Community Economic Development Advisory Board Vacancy
Carbon County
Summary
Big news for Carbon and Emery counties! The Utah Inland Port Authority is eyeing a new logistics hub, potentially shaking up local jobs and the economy.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 25
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
The loss of the $600 million facility represents a significant missed opportunity for local tax base expansion and job creation.
Local residents seeking diverse industrial employment opportunities.
The community at large due to the loss of potential jobs and infrastructure investment.
Mentions & discussions (38)
Regular — September 2, 2026
The county had to delay filling an open seat on the CED board because the applicant didn't meet the state's requirement for a private sector representative.
Planning Commission — September 1, 2026
Planning Director Todd Thorne shared that a company planning to move onto the county-owned Campbell property backed out due to water supply and construction costs, but other projects like solar farms and a truck stop are still in motion.
Workforce and business growth highlighted at Carbon-Emery economic development meeting
ORANGEVILLE — Business expansion, workforce development, and efforts to retain young people in southeastern Utah were among the major topics discussed Tuesday, Aug. 25, during a meeting of the Carbon/Emery Economic Development Group. Emery Telcom CEO...
Economic setback meets local innovation at latest Carbon County Commission meeting
PRICE – At the latest Carbon County Commission meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 19, commissioners shared some tough news about the cancellation of a major business project. Still, they were able to find joy in celebrating a local employee for making the co...
Carbon County Office of Tourism awarded to elevate 2027 tourism marketing
Carbon County Office of Tourism press release PRICE — The Carbon County Office of Tourism has been awarded $143,300 through the Utah Office of Tourism Co-Op Marketing Grant program to elevate its 2027 destination marketing and expand the “Find Your S...
Regular — August 19, 2026
The county is navigating the loss of a major $600 million factory project but remains focused on attracting new industry to the area to create jobs.
Leaders look to coal, nuclear and new industry for growth at local energy summit
PRICE — Coal may still be king in Carbon and Emery counties, but Wednesday’s Carbon & Emery Energy Collaborative made one thing clear: meeting the region’s future energy and economic needs will likely require more than one source of power. Local lead...
CO2-Sync and Carbo-FORCE Celebrate Launch of CF-1000 Biochar and Renewable Energy Facility in Price, Utah
CO2-Sync and Carbo-FORCE press release PRICE, Utah — August 13, 2026: CO2-Sync and Carbo-FORCE celebrated a major milestone this week with the ribbon-cutting and open house of the CF-1000 commercial pyrolysis facility in Price, Utah, bringing togethe...
Carbon County Planning Commission Regular Meeting — August 4, 2026
The county is looking at ways to better control where big industrial projects go. They want to make sure these projects don't hurt property values or cost taxpayers extra money.
UDAF launches historic $11 million food security grant to strengthen Utah’s food system and expand access to local food
Utah Department of Agriculture and Food press release UTAH — The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) is now accepting applications for the expanded Utah Food Security Grant (UFSG). This initiative will invest millions of dollars into proje...
Utah Main Street announces round 4 of the Rural Revive & Reside Grant
Utah State Historic Preservation Office press release Utah Main Street has opened applications for the fourth and final round of its Rural Revive & Reside grant program, offering up to $50,000 per project from a total $90,000 pool. Designed to boost ...
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USU Eastern Engineering, Ridge Road Growth, PacifiCorp IRP Presented to Carbon/Emery EDC
ORANGEVILLE — The Carbon/Emery County Economic Development Group met Tuesday at the Emery Telcom boardroom in Orangeville, drawing about 30 attendees in person and via Zoom, including local and state officials, business and education leaders, and int...
rPlus Energies to host community tour of Green River Energy Center
rPlus Energies press release EMERY – rPlus Energies will host a community tour of the Green River Energy Center on Saturday, June 13, inviting residents of Emery and Carbon counties to learn more about the solar and battery storage facility. Guests w...
Orangeville City anxious to annex property at Utah San Rafael Research Center
ORANGEVILLE – Orangeville City Council held a public hearing prior to their regular city council meeting on Thursday, May 14,2026. The purpose of this public hearing was to discuss a resolution to adopt their proposed 2026-2027 tentative general...
