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.
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.
Funding for business growth was used for staff support and pass through. Most of the funding came from the General Fund.
COBI contains unaudited data as presented to the Legislature by state agencies at the time of publication. For audited financial data see the State of Utah's Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports.