Sanpete County, Utah was established in 1850 and is nestled between the Wasatch Plateau on its eastern side and the San Pitch Mountains to the west. This largely agricultural region is also known for being a popular travel and tourist destination. From snowmobiling to the Arapeen trail, rock climbing and golf courses, Sanpete has something for all tastes. We spoke with Sanpete County Economic Development Director Kevin Christensen about the area and its many attractions.
March 2018
Heber Valley Tourism & Economic Development
Utah’s Backyard Playground
Heber Valley Tourism & Economic Development sprang up in 2012, and the melding of the chamber of commerce, economic development organization and tourism board made this a unique venture. It makes doing business easy by incorporating all of these into one entity. We spoke with the Wasatch County Economic Development Executive Director Ryan Starks.
Valley Vision
Successful Business Partnerships in the Lewis-Clark Valley
The Valley Vision public-private partnership was created by the local business community to focus on economic development and growth in the Lewis-Clark Valley. The area is composed of two counties in different states: Nez Perce County in Idaho and Asotin County in Washington. The reason for the collaboration between the two is that the city of Lewiston, Idaho and the city of Clarkson, Washington are only half a mile apart, separated by the Snake River.
The Partnership for Economic Prosperity
Latah County Is Open for Business
Nestled between the rolling hills of the Palouse Region to the west and the forested mountains of the east is Latah County, Idaho. In 2016, a five-entity organization was founded to bring business, government, education and community leadership together for the purpose of strengthening Latah County as a whole. Together, the University of Idaho, the City of Moscow, Latah County, Moscow Chamber, the Avista Corporation and Emsi formed The Partnership for Economic Prosperity, Inc. (PEP).
City of Twin Falls, ID
A Convenient and Breathtaking Destination in Idaho
Historically, the area of Twin Falls was known for its location between larger cities in Idaho that were founded much earlier. In 1900, it was composed primarily of desert until Ira B. Perrine, an entrepreneurial-minded farmer and investor made plans to build a canal system that would irrigate the area and make it productive farmland. Agriculture is still the backbone of the economy in Twin Falls today. There is a wide assortment of food produced in the area including potatoes, sugar beets, onions, wheat, dairy and beans.
Miami, OK
A Small Town with a Strong Sense of Place
Miami, Oklahoma is a rural community located on Interstate-44 in the far northeastern corner of the state, twenty minutes away from Joplin, Missouri, and an hour and fifteen minutes away from both Bentonville, Arkansas and Tulsa, the closest Oklahoma metropolitan area to Miami. ~ Micropolitan Miami, pronounced my-AM-uh, is the county seat of...
The Chamber of Greater Springfield
Location, Location, Location
The southwestern Ohio city of Springfield in Clark County meets the needs of businesses of all sizes with its ideal location, an eager workforce and many services and attractions. The 140-year-old Chamber of Greater Springfield – a not-for-profit membership-based organization with a partnership of over eight hundred businesses representing about 12,000 employees –works to improve and retain existing businesses while welcoming new companies in many sectors, including automotive, food and technology.
The Henry B. González Convention Center
Celebrating San Antonio
One of the most historic cities in the United States, the City of San Antonio has a right to be proud. Named in 1691 during a Spanish expedition for Saint Anthony of Padua, one of the most canonized saints, the area grew and was later founded as a Spanish mission and colonial outpost. The city was an outgrowth of the fortified settlement Royal Presidio of San António de Béjar in 1718, constructed to protect the Mission San António de Valero, which later played a pivotal role during the Texas Revolution of 1835 to 1836, becoming known around the world as The Alamo. Today, the former Franciscan monastery is a state landmark, one of the best-known in the United States.
The Camas-Washougal Economic Development Association
Built by Business
From the founding of the Columbia River Paper Company in 1885 to the present, the City of Camas in Clark County, Washington – which borders the City of Washougal on the east side – has continued to attract new industries and residents. Clark County is the third-fastest growing county in the state, and this does not come as a surprise to Paul Dennis, president and chief executive officer of the Camas-Washougal Economic Development Association (CWEDA).
