Vineyard Economic Development

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Economic Development

Vineyard is a Better Place for You!

We’re fast approaching explosive growth and are
central to everything . . . See why we love our town, our view and our community!

Town of Vineyard

Located in the heart of Utah County, Utah, the Town of Vineyard is nestled between Orem City and Utah Lake. Home of the former Geneva Steel Plant, Vineyard has room for you and your company! The plant has been disassembled and property will soon be available for your retail store, office building, factory, warehouse, or restaurant. We believe Vineyard is an ideal location! The existing light industrial companies take advantage of the Union Pacific Rail Line running through our town, and with the Salt Lake International Airport a short 45 minute drive away, it’s an ideal location even for international companies. Even though Vineyard has been a rural community for many years, it has always been close to countless city amenities neighboring cities are Lindon, Provo, and Orem. Commuter Rail with a substation is also planned for our town!

For information regarding Community Development, click here.

Vineyard Town Business License- Download and print a Vineyard Town Business License Application

Setting and Climate

The most striking geographical features of Vineyard are the Wasatch Mountains to the east and Utah Lake, the state’s largest fresh-water lake, to the west. With some rising over 11,000 feet, Utah Mountains receive heavy snowfall which feeds the rivers and creeks that flow into the lake. Vineyard is within driving distance to 14 world class ski resorts, five national parks, seven national monuments, two national recreation areas, six national forests, and hundreds of thousands of acres of diverse terrain for any and all outdoor activities. Utah is the home to NBA’s Utah Jazz and Professional Soccer’s ReAL Salt Lake. Many restaurants in the area offer a variety of choices ranging from fine French cuisine to open air mountain cafes.

The climate for Vineyard is moderate. There are approximately 10 to 20 inches of snow each year with much more in the mountain areas. Average rainfall is 16 inches per year and the average temperature ranges from 21 degrees in January to 83 degrees in July.

http://maps.google.com/- Google Maps

Utah County

With a population of about half a million people, Utah County is growing rapidly! Major sources of income for the county are education, medical, manufacturing, computer and service companies. Utah County boasts over 10,575 businesses. The largest employer is Brigham Young University followed in decreasing order by Alpine School District, IHC Health Care Services, Utah Valley University, Nebo School District, Convergys, Novell, Provo School District, Nestle USA, and Modus Media International. Utah County has the third lowest average utility rates among the Western U.S. region.

www.utahvalley.org - Utah Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau

www.co.utah.ut.us - The Official Website of Utah County Government

www.utahcohcc.org - Utah County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

http://thechamber.org - Provo-Orem Chamber of Commerce

www.harktheherald.com - Daily Herald Newspaper

Higher Education

Utah has the highest number of young people in the United States. Utah County is second in the nation in per capita higher education spending. Utah Valley State College and Mountainland Applied Technology College are a short 5 minute drive away, and Brigham Young University is only 10 minutes away!

www.uvu.edu - Utah Valley University

www.byu.edu - Brigham Young University

www.mlatc.edu - Mountainland Applied Technology College

State of Utah

The Kaufmann 2007 State New Economy Index Rated Utah the Top Most Dynamic Community in the nation. Utah was rated #6 in the Nation for the cost of Labor according to the Business Facilities Magazine 2006 Ranking Report.

www.business.utah.gov - Utah's Governor's Office of Economic

Development (State economic incentives)

www.utah.gov - The Official Website for the State of Utah

http://international.utah.gov- Utah Governor’s Office of Economic

Development - International Trade and Diplomacy Office

www.edcutah.org - Economic Development Corporation of Utah

(EDCUtah is a public/private partnership, working with state and local government and private industry to attract and grow competitive, high-value companies and spur the development and expansion of local Utah businesses. EDCUtah serves as a comprehensive source of economic data, key public and private contacts, and assistance to companies working to grow their businesses in Utah.)

www.commerce.state.ut.us- Utah Department of Commerce

(licensing and registration agency for Utah's professional and business community. They provide oversight of business registrations, trademarks, Uniform Commercial Code filings, professional and occupational licensing, consumer protection, public utilities, securities, real estate and residential mortgage lending.)

www.tax.utah.gov - Utah State Tax Commission

www.jobs.utah.gov- Utah Department of Workforce Services

www.sba.gov- U.S. Small Business Administration

www.business.gov- Official Business Link to the U.S. Government

www.irs.gov - United States Internal Revenue Service

Roads & Transportation

With direct access to the Union Pacific Rail Line and close proximity to the Interstate and Salt Lake International Airport, transportation in and out of Vineyard is easy! Commuter Rail with a Substation are also planned to be in Vineyard!

http://www.udot.utah.gov/- This Web site provides information about the Utah Department of Transportation’s work, including construction and maintenance projects, public meetings and business opportunities.

http://www.rideuta.com/- With the route finder, route schedules, and detours you can plan a trip using UTA (Utah Transit Authority). View projects and programs as they apply to the future of Vineyard!

http://www.up.com - Union Pacific operates North America's premier railroad franchise, covering 23 states in the western two-thirds of the United States. For general service information, go to http://uprr.com/suppliers/invinfo/service.shtml

Workforce Advertising

http://jobs.utah.gov/jobseeker/dwsdefault.asp- Utah Department of Workforce Services

http://www.heraldextra.com- Daily Herald

http://www.sltrib.com - Salt Lake Tribune

http://www.deseretnews.com/home - Deseret News

http://uvureview.com - UVU Review: Utah Valley University Newspaper

http://universe.byu.edu - The Universe: Brigham Younger University Newspaper

Moving to Utah

If you or your company is interested in relocating to Vineyard, Utah, the following links may be useful:

http://www.utahvalley.org - Utah Valley Website

http://www.utahrealtors.com - Utah Association of Realtors

http://www.alpine.k12.ut.us - Alpine School District