedar City. Visit the website for a complete schedule of events and additional information.

UTAH SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

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A Tony Award-winning theater experience offered in Cedar City with eight plays and musicals — including works by William Shakespeare — performed annually in one grand outdoor theater and two indoor theaters. The festival also offers free nightly Greenshow performances. Festival shows begin in June and continue through October.

JULY

SIMON FEST THEATRE CO.

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The Simon Fest Theatre Co. works to preserve and honor the works of American playwrights and their contemporaries as well as foster the development of new American plays that follow the tradition of character-driven plots and comic introspection into the American experience. Performances are staged at the Heritage Center Theater in downtown Cedar City.

CEDAR BREAKS NATIONAL MONUMENT WILDFLOWER FESTIVAL

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Visitors are able to view a wide spectrum of wildflowers in the meadows, marshes and woods around the rim of the Cedar Breaks natural amphitheater.

JULY JAMBOREE CAR SHOW

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Classic cars, great food, music and vendors — what more could you want from a street festival? The July Jamboree is a great opportunity to visit Historic Downtown Cedar City and view some seriously awesome vehicles.

SOUTHERN UTAH BEER FEST

policykingsbrewery.com

Held at Policy Kings, Cedar City’s only locally owned nano-brewery, this event features drinks from several Utah breweries, food trucks, vendors, live music and more! It is held annually on the last weekend in July.

THINGS TO SEE & DO IRON COUNTY ANNUAL EVENTS

OCTOBER

PAROWAN FALL FESTIVAL AND CAR SHOW

parowan.org

NOVEMBER CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY

parowan.org

FESTIVAL OF FLAVORS & CLASSIC ROCK FESTIVAL

brianhead.com

Beat the heat and enjoy beer, wine, spirits, live music and vendors at this summer event held at Brian Head Resort! This event is held annually on the first weekend in August.

SEPTEMBER

IRON

COUNTY FAIR

ironcountyfair.net

A parade, carnival, car show, rodeo and demolition derby all in one place. The Iron County Fair is always a great time! This event is held on Labor Day weekend in Parowan.

UTAH WINE FESTIVAL

utahwinefest.com

The Utah Wine Festival was created in 2019 to bring light to the many incredible wineries and beautiful vineyards that Utah has to offer. This event held in Cedar City includes tastings and the culinary creations of some of Utah’s best chefs.

BRIAN HEAD

R’OKTOBERFEST

brianhead.com

Enjoy drinks from local breweries, authentic German cuisine and live music throughout at the day surrounded by the stunning scenery of Brian Head Resort.

Enjoy a wonderful day of entertainment, vendors, games and cars the second weekend of October in Parowan. A variety of scarecrows designed by local businesses and organizations are featured on the city’s Main Street throughout the month of October.

From a holiday bazaar to an official lighting ceremony and a special appearance from Santa Claus, these two days of celebrations unwrap the magic of Christmas. This event is held on Thanksgiving weekend in Parowan.

THE HOLIDAY TREE JUBILEE

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CEDAR LIVESTOCK & HERITAGE FESTIVAL

cedarlivestockfest.com

The annual Cedar Livestock and Heritage Festival in Cedar City kicks off with a very unique event: the Sheep Parade! This parade features hundreds of sheep taking the easiest path through town to their winter homes. Overall, the festival celebrates the agricultural roots of the area with events such as tractor pulls and a rodeo.

NOVEMBER IRON MISSION DAYS

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Celebrate Cedar City’s birthday on the second weekend of November with a day of hands-on activities and living history demonstrations at the Frontier Homestead State Park museum.

This event is a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in small-town Christmas cheer! Every year, businesses and individuals donate decorated trees that are always beautiful and over the top. With a visit from Santa himself, there’s fun for the whole family. This event is held on Thanksgiving weekend in Cedar City.

DOWNTOWN LIGHTING CEREMONY

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Each year, Cedar City’s Main Street is transformed with twinkling lights, swirling snow flurries, large snowflakes and cozy window displays showcasing their holiday finest. Kick off the holiday season by joining us for the annual Downtown Lighting Ceremony as the lights are turned on for the first time.

DECEMBER BRIAN HEAD RESORT NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH

brianhead.com

Ring in the new year in style with Brian Head’s Torchlight Parade and fireworks held on New Year’s Eve on the slopes by Giant Steps Lodge. This event is held on Dec. 31.

