Cedar City & Iron County Economic Development

10/23/2026

10/23/2026

10/09/2026

Congratulations to Kneadery Eatery on their grand opening and ribbon cutting this morning!

The fully gluten and soy free restaurant is an exciting--and delicious--addition to our local businesses.
Cedar City Area Chamber of Commerce Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development Cedar City - City Government Visit Cedar City EDCUtah SoUtah Economic Alliance

09/29/2026

Explore manufacturing opportunities in Southern Utah!

Our partners at Southwest Tech are hosting the Southern Utah Manufacturing Expo on October 1 from 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Come meet local manufacturing partners, learn about career opportunities, and get a closer look at an industry that continues to play an important role in Southern Utah’s economy. Manufacturing Expo- STECH.pdf

📍 Southwest Tech Main Campus
🍴 Free food for the first 400 attendees
🎟️ Raffle prizes
💼 Job opportunities

Learn more at stech.edu/mfg-expo

09/19/2026

The pre-application for the Iron County Small Business Grant closes TOMORROW! If you're thinking about submitting an application, now's your chance!

The Iron County Small Business Grant is a fantastic opportunity for small businesses in Cedar City and Iron County to get the boost they need. The Iron County Small Business Grant has helped countless small businesses in the area, and it can help you next!

This is a 1:1 matching grant with funding up to $30,000 per business. Find more information and apply here: https://www.cedarcityut.gov/2479/Grants

Cedar City Area Chamber of Commerce Cedar City - City Government EDCUtah SoUtah Economic Alliance Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development Southwest Technical College Southern Utah University Fire + Smoke BBQ

09/17/2026

There's still time to apply for the Iron County Small Business Grant!

The deadline is Sunday, September 20th -- and it's coming up fast! If you've been considering applying, now is the time to get your application in.

🗓️Pre-applications close September 20

Don't miss an opportunity to get support for your business! Learn more and apply at https://www.cedarcityut.gov/2479/Grants

Cedar City Area Chamber of Commerce Cedar City Business & Innovation Center Cedar City - City Government Southwest Technical College Southern Utah University EDCUtah SoUtah Economic Alliance Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development The Pub Spirits + Craft Kitchen

09/14/2026

The Iron County Small Business Grant is still open for pre-applications -- don't miss out on funding that could grow your business!

If you've been thinking about applying, this is your week to make it happen before the pre-application closes on September 20th.

Learn more about eligibility and apply today! https://www.cedarcityut.gov/2479/Grants

09/11/2026

A great grant opportunity is opening September 15th!

Offered through the Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development, the Economic Assistance Grant is a one-time opportunity for project based awards of up to $200,000

For more information about application criteria: https://business.utah.gov/grants-funding/eag/

To apply, create an account with GOED: https://goed.my.salesforce-sites.com/econ/PtlCase

For questions, email [email protected]

EDCUtah SoUtah Economic Alliance Cedar City - City Government Cedar City Area Chamber of Commerce Southern Utah University Southwest Technical College

HomeGrants & FundingEconomic Assistance GrantEconomic Assistance Grant — FY 2027 The Utah Legislature allocated $4.5 million to GOED to administer the Economic Assistance Grant (EAG) program. This grant is for one-time, project-based awards of up to $200,000. The EAG helps Utah businesses foster e...

09/08/2026

Do you have a small business in Cedar City or Iron County? Apply for the Iron County Small Business Grant!

This is a 1:1 match grant made just for small businesses, with a potential grant funding of up to $30,000 per business! The matching component could be capital investment, major equipment purchases, or the construction or purchase of a building.

Pre-applications are open now until September 20.

https://www.cedarcityut.gov/2479/Grants