FY 2016 Appropriation

Prior to FY 2013 Business Growth was charged with promoting the vitality, expansion and retention of existing Utah businesses. Most of the functions for Business Growth were transitioned to the Corporate Recruitment and Business Services program to align budget with operational functions. Rural Development and International Trade were transferred to Business Outreach and International Trade.

Funding History
Appropriation Overview

During the 2015 General Session, the Legislature appropriated for Fiscal Year 2016, $0 from all sources for Business Growth. This is a 0 percent change from Fiscal Year 2015 revised estimated amounts from all sources.

Intent Language

HB0003: Item 59

Under Section 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the Legislature intends that appropriations provided for the Governor's Office of Economic Development Business Development, Laws of Utah 2014, Chapter 10, Item 11 shall not lapse at the close of FY 2015. The use of any non-lapsing funds is limited to Business Cluster support: $75,000; Business Resource Centers: $350,000; Technology Commercialization and Innovation Program contracts: $3,000,000; International Development contracts and support: $500,000; Procurement and Technical Assistance Center contracts: $175,000; Rural Development contracts and support: $200,000; and Corporate Recruitment contracts and support: $100,000.


Funding for business growth was used for staff support and pass through. Most of the funding came from the General Fund.

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