GARFIELD COUNTY

With an average of one resident per square mile, Garfield County is Utah’s least densely populated county. Within its 5,200 square miles of land, however, is a stunning collection of natural wonders. Garfield County is home to portions of three national parks as well as three state parks. Nearly 1.9 million acres of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument are found here along with miles and miles of hiking, biking, horseback riding and ATV trails. Endless outdoor adventures await visitors and residents alike.

HISTORY OF GARFIELD COUNTY

Garfield County stretches from the eastern edge of the Great Basin on the west to the Colorado River on the east. With 5,100 residents, it is the fifth-least populous county in Utah. Much of the county is situated at a high elevation; the average elevation is 6,260 feet, and the county’s highest point reaches 11,860 feet.

Traces of three major prehistoric cultures — the Sevier, Fremont and Anasazi — have been found in Garfield County. These ancient people left behind reminders of their life such as structures, tools, arrow points, rock art and ornaments made of shell and turquoise. Later, the Southern Paiutes and Utes moved into the area where they hunted and gathered for their food.

The first white settlers traveled from Beaver and Parowan through the mountains to the Panguitch area in March of 1864. These settlers nearly starved during the harsh winter of 1864-65; seven men traversed deep snow by placing quilts on top of it to reach Parowan and obtain flour. The Black Hawk War broke out the follow-

ing year, and the settlers left the area. Settlers didn’t arrive in Panguitch again until 1871. In 1875, the city of Escalante was founded. In March of 1882, the territorial legislature formally designated the area a county with Panguitch as the county seat. At the suggestion of Utah Gov. Eli H. Murray, the name “Garfield” was chosen to honor U.S. President James A. Garfield, who was assassinated six months earlier. The border with Iron County was adjusted in 1884, and Garfield County’s boundaries have remained intact since then.

A gold rush drew prospectors to the Henry Mountains in the 1890s. In 1889, settlers established the town of Boulder, which was only accessible via a road over Boulder Mountain. The road was closed each winter, making Boulder the most isolated town in Utah. In the 1930s, the Civilian Conservation Corps built a road from Escalante to Boulder, blasting through rock and working on the sides of cliffs to do so.

Vast rangelands and large forest reserves have made cattle ranching

Panguitch Main Street, 1938

and lumber some of Garfield County’s most important industries since its settlement. In 1928, the county’s tourism industry received a boost when Bryce Canyon National Park was created. Today, tourism is one of the county’s dominant industries. Oil is also produced in Garfield County, and the area has large coal fields, tar sands and uranium deposits that have not yet been developed.

Sources: ilovehistory.utah.gov

uen.org

en-us.topographic-map.com

Horse-drawn wagon in Red Canyon, circa 1906-1916

Bryce Canyon Lodge, undated photo

LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTACT INFORMATION

GARFIELD COUNTY

Garfield County

55 S. Main, Panguitch (435) 676-1100

garfield.utah.gov

County Commissioners:

Leland F. Pollock

Jerry A. Taylor

David B. Tebbs

Planning & Economic

Development:

(435) 676-1157

Building:

(435) 676-1111

Tourism:

(435) 676-1160

brycecanyoncountry.com

CITIES & TOWNS

ANTIMONY TOWN

120 N. Main

Antimony, UT 84712

435-624-3488

Mayor: Kaymar Willis

BOULDER TOWN

351 N. 100 East Boulder, UT 84716 (435) 335-7300

boulder.utah.gov

Mayor: Judy Drain

BRYCE CANYON CITY

70 W. 100 North Bryce Canyon City, UT 84764 (435) 231-3950

brycecanyoncityut.gov

Mayor: Shiloh Syrett

CANNONVILLE TOWN

15 S. Redrock Drive

Cannonville, UT 84718 (435) 679-8784

Mayor: Jeff Stock

ESCALANTE CITY

56 N. 100 West Escalante, UT 84726 (435) 826-4644

escalantecity-utah.com

Mayor: Melani Torgersen

HATCH TOWN

49 W. Center

Hatch, UT 84735 (435) 735-4364

hatchutah.org

Mayor: Jim Kabonic

HENRIEVILLE TOWN

70 W. Main

Henrieville, UT 84736 (435) 679-8581

Mayor: Dale Pollock

PANGUITCH CITY

25 S. 200 East Panguitch, UT 84759 (435) 676-8585

panguitch.com

Mayor: Kim Soper

TROPIC TOWN

20 N. Main Tropic, UT 84776 (435) 679-8713

townoftropicut.gov

Mayor: Travis LeFevre

BRYCE CANYON MULE DAYS Celebrating Mules and the Western Way of Life

There’s a lot to love about mules — enough to fill a week-long festival held each year in Garfield County.

