Inland Port Economic Development
Summary
Cedar City might be getting a massive AI data center, bringing a potential 670 new jobs. This could be a game-changer for the local economy, bringing in a wave of tech opportunities.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 9
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
The partnership could provide new tax increment revenue but requires careful management of existing RDA obligations.
Local businesses and developers seeking infrastructure support.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (22)
Totten Tubes, Leading Steel Tubing Distributor and Processor, Celebrates Grand Opening of Its Cedar City, Utah Location in the BZI Innovation Park, LLC Nautilus 1 Building
Totten Tubes, Leading Steel Tubing Distributor and Processor, Celebrates Grand Opening of Its Cedar City, Utah Location in the BZI Innovation Park, LLC Nautilus 1 Building Business Wire
Totten Tubes, Leading Steel Tubing Distributor and Processor, Celebrates Grand Opening of Its Cedar City, Utah Location in the BZI Innovation Park, LLC Nautilus 1 Building
Totten Tubes, Leading Steel Tubing Distributor and Processor, Celebrates Grand Opening of Its Cedar City, Utah Location in the BZI Innovation Park, LLC Nautilus 1 Building Bluefield Daily Telegraph
NASA selects SUU to launch statewide aerospace workforce hub
<p>NASA has awarded approximately $10.5 million to launch seven new workforce hubs nationwide, selecting Southern Utah University to establish and lead the Utah NASA Aerospace Skilled Technical Workforce Hub.</p>
NASA selects SUU to launch statewide aerospace workforce hub
<p>NASA has awarded approximately $10.5 million to launch seven new workforce hubs nationwide, selecting Southern Utah University to establish and lead the Utah NASA Aerospace Skilled Technical Workforce Hub.</p>
Top 5 weekend stories on Cedar City News
In case you missed it, here is your weekend recap of the top five most-viewed stories published on Cedar City News from Saturday to Sunday, Aug. 8-9.Horoscopes: A meteor shower peaks, 6 planets align and a...
Springdale asks residents to help shape future of 2-acre property near Town Hall
<p>Leaders and citizens of Springdale gathered July 30 at the Canyon Community Center for the 'Two-Acre Two Cent Event' to give their input about what town leadership should do with the 2 acres adjacent to the Springdale Town Hall originally purchased in 2024 to expand the municipal campus. </p>
Coffee, conversation and collaboration: Community invited to free weekly entrepreneur meetups
<p>Every Wednesday morning, entrepreneurs, students, business leaders and community members gather over coffee in St. George, not to pitch investors or close sales, but to ask questions, exchange ideas and help one another overcome the challenges of building a business.</p>
How American Pacific’s $100M investment in Cedar City is powering the new space race
How American Pacific’s $100M investment in Cedar City is powering the new space race Utah Business
Sweet home Chicago: St. George passengers celebrate first direct air flights to the Windy City
The Cowdell family from St. George participated in a little aviation history on Saturday.The family of four was on the very first United Airlines direct flight from St. George Regional Airport to Chicago,...
'Game changer': Officials announce plans for antimony mine, processing facility in Southern Utah
<p>American Tungsten & Antimony, Ltd. officials have announced plans to develop a new antimony mining operation in Garfield County, along with a processing facility in Cedar City.</p>
New partnership to support antimony mining efforts near Cedar City
New partnership to support antimony mining efforts near Cedar City Yahoo
Clearway officials celebrate rollout of 4 new electrical battery storage facilities in Southern Utah
<p>Elected officials, along with Clearway Energy Group executives, partners, employees and local business leaders, recently celebrated the company’s completion of an energy storage project capable of delivering nearly 1.3 gigawatt-hours of reserve power.</p>
Grand Canyon’s North Rim to reopen after Dragon Bravo Fire, offering economic lift to Southern Utah towns
Nearly one year after the lightning-caused Dragon Bravo Fire, the North Rim of the Grand Canyon is reopening.The North Rim of the Grand Canyon is scheduled to reopen May 15 at 6 a.m., according to the...
CITY COUNCIL WORK MEETING — May 12, 2026
The city is looking at ways to make downtown more vibrant, including better lighting and more staff support for local businesses.
Genpak to shut down its Cedar City manufacturing plant; support offered for 200 affected employees
Genpak to shut down its Cedar City manufacturing plant; support offered for 200 affected employees St. George News
City Council Meeting - . — July 16, 2025
The city is considering joining the Inland Port to get access to new funding tools, but wants to make sure it doesn't hurt existing tax deals.
St. George best small city for starting a business, study says
April 22, 2026, 3:02 a.m. MTSt. George remains arguably one of the best places in the U.S. for launching a startup.Financial news website WalletHub once again named St. George the top small city for starting...
Parowan City Council Meeting Summary – May 14, 2026 - Iron County Today
By Jennelle Zajac, For Iron County Today The meeting began with public comments, featuring an update from Nancy Dalton, the coordinator for Utah's Patchwork Parkway (Highway 143). She shared exciting news about securing a grant for the project, and expressed gratitude for the council's continued support. Cedar City Hospital and…
Dixie Tech receives 'vital' $930K grant to expand skilled trades education
ST. GEORGE — Southwest Utah is home to some of the fastest-growing metros in the nation, with St. George and Cedar City each named as top-10 fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the U.S., according to...
Annual One Utah Summit Brings Statewide Leaders to SUU - Iron County Today
By May Hunter, For Iron County Today The 2026 One Utah Summit was held August 4–6 at Southern Utah University’s America First Event Center. The One Utah Summit is Utah’s premier annual business and rural economic development conference, bringing together leaders from across the state to discuss frontier energy, agriculture,…
Utah rural leaders gather for 2026 One Utah Summit in Cedar City
Members of Utah's rural communities have made their way to Southern Utah University for the 2026 One Utah Summit, bringing together leaders, innovators and business owners from across the state.
Southern Utah University selected to establish statewide NASA workforce hub
CEDAR CITY — NASA is investing in a workforce pipeline in the Beehive State and, more specifically, at Southern Utah University.SUU was one of seven institutions awarded a combined $10.5 million to strengthen a...
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