The Shires of Vermont
The Shires of Vermont and its Revolutionary Rebirth
Defined in the time of the American Revolution, with the notable Battle Of Bennington now commemorated with a state-wide holiday and a 300 foot monument, the Shires of Vermont region is about to experience another revolution – one that includes education, entrepreneurship, business, art and culture while still preserving the quality of life which has been celebrated in the region for 300 years…
Bay Future
Big City Amenities with a Small Town Feel
Bay County, Michigan, is a place where its citizens and businesses value the strength of family, knowing your neighbors, and putting in an honest day’s work. You can find world-class health care and educational facilities, recreational resources, and cultural attractions within this waterfront community.
Town of Chelmsford, Massachusetts
The Transformation Continues in Chelmsford, Massachusetts
The town of Chelmsford, Massachusetts was featured in the February 2017 edition of Business in Focus, where community leaders introduced an ambitious new redevelopment initiative focused on the Route 129 corridor. A year later, the Chelmsford Economic Development Commission is excited to share an update on the project…
State of Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development
Experience the Last Frontier
Colloquially known as “the last frontier,” Alaska has long been considered an adventurous destination for innovative businesspeople and travelers alike. In the U.S., it is the largest state by mass yet also the most sparsely populated, making it an option unlike any other when it comes to entrepreneurship.
The Industry Business Council
The City that Always Keeps Business on Its Mind
Industry, California is an industrial suburb of the Los Angeles metropolitan area that has been incorporated since 1957. Just 19 miles from downtown L.A., it is a convenient location for businesses looking to reach one of the nation’s largest markets. The City of Industry currently has an impressive one percent vacancy rate.
Town of Enfield, CT
Fields of Dreams in Enfield Connecticut
The Town of Enfield, Connecticut, comprising Enfield, Thompsonville and Hazardville, is a small suburb located in Hartford County, north of Hartford, Connecticut and south of Springfield, Massachusetts. Named for Enfield Town in Middlesex, England after the three areas merged, the region was well-known due to Colonel Augustus George Hazard, whose company manufactured gunpowder in the Powder Hollow area of the town from the 1830s to the 1910s, and was the largest producer of munitions during the Civil War.
County of Grande Prairie
Welcome to the Middle of Everywhere
The County of Grande Prairie, located in northwestern Alberta, is the province’s first county, incorporated in 1951, following the County Act of 1950. The County is home to a growing population of approximately 23,000 and surrounds the City of Grande Prairie. The region is part of the Peace River Country and shares its border with the province of British Columbia.
Events DC
Ushering Washington, DC’s Business, Conventions, Sporting and Entertainment Events into the Future
Events DC is Washington, DC’s event organizers authority for conventions and meetings, sports, entertainment, and other special events at top-class venues across the city. While the organization is quasi-government, it does not operate like a traditional government agency. Greg O’Dell, president and chief executive officer, reports to a board of directors, and the organization runs much like a corporation. While it receives no appropriation from the city, it does act on its behalf to attract and increase city experiences. This drives events, which in turns stimulates tourism, putting people in hotels and restaurants and generating economic benefit for the city. Greg shared some of the history and the organization’s work with us.
Sea Breeze
Dispensing Happiness
Established in 1925, Sea Breeze is proud of its history of innovation and tradition of excellent service that has spanned four generations. Although the largest family-owned manufacturer and distributor of premium beverage concentrates and syrups in the New York and New Jersey metropolitan area, it continues to develop its already impressive product range.
Featherstone Foods
Where Wholesaling is a Piece of Cake
Featherstone Foods prides itself on making wholesale bread and baked goods distribution a piece of cake. This year, the premier New York bread wholesaler celebrates 35 years of business in the city…
Grasmick Produce
Merging Generations of Experience and Knowledge in Produce Distribution
Wholesale distribution company Grasmick Produce offers a full line of fresh fruit and vegetables as well as a smaller line of pantry supplies. It supplies grocery stores, restaurants, hotels, hospitals, schools and other wholesalers with conventional, organic, specialty, fresh-cut and custom-cut produce.
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