“They say mules are stubborn, and that’s not the truth. They’re cautious. Once you have their trust, they really have unique personalities,” said Tropic resident Merrilee Mecham. “Some people just fall in love with them.”

As part of their own interest in the four-legged creatures, Merrilee and her husband Mclain organized the Bryce Canyon Mule Days event. Held in Tropic, the celebration includes guided mule rides through the surrounding mountain landscape, clinics teaching how to train and outfit mules, and an all-mule rodeo.

Merrilee said county officials were encouraging communities to create events that would attract people to Garfield County during the slower tourist times of the year. The Mechams had attended mule days events in other states and decided they could organize a similar event in their county. Mclain has been a mule fan his entire life and runs a business offering mule rides in the Tropic area.

With the help of volunteers and a friend with experience organizing a mule days event in Arizona, the Mechams brought the first Bryce Canyon Mule Days to life during the first weekend of May in 2017.

Merrilee said.

Since its beginning, the celebration has expanded from one weekend to an entire week. This is largely due to the 2018 addition of the Chrome in the Canyon Mule Sale, which attracts both buyers and sellers to Tropic.

“We had to spread it out because we added the sale and (the people attending) just wanted to stay longer and they were showing up four days before the event,” Merrilee said. “Chrome” in the sale’s name refers to a mule that has a lot of white coloring in its hair coat.

Mule owners have to apply to enter their animals into the sale, and there is a rigorous screening process. Only the top 50 mules are accepted each year; in 2022, the most expensive mule sold for about $40,000.

Mules, which are the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse, require intensive, high-quality training, which contributes to their high price. They are extremely sure-footed, Merrilee said, because their eye placement allows them to see all four feet at once. Horses can only see their front two feet.

Potential buyers and visitors alike can attend an event called the Trail Course during Bryce Canyon Mule Days. During this event, the mules to be sold are run through an obstacle course to exhibit their level of training.

Clinics taught by mule experts are also held during Mule Days, providing opportunities for people to learn how to care for their mules, how to outfit them for rides and how to train them. A mule rodeo is held — no horses allowed — as well as a concert and other arena events.

The Mule Days Arena was constructed by the Mechams on their own property. It has bleachers for the crowd, and many people bring their own chairs or sit on their trucks to watch the shows.

“A lot of people are just new getting into it and they like to come to the clinics and learn more about mules,” Merrilee said. “The tourists just think it’s cool to see the Western lifestyle.”

Bryce Canyon Mule Days is run through the efforts many local volunteers. These volunteers include local youth, which allows them to experience and learn about the traditional way of life in the West.

A fundraiser is also held every year as part of Mule Days in honor of Mclain’s brother Clint, who died a few years ago due to cancer. The proceeds benefit local families who need help traveling outside the county for specialized health care.

This year’s Bryce Canyon Mule Days will be held April 30 through May 6. For more information, visit brycecanyonmuledays.com.

“It was really pretty successful,”

TOURISM HOT SPOTS

BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK

One of the most iconic tourist destinations in Garfield County is Bryce Canyon National Park. As one of Utah’s most unique national parks, it features hundreds of red rock formations known as hoodoos and spires and is dotted with alpine forest landscapes. In fact, Bryce Canyon has the highest concentration of hoodoos in the world.

Bryce Canyon’s elevation ranges from 7,000 to 9,000 feet, meaning when Southern Utah is hot, Bryce Canyon remains cool and comfortable. It’s an excellent place for escaping the summer heat. There are multiple ways to explore this iconic park, including on horseback, by foot or enjoying a scenic flight. As cliché as it is to say, there truly is something for everyone at Bryce Canyon.

DIXIE NATIONAL FOREST

The Dixie National Forest spans thousands of acres in Garfield County, offering robust outdoor recreation and exploration opportunities. One overlooked gem is Red Canyon, which features rock spires similar to those in nearby Bryce Canyon.

