Governor’s 2012 Action Plan

1. Reduce the tax burden on Utah’s employers and spur new hiring by reducing the unemployment insurance rate.
2. Assist the growth of companies in rural Utah by extending the Business Expansion and Retention program to all rural counties.
3. Double exports over the next five years by increasing outreach and technical assistance to Utah companies to expand international markets.
4. Align public sector job training and placement efforts with private sector demands and workforce needs.
5. Increase the number of Utah start-up companies by improving access to seed funding.
6. Develop a world-class, one-stop-shop for business resources by revamping the structure, collaboration and service delivery statewide.
7. Continue to recruit new companies to the state and market Utah as the “best place for business.”
8. Ensure a vibrant business environment and maintain Utah’s AAA bond-rating through continuous regulatory reform and fiscally prudent management of state government.