Commission Meeting — May 6, 2026
The county is buying land near the rail spur to attract new businesses and move away from a coal-dependent economy.
Commission Meeting — March 18, 2026
The county is using state grants to help small businesses grow, which creates jobs and keeps our local economy healthy.
Carbon County Planning Commission Regular Meeting — March 3, 2026
Carbon County is facing a lack of affordable homes for local workers. This project aims to provide entry-level housing that allows families to grow into their homes over time.
Commission Meeting — February 4, 2026
A $600,000 grant was ratified for building a road to the new industrial park, aiming to attract businesses and create jobs, especially important given the decline of the coal industry.
Carbon County Planning Commission Regular Meeting — February 3, 2026
A local developer is turning an old company store into housing. It's a cool way to save a historic building and provide more rental options in town.
Commission Meeting — January 21, 2026
Daniel Luke has been appointed to the Carbon County Economic Development Board, replacing an elected official as required by the Governor's Office for grant oversight.
Commission Meeting — January 7, 2026
The county renewed its cooperative agreement with Utah State University Extension Services, ensuring continued access to valuable community programs like 4-H, agricultural support, and gardening education.
Planning Commission — December 2, 2025
The approval of the TYR Energy oil facility brings new industrial activity to the Helper area. This development is expected to impact local traffic and land use near the 3100 W corridor.
Regular — September 3, 2025
The county is amending the budget for this project to support business expansion and job growth near Price. This ensures the original economic development goals are met after some communication issues with the state.
Regular — June 4, 2025
The county is raising the transient room tax to 4.5% to align with new state laws. This tax helps fund local tourism marketing.
Regular — April 16, 2025
The county is leasing land to a renewable energy company, which is expected to bring 40-60 new jobs to the area.
Regular — April 2, 2025
A new solar project is being developed to boost the local tax base and provide scholarships for local students.
Regular — March 5, 2025
The county is distributing $200,000 to help local small businesses grow. This program has been a major success in creating jobs and improving local storefronts.
Regular — January 15, 2025
The county approved tax incentives to attract two new high-end hotels to Price, aiming to increase tourism and tax revenue.
Rural Utah 'front and center' in state's push for energy production, Cox says
June 22, 2026 ...
Larry Jensen talks reelection bid for Carbon County Commissioner
Continuing our coverage of the 2026 primary election, Castle Country Radio was joined by Carbon County Commission candidate Larry Jensen for a discussion on his reasons for running, his platform and why he believes he should have the vote of Carbon County residents.
Utah legislature holds hearings on data centers with regulation bills likely
August 20, 2026 ...
Agritourism is growing in Utah but it hasn’t reached its full potential, new study says
According to a new study from the state’s Department of Agriculture and Food and the Utah Office of Tourism, the industry known as agritourism is growing, and it is estimated to generate about $45 million in economic activity every year.
Valar Atomics and Nvidia explore 30-megawatt ‘waterless’ AI factory in Emery County
During Valar Atomics\' ‘Watt\'s Next\' event hosted on Wednesday, July 1, Max Ukropina, Valar\'s head of projects, alongside Levi Patterson, director of energy, science and artificial intelligence infrastructure policy at Nvidia, announced that the companies were exploring the deployment of a 30-megawatt AI factory utilizing new technologies that would operate with \
Kourtney Cox talks bid for Carbon County Commission, goals if elected
Continuing our coverage of the 2026 primary election, Castle Country Radio was joined by Carbon County Commission candidate Kourtney Cox for a discussion on her reasons for running, her platform and why she believes she should have the vote of Carbon County residents.
Green River nuclear project revived with shift to small modular reactors
Expanding the goal of creating a \'nuclear energy ecosystem\' across Utah and furthering the goal of \'Operation Gigawatt\' by doubling the state\'s power production by 2034, Fulcrum Point Holdings and Blue Castle Holdings announced an agreement to advance the existing Blue Castle nuclear project in Green River, Utah.
'This is a game changer': Officials gather to commission 2,500-acre Green River Energy Center project
By Aidan Mortensen | KOAL News A long two years of construction and a decade of preparations came to a close on Monday, June 22, as rPlus Energies’ Green River Energy Center celebrated its commissioning...
Utah lawmakers take first steps to regulate large-scale data centers
June 19, 2026 ...
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