Red Canyon is pet friendly and entry is free of charge. Multiple lakes offering excellent lie throughout the Dixie National Forest, from Panguitch Lake to the Boulder Mountain.  Camp. Visitors can hike, ride horses and enjoy OHV rides on the miles of trails winding throughout the forest.

GRAND STAIRCASE-ESCALANTE NATIONAL MONUMENT

A portion of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument lies in Garfield County, with the rest located in Utah’s Kane County. Its natural wonders include Grosvenor Arch, a massive sandstone formation more than 150 feet high with a span of 92 feet, and Devil’s Garden, an area of sandstone hoodoos, domes, narrow passages and small arches.

The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is a mecca for outdoor recreation enthusiasts. Hiking, biking, backpacking and canyoneering are just a few of the ways people can to experience this beautiful area. Meander through the sandstone desert or cool off at nearby Calf Creek Falls for a different experience.

The sheer size of the GSENM can be a bit overwhelming; one of the best ways to explore the area safely is by hiring a knowledgeable local guide. This might be one of the most rewarding ways to experience this national monument as you are led to hidden viewpoints that few get to see.

THINGS TO SEE & DO

GARFIELD COUNTY ANNUAL EVENTS

For more information, visit brycecanyoncountry.com/event-calendar/

FEBRUARY

•BRYCE CANYON WINTER FESTIVAL

MAY

•BRYCE CANYON MULE DAYS

•BRYCE CANYON ULTRA MARATHONS

JUNE

•BRYCE CANYON ASTRONOMY FESTIVAL

•BRYCE CANYON GEOLOGY FESTIVAL

•PANGUITCH QUILT WALK

•PANGUITCH VALLEY BALLOON RALLY

JULY

•BRYCE CANYON HALF MARATHON AND 5K

•PANGUITCH CHICKEN LIGHTS AND CHROME TRUCK SHOW

•OLD SKOOL PANGUITCH BIKE RALLY

•BRYCE CANYON COLOR ME FUN RUN

AUGUST

•BRYCE CANYON FLY-IN & CAR SHOW

•CANYON 2 CANYON BIKE RIDE

•MOQUI MOTOR MADNESS

•BRYCE ATV RALLY

SEPTEMBER

•ESCALANTE CANYONS ART FESTIVAL/EVERETT RUESS DAYS

•CRUISIN’ 89 CLASSIC CAR SHOW

OCTOBER

•ESCALANTE CANYONS MARATHON, HALF MARATHON AND 5K

NOVEMBER

•RALLY IN THE BULLFROG VALLEY/TICABOO ATV/ UTV RALLY

MORE

TO EXPLORE

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PARKS

STATE PARKS ANASAZI MUSEUM STATE PARK

Ancient Ancestral Puebloan village was once home to one of the largest Anasazi communities west of the Colorado River. 460 N. Hwy. 12, Boulder, UT. (435) 335-7308

CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK

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The northeast corner of Garfield County encompasses part of Canyonlands National Park, where rock has been sculpted by the elements into colorful canyons, mesas, buttes, fins, arches and spires. Its four districts offers a myriad of opportunities for exploration and adventure.

ESCALANTE PETRIFIED FOREST STATE PARK

Hike along park nature trails through a petrified forest, camp along the shores of Wide Hollow Reservoir, or rent a canoe, kayak or paddleboard to enjoy its clear waters. Visitor center features petrified wood, plant and marine fossils, and fossilized dinosaur bones. (435) 826-4466

RECREATION AREAS

BOULDER MOUNTAIN

An angler’s haven with about 80 lakes, most of them fishable. Also a popular camping and hiking area, including extended backcountry trips. High-clearance, four-wheel drive vehicles recommended for the mountain’s rugged back roads.

CAPITOL REEF

NATIONAL PARK

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Located in south-central Utah in the heart of red rock country, Capitol Reef National Park is a hidden treasure filled with cliffs, canyons, domes and bridges in the Waterpocket Fold, a geologic monocline (a wrinkle on the earth) extending almost 100 miles.

CALF CREEK RECREATION AREA

Campground, day-use picnic area and trailhead to reach Lower Calf Creek Falls and Upper Calf Creek Falls. Located between Escalante and Boulder on Byway 12.

