Rural Development
OVERVIEW U.C.A. 63N-4-101 The Rural Development program’s mission is to unite and support Utah’s rural communities in economic development through coalitions, entrepreneurship, business expansion and infrastructure development. This overview is for information purposes only. The Office of Rural Development formal report, pursuant to U.C.A. 63N-4-101, will be provided directly to the legislature, according to statute. Rural Development Office The Rural Development office staff supports the Governor’s Rural Partnership Board (GRPB). This volunteer board has representation from business, industry and local government and its mission is to raise awareness about rural development needs and define economic barriers. With the input from the GRPB, the rural office provides a detailed verbal and written report on rural issues to the Governor. GOED’s Rural Development team supports rural economic development professionals, and communities directly through programs listed below, and collaborates with other government and private organizations in order to provide increased support for economic development in rural Utah.
GOED reps along with Lt. Governor Spencer Cox visit Tribal Chapters in San Juan.
Governor’s Office of Economic Development • 2015 Annual Report • www.business.utah.gov
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