State Contacts
Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity
GOEO drives economic growth in Utah by retaining and recruiting businesses, creating high-paying jobs, and supporting strategic economic development plans. With nearly 100 staff members managing over $240 million in funding, GOEO oversees key programs, including business incentives, rural development, opportunity zones, international trade, and tourism.
Contact
- Paula Kramer, Regional Manager | pkramer@utah.gov | 801.538.8756
- Paul Jolley, Utah Small Business Credit Initiative | pjolley@utah.gov | 801.703.1110
- James Dixon, Director of Community Grants | jdixon@utah.gov | 801.538.8687
Tooele Valley Business Resource Center
Tooele Technical College provides one-stop access to business support, education, and other state and federal resources and specialty agencies. Whether you are seeking grants, want to become a government vendor, are wondering about doing business overseas, or want help navigating all the resources available to your business, we are here to connect you with the right people and resources.
Contact
- Jess Clifford, SBC Director | jclifford@tooeletech.edu | 435.248.1892
- Donna Hesleph, Custom Fit Program Director | dhesleph@tooeletech.edu | 435.248.1895
Economic Development Corporation of Utah
Site-Ready Utah provides comprehensive support for business development by offering high-quality economic data, coordinating research and site visits, facilitating connections with Utah communities and service providers, and supporting tax incentives and media promotion. It helps communities become “development ready” by equipping them with the necessary knowledge and assets to attract and secure economic development projects more effectively.
- Erin Farr | Vice President of Business Development | efarr@edcutah.org
- Jared Stewart | Senior Business Development Manager | jstewart@edcutah.org