DIXIE NATIONAL FOREST

Scenery ranges from desert canyon gorges of amber, rose and sienna to high mountain forests, plateaus and alpine lakes. Highways and trails provide ready access to this forest landscape. fs.usda.gov/dixie

GLEN CANYON NATIONAL RECREATION AREA

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Glen Canyon National Recreation Area offers unparalleled opportunities for water-based & backcountry recreation. It encompasses scenic vistas, geologic wonders and a vast panorama of human history.

RED CANYON

Located 12 miles outside of Bryce Canyon National Park and features similar red rock landscapes. A wide variety of trails accommodate hikers, mountain bikers and ATV vehicles. A visitors center is open from spring through fall.

MUSEUMS

BRYCE WILDLIFE ADVENTURE MUSEUM

(Wildlife, historic artifacts)

1945 W. Scenic Byway 12, Bryce, UT (435) 834-5555

brycewildlifeadventure.com

CANNONVILLE VISITOR

CENTER MUSEUM

(Native American & pioneer history) 10 Center St., Cannonville, UT (435) 679-8981

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THINGS TO SEE & DO

ESCALANTE INTERAGENCY VISITOR CENTER

(Ecology, insects, local plants)

755 W. Main, Escalante, UT (435) 826-5499

blm.gov/visit/escalanteinteragency-visitor-center

ESCALANTE HERITAGE CENTER

(Local history)

1285 E. Hwy. 12, Escalante, UT (435) 826-4787

escalanteheritagecenter.org

TROPIC HERITAGE CENTER MUSEUM

(Paleontology, geology, archeology, history)

20 N. Main, Tropic, UT (435) 679-8713

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DAUGHTERS OF UTAH PIONEERS MUSEUMS

(Local history)

- 65 S. Center, Escalante, UT

- 71 W. Center, Hatch, UT

- 105 E. Center, Panguitch, UT

WATER RECREATION & FISHING BOULDER MOUNTAIN

A high-elevation fishing area known for its dozens of fishable lakes. Alpine creeks and streams are abundant with wild trout populations. Boulder Creek on the mountain’s east side offers various varieties of trout.

ESCALANTE RIVER

Flows through the Grand Staircase-Escalante Monument. Offers hiking, fishing and slot canyons to explore amidst breathtaking scenery.

PANGUITCH LAKE

At an elevation of 8,400 feet, surrounded by pines, aspens and spruce. 10-mile shoreline. Fishing, boating, hiking, mountain biking, ATVing and winter sports. 18 miles southwest of Panguitch.

PINE LAKE

Located at 7,500 feet, offers a cool refreshing contrast to the hot arid conditions of red rocks and white cliffs surrounding it. Ideal for fishing, hiking, and camping.

TROPIC RESERVOIR

A small but scenic lake of 180 acres popular for fishing, boating, hiking and camping. 25 miles southeast of Panguitch.

WIDE HOLLOW RESERVOIR

This lake is well stocked with rainbow trout and bluegill, and its clear blue waters are a favorite local destination for boating, canoeing and water sports.

SCENIC DRIVES

SCENIC BYWAY 143, UTAH’S PATCHWORK PARKWAY

A 55-mile course between Panguitch and Parowan. While in Panguitch, take a walking tour of its historic red brick homes and enjoy its Pioneer Museum and Quilt Walk Park.

HOLE IN THE ROCK ROAD

Early pioneers followed this path, blasting and carving their way through a notch in the canyon wall in order to reach the Colorado River.

SMOKY MOUNTAIN SCENIC BACKWAY

Winds for 78 remote miles connecting Scenic Byway 12 and Highway 89, offering unparalleled views of Lake Powell, the Navajo Mountains and the Kaiparowitz Plateau.

SCENIC BYWAY 12, UTAH’S ALL-AMERICAN ROAD

Spanning a route of more than 120 miles, travels through some of the most diverse and ruggedly beautiful landscapes in the country. Named an All-American Road for its incredible scenic beauty and is the scenic byway in Utah with All-American Road status.

EAST FORK SEVIER RIVER SCENIC BACKWAY

The East Fork of the Sevier River Scenic Backway follows the river southward along the western edge of Bryce Canyon National Park to Tropic Reservoir.

MOUNTAIN BIKING

THUNDER MOUNTAIN MOUNTAIN BIKING TRAIL

One of the premiere spots for scouting some of Utah’s desert wilderness by bike. Offers great technical diversity, including tight switchbacks, steep terrain and rocky descents.

MORE TO EXPLORE

For more information, visit brycecanyoncountry.com

BRYCE CANYON CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

Throughout 2023, Bryce Canyon National Park is celebrating its centennial year. The main event will be held June 8 with various events, a centennial ceremony and a concert. For more information, visit nps.gov/brycecanyon.

U.S. President Warren G. Harding proclaimed Bryce Canyon a national monument on June 8, 1923. On June

TOURISM RESOURCES

GARFIELD COUNTY OFFICE OF TOURISM

55 S. Main, Panguitch (435) 676-1160 or (800) 444-6689 brycecanyoncountry.com

BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL

PARK VISITOR CENTER (435) 834-5322

Hours: Open daily. Summer: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Spring and fall: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Winter: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. nps.gov/places/000/visitor-center.htm

CANNONVILLE VISITORS CENTER

10 Center Street, Cannonville (435) 826-5640

Open from mid-May to mid-November.

Hours: Daily 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. blm.gov/visit/cannonville-visitor-center

7, 1924, Congress passed a bill to establish Utah National Park, when all land within the national monument would become the property of the United States. The land was acquired and the name was restored to Bryce Canyon. On February 25, 1928, Bryce Canyon officially became a national park.

ESCALANTE INTERAGENCY VISITOR CENTER 755 W. Main Street, Escalante (435) 826-5499

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Saturday & Sunday. blm.gov/visit/escalante-interagency-visitor-center

RED CANYON VISITOR CENTER

Scenic Byway 12, about 3.5 miles from the intersection of Scenic Byway 12 and Highway 89 (435) 676-2676

Hours: Friday through Monday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. fs.usda.gov/recarea/dixie/recarea/?recid=24942

BUSINESS RESOURCES

The rural nature of Beaver, Iron and Garfield counties and the countless recreational opportunities found within their borders provide an unparalleled quality of life for residents. The business opportunities found here, however, are equally as exciting.

Whether working at home using high-quality internet service is your dream or you’re a major corporation seeking a place with hard-working employees and access to major transportation resources, this tri-county area can make it happen.

From agricultural production to financial services, manufacturing to aerospace, tourism to construction — it’s all found here, along with the resources to help businesses begin, grow and prosper.

BEAVER COUNTY

In the spring of 2022, Smithfield Foods, Beaver County’s largest employer, announced it was significantly scaling back its production. While this was a significant blow to the county’s employment base, it also kicked county economic development efforts into high gear, resulting in opportunities for other employers.

“Our county has been aggressively pursuing new businesses that want to settle in the Beaver County area,” Wakeland said. “There are a couple of regions that are particularly ripe for development right now.”

One of those areas is South Peaks Industrial Park in Beaver City. The city was awarded a $300,000 state grant for infrastructure in the park, and the area is ready to accommodate new construction on lots ranging from 1 to 15 acres.

“We have great employees here, and we want to retain that talent here and grow our businesses to a point that allows our children to stay here,” said Jen A. Wakeland, strategic development director for Beaver County. “We’re really interested in getting the kinds of jobs that those kids can come back to.”

Traditionally, the county has been home to agriculturally based indus-

tries. One example is Dairy Farmers of America, which built The Creamery, a popular business offering cheese, ice cream and other foods that attracts tourists traveling the Interstate 15 corridor.

However, innovative technology companies have also found a home here. For example, Phone Skope, a producer of optical devices for phones and GoPro cameras, is located in Beaver City.

Having a location in a county that still offers a small-town atmosphere is a huge perk for Beaver County businesses. Quality of life in Beaver County is second to none, Wakeland said; mom-and-pop businesses outnumber chain stores, the school

system is superb and the recreational opportunities are nearly limitless.

“Within 10 minutes, you can be on top of a mountain, or in 15 minutes, you can be paddleboarding, fishing, boating, even ice fishing,” Wakeland said. “We have everything from high mountains to the high desert …. The ability to recreate is exceptional.”

More tourists will be brought to the area through a new National Interscholastic Cycling Association bicycle course the county is creating.

When completed, the course is anticipated to attract high school competitors from across the nation. When not in use for competitions, the course will be open for public use.

Beaver City downtown businesses.

IRON COUNTY

Iron County’s economy is burgeoning, with population growth and economic diversity as two major contributing factors. Job growth is also strong, with the county experiencing a 4.5% job growth rate from June 2021 to June 2022 (compared with an overall Utah state rate of 3.7 percent).

“The economy is going really well and our wages are increasing,” said Danny Stewart, economic development director for Cedar City and Iron County. “All economic indicators are really positive.”

Between July 1, 2021, and July 1, 2022, Iron County’s population grew 4.3 % — faster than any other county in the state. It was the second year in a row the county topped all other Utah counties in growth rate.

Most of this growth came through people moving to the area. Iron County housing costs are generally lower than those in the St. George area, making it an appealing location for people who love what Southern Utah has to offer.

All these move-ins have fueled the local construction industry. In 2011, Cedar City issued 233 residential building permits. In 2021, the number was 945, and in 2022 it surpassed 1,000. Other areas in the county are seeing building increase as well.

Like construction, other sectors of the Iron County economy such as mining, manufacturing and transportation are experiencing growth.

“I think one of the things that’s a big positive for us is the diversity of our economy,” Stewart said.

Stewart referred to the Hachman Index, which measures an area’s industry diversity on a scale of 1 to 100, with 100 indicating the highest diversity. “Iron County has a Hachman score of 85, which is really diverse,” he said, adding that diverse econo-

mies generally have greater resilience during economic downturns.

Iron County has had success in recent years recruiting manufacturers to the area that run high-tech, automated facilities.

Several plastic manufacturers are located in Iron County, producing everything from PVC pip to food containers and buckets. One local company occupies half a million square feet and produces roofing supplies. Another company that manufactures firearms opened last summer and is already looking to expand its operation.

With Interstate 15 and a railroad line running through Cedar City, the area is attractive for companies with shipping needs. BZI Steel and Savage Services have both announced they will make this process even easier by building specialized transloading facilities on the railroad. BZI Steel’s Rail Sync will streamline the transportation of raw materials and finished goods, allowing companies through-

out Utah’s entire southwest area to more easily access railroad transportation. Savage Services announced late last year they will build a 75-acre Savage Railport – Southern Utah as well.

In January, 2023, Iron County Commissioners approved a resolution to create a Utah Inland Port Project Area in the county to help with the development and the success of these projects. “We’ve built a strong relationship with the Utah Inland Port over the past several years and we are excited to partner with them in the creation of this project area,” Stewart said.

Iron County also has companies representing the aviation, chemical, aerospace, tourism and financial sectors.

“There’s just growth everywhere. Our health care industry continues to grow, new retail continues to pop up, so we just feel really fortunate that we’re experiencing a good economy and a really promising future,” Stewart said.

Interstate 15 travels through Cedar City

GARFIELD COUNTY

Utah’s Garfield County is one of the most unique counties in the U.S. Covering more than 5,000 square miles, it’s larger than the state of Connecticut, and its border encompass portions of three national parks.

A total of 92% of the state is managed by the federal government; only 5% of the county’s land is privately owned. This means Garfield doesn’t have a lot of room to grow — but it also means its rural character is here to stay.

Tourism plays a major role in the county’s economy; its largest employer is Ruby’s Inn, a tourist center located just outside of Bryce Canyon National Park that features a hotel, an RV park/campground, a general store and more. There has been demand in the county for new RV parks, hotels and “glamping” opportunities, but the potential for growth in this industry is limited, primarily because of the lack of access to water, said Kaden Figgins, director of planning and economic development for Garfield County.

Interestingly, one of Garfield County’s biggest strengths when it comes to business isn’t related to tourism at all. It’s the fact that all nine municipalities in the county have access to high-speed fiber optic internet service. This was achieved through a grant received by area internet provider South Central Communications.

Figgins said this service is available anywhere there’s any kind of significant development in Garfield County; even some cabins in the woods have fiber optic lines running to them. This access makes Garfield County, an outdoor lover’s dream location, very attractive to today’s remote workers, and the county is happy to have them.

“These remote workers that come here, they’re contributing to society. They’re bringing families,” Figgins said. “We have CPAs and attorneys that are moving here.”

Housing has been a challenge in the county’s past, but recent new developments are providing more options for new move-ins, he said. Assisting these new residents as well as existing county businesses and even tourists passing through the county are two business innovation centers, one located in Panguitch and the other in Escalante. These centers provide private office and meeting space as well as access to technology such as a camera, printer and television.

Anyone who might need to spend time in a more professional environment can utilize these centers. They are run in partnership with Utah State University Extension.

In an effort to attract more tourists to the area, the county is gearing up to build a new mountain bike competition course in Red Canyon. Figgins said the fastest-growing high school sport in Utah is mountain biking, and a competition can attract 1,000 to 2,000 riders and their families. This can bring $500,000 to $750,000 into a community in one weekend.

The new course will have bikers riding through red rock landscapes similar to those found in Bryce Canyon National Park.

“We think we’ll have one of the most scenic venues and one of the largest venues in the state,” Figgins said.

When not in use, the course will be open for public use — yet another reason for remote workers to be considering Garfield County as a potential home base.

Interior of the Escalante Innovation Center

BUSINESS RESOURCE LISTING

LOCAL CHAMBERS

B.I.G. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

510 W. 800 South Cedar City, UT 84720 (435) 586-4484

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CEDAR CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

510 W. 800 South Cedar City, UT 84720 (435) 586-4484

cedarcitychamber.org

ESCALANTE AND BOULDER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

280 W. Main Street

Escalante, UT 84726 escalanteut.com

PAROWAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

P.O. Box 1598

Parowan, UT 84761 (435) 590-7417

parowanchamberofcommerce.com

EDUCATION

SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY

(435)-586-7700

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Through the Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business, SUU offers bachelor’s degree programs in a variety of areas. Master’s degree programs are also available. The university also offers several certificate programs.

SOUTHWEST TECHNICAL COLLEGE

(435) 586-2899

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Southwest Technical College offers training programs for businesses, individuals and anyone interested in gaining more knowledge. The college supports businesses by providing training programs customized to match the needs of businesses.

ASSISTANCE FOR BUSINESS

CEDAR CITY BUSINESS & INNOVATION CENTER

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The Cedar City Business and Innovation Center actively supports and promotes business creation, growth and retention through education, resources, mentoring and connecting people with the right resources at the right time. Our facility includes conference room and work space, makerspace, business launch and custom training.

CENTER FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT

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The Center for Rural Development, a program under the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, works with Utah’s rural counties, communities and businesses, providing economic development resources.

MOMBIZ

https://www.cedarcitychamber.org/mombiz

This program for stay-at-home moms instructs participants on topics such as how to create a simple plan to grow your business while raising kids at the same time, how to create a schedule that fits your life, and how to handle “mom guilt” and its triggers.

PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER

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The Procurement Technical Assistance Center, a program under the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, has helped Utah companies obtain hundreds of millions of dollars in government contracts. PTAC helps businesses navigate the maze of procedures and paperwork required to qualify for government contracts.

SCORE – SERVICE CORPS OF RETIRED EXECUTIVES

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Service Corps of Retired Executives is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small businesses start, grow and succeed nationwide. SCORE offers small business entrepreneurs confidential business counseling services at no charge.

ASSISTANCE FOR BUSINESS

SUU SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER

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The Small Business Development Center at Southern Utah University engages in numerous activities to help start-up and existing small businesses gain a competitive advantage. These include access to the latest technology for business planning as well as professional, experienced consulting during the planning process.

USDA – RURAL DEVELOPMENT

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USDA Rural Development’s programs for business and cooperatives work through partnerships with public and private community-based organizations and financial institutions to provide financial assistance, business development and technical assistance to rural businesses.

UTAH DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES

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With more than 30 buildings all across the state, Workforce Services offers a unique network of workforce development specialists embedded in Utah’s local communities. With a strong focus on aligning workforce needs with talented labor, Workforce Services works in every corner of the state to support rural economic growth.

UTAH MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

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From aerospace, ammunition, turkeys, chocolates, automobiles, solar panels, packing, health products, machine shop detergent, to windows & doors, the Utah Manufacturers Association focuses its efforts on the betterment of the entire manufacturing industry in the state of Utah.

WORLD TRADE CENTER UTAH

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The mission of World Trade Center Utah is to help Utah companies think, act and succeed globally. WTC Utah is part of an international ecosystem of global connections and integrated trade and investment services. It is based on the belief that doing business around the world should be as easy as doing business across the street.

WOMEN’S BUSINESS CENTER OF UTAH

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The Women’s Business Center of Utah is a nonprofit organization located in Cedar City that helps Utah women build confidence, create opportunities and experience success in business ownership. We believe any woman can start and run a successful business with the right skills, resources and support. We provide free and low-cost services to women entrepreneurs in Utah.